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6 Endless Summer Cocktails

6 Endless Summer Cocktails

There are a handful of weeks till Fall (September 23 if you’re counting), so enjoy all the in-season August produce you can — from juicy peaches and mango to sweet corn and blackberries. One refreshing way to enjoy the rest of summer? Cocktails infused with these flavors. Check out our six popular sips to savor the season!

Build Your Own Taco Board

Build Your Own Taco Board

Want to make dinner more interactive and potentially inspire kids to try new things? Consider a taco board like this one from Maegan, the mom behind The BakerMama. “Give kids the opportunity to make their own choices and build their own tacos. Independence is such a great trait for kids to learn when it comes to mealtime,” says Maegan.

Back-to-School Backpack Roundup

Back-to-School Backpack Roundup

Does your child *need* a new backpack?  Maybe not.  But it’s likely on your shopping list anyway to fit your kid’s growing personality, homework load, or sense of fashion. Plus, it’s a great way to get your child excited for the year ahead. Each of the brands we are highlighting have a medley of sizes, colors, and features ensuring there’s a perfect match for your student, from toddlers to teens. 

Meet the Moms Behind Habitual Hostess

Meet the Moms Behind Habitual Hostess

This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Alston Calabrese and Leigh Hansen, the friends (and moms!) behind Habitual Hostess, a gorgeous Instagram and website, both filled with beautifully photographed recipes, and the stories behind them. Their content is all about making delicious food, creating memories and planning enjoyable, stress-free meals for family and friends.

What the Executive Editor of The Bump and The Knot Has in Her Beach Bag

Lauren Kay Soufleris, the Executive Editor of The Bump and The Knot, might live on the Upper East Side of Manhattan now, but she grew up in Windermere, Florida, where she mastered packing a beach bag, which she now preps for her family—husband and two kids. And, yes, even though we’re all getting ready for back-to-school mode, it is still summer! And we know our SD beach excursions are a year-round thing, so check out these smart beach-toting tips.

Meet a Mom — Meredith Masony of That’s Inappropriate

Meredith Masony is the founder of That’s Inappropriate, an inclusive community for moms that she launched in 2014 after a health scare. She’s written multiple books on the absurdity of motherhood; the aptly titled Ask Me What’s for Dinner One More Time is a must-read. She describes her Take it or Leave It podcast as an “advice-ish” podcast for parents.  And you can now catch her in person in a city near you, with her Mental Load comedy tour.

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