Sept. 22, 2025
As we settle into the new school year, it’s worth remembering that the biggest decisions about our kids’ education aren’t happening in the classroom. Your local school board has a huge impact — yet most parents sit these elections out. Don’t. This week, we show you what’s at stake and how you can
make your voice count.
On the lighter side: birthday perks! From free lattes and lip balms to sweet little discounts, here are
20 birthday freebies guaranteed to give moms a little guilt-free joy.
And, got little monsters hooked on “K-Pop Demon Hunters”? Keep the fun going with our list of family-friendly
movie vibe dupes, from “Freakier Friday” to “A Minecraft Movie” and more. Here’s to cozy family movie nights — and a happy first day of fall!
— Kristen Russell, head of content
