20th Century Fox Television There are a lot of great TV shows out there that are built around epic love stories. I would seriously watch a million seasons of Bridgerton and have zero regrets. Give me a good love triangle (especially of the vampire variety) any day of the week. Basically, I’m a sucker for love. And yet, despite my penchant for romance, I’d argue that some of the best TV shows out there are at their best when they focus on friendships above all else. At least, this was the conclusion I came to during my recent rewatch of...
I'm Keeping My 10-Year-Old Daughter Up For Election Night
ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images This is the third presidential election in a row where I’ve had a 2-year-old daughter. I was a new mom with a toddler daughter in 2016, tucking her into bed that night, fully convinced I’d get to wake her up in the morning by telling her America had elected its first female president. In 2020, I masked up with her, now 6, and her 2-year-old sister, promising them I’d vote for someone who would protect us and this imperfect country we love. And now, I’m making sure the 2T Future President shirt from Target — the one my...
Maybe Your Partner Shouldn’t Be Your Best Friend
Dimensions/E+/Getty Images When I met my now ex-husband in in my early 20s, I wanted him to be my best friend. I wanted a partner to do everything with me, to be everything for me — a confidant, a sounding board for business ideas, and an antiquing buddy. I thought (naively) that that’s what a true soulmate and boyfriend should be. And because I was in my early 20s and hadn’t lived enough to realize that was an awful lot to expect from one person, I quickly became disappointed. I was disappointed after we had kids when he didn’t center...
65 Clever Gifts Under $30 On Amazon That Are Genuinely Impressive
Amazon If you’re having a hard time coming up with the perfect present for everyone on your list, you can stop worrying and simply scroll ahead. This list is full of clever gifts that are sure to impress everyone — from little kids and teens to friends and coworkers and even your hard-to-please in-laws. I’m talking spa-like self-care treatments, tech gadgets and accessories, fashion finds, clever car and home upgrades, and so much more. And you’ll be glad to know everything is just $30 or less. Reusable Dishcloths For Cat Lovers Lucomb Swedish Dish Cloth (8-Pack) Amazon – The cat...