Jacqueline Burt Cote

It seems like nearly every fairy tale wedding ends with a beautiful princess and a handsome prince riding away in a horse-drawn carriage, so naturally Meghan Markle and Prince Harry did just that after their nuptials at St. George's chapel. Just like…

You might think of unisex names as a fairly recent trend, but the truth is these versatile monikers have been commonly used throughout history (well, some more commonly than others). That's why the team over at Names.org recently compiled a list of t…

Earning a degree is a pretty major deal, so recent college grads deserve a gift that both shows them how incredibly proud you are of their accomplishments and, ideally, will help them make the transition from student to full-on adult. After all, as p…

Being invited to a wedding when you're a new mom is always tricky business. First of all, there's the whole thing about finding a sitter (maybe even for the first time ever). Then there's the question of pumping (and dumping?) and how long you can go…

Hosting a royal wedding viewing party sounds like a blast, except there's one major issue that poses a potential problem for anyone who's not a morning person: The ceremony will broadcast at 7 a.m. Eastern Time. On a Saturday morning. Which, honestly…

Devoted followers of the royal family have had no trouble finding details about the upcoming royal wedding to obsess over, from the obvious stuff like the particulars of Meghan Markle's dress to questions for die-hard fans only, such as whether she'l…

Any excuse to throw a party is a good excuse, but the upcoming royal wedding is a particularly fun reason to host a get-together where everybody can play at being posh for a morning. That's right, this is one party that will require your guests to ge…

Parents have a million factors to consider when they're choosing a baby name: Does it flow with the family surname? Will kids at school turn it into a mean rhyme? Did you once have an arch enemy with the same name? One thing you might not consider is…

Calling all last-minute Mother's Day gift shoppers: All hope is not lost. Consider this your lucky day, because (beloved mom shopping destination) Anthropologie is having a Mother's Day sale that seriously honors of all the mamas out there in the bes…

New college grads need a lot of things (a job, a place to live, real furniture, a winning lottery ticket so they can pay back their student loans), but perhaps what they're in need of the very most is some real-life wisdom. In the coming years, new g…

Of all the Instagram-worthy milestones in a person's life, graduating from college is definitely a major one. From pics of hats flying through the air to roommates hugging each other for dear life to family members in uncharacteristically fancy cloth…

Parents whose taste in home decor leans more towards the modern end of the design spectrum have long been faced with a particular challenge when decorating a nursery or kid's room: How do you stay true to your design aesthetic when most sturdy, kid-f…

It's not very often that the world gets treated to the spectacle of a royal wedding, and it's even more infrequent that such a wedding involves the U.K.'s most elusive eligible bachelor and a stunningly gorgeous Hollywood actress. So it's no wonder t…

Fact: Moms love Target. So it makes sense that the retail giant is putting some majorly must-have items on sale this Mother's Day — almost like a gift to their most loyal and devoted fan base. It's only fair, when you think about it. After all, how m…

When you think of Mother's Day activities, the first thing that undoubtedly comes to mind is breakfast in bed. I'm not sure exactly how or when the tradition of serving mom her morning meal while she's still under the covers began, but at this point …

Just because dogs can't talk (in a way we understand them) doesn't mean they don't communicate, as every dog owner knows. In fact, if you've got a faithful furry companion, you probably know what they're thinking a good portion of the time. Of course…

May the 4th be with you! That's right, today is May the 4th, and you know what that means: Star Wars day. OK, so maybe it's not a full-on official holiday, but for the zillions of fans out there, it might as well be Christmas. Why? Because May the 4t…

No matter how diligent you are, making sure every square inch of your kid is slathered in sunblock all summer long, at some point or another the inevitable will happen and your seemingly well-protected child will get a sunburn. Whether it's because a…

There are so many factors to weigh when choosing a new dog, but perhaps one of the most important (and overlooked) aspects of your individual circumstances to consider is what you do for a living. If you have a demanding gig that requires you spend l…

Little kids love making things for their friends and family members, and mom is usually at the very top of the list when it comes to deserving recipients of their creations. That's why so many Mother's Day gifts are of the handmade variety. From plac…