I’ve always been a parent who relies mostly on instinct. When it comes to parenting advice or guides, I’m easily overwhelmed by all the things I should be doing. My oldest daughter was born in 2014, and Instagram wasn’t quite the parenting advice hotbed it seems to be now. (I actually was still on The...
Sandals “A daughter’s a daughter for the rest of your life. A son’s a son ‘til he takes a wife.” I’ve heard this old chestnut sporadically throughout my life as a mom of four boys and it has always felt to me like a foregone conclusion. A veiled threat. Even among other moms of sons,...
Universal Orlando In the five years since plans for Universal Epic Universe were first announced, we’ve gotten lots of little teasers to keep the upcoming theme park top of mind: descriptions of the lands, renderings of rides and restaurants, news about immersive new activities… the list goes on. But Universal’s latest update could be the...
A themed candle, room spray, or body lotion is one of life’s best and simplest pleasures. Lathering yourself in peppermint scents during the holidays or pulling out a pumpkin spice candle when you feel that first autumn breeze (or the calendar hits August, whatever) is such a joy — and all of this is why...