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Summer Reading for Moms

As a mom of four, I’ve struggled to find time to read over the years — but I’ve done it. Now that my twins are turning nineteen and my “little guys” are eleven and almost thirteen, I should have more time. But I don’t. As some life stages end, others start. College...

7 Summer Dresses under $300

Summer dressing doesn’t get easier than dresses. The dress is the outfit, without any time wasted matching tops and bottoms. These airy styles will take you from work to the playground to dinner, with little more than a change of shoes and jewelry. At this $100 to...

Whole30 Chicken Carnitas Bowls

The holy grail of a weeknight recipe is something healthy, easy, and delicious to both kids and adults. These Chicken Carnitas Bowls from Whole30 co founder and CEO Melissa Urban’s new book nails all three.

Sunscreen for Kids: Everything You Need to Know

Sunscreen for kids is one of those necessary evils every parent deals with in summer. Most kids will whine or try to wriggle their way out of it, making it feel like you’re trying to put sunscreen on a wild animal instead of a kid. Plus, trying to decide which sunblocks to use can feel overwhelming – sticks vs sprays, chemical vs mineral, not to mention rash guards, sunglasses, etc. To sort through what you actually need to know this season, we’re sharing the below interview with Lauren Geller, MD, a Westchester, NY-based pediatric dermatologist associated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Plus, see below for a Top Ten list of sunscreen brands our moms are loving for their own kids!

Where to Watch Fireworks this Fourth of July Weekend

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spectacular fireworks show! We’ve rounded up the best places to watch fireworks, including Fairfield, Norwalk, Weston, New Canaan, Rowayton, and Quassy. Grab your lawn chairs, pack some snacks, and make unforgettable memories with your family this holiday weekend.

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7 Summer Dresses under $300

7 Summer Dresses under $300

Summer dressing doesn’t get easier than dresses. The dress is the outfit, without any time wasted matching tops and bottoms. These airy styles will take you from work to the playground to dinner, with little more than a change of shoes and jewelry. At this $100 to...

How to Pack for an Amusement Park

How to Pack for an Amusement Park

Parents are planners by necessity, but even the most organized mom has arrived somewhere only to realize she forgot that one thing she really needs. Being properly prepared can make or break an entire day, and that’s more true during summer than any time.  That’s why...

Easy 4th of July Recipes

Easy 4th of July Recipes

Looking for easy 4th of July recipes? From patriotic desserts to simple appetizers and crowd-pleasing BBQ favorites, these festive recipes will make your Independence Day celebration delicious and stress-free.

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Meet a Mom: Kelly Rutherford

Meet a Mom: Kelly Rutherford

Kelly Rutherford became a familiar face on television when she appeared as Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl and Megan Lewis on Melrose Place. But on top of those star turns, she is also a mother of two, a style icon and creator of the new Rose Première Perfume. She...

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