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Welcome to Pretty Simple, a simplified beauty destination for mamas

From editor's top makeup picks to expert tips on tackling skin issues.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

We are one and done—and we planned it that way

I didn't forget to have children. I just had a child. One child.

Updated Jan. 03, 2022
walmart associate wearing mask

Target + Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year

While Black Friday might look different, retail workers absolutely deserve to be at home.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Oprah made a powerful statement by honoring Breonna Taylor on cover

For the first time in 20 years, Oprah is not on the cover of O Magazine.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

24 matching PJs giving us major holiday inspo 😍

And, no, it's not too early to bring some joy.

Updated Jul. 30, 2020

This dad’s viral post on parenting during a pandemic is so true it hurts

"Yet somehow, after witnessing the messy truth that is their father living through a pandemic, they still want my attention and guidance and snuggles before bed."

Updated May. 20, 2022
doomscrolling on phone

8 ways mamas can stop doomscrolling and feel better, fast

We're telling you this with love, mama: Put down your phone. Please.

Updated Mar. 03, 2022

It’s science: Your child’s favorite lovey (or blanket) fosters independence

Your child's "lovey" is way more than just a toy or a blanket—in fact, a lovey gives your little one emotional strength to grow and adapt.

Updated Jul. 29, 2020

This country gets an A+ on reopening schools

Experts say we should be looking at what this nation did during and before the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I had to quit my job to help my family get through this pandemic

It was unsustainable for me to be a working mom during the peak of the pandemic.

Updated Jan. 05, 2022
little girl eating food in a high chair

The best brain-boosting food for kids—and how to get them to eat it

Nutrition is crucial for brain development, but kids aren't clamoring to eat fish and wheat germ. Here's how to close the brain food gap.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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