Alison Kresta

You've heard the news — Gymboree has filed for bankruptcy and will be closing all of their clothing store locations. It's a sad time for a lot of parents, especially those who have some Gymboree gift cards and rewards points to use. But how long are…

Let's face it, the Valentine's Day gift everyone really wants is — *drumroll please* — a puppy. Young or old, big or small, they're all puppies to me and how can you even resist? If you're planning on adding a new addition to the family this V-Day,…

This Saturday, Jan. 19 is the official Women's March on NYC, so get ready to march for gender equality because it is on. If this march is anything like it was the last two years, there is going to be a big turn-out, and things can always get crowded…

I wouldn't consider myself a Valentine's Day "hater," but I'm not really a fan of some of the clichés. Walk into any drug store during the month of February and all you see are aisles of heart-shaped junk: Generic teddy bears, fake flowers, crappy…

When it comes to feeding our kids and ourselves nutritious foods, finding the right brands to meet all your needs can be tricky. In our house, buying organic is always a must and when it comes to milk, there are a ton of brands to choose from. My…

When it comes to having kids, it seems like there's never the perfect time. You can wait until you're married — or not. You can wait until you have the perfect house or the perfect career — or not. The truth is, as I've learned from my own…

I'm always so envious of the couples who have their reproductive schedule so planned out. Planning means you're adding anticipation and preparation, and it adds something a little extra special to such an exciting time. If I ever have another one —…

I don't know what it is about horoscopes that makes them so fascinating. Is it the uncanny insights that seem so personal, like someone actually hacked into our thoughts? Is it the excitement and hope we feel when we hear that the stars might…

Is it just me or do the holidays make you want to drink slightly more than usual? Between all the parties and celebrating, it seems like there are just endless delicious cocktails going around. And if there aren't, well, there should be... because…

How frustrating is it when your kid spends months talking nonstop about a specific toy on his Christmas list, then gets bored within like .002 seconds of opening the box? There's nothing worse than feeling like you just wasted your money — welcome…

If you're a holiday procrastinator like me, here is some news worth celebrating. Amazon just granted all of us the ultimate Christmas gift: more time. Which means it's not too late to get in some last minute shopping after all! Just when all the…

One of the most exciting memories I have from growing up is waking up on Christmas morning. It wasn't just about the presents — OK, well maybe a little — but, really I remember feeling so excited to see that Santa had come and eaten the cookies I…

I swear the universe works in the most mysterious ways. When I got assigned this piece, I couldn't believe how fitting it was for me. Did my editor know that I was married to a toxic person, who had a toxic mom? Nope. But as it turns out, I've seen…

The "Baby Shark" phenomenon is going strong and the company who produced the beloved video, Pinkfong, has another themed product that your kid will flip for. With all the love "Baby Shark" is getting right now, it's no wonder Amazon is filled tons…

If you're a parent, chances are you've heard of the song "Baby Shark," about a shark family — doo doo doo doo doo — who swim around the ocean, hunt and run away. There's a whole viral video and dance that go along with the song, and with over 2…

Is your child an Elf on the Shelf fan? I'll admit, I bought the book and we do have "Patrick" the elf but, Patrick likes to relax. For me personally, the last thing I want to do after my kid goes to bed is come up with creative ways to stage an elf…

I'll never forget my mom doing those Denise Austin exercise videos in our living room when I was growing up. As a little girl, I used to work out to them with her (which could've planted the seed for my passion for health and fitness). I loved those…

Holiday season is in full swing, which means so is all the chaos from traveling, gifting and cooking. If you're like me, you may need to do some damage control when it comes to prepping for the holidays. Taking inventory of all the ingredients you…

If you're a dog owner then you know the holidays can only mean one thing — what should I get my furbaby? They don't require much and yet we just want to shower them with gifts because we love them so tremendously. Plus, it's way more fun to spoil…

The last calendar month of the year is just days away, which means it’s time to celebrate the countdown to Christmas with some of the most fun and festive Advent calendars ever. There so many varieties of amazing Advent calendars to help keep your…