Originals

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi are just one reason we are excited to explore Russia through its booming capital city, Moscow. So many things about this city are unparalleled–it has the most billionaire residents, the largest population of any European city, and even the most elevators of any city! Though Moscow is mostly renowned for the […]

Are you throwing an Oscar party? Get a load of this! We’ve got a cute DIY popcorn bag that takes all of about five minutes to put together. If you really want to save time and get the whole crew involved, each party attendee or family member can create their own baggie during the pre-show. Just pop your popcorn and munch away.

When throwing an Oscar-viewing party, there are a couple of key considerations. At the top of the list is what cocktail you’re going to serve your guests. While wine will never go out of style, and beer can be good to round things out, providing party-goers with a full bar is probably more trouble than its worth. You’ll inevitably forget a mixer

When you’re expecting a baby, preparations can be overwhelming. Decorating is stressful as it is, and when it comes to nurseries, there are the added concerns of reducing sharp edges, use of engaging colors and—if you’re a believer in the powers of feng shui—optimal furniture placement. Luckily, your favorite fashionable A-listers are here with tons of dazzling baby room

Babies are easily amused. It amazes me how a simple game of peek-a-boo, silly songs, pulling up and “drumming” on the coffee table, or raspberries on her belly can keep my daughter laughing! I am not a fan of having too many store-bought toys around. We have a very strict “no plastic, no batteries, no bells-and-whistles” rule when

Most private elementary schools don’t require letters of recommendation as part of the application process. So why are parents are calling in favors from friends and colleagues asking them to recommend their kids for admission to super-competitive schools? As my co-author, Porcha Dodson, tells families, “In my previous job as a private school admissions administrator, when I’d read one family’s

Happy birthday, Kristin Davis! Rumors of a third Sex And The City movie continue to swirl, with Sarah Jessica Parker and series executive producer Michael Patrick King both acknowledging  “…there’s one story left. Whether it ever happens is a whole other situation.” The now 49-year-old Davis is said to be on board, but at the moment the busy mama

Hosting an Oscars party this year? These easy recipes inspired by sweet and salty movie-going treats are sure to please your guests without expanding their waistlines. Most of the snacks and treats here can be prepped or even fully cooked ahead of time. Try to spend a little time each day leading up to your Oscar party shopping for

It doesn’t feel like it, but spring is sneaking up on us, and the warm days will be here before you know it. How are those New Year’s resolutions going? Yeah, that’s what we thought. Don’t stress, there’s still time to clear your head, work your body and shake those snowflakes off before sundress season. We found these five wellness getaways to get

Many celebrity moms made a whole weekend out of Valentine’s Day. Mariah Carey devoted an entire day to her brood, her snapshots indicating that there was no shortage of candy, stuffed animals or balloons! Rachel Zoe couldn’t resist creating a Valentine-focused picture collage of her two little ones. Hilary Duff and ex-husband Mike Comrie played nice to make the February weekend special