mother's day

Writing about motherhood is a rather daunting undertaking... There really are no words that adequately summarize what it means to be a mom— how it feels to hold your child for the first time or what it's like to watch your babies grow into independent little people. It's magical. ...read more

Motherhood is a journey. Some say that the days are long, but the years are short. Whether you're expecting, a new mom, an ol', pro or want to honor a special "mother" figure in your life, we will be celebrating right along with you. We are bringing you a special giveaway ...read more

My ideal Mother's Day will kick off with an ice-cold mimosa, round out with an afternoon glass of crisp rosé, and end with some pink champagne. I think I deserve a little bit of luxury... and a whole lot of bubbles for everything I do! That's right, I plan on abandoning my ...read more

Mother’s Day came early this year… You see, I received a VIP invitation from Lindt Chocolate to attend an early screening of the new movie, Mother’s Day. And they told me to bring friends. And they sent me their iconic LINDOR Milk Chocolate truffles… A few hours of kid-free ...read more

I laugh when I think about my pre-parenting days. I was so naive. I thought had so much on my plate as a hotshot NYC editor. There were meetings to make, emails to draft, professional events to attend, red carpets to cover, features to write, business trips to be taken, and ...read more

Get ready to do something adorable and on the cheap! These mini canvas flowers require simple techniques that this tutorial will guide you through. Here's what you need: Felt in a variety of colors Mini canvases Paint in a variety of colors Paintbrush Hot glue gun Scissors ...read more

I’m fortunate to have a few amazing women in my life. Mothers, aunts, sisters, and friends who inspire me, support me, and help me grow as a mom every day. They say “it takes a village,” and, indeed, it does. This group is my village—they watch my kids, they encourage my goals, ...read more

Mother's Day is right around the corner and we Mamas may not always admit it, but we are tired. Start her Mother's Day off right by letting her sleep in and then bringing her breakfast in bed. Every Mom loves to be pampered once in a while and breakfast in bed is an easy and fun ...read more

Starting with the gift of life Moms give us the best gifts. They sacrifice sleep and are always there to kiss our boo-boos or offer advice. Moms give us more than that though. Maybe your Mom gave you your great fashion sense, your love of baking, or the ability to sniff out a ...read more

Happy Mother's Day and thank you so much for a whole year of spectacular craftiness! Today we are making felt photo books to preserve all those awesome memories of your kiddos. Here's what you'll need:  Your choice of felt colors. One is necessary, but if you'd like to add ...read more

We hope you have enjoyed our 2015 Mother's Day Shopping Guides. From beauty to tech to wine finds and fitness gear, we've curated a wide assortment of gift ideas that we think any mom would be delighted to receive. Our final guide of the week focuses on style and bling. Each ...read more

I think one of the most vivid memories I have of the day we took our first baby home from the hospital was looking at my husband and saying, "So now they just let us LEAVE AND TAKE THIS BABY HOME?" We were clueless and had no idea what we were doing. After all, babies don't come ...read more

Today's Mother's Day Shopping Guide is all about technology. From tools to make your tasks easier to smart solutions for capturing memories, these are items you'll grab day after day. Surface Pro 3 (from $800). Oh how I love thee, let me count the ways! The Surface Pro 3 is ...read more

I love enjoying a glass of wine with a good meal or cozying up with a good book and relaxing with a glass after the kids are in bed. Uncork a new bottle and pamper the wine loving Mamas this Mother's Day with our fabulous wine finds in our Mother's Day Wine Lovers Shopping Guide. ...read more

Let me be clear: fitness is not really "my thing." I'm working (darn hard, in fact) to get in better shape so I can be a healthier version of myself, but I'll never love working out. That said, I want everything on our Mother's Day Fitness Shopping Guide. Like, a lot! I think ...read more

Okay, mamas, get your wish lists ready! Over the next couple of days we will be sharing some Mother's Day Shopping Guides including all the things we're currently coveting. Our Beauty Editor Lauren rounded up the best beauty gifts for moms. From your head to your toes, we have ...read more

We know it's so cliché, but children really do grow up quickly. Everyone tells you this but as parents sometimes it feels like suddenly they go from tiny newborns snuggling in your arm to big school-age kids doing homework just in the blink of an eye. While we can't keep them ...read more