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The Lost Husband: Interview with the Director
If movies have been a favorite distraction for you these days, put The Lost Husband on your download list. Based on the novel by bestselling author Katherine Center, this heartwarming and funny film features Leslie Bibb (a woman rebuilding her life after her...
Joy Bauer’s Healthy Soft Pretzels
Anyone else feel like their kids are snacking *constantly* these days? We have a new recipe for you to try this week! These Soft & Doughy Protein Pretzels from Joy Bauer's new cookbook, Joy Bauer's Superfood!: 150 Recipes for Eternal Youth, take just 25-minutes to...
Raising a Self-Reliant Child
As parents, we all want our kids to go out into the world confident in their abilities and ready to tackle anything. But our instinct is to help as much as we can—even to the point of helicopter parenting and preventing them from learning resilience. So what...
On the Front Lines: An ER Doc & Mom Shares What It’s Really Like
As we navigate self-quarantining and social distancing with kids, we can’t help but think of the moms on the front lines of this COVID-19 crisis. Many of us find ourselves at the end of our ropes by about 3 o’clock for reasons ranging from toddler tantrums to...
Get to Know Stokke—And Why Your Baby Should, Too
Have you heard of Stokke, the Scandinavian brand that is designing better products that strengthen the bond between babies and parents? Not only are these beautiful pieces manufactured to be completely safe and ergonomic (for both children and parents!), but...
Meet a Mom: Reese Witherspoon Book Club Author Chanel Cleeton!
Next Year in Havana, New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s latest book, about a Cuban-American woman who journeys to Havana to explore her family’s history, has garnered praise from critics around the world—including Hollywood. Actress Reese...
Two Amazing Sangria Recipes for Summer!
Cheers to us, Moms! Today we are sharing two fruit-infused sangria cocktails (easily made into a mocktail for anyone not drinking by skipping the wine) from expert mixologist Kim Haasarud of Liquid Architecture and author of the 101 Cocktail book series,...
Brighten Your Home During Quarantine With Flowers!
Need a little pick-me-up during quarantine? Host to Perfection is explaining how to use flowers to really help brighten your mood!
Meet the Mom Behind the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement!
This week’s Meet a Mom is Scarlett Lewis, Chief Movement Officer of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement. After losing her son Jesse in the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, she formed this non-profit organization whose inspiring mission is...
Joules: A Brand for Fun in Any Weather!
As busy moms, we’ve realized well-made clothes are crucial. For one, they simply last longer which saves us time shopping for constant replacements (and can be used as hand-me-downs for future kids—bonus!). But perhaps more importantly, they encourage active...
Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes!
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! We may be missing our favorite margs at our favorite Mexican spot, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate our favorite foodie holiday at home! We’ve rounded up some yummy taco, enchilada, veggie sides, guac, dessert—and...
Indoor Activities to Keep Kids Busy
A few weeks ago, South Austin Moms shared a list of "rainy day" activities and we can't think of a better time to share them with you. If you're home with your kids this week, screenshot or print these ideas and you'll have some offline activities ready to go in your...
Puppy Pandemic: Families Who Recently Added Furry Friends
Have you heard the term “pandemic puppy?” Well, it’s probably the cutest phenomenon to come out of this Covid-19 crisis. Across the country, families in quarantine are jumping into the puppy pool, taking their extra time as a family to bring home a furry...
Get Outside and Walk the 7 Hills of Richmond!
The routes below were kindly shared by reddit user u/trashymob and are a great way to get out of the house, enjoy the spring weather, and get to explore the city of Richmond, all while still maintaining distance. For our family, being able to take regular walks in our...
Preschool Lesson Plan: Simple Ideas for School Closures
This story was contributed by Christine Hernandez of Sayville Area Moms! When my son's preschool closed for the rest of the month because of COVID-19 I went into panic mode for a while. Thinking about juggling a newborn and a three year old while being...
Meatless Monday Pantry Recipe: Daniella Monet’s Vegan Chickpea Salad!
This vegan chickpea salad from actress, entrepreneur and new mom Daniella Monet takes only a few minutes to come together and uses ingredients most of us have in our pantry. It’s a perfect vegan lunch or easy #meatlessmonday dinner recipe. To read...
Where to Purchase Cloth Face Masks Online!
This story was originally published on Stamford Moms. The CDC has recommended that in instances where social distancing is impossible, people over the age of 2 wear non-medical masks, saying this is meant to slow the spread of the virus, and help people who may...
Laura Prepon on Her New Book, New Baby and Quarantining with a Toddler
Like many of us, Laura Prepon is currently quarantining (at her New York City home) with her husband and kids—in her case, a newborn son and a toddler daughter. But before she entered into this new temporary reality, she had an already full plate, with her...
Soles4Souls – Clean Out Your Closet for Earth Day!
Anyone else cleaning out their closet during this time (or planning on doing it as soon as the kids are back at school – ha!)? In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to share a company that is helping you do just that, while providing shoes for those in need, and...
Find The “Yay” Today with These Tips from Woman’s Day Content Director Meaghan Murphy!
A few months ago we spoke with magazine editor and mom of three Meaghan Murphy, for our meet-a-mom series. We were thrilled when we saw the news a few weeks ago of her being promoted to Content Director for Woman’s Day magazine. She’s also author of an upcoming...