This year’s best new books for Christmas, to help your kids get even more excited for the big day.
My family has a tradition of reading Christmas books at bedtime every night during Advent. Some years, I wrap each holiday book in our collection, so they'll be surprised which book we're reading each night. Other years, we take turns choosing a favorite. But every...
6 DIY holiday gifts for teachers from the kids that will get an A+
When it comes to holiday gifts for teachers, as a former teacher myself I know first-hand that there is no way to really thank the fantastic teachers of the world enough for all that they do. All day long. Every day. But there are still meaningful holiday gifts for...
Transitioning to winter skincare: The only 3 tips you’ll need.
Right now, tons of clients are asking me for the best winter skincare tips, because even if you love the change of seasons, it's likely that your skin does not. Even those of my clients with generally amazing skin will comment that their skin acts out this time of...
Kitchen lifesavers! 21 favorite easy holiday recipes made easier with kitchen shortcuts
Those of you who are also fans of Cool Mom Eats (and hey, thank you!) know that I'm all about coming up with smart solutions to help busy parents with home cooked meals that still feed our families quickly and easily. Especially this time of year, when presumably most...
An amazing one-day sale on movies that supports an amazing cause too.
Right in time for last-minute holiday gifts and stocking stuffers, I've discovered the Entertainment AIDS Alliance, which is offering popular DVDs and Blu-Ray discs at 30–90% off retail, all to provide services through 155 of the best organizations helping those...
Rockets of Awesome: The clothing subscription box for kids that is, well, awesome.
I admit I am very skeptical of subscription boxes of clothing like Stitchfix (we published a terrific, brutally honest she said/she said post on it that's worth a read) since I have very particular tastes and I tend to know what shapes I can wear and what I can't. So,...
An exquisite gift for book-loving kids from award-winning authors | Sponsored message
This is a sponsored message from Candlewick Press Award-winning children's book author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist Sam Winston have teamed up to create a gorgeous children's book that's a tribute to the power of a great story -- and just in time for...
A brilliant way to figure out how to be the change you want to see in the world.
In order to stay positive in life, I always try to find the good in a bad situation. Sometimes it's easier said than done. But I honestly believe that actually doing something about the issues that concern me, give me hope, even if busy parents like me struggle with...
5 of our favorite drugstore lip balms that work as well as the pricey stuff
December brings holiday cheer, festive fun, and hella chapped lips. And considering the nearest Ulta is 38 miles from my house, I don't always have the most posh options for lip care here in the mountains. So I've put together some terrific drugstore lip balms out...
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