10 fun just-because cards for a friend who could use a little pick-me-up right now. It’s hard out there.

by Caroline Siegrist | Living, Cards + Stationery

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how to support my fellow pandemic parents, and I’ve landed on sending some funny, “just-because” cards as a start. To be clear, I think every parent who’s survived the past 18 months deserves a...

The Hamilton Funko Pop figures are here, shipping, and we’re helpless to resist them.

by Caroline Siegrist | Toys + Playthings

Hamilton fans! Drop everything because I’ve just discovered that the Hamilton Funko Pop figures and keychains — you know, the ones that super fans have been eagerly awaiting — are now available and starting to ship earlier than expected. How lucky we...

When we say we need this Dolly Parton advent calendar, we mean WE NEED THIS DOLLY PARTON ADVENT CALENDAR!

by Caroline Siegrist | Uncategorized

Whether the Christmas season is a stressful time for you or a glorious season of joy, I believe with all my heart that it will be infinitely improved with this Dolly Parton Advent calendar Yes, a Dolly Parton Advent calendar! The very thing we didn’t know we...

The new Queer Eye LEGO set is not just about building, but building people up.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

I could not be more excited that LEGO just announced a new LEGO Queer Eye set featuring The Fab 5 Loft that’s coming out October 1. – Update: It’s here! – (No pun intended. Seriously I just caught that on the re-read.) haven’t been this...

Barbie honors real-life healthcare heroes and wow, more stories like this please.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings, Doing Good

If the Barbie #ThankYouHeroes initiative isn’t the epitome of our times, in the best possible way, I don’t know what is. Barbie has added all kinds of famous role models to their collection in recent years, and now they’re honoring some global women...

10 fashionable beach totes we absolutely love this summer

by Kate Etue | Fashion

Summer is officially here, and for those of you who are hoping to spend most of your time around the pool or at the beach…we’ve found some of the most fashionable beach totes to elevate your summer style. I know, you probably don’t immediately think...

11 of the best Prime Day 2021 Deals from brands we trust. No “ACKHYDRO” or “PROFORL7” or whatever.

by Liz Gumbinner | Living, Baby, Cool Tech, Toys + Playthings

Each year, we try to go through all the clutter and crap, and put together the best Amazon Prime Day deals for you. I mean, with all due respect to the “flash deals” on Amazon Prime Day that look like your Great Aunt Hilda just cleaned out her attic, This...

Why I’m supporting these brands and their cool Pride month products and collaborations.

by Liz Gumbinner | Style + Beauty, Doing Good, Living

I had a long talk with my (avidly LGBTQ+ supporting) teens this week about the overlap between Pride Month and brands. On one hand, there’s an argument about the “corporatization” of Pride Month, and the rainbow washing of products. On the other...

Jellies shoes are back! Here are 7 favorite styles for kids, teens, and those of us who may actually remember the 80s

by Kate Etue | Fashion, Kid Style

I couldn’t be more excited that jellies shoes are back, because these were my absolute favorite 80s fashion trend as a kid. Well, friendship bracelets were totally rad too. And I did love my tie-dye everything. Let’s just say I’m thrilled that some...

7 outstanding high school or college graduation gift books: On stepping into the arena, dreaming with eyes wide open, and professional troublemaking (in the best possible way)

by Jeannine Harvey | Books for Kids, Books for Adults, Gift Guides, Gifts for Grads

I’ve always been a fan of graduation gift books. When my daughter graduated from high school five years ago, the headmaster gifted each graduating senior a book with a personal message inside —  Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan...