The United States has a crisis on its hands. And blood. So much blood. Common sense gun control laws are needed desperately, but instead the US Constitution is being used to harm the most vulnerable of its citizens. It has been crumpled and twisted and tied like a blindfold over the eyes of those who'd rather be blind and believe in the fantasy of blind justice than face the truth that their country is in crisis. There have been 18 school shootings in the US this year. It is …
Crush and Covet Has Its Way with Winter
You're looking for the best winter beauty products and we've delivered them. While winter may still technically be a few weeks away, let's face it, winter weather has arrived bringing all its hydration-stealing cold, dry air with it. We have learned so much about ourselves in 2017; about the world, about the role we have in keeping it safe, and how important self-care really is. This year, winter won't catch us off guard. With refillable water bottles and winter-busting beauty products …
MomentUS: An Interview with Teen Activist Hannah Alper
I wanted to call this post "Hope in Action" because that is what I see and think about when I hear the name Hannah Alper. How else do you describe a person who, by the age of 9, had discovered what she was passionate about and was already putting her words into action? I think she is amazing. (I have it on good authority that her parents think she's pretty great, too.) However, I didn't want to confuse readers or project my feelings onto you. Oh, who am I kidding? You know me. That is exactly …
Crush and Covet Is Saying Mother Knows Best
This week the Life In Pleasantville contributors are 100% focused on all things father. Father's Day is only a week away and we don't want you to be caught off guard. Oh sure, it might seem like these gifts are more for us, but no. We are just that good at creating an illusion. Since some fathers are not great at sharing their feelings and/or expressing their needs, we've had to come up with this brilliant disguise. You know what they say? Father knows best. Just kidding. When it comes to …
Crush And Covet Is Willing Summer
We are crushing on summer pretty hard this week, so we are declaring it summer. Clearly, we have all had enough of winter. Spring is enjoyable enough with its green grass, budding trees and tulips, but we are ready for the year's main event. We want the carefree feeling of long summer days spent outside in the sun and evenings filled with friends and fancy beverages. Who cares if there are still 33 days before summer officially starts? Whatever meteorological science! That's it. We are moving …
