Are you one of those moms who starts sewing a Halloween costume in September? No? Neither is Lauren Davidson, who – like so many of us – just drove to the store and let her kids pick out their costume choices without a care in the world. And she’s sticking by her decision: “It was the easiest process imaginable. No overthinking; no complicated family costume scheme. I didn’t even entertain the idea of making costumes myself, or even spending the money for higher-end getups. And not for one minute did I feel bad about it, either. I refuse to put any more than the bare minimum into Halloween.” And it is a rallying cry if you’re feeling overwhelmed.

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

Gearing up for holiday travel? And by “gearing up,” I mean panicking about packing your kids into a plane/train/automobile for several hours without going viral on TikTok. Well, Una Lamarche has you covered — she’s ransacked the offerings at Target and found a bunch of lifesavers: “Whether it’s a super cute suitcase set that’s both impenetrable and carry-on friendly, or comfy bluetooth headphones with a built-in volume limit to keep toddlers from blowing out their eardrums at 30,000 feet, it’s no surprise Target has it all.”