Theresa Duncan
Easter Egg Decorating With Things You Already Have At Home
Whether you are like me and simply don't remember to grab Easter egg dye, or you want to do something a little different with your eggs this holiday, here are a few cute ways...
Giving the Gift of Baked Goods During COVID-19
It’s a long-standing tradition in my house that the last week before Christmas is spent making somewhere around a million shortbread cookies. My dad expects at least half a million for his Christmas present...
Healthy Is the New Cool
I grew up watching Claire Danes on My So-Called Life hiding in the school bathroom smoking cigarettes and gossiping with her friends. And she dated Jared Leto, so you can see where my 13-year-old...
The Best Birthday Gifts for Kids of Every Age
They may happen every single year, but birthdays are still so exciting — especially for kids! Of course, birthday celebrations aren’t just about the gifts, but getting really awesome presents can make a great...
Get Your Online Shopping Fix with These Local Retailers
I may be partial (full disclosure, I own a small local shop) but shopping in a real, locally owned store is so much fun! I love visiting a place that a real person has...
It’s Okay to Just Let Them Play
Over the past few months, I’ve seen so many moms doing adorable educational projects with their children, and I love them for it. But that just isn’t me, even in the best of times....
‘You Know We Bad’: The Legacy of Florida’s African-American Beach
On any given summer Sunday, my friends and I bring our families to our favorite beach on Amelia Island, American Beach. Here, the beach is wide, the sand is soft, and the outgoing tide...
Taking the Future into My Own Hands as a Mentor
Ten years ago, I agreed to do something I had no business doing. And because of that decision, I may have completely altered the trajectory of the life of a young woman. Oops.
A friend...
Life Lessons From My Vegan Kid
Just like most of the more formative moments from my parenting career, it all started as a joke. My awesomely quirky son, inspired by a conversation at his Catholic school about making sacrifices for...
How Old Is Too Old for Toys?
When kids are young, it’s easy to tell when they are too old for a toy. They stop playing with it and move on to something else or their bodies quite literally will no...
How to Cut the Toy Clutter this Holiday Season
Full disclosure, I own a toy store... and I’m going to tell you to tame the toy monster that is taking over your home. Why? Because I know that toys are essential to a...