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Waiting on college admissions results is not easy. Even for the most even-keeled kids. It's stressful, it's anxiety-producing, and it's a lot of pressure. According to the education experts at Magoosh, an online solution that gives everyone access to affordable, quality test ...read more

We all live in the digital age. Instant access to a bevy of information is right at our finger tips and is available around the clock. I rely on "google" as much as the next person, but nothing can replace the brick and mortar (or the smell) of a library. In honor of National ...read more

Happy National Siblings Day! Of course every day might as well be National Siblings Day, when your kiddos love hard, fight often, and remain each other's best friends (and frenemies) through spats and quarrels and meltdowns and tantrum and every moment in between. You know what ...read more

We recently chatted with Catherine McKenzie about her new release, The Good Liar: A Novel, now available wherever books are sold.   1. What inspired you to write The Good Liar: A Novel? Several ideas that I’ve had for a long time coalesced all at once. Years ago, I had started ...read more

The most amazing time of year is here. Yep, I'm talking about strawberry season! Here in the south, even though it has been a bit rocky this year with the weather, the strawberries are coming into season.The roadside stands are popping up, and the farmer's market is full of ...read more

Finding and securing a nanny is a challenging process for parents. The nanny-parent relationship is definitely a complex one, and there are bound to be some disagreements and conflicts. In an ideal situation, a nanny will become an invaluable part of the family--equal parts ...read more

Who else has a serious thing for blueberries? I'm sure I'm not alone, so I'm going to share some of the best blueberry recipes around today. If I had to pick a favorite fruit it would be pretty tough for me to narrow things down. I mean I live for fruit. I basically eat it with ...read more

Taco Tuesday is totally my jam... but I could really use a Burrito Buesday.. Yeah, I know. How about Burrito Booze-day, can we get behind that?Alas, tomorrow is Wednesday; but, praise pico, it's also National Burrito Day! Hallelujah!I love me a good burrito--it's like a textural ...read more

Things feeling a little hum-drum in the kitchen? Looking for a way to spice things up a bit? Well, we've traded in our spice rack for a jar of honey and we are smitten with the sweet.Honey is not just for our tea anymore (although it is still a welcome staple in our PM cuppa). We ...read more

I was at district-wide safety meeting a few weeks ago, and one topic kept coming up: vaping. In fact, an on-site police office said, "make sure you're on top of this. I promise you: some of your kids are vaping." The mom I was sitting next to didn't even know what he was talking ...read more

When my husband and I first decided we wanted to start "trying," I remember feeling incredibly excited and exceedingly stressed. Getting pregnant isn't always easy--and I was nervous that I'd--we'd--struggle with fertility issues.We were fortunate and blessed to get pregnant ...read more

We recently chatted with Loretta Nyhan about her new release, Digging In: A Novel. Find out what inspired her to write this must-read book pick for spring now available wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Digging In: A Novel?About ten years ago, I read a story ...read more

Since Spring is officially here and Easter weekend is upon us I thought I'd share a lovely light and crisp spiced pear spritzer cocktail today.Wine and I have a tumultuous past.  We didn't like each other initially.  My first experiences included an Arbor Mist type fruity wine ...read more

To say we are Lindsey Vonn fans is a complete understatement. My oldest daughter wants nothing more than to be a ski racer and idolizes Lindsey. When Bounty gave me the chance to interview the four-time World Cup overall champion, I was thrilled. For me, catching up with Lindsey ...read more

In our family, we don't get bummed out about cold weather. We embrace it and head outdoors. That means getting the right gear to keep the girls warm and cozy on the snowiest coldest days. I've gotten really good at getting deals on ski gear and finding brands that can last for ...read more

A-A-Achooo! This sound is a constant in my house. As someone that suffers from both chronic and seasonal allergies, spring can be an especially challenging time of year. While everyone is admiring the fresh blooms, I used to be holed up in my room, clutching a box of tissues, ...read more

Believe you me, Mama... when it comes to screen time, I don't judge. I try to give my kids plenty of play time, fresh air, and creative outlets, but sometimes, when you have emails to reply to, dinner to cook, and other pressing to-dos to tend to, you've just got to plop those ...read more

We're all told to drink eight glasses of water a day, eat healthy, stay hydrated, and get exercise. Yeah, yeah, yeah... we know the drill. Still, staying on top of all these wellness to-dos is easier said than done when you're on the go and busy and prioritizing everyone else's ...read more

When I think Easter, I think brightly colored eggs, pretty pastel decorations, and all things baskets and bunny! Decking out the house for this joyous holiday is no difficult task; just throw some dyed eggs in a wicker basket, and you've got yourself a totally adorable ...read more

A baby comes with baggage... Literally. When a little one enters the pictures, so does the STUFF. Like, #allthethings. You're going to need gadgets and gear galore... You're going to have clutter and diapers and toys and trinkets and lotions and potions all over the house. Ah, ...read more

It's officially spring! And we all know that means longer days and more time outdoors.  Is anyone else as excited as I am to let their kids outside to burn off their never-ending energy? Indoor months are hard and I'm so thankful they are coming to an end!  To celebrate the ...read more

We recently chatted with Emily Belden about her debut novel, Hot Mess, available now wherever books are sold. 1. What inspired you to write Hot Mess? When I was in my younger twenties, I dated a hot, up-and-coming chef. Though we were not together very long, it exposed me to some ...read more

March is National Reading Awareness Month; and now is the perfect time to make reading a priority for your entire family. This includes the youngest of babies too! Reading to your bundle of joy is a special bonding experience that boasts healthy benefits, like enhanced cognitive ...read more

This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Prudential.2018 is all about living with purpose. Back in December I started a journey with Prudential to rake control of my finances.  Three months in, I want to share what I've learned and how I can help.Five Money Smart Ideas for Moms ...read more

Spring has arrived! At least officially.Those of us on the east coast welcomed the new season with a major blast of snow and wind and ice. You know what they say about March: in like a lion, out like a, um, blizzard?!Hopefully this was the last snow storm of the, er, "sprinter." ...read more

With little kids, my home is a veritable breeding ground for clutter. Toys and trinkets and papers and projects and craft supplies and tiny mismatched socks easily take over every room in our humble abode. Just in time for spring cleaning, we're sharing some expert tips to help ...read more

Easter is one of my all time favorite holidays. If you caught my piece on the best sweet Easter treats, you probably already know that. So, it's pretty much a given that I'm forever on the hunt for easy Easter egg decorating ideas too! I like to switch things up each year when it ...read more

1. What inspired you to write The Flight Attendant: A Novel? I had just flown into New York from Armenia and was meeting a friend for dinner in Manhattan. I was an hour early, so I went to the bar and ordered arak, an anise-flavored alcohol: imagine weaponized ouzo. First of all, ...read more

I just read a piece that cited the ten happiest places in the world and the US was no where to be found. The fact that we didn't make the cut doesn't really surprise me, but that's not to say it sat well with me either. I chair the wellness committee at my children's school and ...read more

I have picky little eaters at home--and so I admit, I sometimes turn to a few not-so healthy foods--just to see them consume calories! I often wonder as I serve up pizza, mac and cheese, and french fries (seemingly on an endless rotation) if there's a better solution.My concern ...read more

I am just back from a road trip organized by my friends at Toyota, and I forgot just how good road trippin' is for the soul. Women are so often in need of some "me" time to refresh, recharge and spend time making meaningful connections. Toyota arranged a three day Spring Training ...read more

You know why I love my job? Well, there's a lot of reasons. But my favorite is probably the women.We are a group of women, building each other up and working together toward success. It feels good to know we have each other's backs at Momtrends, and I'm so fortunate to be a part ...read more

Do you ever feel like you need to make a change, but you don't quite know how to make that happen? Negative thoughts can take over practically before you even know it's happening. Am I right?! And then your whole family feels your funk. Don't let yourself get stuck in a rut. If ...read more

Who's ready to talk about spring? Actually, let me rephrase that. Who's ready to talk about spring cocktails?! I don't know about you,bg my friends, but I am more than ready to say hello to a new season. This has felt like one very long winter, am I right?! And this girl is ...read more