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Spooky Smiles & Braces-Friendly Treats!
Boo! October is here and so are all of the Halloween treats. Dr. Natalie Miller of Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, describes ways to enjoy Halloween safely while keeping kids’ braces and smiles in great shape! Read on for some fun and tooth-friendly ways to celebrate without any scary surprises for your brackets or wires!
6 Luxe Chocolate Brown Pieces for Fall
Chocolate brown is on trend for fall and a universally flattering neutral. As chic as black but cozier, add it to your wardrobe this season in everything from sweaters to shoes.
Halloween Cinnamon Rolls from The BakerMama
The BakerMama has an easy-to-make spooky treat to stir the morning fun this Halloween season!
Picky Eaters—How to Eat What You Want Without Cooking Two Meals
Sometimes feeding your kids—especially picky eaters—while feeding yourself isn’t practical. If you have postpartum nutrition needs, perimenopause protein goals, kids with food allergies or simply don’t want to eat the same foods as your kids, cooking two meals may be the norm. Kacie Barnes, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and advisor to Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm, shares her best tips—and cooking twice isn’t one of them.
Your Baby’s First Skincare Routine — A Science-Backed Guide to Gentle Care
Just like you have a skincare routine, your baby should have one, too—although it may look a lot simpler than yours! A gentle skincare routine helps protect your baby’s skin microbiome and barrier, preserving that fresh baby softness. Our favorite non-toxic diaper brand just launched a science-backed skincare line made specifically for little ones
Non-Candy Trick or Treat Ideas for Halloween
Candy is of course a big part of Halloween. But for those who want to offer something else to trick-or-treater it can be a nice change-up and stand out in their treat bags. So we’re sharing a few ideas for non-candy treats that are perfect for Halloween night. Warning: some of these are going to be more popular than any candy, so buy extra!
Meet a Mom—HGTV Star Chelsea DeBoer on her Journey from Reality TV to Mom of Four
Chelsea DeBoer and her husband Cole are best known as the couple behind Down Home Fab, a popular home renovation series on HGTV, the third season of which just wrapped. Chelsea first entered the public eye as a young mom on MTV’s 16 & Pregnant series; her daughter Aubree, who appeared on the show with her, is now 15.
25 Halloween Movies to Watch in October
Halloween is almost here, and we’ve rounded up some of our favorites for little ones, big kids & adults. Whether you’re looking for silly spooky fun or a f horror film to cozy up to for date night, here are some classics and newer movies for all ages.
Shirley Temple Black — A Grown-Up Version of the Classic Kid’s Drink
The weekend is calling… If you love a Dirty Shirley (a classic Shirley Temple spiked with vodka), try this Shirley Temple Black. It works well all year round – endless summer nights, holiday soirees, or a moms night in.
How to Talk to Kids About Gun Violence in Schools
For years, schools have made preparations for the potential of a school shooting. Combined with recent coverage of gun violence on TV and on social media, kids are becoming aware of what school shootings are. We’re sharing advice from Nancy Kislin, author of the book, Lockdown: Talking To Your Kids About School Violence, about ways to address this important issue.
