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Inside The New Society: A Conversation with Estefanía Grandío

In this heartfelt interview, Estefanía Grandío — founder of The New Society — shares the story behind her brand, how motherhood shapes her creative vision, and the beauty of building something meaningful. A must-read for anyone who loves thoughtful design and purpose-driven fashion.

Behind Broken Tart: Motherhood, Pastry & Real-Life Balance

Go behind the scenes with Katie and Krissy Mack, the sister duo behind Chicago’s beloved bakery, Broken Tart, as they talk motherhood, pastries, and finding balance in the chaos.

Modern Motherhood with Lauren Sharkey: Style, Travel & More

Stylist Lauren Sharkey shares her take on postpartum fashion, baby travel tips, and curating a closet that works for every stage of motherhood—plus a peek inside her day-to-day life with baby Griffin. It's honest, stylish, and full of practical advice for moms in motion.

A Family Affair: The Story Behind TRVL Design

We caught up with Irene Herold, the founder of TRVL Design, to learn more about the journey of building her brand. Irene shares the inspirations that led her to establish TRVL Design, and the unique qualities that set her products apart.

Exploring the Hamptons: Uncovering Hidden Gems and Favorite Spots

As summer approaches I wanted to share some of my favorite spots in the Hamptons! As much as I love life in the city, spending time out East is my happy place!

Meet Virginia Hart

We caught up with Virginia Lucas Hart, a professional artist based in Charlottesville, Virginia, who works with individual clients and brands from around the globe.

A Peek into Jessica Quarello's Extra Lucky Life

Jess Quarello, a key force behind Extra Lucky Moms (ELM) and a mom of two, walks us through her journey into and through motherhood, and the origin story of Extra Lucky Moms.

The Colorful World of Balloons by Caro

Carolina Flores, the creative mind behind Balloons by Caro, tells us about her creative journey, her inspirations, and the rewards and challenges of running her own business.

A Spooktacular Halloween with Kids in New York City

Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better place to celebrate this spooky holiday with your kids than New York City! The city offers a plethora of family-friendly Halloween activities that will leave your kids bewitched with delight.

Your Definitive Back-to-School Shopping Guide

There are few things more bittersweet than back-to-school season. With the end of summer comes the end of beach days, ice cream cones, and breezy adventures, but also the excitement of a fresh new year, and, of course, fresh new back-to-school supplies. Here are our picks!

A Chat With Bodega Baby Author Hannah Shatzen

We were lucky enough to chat with Hannah Shatzen, author of one of our absolute favorite books, Bodega Baby, and self-proclaimed “professional aunt,” about her origins as a writer, her top NYC spots, and her foolproof children’s gifts ideas

A Chat With Anne Niebuhr of Danish Heritage Brand Fixoni

We chatted with Fixoni’s Design Manager Anne Niebuhr about the brand’s approach to design, its storied history, and its shift towards sustainability.

Behind Broken Tart: Motherhood, Pastry & Real-Life Balance

Your Definitive Back-to-School Shopping Guide

A Chat With Bodega Baby Author Hannah Shatzen

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A Conversation with Miki Miette's founder Sawako Yamauchi

Miki Miette was founded in 2011 by Sawako Yamauchi, a Los Angeles-based fashion designer. After 12 years in womenswear and menswear, the arrival of Sawako’s son inspired her to create a “beautiful little brand” that could grow and evolve with him. We chatted with Sawako about her family's favorite spots in LA, intentional diversity, AAPI Heritage Month, and how her heritage and family inspire Miki Miette.

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Hiding Veggies and Baking Together: Easy Recipes for Picky Eaters

Anicia Ngozi of Kid’s Table is sharing her go-to recipes for picky eaters. The first is a pasta sauce filled with "hidden" veggies. The second is a batch of banana muffins designed to be easy enough to involve your little one in the baking process—the more involved they are in the kitchen, the more likely they are to try new things!

Travel Guides

Santa Fe, NM Family Travel Guide

My husband, 8 year old son, and I took our first domestic trip to Santa Fe, NM for Spring Break this year. While I wasn't sure how much my beach-loving self would feel in the thin mountain air (Santa Fe is the US's third highest elevation capital city), as I started to research kid-friendly activities, I got really excited about the possibilities. Everything we did exceeded my expectations; needless to say, we were all fully enchanted by the Land of Enchantment.

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Earth Day Q&A with Jim Barber of Luke's Toy Company

It’s no secret that we love a classic. Luke’s Toy Factory designs toys with an old school wooden style, but for the 21st century. With organic, US-sourced materials like maple sawdust, walnut shells, and flax fibers, combined with safe, certified clean plastic pellets to make their toys durable and washable, these are some of our favorite modern heirloom pieces.

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On the Myth of Balance in Working Motherhood.

I have been writing a lot about balance as a mother on my blog, and it dawned on me embarrassingly late in these musings that balance is the wrong mascot for working motherhood. It is -- for me, at least -- the incorrect paradigm...

Travel Guides

Favorite Rainy Day Activities to do with Kids in NYC

Rain, sleet, or snow—no matter what’s keeping you indoors in NYC, sitting home or in a hotel room with kids can get really old, really fast. From museums to candy kitchens, movies to feasts, these are some of my family’s favorite ways to have a full day out and about indoors in NYC.

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Farm Meets Pharma: KinderFarms Co-Founder Jeremy Adams

KinderFarms was started by two parents—actress Jessica Biel and natural products entrepreneur Jeremy Adams—who had a “farm meets pharma” idea. They launched in 2021 with an electrolyte beverage and have been growing the product line ever since. KinderMed launched in 2022 during a period of children’s medication shortages.

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Family Guide to Barcelona: Diana Badosa of PLAY ACTIVE

Danrie’s founder is headed to Barcelona with her family this month and we were lucky enough to get the insider scoop from Diana Badosa of Barcelona-based children's line PLAY ACTIVE on her favorite family-friendly spots, what not to miss, and, most importantly, where to PLAY in the beautiful city she and her family call home.