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The 9 Mom Friends you need in your life

  Mom friends are the glue that hold us together when shit hits the fan, and motherhood’s fan is being in a wind tunnel while you’re going 100 mph in a convertible. In other words, you’re going to need some good glue. Here, seven moms you need in your crew....

Is Perimenopause making 40s The New Tween Years?

Are 40s The New Tween Years?   This article was contributed by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nancy Boksenbaum. Did you know that perimenopause has its own developmental stages just like adolescence? This “prelude to menopause,” which may include shorter...

5 Ways to Get Kids to Read More

        There are two kinds of kids—kids who love reading and have their nose in a book at dinner, past bedtime, and when they’re supposed to be leaving for school. And then there are those who would rather do anything than read. Get Kids to Read More   For...

Après Ski Style for Spring Break & Beyond

Après Ski Style for Spring Break & Beyond Whether you’re hitting Aspen for February break, skiing the East, or just fending off frigid temperatures, looking chic is half the battle.  Fashion Contributor Kristin Koch, mom of three and editor-in-chief of Seventeen...

Lucky Charms Ice Cream Cups

    Who is ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a super naughty sweet treat? These Lucky Charm’s ice cream cups will be the perfect surprise for the kiddos this year!.     Ingredients: Bag of marshmallows Box of Lucky Charms Butter...

See the Grand Tetons in 1 day

Visiting the Grand Tetons should definitely be on your families bucket list. We only had one day to explore this lovely National Park, but that one day was certainly worth it! It is certainly smaller than most of the National Parks we have been too, but not one to...

Meet A Mom – Dr Nissen of SHN Orthodontics

Please meet Dr. Nissen of SHN Orthodontics in the city of Mission Viejo. Dr. Nissen was born and raised right here in South Orange County and comes from a long line of brilliant Orthodontists. Dr. Nissen’s father started the practice 40 years ago and now she...

No-Bake Almond Butter Truffles

These no-bake Almond Butter Truffles are a hit with kids but sophisticated enough for grown up palates, too. Love that the only equipment you need is a hand mixer and a microwave, so you don’t need to be a pastry chef to play one in real life. Enjoy! Thanks to...

5 Ways to Be More Present with Your Child

  We all want to be more present with our kids—but some days, nothing can be tougher. You’ve probably read about ways to stop looking at your phone. And while putting your phone away (and having your kids do the same) is a big part of being present, we are...

Crunchy Kale Salad with 3-Ingredient Hummus Dressing

  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...

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