10 Delightful Lunar New Year Books for Kids Help your kids celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year with these colorful, captivating books. By Marsha Takeda-Morrison Whether you’re preparing for Lunar New Year, or looking for ways to teach your kids about this important holiday, a book is a great place to start. Lunar New Year is the most significant celebration among…
How Two Former Fragrance Execs Are Using Travel To Inspire A New Organic Beauty Company Meet the founders of a new farm-to-beauty company creating products rooted in rituals from around the world. By Laura Begley Bloom In an industry dominated by large companies with toxic practices, two women are trying to bring about positive change: Seda Bilginer and Amanda Sichon,…
11 Cheap (Or Free) Winter Activities To Do With Kids Thrifty parents share some of their favorite budget-friendly ways to keep their kids engaged and entertained indoors and outside. By Mia Taylor Depending on where in the country your family lives, winter can be a challenging time for kids who are cooped up inside amid the chillier weather. Keeping them entertained…
Meet Kavi—the First South Asian American Girl Doll Meet Kavi—the First South Asian American Girl Doll By Pooja Shah American Girl unveiled its 2023 Girl of the Year: Kavika (“Kavi”) Sharma. Retailing at $115, Kavi has made history as the first South Asian American doll, aligning with the company’s goal to create products that spotlight examples from diverse backgrounds and cultural roots. “Kavi joins…
How to Manage the Post-Holiday Blues—And When to Seek Help Feelings of sadness or disappointment after the holidays aren’t uncommon—but pay attention to how long those feelings last. By Alyssa Hui Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Fast Facts The holiday season—from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day—can be a joyful and relaxing time for many people, but once the festivities wind down, sadness…
Kate Winslet, Sigourney Weaver on James Cameron’s “Incredible” Female Characters and the “High Bar” He Set on ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ By THR Staff For those who were new to James Cameron on the set of his ambitious Avatar sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, his reputation preceded him. But there were no surprises for Kate Winslet and Sigourney Weaver, who had previously worked with Cameron on two out of…
2023 wish list: Top women’s sports storylines to follow in the new year By Lisa Antonucci USWNT goes for historic three-peat at FIFA Women’s World Cup The countdown is on to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, July 20-Aug. 20, where the U.S. Women’s National Team will look to defend their 2019 title at the tournament cohosted by Australia and…
Why Parents Should Encourage Their Teens To Play More Play helps adolescents figure out their identity, passions, and interests—and protects their mental health. By Kathi Valeii Parents are generally aware of the importance of play for younger kids. But when kids hit the tween and teen stage, it can be confusing to know what play looks like because kids of this age…
Finance pro: How this one simple yet little-known method with save you thousands in 2023 – and tackle all your money goals with ease By Sophie Haslett A young finance expert has shared the one plan you need to follow to set and achieve your goals in 2023. The Australian founder and CEO of Smart Women Society Téa Angelos, 25, said if…
ESSENCE’S 9TH ANNUAL BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD EVENT IS SET TO HONOR DEBBIE ALLEN, TRACEE ELLIS ROSS AND POWER LAWYER, NINA SHAW. IT WILL AIR AS A TELEVISED SPECIAL ON OWN ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27. ESSENCE is gearing up to honor and celebrate three bright talents in entertainment for our 9th annual Black Women in Hollywood event. Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross…
