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6 delicious Thanksgivukkah recipes for a once in a lifetime meal
This year marks the first Thanksgivukkah--when the first day of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving day--since 1888. That pretty much requires amazing Thanksgivukkah hybrid dishes, considering the next one isn't going to happen for another 78,000 years or so. Traditional...
9 of the most wonderful Advent calendars to get you ready for the Christmas countdown with a smile
Even procrastinators like me should start thinking about our annual Advent calendar since, with Thanksgiving falling on the 28th, we'll still be eating turkey when December begins. Fortunately, there are loads of cool-looking Advent calendars you can order, print, or...
Holiday card guide: 6 beautiful, foil-pressed options for every style
Don't miss a big exclusive discount below! For as much time as we spend capturing the perfect holiday photo, you can bet we're pretty picky when it comes to our holiday cards. That's why we love our sponsor Minted (since long before they were a sponsor, that's how...
Babies’ and kids’ toys and gifts on major sale just in time for holiday
Don't miss a big discount and a special offer just for our readers We're always sad when one of our favorite indie shops close, but it's nice to wish the owners well as they are off on other pursuits. It's also nice when we get to pass on big savings to all of you, as...
The Thanksgiving Leftovers Kit and Free Printables: Just add turkey
I had a friend who always said "it's not a dinner party unless there are leftovers" and Thanksgiving is probably the most perfect example of this. So I think this is the most genius idea to get your leftovers home. Unless you want six pounds of stuffing in your...
Dried flower arrangements for people who don’t even like dried flower arrangements
I am a real, live, blooming flower kind of girl. I don't mind the short-lived nature of them, just to have something fragrant and alive around the house if only temporarily. But when the weather gets cold and the imported tulips in our local bodega get more and more...
Glow on: 3 natural skincare oils worth the splurge
Motherhood has definitely taken a toll on my skin--especially the chronic lack of sleep. Remember that gorgeous glow of youth? Sigh. Me too. Which is why I am such a huge fan of skincare oils. Ready to glow? Skincare oils hydrate and protect the skin amazingly well,...
Make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes for a delectably easy menu.
If you're as busy as I am -- and I'll bet good money that you are -- you're starting to feel the crush of the holiday season. Take a deep breath: everything will get done, and with a little planning you can have some fun, too. Even while cooking. The trick? Relying on...
Kid style: How to wear tutus out in the real world
Don't miss an exclusive discount for our readers! I once feebly resisted my children's love for tutus, until I realized that they could be way more than the beginnings of a fairy princess outfit. Tutus are now on trend as outerwear, as in publicly appropriate skirts....
15 of the best Hanukkah gifts for kids in every price range
This year, zomg THANKSGIVUKKAH. I can't believe I have to get ready for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah all at once, and I'm sure I'm not alone. So we're kicking off the season with our mini guide of some of the best Hanukkah gifts for kids. While of course all the toys and...
Love: Perfect in any language.
Looking around Etsy for more cool Hanukkah gifts, I was so happy to discover an Etsy shop doing the most beautiful work with embroidery hoop art. (And you know how we like the embroidery hoop art.) Whatever you celebrate, there's probably something here you'll adore....
A fun new alphabet book that will give your kids a feel for the ABCs
Learning the alphabet is one of those huge milestones in your child's life, so much so that you should be ready to brag she second they've sung the song right for the first time--and probably the millionth. If you're looking for some variation from basic board books...
A socially conscious marketplace curated by TOMS. In fact, it’s called TOMS Marketplace.
Mamas, get ready to handle all your holiday shopping in one place. Our pals at TOMS have done the hard work for you, curating a delectable marketplace of jewelry, accessories, bags, apparel, home decor, tech, and more. This is the good stuff too. And with their usual...
Don’t wake the sleeping reindeer
Feel free to skip all the snowman Christmas sheets and red and green duvet covers because I have found the best Christmas pillowcase ever. Oh the fun I plan on having with the reindeer antlers pillowcase. Talk about awesome photo opps. (Original holiday card idea,...
Zazzle: Custom gifts for the holidays that go way beyond mugs and calendars. Way.
Featured Partner If you're looking for a way to put a personal touch on your Christmas or Hanukkah celebrations this winter, we were surprised to learn that our latest sponsor, Zazzle (yay, Zazzle!), has really upped their game this year. In a big way. There's a huge...
You won’t need a second mortgage for this dollhouse
Once you enter the land of American Girl, it's not easy to come by real estate that can accommodate dolls of her stature. But we've found a doll house on the market that is just the right size for her and a couple of friends. And you won't even need to take out a...
Celebrate Veteran’s Day by helping the people of the Philippines with Team Rubicon
With the recent devastation in the Philippines and today being Veteran's Day, we couldn't think of a better way to honor those who have so bravely served our country and send help to those who need to most than sharing our friends from Team Rubicon's latest mission,...
Momma Love: A beautiful book on how the mother half lives
You may remember a few months ago when Princess Kate walked out of the hospital holding sweet baby George in her bespoke blue dotted dress looking absolutely gorgeous, and yet all the world could talk about was the post-baby bump. Perhaps we're all a little too hard...
Gifts from Ordinary Mommy are something pretty special
Sometimes a gift comes to you, and you can tell before you even open it that it's going to be really special. From the hand-lettered mailing label to the Swiss-dot mini clothespin and vellum gift bag, you can totally feel the love that went into making even the...
Calling all germaphobes: booger-free shopping carts, swings, and high chairs
I have a confession to make: I used a grocery cart cover obsessively with my first child. Now that that's out of the way, I have another confession to make: I never used one with my second kid. And with my third? Not a chance. But the germaphobe in me would have loved...
6 cute Thanksgiving treats for kids
Let's face it: Thanksgiving is for feasting. Dinner may be the main attraction, but this holiday is about grazing on deliciousness all day long. The food doesn't have to be fussy or labor-intensive either--save the hard work for your turkey dinner. And in the case of...