When you think of South Padre Island, Texas, you might immediately conjure images of spring breakers and party scenes. (Or if you’re a New Englander like myself you might be learning for the first time that Texas has tropical white sand beaches, period.) However, this sun-soaked destination on the Gulf of Mexico offers so much […]

It’s been two decades since The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement gave Mia Thermopolis her foot-popping happy ending with Nicholas, and fans have long been clamoring for a return trip to Genovia. Now, at long last, a third installment is finally on the way — and Genovia’s most unlikely royal transformation has confirmed it herself. […]

What’s in a name? A lot of pressure if you ask many parents to be. Choosing a name for a developing human you have yet to meet can feel like a tall task. Naming a child after a family member can be quite an honor, but you may have been there and done that. Or, […]

Most baby food in the US—both store-bought and homemade, organic and conventional—is often an inadvertent source of toxic heavy metals. As a parent or caregiver, it’s tough to know what to do with that worrying information. How can you successfully limit your baby’s intake of heavy metals, like lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury, which are […]

If you suddenly learned that your parents hated the name they bestowed upon you, would you change it to appease them? One teenage son wonders if he’s in the wrong after refusing to change his birth name due to his parents’ regret. Now, he’s turning to the ever-entertaining “Am I The A**hole?” subreddit thread for […]

With one announcement, Hoda Kotb marked the end of an era at the Today show this week. After nearly 30 years on the show, Kotb is planning to leave her two anchor chairs early next year, changing morning television for an entire generation who have grown accustomed to starting their days with her familiar face […]

While it doesn’t always feel like fall weather-wise in time for the official season shift, the fall vibes start to set in regardless during the month of September — high temps be damned. As soon as stores start to roll out those burnt-orange leaf garlands and Starbucks announces the return of their beloved PSLs, it’s […]

Emotional courage refers to the capacity to embrace and express your emotions fully, even when it may be challenging or uncomfortable to do so. When you have emotional courage, you can acknowledge and value all feelings, regardless of whether they are perceived as positive or negative. Emotional courage is rooted in the idea that all […]

Have you seen dopamine menus on your social media feeds yet? If not, you will now that you’ve read this far (thanks, algorithms). Dopamine menus are basically a list of activities that make you happy and probably release some feel-good hormones in your brain. They’re formatted like menus — with starters, mains, sides, and desserts […]

Do you find yourself constantly throwing away leftovers that aren’t being eaten? There is the leftover roast chicken or the fried-up ground beef for hamburgers. It’s not been eaten yet, but now it’s time to toss it out. You might find yourself feeling like your wasting food. A couple of years ago I was constantly […]

During a recent visit to her local Target with her two-year-old son, DeNaesha Gonzalez spotted a sparkly purse, with its $20 price tag, on the shelf in the baby care aisle. She knew the purse had been placed there by a fellow mom who left it behind, sacrificing something she wanted for something her young […]

An American mom living in Barcelona shares her adventures (good and bad) on social media, sharing insight into what it’s like to be a mom and raise kids in a foreign country. While there are certainly some major differences, some of the biggest shocks have come from the schooling culture in Barcelona. “Some school culture […]

“You aren’t healthy enough to get pregnant.” I couldn’t hide the shock on my face as my mind raced to keep up with what my doctor was telling me. The computer screens on the wall blurred as tears filled my eyes and I realized this wasn’t going to be as easy as I’d expected. It […]

Shopping Without A Doubt, Here’s The Most Genius Sh*T Under $30 On Amazon Now These things are so brilliant, yet so thrifty. by Candace Nagy and Rachel Cavanaugh Amazon We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Upgrading your daily routine is as easy as […]

I have them, you have them, we all probably have them. Hemorrhoids, that is. Those pesky little piles of swollen veins inside your behind. Maybe you had them before you had kids, and maybe they’re a fun, permanent little postpartum party favor. Either way, they’re a common problem many women deal with regularly. And yeah, […]

​​The 2024-2025 academic year is still young, but already school shootings have loomed large in the national discourse. According to Education Week, there have been 9 incidents since July 31 that have resulted in 24 injuries and deaths. (That’s not even counting those killed or injured in the 2023-2024 year.) To add to the distress […]

  By Trisha Novotny As the leaves begin to change and the crisp, fall air arrives, it’s time to say goodbye to summer and welcome the autumn weather! Try one of my inexpensive fall fun ideas and celebrate the changing of the season with your family or friends. Hiking: Take a hike with your family […]

Shopping 50 Hot Outfits Under $35 On Amazon That Aren’t Overly Revealing by Candace Nagy Amazon We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Sweatpants and a tee are my go-to’s for schlepping kids around and working from home, but sometimes it just feels good […]

I have neurodivergent kids. I am no stranger to meltdowns. I have been navigating these emotionally intense responses in my daughters for years, and I’ve worked hard to learn their triggers so that I can jump into action before a meltdown ever occurs. But I can only control so much. And the daily after school […]

In an age where women’s access to reproductive health care is under fire—girls born today will have fewer rights than their grandmothers did even 50 years ago—there’s no better time to push for more gender equity in clinical research. That’s exactly what Mandy Moore has set out to do, in partnership with Perelel, through the […]

Like many moms of school-aged kids, JoAnna Garcia Swisher [Sweet Magnolias, Reba] spends a lot of her time in the car. Her daughters — Emerson, 11, and Sailor, 8 whom she shares with her husband Nick Swisher— are always off to somewhere. School, horseback riding lessons, cheer practice (“I’m officially a cheer mom!” she tells […]

Running a business while being present for your family is no easy task. I know because I’m living it. For many women, including myself and the following 29 from the Dreamers & Doers collective, blending these two worlds is not just a necessity—it’s a source of strength and fulfillment. As Ashley Rector, Founder of Quimby […]

When my youngest children were in preschool, within a minute of entering our house they would immediately “shed.” Socks, shirts, pants, even hair ties from braids would be dropped unceremoniously on the floor right in front of the door as they toddled off to play. Nowadays they’re tweens and, minus socks, the clothes (mostly) stay […]

For many of us, mom guilt is all-consuming and it takes up our brain space for most of the day—no matter if you work outside of the home, work from home, or work as a stay-at-home mom. Nobody ever feels like they’re doing enough. With social media, it may look like everyone else has it […]

Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Shouting his name three times may conjure the Ghost with the Most, but it’s not exactly the best way to find the 1988 Tim Burton movie when you’re ready to watch. If your previous viewing was on an ancient VHS (that was recorded off of the TV at some point), it’s time […]

Picture this: it’s been a long day. You’ve just finished dinner, and both you and your child are already feeling the weight of exhaustion. But there’s still one more hurdle to overcome before the day is done—homework. You sit down together at the kitchen table, the same spot you’ve tackled homework so many times before. […]

Car seats are, of course, a necessity—but they’re a pretty big-ticket item for those on a budget, especially if you have multiple kiddos or cars. As always, Target is here for us— the popular bi-annual Target car seat trade-in program is back for 2024! So break out the busted car seats sitting in your garage […]

One of the perks of adulthood is the freedom to make our own choices. Should I head to the gym or sleep in another 30 minutes? Should I spend that birthday check or save it? Should I cook or order takeout? It’s empowering — and exhausting. So, it’s no wonder we sometimes crave hard and […]