I'm just back from a trip to Maryland to help my parents out. They've got overlapping care needs right now and it's time to lean in. I'm fortunate that they've been relatively healthy and independent for the first 50 years of my life. They are great parents and exceptional grandparents full of love and compassion. My brother and I are are happy to help because there's not a lot of drama in our house. I realize this isn't the same for everyone. And if you add on layers of hurt feelings, neglect, or worse, it gets more complicated.  My dad had a traumatic head injury from a fall back in Apr ..read more

When Amazon started feeding me links to cloth makeup removers, I mostly ignored them. But one night as I was getting ready for bed I saw the big raccoon black marks on my white face towel AFTER I had washed my face and removed my eye makeup with a makeup remover pad and thought: "Why not try!" I started testing these new cloth makeup removers and now I'm hooked, they are a beauty essential and now part of my everyday skincare routine. Related: Our favorite sunscreens. Testing the New Cloth Makeup Removers My husband has been low-key grumbling about mascara and makeup stains on our towels ..read more

If your husband is anything like mine, shopping for a Father's Day gift is no easy feat. Gifts are just not his thing. It's as simple as that. If he feels like he needs something, he picks it up. And he doesn't expect gifts for any holiday which can make it tricky for his wife, moi, a woman who loves to give gifts and the kids (they get so excited to shop for dad). Since the dad here loves skiing and the mountains, we tend to stick to Father's Day gifts with a ski dad theme.  Father's Day Gift Ideas for Ski Dads He's not a regular dad...he's a ski dad! We've got a dozen ways to celebrate ..read more

Getting a good night's rest plays a crucial role in every aspect of my life. It helps me parent better, stay healthy and be productive at work. I have been struggling to get comfortable every night for a few months now and I have tried everything except changing my mattress. That is until last month when we had the opportunity to try a Sealy mattress. When It's Time to Update Your Mattress I'm a bit embarrassed to tell you how long we've had our mattress. Let's just say it's a VERY long time. Like more than one decade. Oof. I did a bit of online research and everyone from the Sleep Foundation ..read more

If you are an American tennis-lover, you've likely known that Labor Day is dedicated to watching the US Open in Flushing Queens. I've been to the event a few times and it's awesome. The 2023 US Open promises to be an exciting even in New York City full of lots of great tennis and family fun. In our annual feature we talk about getting your kids involved in the on-court crew and how to enjoy the tennis. New for this year is a fun poster honoring Billie Jean King and the the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the US Open. That's pretty awesome equity in sports and I can't wa ..read more

Hey mamas, it's almost our day! Mother's Day is tomorrow and though it's not snowing, I'm thinking about winter. The numbers came out from last year's ski season and they look good. There was a 6% increase in the number of ski visits last season. And you know what it takes to create more skiers? Babies! That's right. This industry needs to figure out how to celebrate a ski mom on Mother's Day. Related: Celebrate a Ski Mom with Ski Mom Swag Ski Moms are My Favorite All our gear is cleaned and stored, and we've moved on to other sports and hobbies. I miss spending time on the lifts, but I d ..read more

This year we had some new contributors share stories and resources to help even more moms get out on the snow. I asked Kristen Lummis, the Founder of BraveSkiMom.com help me talk more of you into skiing. She came up with ten reason moms should ski. And she knows a thing or two about fun on snow. Her site is all about sharing family skiing tips, unbiased resort and mountain reviews. It's a must-visit for any moms who love the outdoors. Ten Reasons Moms Should Ski 1. Skiing is enjoyable. It’s a challenge, it’s a joy and, with professional lessons, getting started is easy. 2. Skiing gets you ..read more

I know last week I gushed about how much I love fall.  Well, let's drive that one home one more time: I adore autumn!  Everything about it is simply lovely.  The hoodies, bonfires, and, of course, s'mores. Who doesn't love the childhood campfire treat?  Take a trip back to your own childhood with this delicious s'mores shooter. Related: Favorite s'more recipes Now, the next time your kids want to roast marshmallows you can say yes with enthusiasm. This really is the perfect shooter. We all want to do fun things together to create more family memories. Not onl ..read more

Preliminary numbers from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicate record visitation at U.S. ski areas for the 2022-23 season, with a total of 64.7 million skier visits, a 6.6% increase over the previous season. This is great news for the ski mom community. It means more of us are getting outside to play. About the NSAA Numbers The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) is a trade association representing the business interests of ski area operators, industry suppliers and affiliated members. This group has been tracking skier visits since the 1978-79 season. A skier visit is ..read more

Helpful tips on how to conduct a proper tick check on yourself, kids, and pets. Spring has officially arrived and families are enjoying time outdoors. Unfortunately, ticks are out in full force as well. Tick expert, Dr. Thomas Mather and Equip-4-Ticks Resource Center have compiled helpful tips on how to conduct a proper tick check on yourself, kids, and pets. TICK CHECKS “The most important thing to think about when you’re doing a tick check is that you need to check the lower extremities first and then move up.” - Dr. Thomas Mather Related: Throw an indoor-camping-party Perform tick checks o ..read more