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9 Mom Friends Every Mom Needs

  Mom friends are the glue that hold us together when shit hits the fan, and motherhood’s fan is being in a wind tunnel while you’re going 100 mph in a convertible. In other words, you’re going to need some good glue. Here, seven moms you need in your crew....

How to Talk to Kids About Black History Month

  February is Black History Month. If you’re looking for ways this month (and always) to celebrate Black History and have age appropriate discussions about race and racism, you’ll want to bookmark our latest interview with our psychology contributor, Reon...

Meet the Dad Behind Pinstripes

Dale Schwartz spent years working in the financial and pharmaceutical sector, but always dreamed of opening a bowling alley. In 2006, the dad of three young kids launched Pinstripes, which is everything you *don’t* expect from a bowling alley – gorgeous design,...

Why Damar Hamlin Matters So Much to Moms

Over the weekend, Damar Hamlin was the guest of honor at the Buffalo Bills playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Just 20 days after dramatically going into cardiac arrest, his appearance – and his trademark display of a heart with his hands – was, to say the...

Churro Caramel Cracker Bites

I’m always looking for snacks I can make that are fast, easy, and not expensive to make. This fits the bill for us. Oyster crackers are inexpensive and easy to find. We can modify this recipe easily by omitting the cinnamon sugar and adding mini chocolate chips...

Six Cookbooks to Try in the New Year

  If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2023 is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you’ll find six of 2022’s most popular cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and...

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