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Why Camp?

Why Camp?

Sleepaway camp provides a unique landscape for children to build independence, self-esteem and, most of all, resilience.

Rainbow Cheesecake Recipe!

Rainbow Cheesecake Recipe!

We love this colorful cheesecake for St. Patrick's Day, an alternative to a birthday cake or any time you need to mix up a little cheer. It does need to chill overnight, so grab these ingredients below and click through for the full instructions from food blogger and...

Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad!

Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad!

  A salad you can prep ahead makes weekday lunches or dinners come together quickly. This kale salad from Kathleen Ashmore is served with a super-easy homemade hummus dressing (just combine hummus, olive oil, lemon and salt).  Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for...

Meet-a-Mom Monday: Meet Robin Arźon!

Meet-a-Mom Monday: Meet Robin Arźon!

Robin Arzón is the definition of a fit mom. As the Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, as well as a professional ultramarathon runner, she’s not afraid to work hard to be her fittest—and is inspiring other moms to get out there and do...

10 Screen-Free Activities for Winter!

10 Screen-Free Activities for Winter!

  Winter with kids can be tough. Short days and colder weather can keep us inside, and being cooped up too long with small kids can lead to tantrums, messes and other general destruction and mayhem. Around the middle of January is when the sheen of new holiday...

2023 Sleepaway Camp Guide!

2023 Sleepaway Camp Guide!

Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as...

Meet-a-Mom: Meet Jillian Michaels!

Meet-a-Mom: Meet Jillian Michaels!

Jillian Michaels became a household name when she starred on the uber-popular and intense weight loss reality show, The Biggest Loser, which ran from 2004 to 2016. This Emmy-nominated mom of two has since left reality TV behind, and continued her career as an...

6 Cookbooks to Try in the New Year!

6 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 saving money on UberEats...

Three Ingredient Cauliflower Soup

Three Ingredient Cauliflower Soup

  Cauliflower is full of fiber and Vitamin C, making it a powerhouse vegetable for cold & flu season. This 3 Ingredient Cauliflower Soup from Kathleen Ashmore is simple, healthy and delicious — an easy winner in our eyes.      INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 1...

Hannukah Latkes!

Hannukah Latkes!

This classic Hannukah Latke recipe can be fried earlier in the day and recrisped in the oven prior to serving—so you can get your latkes ready to go before the kids come home and won't be dealing with hot oil with little ones underfoot. Thanks to dad of two Mike...

Toddler Gift Guide

Toddler Gift Guide

Toddlers can be a tricky bunch to buy holiday gifts for. On one hand, they want *everything* they see advertised on commercials. On the other hand, most of those glitzy toys will either fall apart or lose their interest in the span of weeks if not days. We've put...

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie!

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie!

This Pumpkin Spice smoothie from our contributor Kathleen Ashmore is filled with real pumpkin, banana and almond butter, making it a fast and filling Fall breakfast. We'll be making it all week long with the extra cans of pumpkin we stocked up on for Thanksgiving....

Fall 2022 Sneaker Roundup!

Fall 2022 Sneaker Roundup!

A good sneaker is the perfect finish to your Fall mom uniform. We've rounded up a variety of options, so depending on your style, where you live, and your budget, you'll find something you'll love on our shortlist. Add a pair of jeans or your favorite Fall dress, and...

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