We are three best friends who are mothers of teenage daughters (and a son!).... read full story →
If I had the means to give away free books to strangers every day of the year, I would do it! There is a glow that appears on people’s faces when you hand them a fresh, shiny new book. They get caught up in the joy of something special, eagerly ...read full story →
Miss Representation is out on DVD now and, with the passing of so many new laws directly effecting women, it’s more important than ever to watch it with your kids and take action. This often-devastating documentary shows how the media’s portrayal of women impacts politics – voters find it impossible to vote ...read full story →
Today is my 60th birthday. I am not depressed, bummed out, worried or sad. As a matter of fact I have never been depressed about any birthday yet. I don’t dwell on the negative, I am not a worrier and I strive to be upbeat and in a positive space. ...read full story →
The powerful new documentary, Bully, by award-winning filmmaker Lee Hirsch, continues to be surrounded by controversy. First, the profanity spewed by some of the bullies in the film caused the MPAA to give it an R rating, taking away its accessibility to the kids who really need to see it (a ...read full story →
In his debut novel, The Wedding Beat, author Devan Sipher does exactly what writers are always advised to do -- write about what they know! As a reporter for the New York Times "Vows" column, Sipher covered the wedding beat for years and he's turned his experiences into a romantic ...read full story →
This is so true! I found this quote on Pinterest (my new obsession, which I will write about in detail soon) and had to share it with you. I repinned it from Shop Around the Corner but it originally came from Pretty Books (both of which I think I'm also obsessed ...read full story →
It’s that time again! You’ve asked us to offer our Boxes of Treats promotion as often as possible, and we’re happy to oblige! We literally have hundreds of books, DVDs, CDs and other assorted goodies falling out of our closets, and all you have to do to get a box full ...read full story →
It's the time of year when buds start blossoming, the sun stays out a little longer and you start cleaning out the winter doldrums along with your old sweaters. Make it your season to bloom!
It’s been proven that the Swedes know how to do thrillers (do the words Girl With the Dragon Tattoo ring a bell?) so we were excited to hear that Stockholm [more]
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As avid moviegoers, one of our favorite events of the year is LUNAFEST, a film festival of short films by, [more]
As you will see in my gushing interview below, I totally fell in love with Wild, Cheryl Strayed's memoir of [more]
We are three best friends who are mothers of teenage daughters (and a son!). Watching our girls grow up in a world which focuses solidly on style has made us keenly aware of the need to throw some substance and soul into the mix. Our daughters have seen us yell back at the TV news, cry over the state of the world and call each other... read full story →