If you’re ever on BookTok, you have probably seen someone posting about going on a reading retreat. It’s exactly what it sounds like — a group of friends or a solo traveler book a little stay somewhere relaxing and dedicate the bulk of their time to cruising through some new reads. As a massive bookworm myself, the idea definitely had major appeal. But as an introvert and oft-overstimulated mom, I honestly just wanted to be left alone to read my books and go about my weekend unbothered. So, here’s how it went. Spoiler: This is absolutely what you should ask...
The Best Podcasts For Summer Road Trips
LeoPatrizi/E+/Getty Images There are few things better than a summer road trip. You’ve got snacks galore, a fun destination in mind, and plenty of time to kill in the car with games, conversation, and playlists. But if you’re looking for something to sink your teeth into — and to open up a whole lot of discussion with your road trip companions — you should look for great storytelling podcasts for your summer road trip. I know, everyone loves to bring up audiobooks and music while driving or riding along in a car, but a podcast is my favorite road trip entertainment. Not...
34 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In July 2025
Netflix Summertime and the livin’s easy. Also, the temperatures outdoors are actually hellish, which means you and your family are probably spending your fair share of time indoors trying to beat the heat. If you’re sick of watching the same old kids’ movies on repeat, check out this massive roster of new family-friendly movies and shows coming to Netflix in July 2025. There’s a big upload of classic movies coming to the streaming service, along with plenty of brand-new content, too. For starters, if you’ve never introduced your kids to The Karate Kid, all three films will be available on...
Could We Were Liars Season 2 Happen? Here’s What We Know (& What We Suspect)
Prime Video Sooo… we’ve all already blown through every episode of We Were Liars on Prime Video, right? Who can blame us? It’s elite summer viewing: a complicated (read: messy) family, old money, weathered cedar-shake siding on a big-ass beach house full of heirlooms and secrets. Consider me hooked! But now that the series has lured me in, I need to know if We Were Liars Season 2 is in the realm of possibility. And, if so, *when* might we be going back to Beechwood Island? After all, the summer mystery series — which is adapted from E. Lockhart’s wildly...