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Car Convos with Kids: 5 Ways To Make The Most of Your Carpool Time

As moms, it can feel like we are unpaid Uber drivers. From short trips across town for school pickups and drop offs, to longer rides for far flung travel sports, many parents are spending hours chauffeuring their kids. The carpool shifts can feel a little like wasted...

Colon Cancer 101: What Moms Should Know

Does it seem like colorectal cancer (CRC) is all over the news? There’s good reason: diagnoses in people under 50 has gone up by 50% over the last three decades, affecting too many parents in their 30s and 40s in the thick of raising kids. In thirty more years, CRC is...

6 Swimsuits for Moms: Flattering, Sexy & Comfortable!

This story was written by Kristin Kennedy, the stylish and talented mom of four behind Closetful of Clothes. Follow her on Instagram at @kristinmkennedy! Real talk: Since becoming a mom, swimsuit shopping has become a lot less fun. Finding swimsuits that flatter my...

What Are Wawa Summer Fun Days at Bok Tower?

Wawa Summer Fun Days is a seasonal partnership between Wawa and Bok Tower Gardens, providing complimentary general admission on the last Thursday and Friday of each month from May through August. This initiative began in 2021 and has welcomed over 12,000 guests in...

9 TV Shows to Watch (or Rewatch) Right Now

As a busy mom, there are few easier ways to unwind quickly than a great post-bedtime TV show, accompanied by a glass of wine (or mocktail, snack, or all three!). We polled our moms nationwide, and these are nine shows they’re loving right now. Dive in where they are...

Love Spicy Margaritas? Try This One Next!

If you love spicy margaritas, you have to try this version made with mom-founded 21Seeds tequila. Kat Hantas created the brand because “it’s what I wanted to drink – something smooth, simple, and casual with a fresh, natural flavor that made drinking infused...

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

  If you’re dealing with a picky-eating situation in your home, tacos can be a lifesaver. They’re one of the most easily customizable meals, so every taste, dietary restriction or other variation can be made without creating a totally separate meal....

Meet a Mom: Mental Health Advocate Angel Conrad Carter

Angel Carter Conrad grew up in an iconic family synonymous with pop music. As the sister of Nick and Aaron Carter, her famous family’s story of success and struggle played out in the public eye, a story Angel is sharing in her new documentary on Paramount+, The...

8 Floral Spring Dresses You’ll Wear on Repeat

Miranda Priestly might roll her eyes and mutter, “Florals for spring? Groundbreaking,” with her iconic sarcasm. But sometimes classics are classics for a reason—and floral spring dresses are an easy and stylish staple of the season.  So this spring,...

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