To the elderly man at the supermarket last week who took it upon himself to growl at my son and then tell him he was a very naughty boy, do you realize how scared you made him feel? To the mother who openly ignored my child as he was trying to say hello to you and your child, and who then said to a mutual friend, “He doesn’t have autism. He is naughty, and his mother can’t control him. Period.” Do you know how much you deflated his self-confidence by ignoring him? To the mother who glared at me when my son was having a … [Read more...]

Below is a photo of my family back in 2012, just an hour after our second son was born. It was one of the sweetest, happiest moments of my life — and for me, one that was filled with relief as much as joy. Wendy Wisner You see, what you might not know when you look at this photo is that I’d spent much of my pregnancy in a state of worry about adding a new child to our family. My husband had lost his job a few months earlier and was still looking for work. We were living on a very tight income, and with the help of unemployment, SNAP (food stamps), gifts … [Read more...]

Whether it's your family's first or 50th time at Disneyland, there's no better spot to break out matching outfits than the Happiest Place on Earth! Coordinating looks make photo ops with Main Street or Mickey's Fun Wheel in the background even more epic. And your Instagram feed isn't the only place you'll see benefits. Just knowing what everyone in your group is wearing will help you keep track of each other in the crowds. Ready to dive in to the magic world of matching outfits? Shop below! Related17 Ways to Save Major Money at Disneyland … [Read more...]

Serena Williams poses naked for Vanity Fair Serena Williams is on the cover of the August issue of Vanity Fair looking A-MA-ZING. And it’s not just the cover image that will blow you away, Annie Leibovitz shot the tennis star, and the portfolio is unbelievable. First, the cover: Look. At. This. Woman. She’s donning only a pair of nude underwear and a belly chain, and she is gorgeous. The cover story gives us an intimate look at the moment Serena realized she was pregnant. About a week before the Australian Open last January, Serena admits she’d felt … [Read more...]

Cousins galore Every family dreams of capturing the perfect family photo. All we want is just one image where no one is visibly crying and everyone is looking in the general direction of the camera. Chrissy Roussel of the blog Roussel Six Pack recently shared a photo that proves the elusive group family photo is possible, even with a whopping 17 kids. Behold: Image via Annabelle Rose Photography/Chrissy Roussel Roussel and her five siblings (two sisters and three brothers) rounded up their combined 17 children ranging in age from two to 14 for this … [Read more...]

The whole world seems to be on a quinoa kick, so why not get your kids in on the nutrient-rich, high-protein fun? One of the best parts of quinoa is that it takes on the flavors of the food it's prepared with, making it the perfect complement to both sweet and savory recipes that will appeal to kids, including everything from meatballs and burritos to pancakes and cookies. Gluten-free, easy-to-prepare, and filling, quinoa might just be our favorite superfood of the moment, and after preparing these awesome kid-friendly recipes, your kids will most likely feel the same! … [Read more...]

Nothing plastic is safe from Arizona’s record-breaking heat wave. It’s summer, and a lot of places are warming up. But before you complain too much about getting your sweat on in your city, consider Arizona, where a record-breaking heat wave is causing all of the problems. The state’s Department of Health Services has issued an excessive heat warning that was still in effect for more than a dozen counties on Sunday, and there was no indication that the heat would let up Monday in several of them, the New York Times reported. Cities like Phoenix have … [Read more...]

You know you need a Girl Trip Last week, we took a vacation. WITHOUT OUR KIDS. That’s right, we took a vacation with the sole intent of chilling out, laughing a lot, and spending some time thinking about our own needs for once. The girls: Samantha (Content Editor,) Jill (Founder and EIC) and Maria (News Editor) And it was freaking awesome. “I need a vacation” is probably a thought that plays through your mind, daily. But you know what? You don’t just need any old “trip.” A mom’s trip usually involves packing for the family and … [Read more...]