My holiday gift wishlist: 5 great gifts on sale so I won’t feel guilty asking fo them
This year, I’m sticking to a pretty strict budget with my own Christmas shopping, because we’re heading to South Korea very soon to finalize our adoption. (Best Christmas gift ever!) (Eds: WE AGREE!) And, as you can probably guess, flights to South Korea...
17 irreverent stocking stuffers for adults both naughty and nice
You can only put so much candy coal into an adult’s stocking, so here are 17 fabulous but irreverent stocking stuffers for adults who’ve been mostly nice…but a little naughty. Or for those who just need a good laugh this holiday season. Or a little...
The subscription box that shines a little light this holiday season.
Confession: The end of daylight savings is killing me. It’s dark by dinner time, the cold is creeping in, and the stress is high, and I just want to hibernate forever. One surprising thing that’s helping me? Candles. They add warmth, a beautiful scent, and...
The ultimate Black Friday Deal roundup: 150+ amazing deals from favorite shops, big and small
If you’re looking for some of the best Black Friday shopping deals and discounts around the web, we’ve rounded them up for you right here, along with the best Black Friday tech deals over on Cool Mom Tech. We’ll continue to update the post with sales all day (and...
Gorgeous pajamas by Sudara that help women in India find safe, sustainable work.
I may be the only person I know who gets excited about daylight savings time because the earlier sunset gives me an excuse to slip into something soft and forgiving for many more hours of the day. Oh yeah, and being pregnant hasn’t helped with this habit, at...
Gathre’s bonded leather playmats are wipeable, waterproof, and so chic.
I can still vividly remember the playdate I had for my toddler the same week we laid new carpet in our house. You know where this is going, right? Within minutes, the mom’s mega-venti-grande-whatever coffee was all over the place. And yes, the stain is still...
An airy, all-natural perfume that smells nothing like the perfume counter. Thank goodness.
I love finding new fragrances, but I never want to smell like anyone else. For me, the pleasure in perfume is in leaning close to someone and picking up a faint whiff that’s distinctly them — and I hope the fragrances I wear have the same signature feel....
Finally, a stylish breast pump tote. Thanks, Petunia Pickle Bottom.
Ahh, the breast pump. Not the most glamorous part of new motherhood. But for many of us, it’s a necessity. Whether you’re just pumping and freezing so your partner can take the midnight feedings or you’re headed back to work but don’t want to...
7 must-haves for breastfeeding moms | Baby Registry Essentials Guide
Next up in our Baby Registry Essentials Guide series, we’re excited to share 7 of our own must-haves for breastfeeding moms. And hey, just in time for National Breastfeeding Month — although of course, these are all fantastically useful gifts any month at...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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