If you've been missing your "Ew, David!" fix, or Moira's capacious vocabulary (see what I did there?), I give you the ultimate family game night board game: The brand new Schitt's Creek Monopoly game . Let's just say that if you are ever…
I bought into the hype and tried the Color WOW Dream Coat anti-frizz hair treatment to see if it really works. I have frizzy hair. Like, really frizzy. 90% humidity doesn't help, and it's still insanely humid in Nashville right now. Plus…
I'm already looking for ways to introduce my kids to inspiring women of history, and while we have tons of books on the subject of remarkable, inpspiring women , I love that Fisher Price's iconic Little People is out today with two new s…
Lately I've been thinking a lot about how to support my fellow pandemic parents , and I've landed on sending some funny, "just-because" cards as a start. To be clear, I think every parent who's survived the past 18 months deserves a pers…
Hamilton fans! Drop everything because I've just discovered that the Hamilton Funko Pop figures and keychains -- you know, the ones that super fans have been eagerly awaiting -- are now available and starting to ship earlier than expecte…
Whether the Christmas season is a stressful time for you or a glorious season of joy, I believe with all my heart that it will be infinitely improved with this Dolly Parton Advent calendar Yes, a Dolly Parton Advent calendar! The very th…
I could not be more excited that LEGO just announced a new LEGO Queer Eye set featuring The Fab 5 Loft that's coming out October 1. - Update: It's here! - (No pun intended. Seriously I just caught that on the re-read.) haven't been this …
If the Barbie #ThankYouHeroes initiative isn't the epitome of our times , in the best possible way, I don't know what is. Barbie has added all kinds of famous role models to their collection in recent years, and now they're honoring some…
Summer is officially here, and for those of you who are hoping to spend most of your time around the pool or at the beach ...we've found some of the most fashionable beach totes to elevate your summer style. I know, you probably don't im…
Each year, we try to go through all the clutter and crap, and put together the best Amazon Prime Day deals for you. I mean, with all due respect to the "flash deals" on Amazon Prime Day that look like your Great Aunt Hilda just cleaned o…
I had a long talk with my (avidly LGBTQ+ supporting) teens this week about the overlap between Pride Month and brands. On one hand, there's an argument about the "corporatization" of Pride Month, and the rainbow washing of products. On t…
I couldn't be more excited that jellies shoes are back , because these were my absolute favorite 80s fashion trend as a kid. Well, friendship bracelets were totally rad too. And I did love my tie-dye everything . Let's just say I'm thril…
I've always been a fan of graduation gift books . When my daughter graduated from high school five years ago, the headmaster gifted each graduating senior a book with a personal message inside -- Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemp…
Vaccination t-shirts are more than a trend, they may be kind of important to you. I have seen so many people tell me that they are thrilled to be vaccinated, they're ready to take off their masks outside or with friends -- but they don't…
Honestly, we have never done a dedicated guide to home office gifts for moms, even if we have incorporated home office gifts for her throughout our other Mother's Day gift guides , and especially on Cool Mom Tech . But these days, with m…
For years, we've been recommending cool subscription gifts that make great gifts, and that includes Trade Coffee . So we're happy to partner with them on a fantastic deal -- right in time for Mother's Day and Father's Day. too. Right now…
Oh hi, it's me, your handbag-obsessed friend in NYC, now looking for cute backpacks for summer. As I virtually window shop my way across the internet I'm seeing lots of cute, colorful backpacks that are on trend for 2021 and my "add to c…
We certainly couldn't forget to include cool gifts for stepmothers in our Mother's Day Gift Guide this year. After all, for a lot of us, Mother's Day is a chance to give thanks to all the nurturing women in our lives who have helped make…
If you had'n't noticed, houseplants are having a real moment right now. I'm cracking up over friends who are naming their plants and calling themselves "plant parents." It's a serious obsession and considering the year we've had, I get t…
We have all been just devastated by the increase in hate crimes against the AAPI community . Even if you've avoided the horrific videos, from Atlanta to San Francisco to NYC, surely by now you've seen the #StopAsianHate social media post…
Mother’s Day will be coming up before you know it, and while we love getting fresh cut bouquets of flowers , there are other options! Consider these flower bouquet alternatives for Mother's Day that will last way past the big day. Yes, i…
This global pandemic has impacted so many small businesses we have loved for years, from indie bookstores to local restaurants . And, now, one of our favorite letterpress cards and gifts shop, Sapling Press has raised the alarm that they…
I'd like to put in a plug for supporting indie bookstores right now, even if it takes a little extra effort. I'm seeing a lot of people trying to get through this looooong February (what's that even about?) by recommitting to reading. I …
No matter how I personally feel about the goofily coined term " Galentine's Day, " I do agree that this is the year I might send Valentine's gifts to friends . And I don't mean friends with benefits! Just...friends. As we are approaching…