You’ve never heard of SBT? Nope, it’s not a new therapy! It’s Scheduled Boredom Time. Here’s why it’s important. Ask any Mom (or any kid!) out there, being bored is the worst! Polling the mothers, bored means annoying siblings, kvetching, and the dreaded, ‘There’s nothing to do!’ And polling the kids, bored is a feeling…
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Is Your 11-12 Year Old Son Overbearing? It’s a Stage.
And we knew it’s helpful to know if you’ve never experienced it before. When one of our friends mentioned that her son had been acting difficult lately, we all grinned and nodded. Of course. We hated that stage. Been there, done that. We all have big kids and little kids and we’ve seen all the…
We Picked Some of the Best Modest Skirts on Amazon
With midi skirts more popular than ever, these tried and true styles are available on Amazon in no time (and at great prices)! It seems we’re always looking for more skirts. Basic, a bit stylish, comfortable, washable, dressy – there’s always something on the list. Especially when you have teenagers. So we decided to turn…
Where to Find Tod-Like Driving Moccasins for Less
You love the look of those summery, pastel-colored, comfortable penny loafers. Perhaps you don’t like the price. You may have spotted suede or leather penny loafers / driver loafers / penny moccasins (whatever you want to call them!) peeking out of maxi skirts all over town. They come in the prettiest, summer-worthy colors. They’re more…
Does the Blow Brush Really Work? Yes!
When I saw the concept of a blow brush, my first thought was, “Why didn’t they think of this 20 years ago?” It seems brilliant. A brush that blows hair. Those of us who spent our teenage years and perhaps part of our twenty-something years blow-drying our hair could have only dreamed about this. When I first…
UPDATED: Best Places to Buy Plus Size Clothing
Look great. Know where to look for plus size clothing. Our readers have requested this roundup for some time. And when we sat down to research, we were so happy to find that there are more options out there than we expected! Because this post is more about “where to look” vs. “top picks” you’ll…
20 Sweater Picks for Under $100
Chanukah is coming up and time to shop for you! Moms always shop last for themselves…but now with chilly weather almost on the way, it might be the perfect time to find that new cozy sweater you’ll love all winter long. FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND A PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES, MAKE SURE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP…
The 6 Products Only a Big Sister Will Tell You About: Teen Edition
We’ve shared our favorite products for women, and now we’re here for the younger crowd. When we posted our list of feminine product recommendations, the feedback was immediately and overwhelmingly positive. And we took that to heart. We’ve gotten questions and requests for recommendations for products for younger girls, so now we’re back with a…
A Teen’s Short Guide for Clear and Healthy Skin
The teenage years are the hardest time for a girl to maintain her skin. This is the way to start! The first most important tip for a teen to know is to keep up with maintenance. Whenever a teen breaks out, it’s usually sleep or stress-related from hormones. You can’t really get down to the…
Find Just the Right Swimsuit for Your Tweens and Teens
When your little girl starts growing up, it can be hard to find swimwear that looks right. We pulled together some favorites that will keep them comfortable and confident in and out of the water. When the girls are small, we buy swimsuits that are adorable. They’re so fun and easy to find at all…
