Life

21 stellar deals you can already shop at Nordstrom’s President’s Day sale (including up to 50% off Le Creuset, Melissa & Doug, Vuori and more!)

We browsed everything so you don’t have to.

Housework is never ending—but that doesn’t mean your work is

My daughter and I have so much to learn from the strong, hardworking women who came before us, but we also have things to unlearn.

Milk, tears and mastitis paranoia: Hazy adventures in early breastfeeding

I think you must be what Rumi was writing about—“the universe in ecstatic motion.”

Mom’s spot-on reaction to early 2000s fashion coming back in style goes viral

NOT THE CHUNKY JESUS SANDALS!

Childhood is making magic out of everyday rituals

Dear mama, my childhood was a beautiful one and I know you gave me so much of what you had not.

The mental load of holiday cleanup

In my version, I am noticing, taking no action, with only myself to be frustrated with for not finding a solution.

Study shows ‘Say Something’ tip line can prevent school shootings and other acts of violence

Experts agree that a confidential line can help students communicate concerns without worry.

20 pieces of birthstone jewelry that celebrate you (and the ones you love)

It's a little like carrying around a piece of the universe that's just yours.

Can we bring back old school birthday parties, please?

I love birthdays. I do not love the pressure to create some kind of over-the-top birthday euphoria.

What to do when people call your son a ‘future heartbreaker’

As a mother raising a son, I am teaching him to use his heart for good.

Becoming a mother helped me connect to the natural world: Birthing an ecological self

Modern life had not prepared me for this transition. I did not know how to be feral.

15 women on the surprising challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship

From navigating identity crises to the constant undercurrent of guilt, 15 mothers from the Dreamers & Doers collective unveil their most surprising challenges on juggling parenthood with entrepreneurship.

The 8 best bras for sleeping, lounging and generally forgetting you’re wearing one

While there’s no scientific research that sleeping in your bra does anything to or for your breasts, it can mean the difference between a good night’s sleep and a restless one.

Tree Hut Shave Oil has changed the way I feel about shaving

And now that I'm on my second bottle, I'm pretty sure I never want to bother with anything else.

This is the secret to Suki Waterhouse’s red carpet glow (and no, it’s not just pregnancy)

With a 150,000 person waitlist, Waterhouse isn't the only one loving this viral SPF serum.

The unspoken journey: A father’s perspective on breastfeeding

Much like other fathers, I felt somewhat helpless at first.

The amazing collab you didn’t know you needed: Burt’s Bees x Hidden Valley Ranch®

"Serious ranch flavor meets serious lip hydration."

Don’t stop believing—even when you’re living in a lonely world

It’s slowly coming to a realization that you, as a mama to two uniquely complex kids, are alone in this world.