Creativity and charity are the keys behind this new line. Finding clothing for kids is no easy task, and finding great garments that also pay it forward sometimes feels next to impossible. Enter VeryMeri: A new line of clothing for kids that is designed by children themselves, and that conveys messages of peace, love, and confidence. …
In honor of Mother’s Day, successful moms reflect on the lessons their own mothers taught them. Mother often knows best. And even if she doesn’t, she’s still going to offer her advice! In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked some of Elizabeth Street’s most well known and successful moms what their own mothers taught them. …
With Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday, many of us are reflecting on all those things, big and little, that we learned from mom. For Amy Atlas and Eleni Gianopulos, befittingly, many of these lessons occurred in the kitchen. So in celebration of family and food, we asked these chefs what they used to cook …
We love Shawn McQueen-Ruggeiro for more than just her expert tips on what to do in Santa Fe. This mom of two recently moved her family from San Diego to New Mexico to take on her new role as the executive director of the annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market—and she did it all with a …
Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Makes 12 Cupcakes Ingredients 1 stick (1/2 c.) unsalted butter, softened 1 c. granulated sugar 2 eggs ½ c. sour cream 2 ripe medium bananas, roughly chopped 1 ½ c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt For the cream …
Elizabeth Street plans your special Sunday so you don’t have to! Still thinking up some Mothers Day ideas? Well, we’ve got the perfect formula for an ideal day: grab a big brunch with the kids, move it to a park for a little time spent outside, then ditch your crew for some spa time alone. …
Mother’s Day is all about giving thanks to moms, and one of our favorite Mothers Day ideas is the gift of charity. In honor of this coming Sunday, we’re spotlighting a few foundations that work tirelessly to help women and mothers all over the world. From the Liya Kebede Foundation, which helps save the lives …
When is Mothers Day? It’s May 12 this year, but that hasn’t always been the case. We provide a brief history of this happy holiday. Ancient Greeks and Romans held festivals to celebrate their maternal goddesses. These celebrations are the earliest signs of Mother’s Day. In 1870, abolitionist and poet Julia Ward Howe established a …
OCCUPATION: Interior designer MY STYLE: Chic and bohemian–fashion with a “je ne sais quoi.” Could be a flared jean with K. Jacques sandals from St. Tropez and a vintage Chanel jacket from my grandmother. I find inspiration everywhere, from Vogue to seventies-era photos of the French jeunesse dorée, to my mother and her vintage super …
Motherhood, Rescheduled: The New Frontier of Egg Freezing By Sarah Elizabeth Richards Egg freezing is no longer considered “experimental medicine” by the medical community, and recent studies have shown that frozen eggs are just as good as fresh ones. In this intensely readable new book, Sarah Elizabeth Richards follows four women (herself included) who decide …
