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Here's Why Double Dates With Friends Can Help Your Own Relationship

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Getting out of the house without the kids for date night might be exhilarating in and of itself. No one to feed, no needing to change a diaper during dessert. But after awhile, date night with your partner can become pretty predictable (read: boring). You already know what they're going to say, how they're going to say it, and you might find yourself cou[...]

Do You Need To Disinfect Your Pumpkin After Bringing It Home? Experts Say Absolutely

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You pack your kiddos into the car and head to the most autumnal of family events—the picking out of pumpkins at the pumpkin patch. As you go through the glorious gourds, perusing each pumpkin carefully to ensure that it’s outrageously orange and perfect, a thought crosses your mind: how many other people have poked and prodded this pumpkin before you? An[...]

Cozy Friedman Creates Cool Haircuts For Kids

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Picture it: You’re excited to take your little one for his first haircut. But as soon as he sinks into the big chair and spies the scissors, he starts to howl. Loudly. Enter Cozy Friedman, owner of Cozy’s Cuts for Kids, the upscale NYC hair salons for kids. At Cozy’s, kids sit in cool race cars, play video games, and get to see really cool toys—and they [...]

Your Dog Is So Excited To See You That His Heart Beats Faster, New Study Finds

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Is there anything greater than the greeting you get from your dog when you come home? Even if it’s been all day (or just an hour), the wagging, wriggling, and overall cuteness that your canine shows when you’re reunited is absolutely adorbs. And now, a study has shown that your dog is so excited to see you that his heart actually beats faster. As if a[...]

Here’s Why The Switch Witch Is A Parent’s BFF On Halloween

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There is one goal (and one goal only) on Halloween: Score as much candy as you possibly can collect in your Halloween bucket. But while snagging full-size candy bars might be exciting in the moment, it can be hard for parents who have to curtail all that candy eating after a night of trick-or-treating. And that’s when the Switch Witch is undoubtedly [...]

Jelly Belly Adds Milk Chocolate Truffles To Its Confectionery Collection

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Jelly Belly is known for its legendary jelly beans, in both yummy and gross flavors (we’re looking at you, BeanBoozled.) So when a beloved brand breaks out a brand new product, it can make loyal fans excited to sample the new offerings. Well, the Jelly Belly Milk Chocolate Truffles are a perfect blend of chocolate and the iconic jelly bean flavors you’ve[...]

Moms We Love: Kim Nelson of Daisy Cakes

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Life is sweetly delicious for Kim Nelson. Baking cakes with her momma in her kitchen in South Carolina, Kim now has created an empire with her decadent company, Daisy Cakes. We spoke with Kim about being on ABC's hit show, Shark Tank, growing her business, and what sweet success really tastes like. What was life like prior to going on Shark Ta[...]

Here’s Why Having Your Baby’s Name Picked Out Before Birth Can Help When You’re In The Hospital

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There’s a lot that goes into picking out your baby’s name. It’s such a tough decision that some parents-to-be wait until they’re in the hospital to see if their baby looks more like an Emma or an Olivia before deciding. And while that might work in some instances, a new study has found that having your baby's name picked out before birth can help ensure [...]

How To Wear A Tutu…Without Looking Like You’re Two Years-Old

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Maybe it’s because you’re seeing your own child twirling around in their tutu that makes you long for the days when you wore one without abandon. But tutus aren’t exactly the obvious choice for a busy mom to wear. Still, that doesn’t mean that you can’t wear one. Learning how to wear a tutu can make you stylish without looking silly. There’s definitel[...]

Vera Sweeney Is Living A Life Everyone Is Obsessed With

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We’re totally obsessed with Vera Sweeney. As the creator of the super popular celebrity website I’m Not Obsessed, Vera is one of the top bloggers in the world. We sat down with the Queen Blogger herself to talk about blogging, being a mom, and balancing it all. Vera, how did you get started in the blogging biz? Before blogging, I was a business consult[...]