Playmobil There’s something so magical about seeing your little one deeply engaged in play: their brow furrowed in concentration; their mouth moving as they silently narrate to themselves. Even better is, after bedtime, finding the toys carefully placed in specific setups — it’s a peek into their world and all that they’re exploring. That’s why, when it comes to play in those formative years, offering the right toys is so important. And there’s no better option than PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR. Sets from PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR not only ignite infinite ways to play (they really will keep your toddler engaged!), but they’re also...
10 Holiday Romance Novels That Will Get You In Your Feels
All across the country, families are decorating Christmas trees, queuing up their favorite holiday movies, baking gingerbread cookies, and writing letters to Santa. Meanwhile, we’re very busy finalizing our holiday TBR list. And this year, we’re focusing on romance tropes specifically. Don’t get us wrong! Snowy mountains and remote cabins make excellent settings for creepy thrillers and holiday vacations gone wrong, but we’re more interested in reading about cozy house swaps a là The Holiday and childhood exes serendipitously reuniting at their hometown bar. If you’re strictly reading books with HEAs this holiday season, you’ve come to the right place....
Actually, Socks Are An Amazing Christmas Gift
When you were a kid, socks were probably the last thing you wanted for Christmas — about one step up from an actual lump of coal. You wanted Barbies! A zillion pieces of chocolate! My Little Ponies! Or, once you got to be a too-cool-for-school tween, an inflatable chair and some of that St. Ives Apricot Scrub. (If only you knew then what you know now about your skin barrier.) Not anymore, though. Good socks are one of adulthood’s most satisfying little luxuries. Maybe it’s because I keep the thermostat super low and I live in a cool climate, but...
Hanson's 'Snowed In' Is The Absolute Best Christmas Album
Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Stocksy, Spotify, Getty Images, Courtesy of Ashley Ziegler We all have those holiday songs where simply hearing the first few notes is enough to fill our souls with a unique sense of joy that you just don’t get any other time of the year. Mariah Carey’s iconic "All I Want for Christmas Is You," Andy Williams’ "It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," and even "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" by ‘NSYNC are among some of my personal favorites. But when it comes to an entire album that fills me with Christmas cheer, there’s no competing with...