It’s been a rough year-plus for moms everywhere. I’ve put together a quick list of items to shower the women in your life with love on Mother’s Day.
Read MoreNeed Parenting Help, Will Travel
I’m fascinated by Michaeleen Doucleff’s new book, HUNT, GATHER, PARENT, so I was thrilled to chat with her and learn more about the parenting tips she learned around the world.
Read MoreHow to Host a Virtual Thanksgiving
According to the CDC, the safest way to celebrate the holidays this year is with the people in your household. Event planner Troy Williams shares tips on how to host a fun, memorable virtual Thanksgiving.
Read MoreOur Americana Road Trip Itinerary
This summer, we took a two-month road trip from Texas to New Mexico to Colorado to Utah to Idaho to Montana and back. Here’s an in-depth look at our itinerary, including what we did, where we stayed, where we ate, and more.
Read MoreHow to Set Children Up For Virtual School Success
We talked to Allie Ticktin, who has her doctorate in occupational therapy and is the founder of @play2progress, on how to set children up for virtual school success.
Read MoreFather’s Day Gift Guide
After spending three-plus months in isolation, when every day has felt largely the same, we are taking every opportunity to celebrate. Father’s Day is this weekend (!), so I put together this Father’s Day gift guide because I’ve been looking for special ways to honor the men in my life, from my own husband to friends, uncles and grandpas. Since Jared hasn’t been filming, we’ve gotten to spend a ton of time
Read MoreTurning Words Into Action
I have always prided myself on being informed, but, after listening, researching and looking inward this past week, I’ve realized that I still have a lot to learn (and unlearn) about being a true ally. That’s uncomfortable to admit. The perfectionist in me never wants to do or say the wrong thing. But I’m realizing that the only way to move forward in a meaningful way is to be willing
Read MoreDIY: Rocket Ship for the Kids (Plus Cosmos for the Adults)
At this point, Elon Musk’s mission to Mars couldn’t come any faster. We’ve all been cooped up with nowhere to go and running out of ideas to keep everyone entertained. We’ve baked bread, planted vegetables, and made chalk obstacle courses—that I still am unable to get out of my kids’ clothes and our new sofa cushions, FYI. And I don’t know about you, but I’m not super enthusiastic about going
Read More10 Postpartum Essentials
Since we just celebrated Mother’s Day, I want to highlight the importance of taking care of new moms and some postpartum essentials that can help ease the transition into motherhood. Sometimes, it feels like we worry so much about the baby that we forget about the person who just went through a grueling delivery. Giving birth is a life-changing event that should be openly discussed. It’s one of the most
Read MoreCelebrating Mother’s Day From Afar
She is about 5’ on a good day. Her blonde hair kisses the nape of her neck and her green eyes shine so bright. She makes everyone feel a ray of sunshine with her infectious smile (sometimes with pink lipstick on her teeth). I grew up on her Marion Cunningham waffles. I would watch her make the recipe in the evening and wake to the smell of the batter wafting
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