This week I’m writing for the Today Parenting Team, sharing a few ways to recreate that vacation feeling while stuck in your house this summer: Social distancing and stay-at-home orders are replacing beach trips and resort vacations for many families this summer. However, quarantine doesn’t have to mean boredom. If you find yourself stuck at home, […]
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Every year, when my boys begin to contemplate costume ideas, I have one thought: “How can we do this as cheaply as possible?” I don’t know if it’s from a family history of frugality or my reluctance to buy extra plastic, but scraping together unique costumes has become a tradition with our kids. Here are
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Whether you’re still celebrating Thanksgiving, ready to shop, or hiding under the covers recuperating, I’ve got some links for you to check out this weekend! Need a fun family activity or a quiet way to spend some alone time? I love these craft ideas from The Nester. Chai shortbread cookies? Genius. Can’t wait to try
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I’ve been hoping to incorporate ethical pieces into my home decor. When Ten Thousand Villages sent me their Jolly Bells Garland, I knew it would be a great fit for a winter mantel scene. The Nester is one of my favorite interior design writers, and Myquillyn’s advice to “shop your house” when redecorating is
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With all the effort I put into fair fashion, adding sustainable beauty into my routine feels overwhelming. Luckily, clean beauty products can be found in your kitchen pantry at home! My friend Francesca recently teamed up with Clean Beauty Co to offer an easy, homemade coconut scrub, and I wanted to share it with you: I’m
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Hat: Faire Collection via Connected (fair trade) | Tank: Everlane (made with transparency) | Cardigan: Vera Wang (clothing swap) | Necklace: Miriam Designs (survivor-made) | Jeans: i jeans by Buffalo (upcycled) | Shoes: Nisolo (made with transparency) I had this pair of gray jeans that I loved. They weren’t a fancy brand, and they were
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I eyed Valentine’s Day on the calendar, sensing it might be a good excuse for a craft project with my boys. Crafting is a fun way for us to bond, but honestly I have a hard time putting down my chore chart and dragging out art supplies. Since preparing Valentines for classmates requires at least
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When I was a little girl, a favorite activity of mine was exploring the bags of fabric stashed in our closet. I’d pull out the crates and open the bags, rummaging to find treasures and stories. There was the faux fur from a dog costume mom had made for my brother years earlier. Bags and
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