24 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Under $30

Need ideas for your mom, stepmom, grandma, aunt, sister, best friend, or other wonderful person you want to celebrate this May? We’ve got a bunch of affordable ideas at RetailMeNot.

19 Best Clogs, From Cheap to Splurge-worthy

Very, very excited that RetailMeNot gave me this assignment! If you are a clog fiend, go here to check out our picks in a range of price points.

18 Best Easter Basket Stuffers Under $10

Obviously, candy is an essential component to all Easter baskets, but toys make great additions, too, providing tons of fun well after the last peanut butter egg is gobbled down.

16 Must-Read Biographies of Amazing Women

For RetailMeNot, I found 16 great biographies of women — for Women’s History Month and beyond. Check out the full list here.

The 19 Best New Books to Read in 2021

Want something new to read? Check out my list at RetailMeNot of 19 new book releases, with something for every type of reader.

24 Non-Cheesy Valentine’s Day Gifts

Not everyone is about sweetness on Valentine’s Day. Show your nearest and dearest that you care, without a stuffed bear in sight. See the full list at RetailMeNot. https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/unsentimental-valentines-day-gifts.html

The Year’s Top Decor Trends, According to Expert Interior Designers

For RetailMeNot, I spoke with three interior designers to find out what’s going to be trending in home decor in 2021. See the full article here: https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/top-home-decor-trends-according-to-expert-designers.html

Lesson Plan: Discuss 22-year-old Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb”

A helpful guide for parents, teachers, caregivers, librarians, and anyone else working with students in grades 6 – 12, courtesy of PBS. “In this lesson, students examine the poetry of

The 8 Best Body Lotions For Dry Skin In Winter

Winter (aka dry skin season) is here. Want ideas for gentle and effective body lotions? Read my article at The Zoe Report.

Author Interview & Book Giveaway: Stephanie Cooke, OH MY GODS!

Over at From The Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors, I interviewed Stephanie Cooke, co-author of Oh My Gods!, (HMH Kids/ETCH) the first in a new middle grade graphic novel series.