San Francisco-based mother Fiona Montgomery knows a thing or two about stylish wares. When the former PR director (for brands like Loeffler Randall and Behnaz Sarafpour) became a mom, she began her quest of perfecting a wardrobe staple for all kids: pajamas. Her 5-year-old line Dodo Banana is known for its butter-soft feel (thanks to G.O.T.S. certified 100% organic pima cotton) and playful prints created by an impressive roster of artists. The most recent collaboration is with MOTHER favorite Andrea Campos. The two partnered on a camp-themed PJ with a sweet giveback mission—25% of all profits ..read more

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When celebrity hairstylist Kylee Heath isn’t styling the locks of some of our favorite Hollywood stars (Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Maya Rudolph, Awkwafina, Reese Witherspoon, Riley Keough, and the list goes on…), she’s running around after her kiddos Rae (6 1/2) and Landon (2), just like the rest of us. Except, yanno, her hair might be just a bit more done. Below, the down-to-Earth, Los Angeles-based talent shares the products and practices that she can’t live without as a working mom—pro hair tips and tools included! Hatch Sound Machine + Nightlight. “Waking up 20+ mins before the kids is ke ..read more

What are the best July 4th sales 2024 has in store? We’ve rounded up 50+ of our favorites summer sales for the whole family below. Happy deal-hunting, all long weekend long! (Plus, be sure to stock up on The Best School Uniforms at deep discounts). Adidas: Shop savings of up to 60% off with code CELEBRATE. Alice + Ames: Shop markdowns of sweet dresses for all ages. Aliya Wanek: Enjoy generous discounts on dozens of stunning items from this small-biz maker. Anthropologie: Take an extra 50% off end-of-season items. Avenlur: Score 25% off colorful indoor/outdoor play equipment for kids. Boden: Sc ..read more

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Patterns—they are all around us. This is the message of Kellie Menendez‘ debut children’s book, Patterns, Patterns Everywhere. The San Francisco-based founder of textile studio Half Full knows a thing or two about intently studying the world around her and using that inspiration to create stunning hand-drawn patterns. Her lyrically written and illustrated book takes this practice one step further, by encouraging folks of all ages to spot the patterns in their lives—not just visually, but the patterns they can hear, feel, and create. Kellie—who will be reading from her new book at our Family Fu ..read more

Today’s Mother Essentials list is a delicious, double-stuffed rendition, thanks the inspiring bicoastal mamas behind MAJO Ideas. Striking a friendship during the pandemic, San Francisco-based Ligaya Tichy and New Yorker Alex Aranda came together to create a series of inventive, sticker-based art kits, each inspired by a diverse mix of professional artists. (You can read about their latest packs—VOL 11 and VOL 12—below!). Artists, educators, and all-around design obsessives in their own right, Ligaya and Alex’s must-haves run the gamut, from favorite books and games for kids, to PJ pants and wi ..read more

With Father’s Day literally around the corner, we are flipping the script on our Mother Essentials column and featuring a good ‘ol dad. Todd Selby—a.k.a. The Selby—is a photographer, director, artist, illustrator, and papa to daughters Ella and Simone. Like us, Todd is obsessed with documenting folks in their personal spaces, and has been publishing the results on his site since 2008. He’s gone on to publish a handful of standout books, including his latest, which focuses specifically on families. Like his previous titles, The Selby Comes Home: An Interior Design Book for Creative Families com ..read more

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