Holidays

Life

Why I’m asking for fewer toys for my kids

More toys results in less time for play and more time for clean up.

Health & Wellness

A psychologist’s plan for dealing with family members critical of your parenting

Go in with the mantra, 'I'm going to choose joy over judgment,'" Ziegler says.

Holidays

5 easy ways to practice compassion with your family on Giving Tuesday and beyond, mama

2. Listen to understand.

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Overwhelmed by Elf on the Shelf? Try these fun alternatives

Elf on the Shelf—though awesome in so many ways—isn't for everyone.

The Holidays

10 tips to have an eco-friendly Christmas this year

If every family took a few very small, simple steps to care for the environment this Christmas, the cumulative effect would be massive.

Holidays

5 phrases to become a minimalist giver this holiday, according to a KonMari expert

Plus, how to minimize your holiday to-do list.

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7 spectacular holiday gifts that will win you an ‘aunt of the year’ award

Parents can give practical gifts, grandparents can give sweet presents, but aunts and uncles have the pleasure of just focusing on gifting items that are pure fun.

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These 11 beauty products are trending on Pinterest and, um, we *need* them

Gift ideas for the beauty-obsessed.

Christmas

I’m only buying one gift for my toddler this Christmas—and this is it

Would you do a one-gift Christmas, mama?

Life

25 simple ways to make Thanksgiving dinner planning easier

Stale (or toasted) bread = better dressing (or stuffing)

Halloween

How to handle Halloween on a school night with ease, mama

6. Organize for the next morning.

Halloween

What went viral this week: NICU Halloween + crochet costumes

Are you ready for the cutest Halloween pics ever?

Life

25 adorable baby Halloween costumes 😍

We searched the Internet so you don't have to.

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Heads up, mama: Aldi’s cheese advent calendar is coming back!

All the cheeses moms will be obsessed with.

Holidays

‘PAW Patrol’ fans, you’re in for a treat at Target this month

Something special is happening on Saturday, October 26!

Life

I’m a DIY mama when it comes to Halloween costumes

Do you make your kid's costumes or do you buy them, mama?

Halloween

7 nut-free snacks to pass out this Halloween

Our yummy nut-friendly favorites.

Halloween

These sisters dressed up as the ‘Hocus Pocus’ sisters and the viral photos are amazing 😍

These three little girls absolutely crushed it as the Sanderson sisters.

Life

This mascara will make you look more awake (no matter how little sleep you got)

Calling all tired mamas.

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Disney has an entire shop dedicated to Halloween—and it’s on Amazon 🎃

Have you started planning your family's Halloween costumes yet?