We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. There are usually two camps of folks when the beginning of September rolls around: those who can’t wait to get back into the swing of things, and those who … Read more
I can remember the rush like it was yesterday: Walking into the elementary school library and seeing it freshly lined with shiny paperbacks, posters, and placards declaring that today was the day — the Scholastic Book Fair had arrived. I was not big into sporting games as a child (ban relay races, not books!!) so … Read more
I’ve always loved making lists. It helps with everything from personal productivity to professional goals. Over the years, I’ve experimented with different ways to keep track of these lists. One year I jotted my to-dos on sticky notes, another year I used my calendar, and other times I tried to keep all my tasks together … Read more
It’s that time of year again: School supply displays are being set up, summer programs are winding down, and kids are starting to get excited about seeing their friends in class again. The new school year is right around the corner, so now’s the time to dust off the backpack that was flung into storage … Read more
There’s just something about fall that evokes a sense of longing for fresh notebooks, a brand new pen, and a snazzy backpack. Although you may not be attending classes or sending little ones off to school yourself, there’s still a reason to push the reset button. So this year, take a cue from all of … Read more
Teaching is unlike any other profession, but that’s an understatement for the job in 2020 and 2021. After living rooms, bedrooms, and other at-home spaces turned into makeshift classrooms, many people now have a more nuanced idea of what teaching is: Gone is the perception of teachers simply being there to provide students with knowledge, … Read more
Sarah M. Vazquez Commerce Writer Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy. Her work has appeared in Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and PureWow, among others. In her free time, you can find her strumming away at her guitar, on the perpetual hunt for the coziest duvet, and enjoying Sundays in the … Read more
Sarah M. Vazquez Commerce Writer Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy. Her work has appeared in Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and PureWow, among others. In her free time, you can find her strumming away at her guitar, on the perpetual hunt for the coziest duvet, and enjoying Sundays in the … Read more
Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more
Britt Franklin Contributor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. (Sometimes … Read more