Trend alert: 7 favorite mini crossbody handbags that prove less is more
Let’s talk about mini crossbody handbags, my friends. If you haven’t yet gotten your hands on one these little numbers, they’re lining up to be one of fall’s biggest (and uh, smallest) trends. I’ve been coveting one for practical reasons...
Vans has new shoes inspired by Vincent Van Gogh. And, yes, they are masterpieces.
Every shoe lover can tell you that certain pairs are basically works of art. In the case of these new Vans, though? They are literally works of art. That’s because the limited edition Vans x Van Gogh Museum collection is inspired by the masterpieces created by...
Could these crazy glasses be the cure for motion sickness? Here’s hoping!
As a mom to kids who can get car sick — kids who have friends and cousins who get car sick too — I never travel anywhere without anti-nausea acupuncture wrist bands (which we recently shared on our list of 12 essentials you’ll always find in our...
The best designer summer handbags on sale at Nordstrom right now. Hurry! We’re talking 60% off.
My grandmother always told me, Get a cheap dress but splurge on your bag and shoes.That’s what people notice. Good advice, Mimi. But I’ve been scanning the sales lately, and you might not even need to splurge on that nice designer handbag. Some of these...
8 stylish beach and pool coverups for moms who aren’t just strutting around in teeny bikinis this summer.
So, let’s talk beach and pool coverups. Specifically cool ones. I don’t necessarily want to look like I’m wearing my grandma’s hand-me-down muumuu, but I do want to be comfortable while I chase after my kids and, well, covered up. I mean, come...
Affordable earrings from BaubleBar’s Target collection are the perfect summer retail therapy
I’m usually a silver-hoops-only kind of gal, but I’m starting to reconsider my earring choices because of this gorgeous collection by SUGARFIX by BaubleBar at Target. After all, there has to be more to life than boring, shiny metal circles, right? Something to...
32 cool (really!) Mother’s Day Gifts, all $15 and under | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018
If you’re looking for affordable Mother’s Day gifts, as in, all $15 or less (really!) you’ve come to the right place. Because around here, we all know the best Mother’s Day gifts have nothing to do with how much you spend. Even so, I get that...
15 beautiful Mother’s Day gifts that give back, beautifully | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018
If you’re struggling to shop for Mother’s Day gifts for the mom who has everything, we always say, turn to Mother’s Day gifts that give back in some way. Some of the most memorable gifts our own kids have given us are ones that support other moms and...
This illustrator makes the most perfect Mother’s Day gifts for strong moms.
With Mother’s Day around the corner (whoo!) I’ve been looking at Mother’s Day gifts my own strong, progressive mom would love — and frankly, that I’d love from my own kids. Not that I don’t adore the handmade cards and hand-painted...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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