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Articles by Iesha Vincent
Wine Harvest Travel: Beyond Napa in the Finger Lakes and Willamette Valley
Iesha Vincent Creator of LivingLesh• Updated Oct 22, 2026 Updated Thu, October 22, 2026 at 3:47 PM UTC 4 min read Two glasses of red wine resting on ground near grapevines outdoors (Yuliya Taba via Getty Images) Napa gets all the attention, but some of my favorite wine travel moments have happened in places where the tasting room is quiet, the winemaker is covered in grape skins, and nobody is rushing you through a flight.
Managing the 'After-School Collapse': What to Do When Your Happy Kid Falls Apart at 3:30
Iesha Vincent Creator of LivingLesh• Updated Oct 20, 2026 Updated Tue, October 20, 2026 at 3:44 PM UTC 3 min read after school rush (LivingLesh) Every September, I watch the same scene play out. My seven-year-old bounces off the bus with a big smile, tells me school was "fine," and then, within twenty minutes of walking through the door, melts into tears over a snack that was cut the wrong way. If that sounds familiar, you are not imagining it, and you are not doing anything wrong.
Balancing Extracurriculars and Family Time: How to Avoid the 'Over-Scheduled Kid' Trap
Iesha Vincent Creator of LivingLesh• Updated Oct 19, 2026 Updated Mon, October 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM UTC 3 min read An eight-year-old multiracial boy kicks a soccer ball while practicing on an outdoor sports field. His six-year-old sister, positioned in the foreground and viewed from behind, prepares to receive the ball. Their 42-year-old White mother stands in the background watching the training session at a public school stadium in New Jersey.
7 Best Family Christmas Pajamas | LivingLesh
There is something about the first night everyone puts on their new family Christmas pajamas that makes the whole season feel official. The tree can be up, the lights can be twinkling, and the Christmas playlist can be on repeat, but in our house, Christmas doesn't truly start until the whole family is standing in the living room in matching pajamas, laughing while somebody tries to get the self-timer to cooperate.
Savannah's Mystery and True Crime Weekend: Hamptons Whodunit Comes to The Alida
I will admit it: I am the friend who has a true crime podcast queued up for every car ride, every flight, and every folding-laundry marathon. So when I heard that a mystery and true crime literary festival is landing in one of the most atmospheric cities in the country, my first thought was, "Who is coming with me?" If your idea of a perfect fall getaway is less haunted house and more "let me solve this myself," this one is for you.
Holiday Planning Guide 2026: A Shopping & Gifting Guide
I used to be a December 23rd holiday shopper. Every single year, no matter how much I told myself I would be ahead of it this time. What finally changed things for me was treating holiday planning like any other project with a real timeline, rather than one big overwhelming task that lives in my head until it becomes an emergency.
Winter Coat Trends 2026 | LivingLesh
A coat is the one piece of your outfit that has nowhere to hide. It is the first thing people see when you walk in and the last thing you take off, which is exactly why I treat coat shopping differently than almost everything else in my closet. When you are putting together a capsule Winter wardrobe, your coat is one piece that you have to have.
The Best High-End Halloween Decor: Sophisticated Autumn Pieces That Last Beyond October 31
I love Halloween, but I do not love living in a house that looks like a party store exploded on November 1st. My approach for the last few years has been simple: buy decor that feels elevated, works with the rest of my home, and transitions straight into fall and even Thanksgiving. If it can stay out past October 31, it earns its place. Quick Overview Here is how I build a sophisticated Halloween look that does not feel costume-y, plus the pieces worth investing in.
Winnie the Pooh Family Halloween Costume | LivingLesh
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year, because it is the one holiday where the whole family gets to play pretend together. Picking a family costume has become a tradition in our house, and it is never just about dressing up. It is about making memories, getting everyone involved, and bringing a theme to life as a family.
Fall Boot Trends 2026 | LivingLesh
If there is one thing I splurge on every single fall, it is boots. Not because I need twelve pairs (I definitely already own twelve pairs), but because a great boot changes the math on your entire closet. Suddenly last year's dress works again. Suddenly the jeans you have been wearing since June feel new. That is the quiet power of a good boot season, and 2026 is giving us a genuinely fun one to shop.
End of Summer Beauty: My Hair Repair Edit
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. End of the summer hair care (LivingLesh LLC) By the end of August, my hair looks like it survived a season of chlorine, salt water, and far too much sun with not nearly enough protection. Every year I tell myself I will be better about it, and every year Labor Day rolls around and I am staring at ends that need real intervention, not just a quick deep conditioner and a prayer.
My Honest Timbuk2 Travel Review: FreeStyle Luggage, the Mini Prospect Backpack, and Packing Cubes
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. TIMBUK2 Travel Essentials (TIMBUK2) I have been slowly replacing my travel gear piece by piece this year, and Timbuk2's FreeStyle collection has become the set I reach for on almost every trip since.
Best Work Bags for Women | LivingLesh
I have gone through more work bags for women than I care to admit within the time that I graduated college and began my career, because between client meetings, filming days, and school pickup sandwiched in between, my bag has to work as hard as I do. It needs to hold my laptop, survive a Philly commute, and still look like I put thought into my outfit even on the days I absolutely did not.
The Carry-On Toiletry Bag Essentials You Need for Every Long-Haul Flight
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. A plane wing is visible against a clear blue sky with scattered clouds below. (Yan Ainaya Al Choiroh via Getty Images) I have flown enough long-haul routes with a toddler on my lap and a seven-year-old asking "are we there yet" somewhere over the Atlantic to know one thing for certain: the version of me who lands well-rested and put together is the version who packed her toiletry bag with intention.
The Bachelorette Gift Bag Guide: 15 Things Your Girls Will Actually Use
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Bachelorette Gift Bags (LivingLesh LLC) A great bachelorette gift bag is not a pile of party favors that end up in the hotel trash on Sunday. The best ones are packed with things your girls will reach for all weekend and keep using long after the sashes are back in the closet. Think a little glow, a little comfort, something cute to wear, something to sip, and something to snack on after the dinner reservation.
I Tried On a Season's Worth of Wedding Guest Dresses From ASTR the Label, and I'm Not Sorry About My Credit Card Statement
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6 Fall Fashion Trends to Style in 2026 | LivingLesh
Every fall I get the same flood of "trend" content, and half of it feels completely disconnected from what a busy mom in real life is actually going to put on her body. So instead of chasing every runway headline, I pulled together the fall fashion trends 2026 pieces I think are genuinely worth adding to your closet this season, the kind that work for school drop off, date night, and everything in between.
Best Cashmere Brands to Find Stylish Cashmere Sweaters
Every year around this time, my closet goes through the same shift. The linen and cotton get packed away, and cashmere takes over. It is genuinely one of my favorite parts of dressing for fall in Philly, that first cold morning when I can finally reach for something soft and warm instead of another light layer.
Fall Foliage Forecast: 2026 Prime Dates for the Best Mountain Towns
Leaf peeping season is one of those trips worth actually planning around, because showing up a week too early or too late can mean the difference between a mountain town blazing with color and one that already looks like winter. Here is how the timing is shaping up for 2026 across some of my favorite mountain destinations, along with the towns I would build a trip around this year.
Nighttime Skincare Routine Steps: My High-End Evening Ritual for Glowing Skin
If there is one thing I refuse to skip no matter how busy life gets, it is my nighttime skincare routine. Between running LivingLesh, keeping up with the boys, and traveling as much as we do, my evenings are genuinely the only time I get to slow down and take care of myself. And I take that time seriously. Over the years I have curated a high-end evening skincare routine that actually works. I am not talking about a 15-step process that leaves you exhausted before bed.
Best Luxury Candles for Quiet Home Luxury | LivingLesh
Nothing sets the tone of a room faster than a candle. I could walk into a house with the prettiest furniture in the world, and if it smells like nothing (or worse, like a big box candle aisle), the whole vibe falls flat. Scent is the first thing people notice when they walk into my home, and it is one of the small luxuries I never skip on, even when I am being intentional about spending everywhere else.
Helping Kids Navigate Social Dynamics as They Re-Enter School
Diverse children creating paper crafts in classroom, Creative kids having fun with paper craft project together, Happy multi-ethnic students working on creative origami art project (justocker via Getty Images) The academic side of going back to school gets most of the attention, new supplies, new teacher, new grade level, but the part that quietly weighs on kids the most is often social. Friend groups shift over summer. Seating charts scramble old alliances.
Booking 'Shoulder Season' Travel for Fall: Why September Is the New Peak Month
Autumn beech forest on the mountain slope during sunrise (imageBROKER/Paul Aniszewski via Getty Images) For years I planned every big trip around summer, because that is just what you do when you have school-age kids, right up until I actually started paying attention to what happens the moment Labor Day passes. Prices drop, crowds thin out, and the weather in half the destinations I love is honestly better than it was in July.
Back to School Essentials Somewhere around the second week of August, I start feeling it: the low hum of dread mixed with excitement that only a mom of a rising second grader and a toddler in the thick of the wonderfully unpredictable two year old stage can understand. Summer schedules are loose by design, and that is exactly what makes the return to routine feel so jarring every single year.
Tech UGC Jobs: The Brand Deal Category Most Lifestyle Creators Are Sleeping On in 2026
There is a quiet shift happening in the creator economy right now, and most lifestyle creators are missing it.
My Holy Grail Body Care Routine for Glowing Skin
There is something about summer that makes you want your skin to look absolutely luminous. Not just moisturized or soft, but genuinely glowing from head to toe. And after trying more products than I can count, I have finally nailed down the body care routine for glowing skin that actually delivers that lit-from-within finish all season long. These are my real holy grail picks, the ones that earn permanent real estate on my bathroom vanity.
Best Abercrombie Jeans Styles Worth the Investment
If you've been on the fence about splurging on Abercrombie jeans, I want to be the one to tell you: they are absolutely worth it and I'm here to share with you the best Abercrombie jeans styles. I've tried more denim brands than I can count, and Abercrombie consistently delivers a fit that feels like it was made for at the person wearing them. In this post I'm breaking down the best Abercrombie jeans styles, including how they fit, how they stretch, and how I style each one.
What's in My Beach Bag: Beach Bag Essentials
If you have ever watched a mom haul an entire beach setup across hot sand with a toddler on her hip and a cooler digging into her shoulder, that mom was probably me. Beach days with my boys are some of my favorite memories, but they are also a whole logistical situation. Somewhere along the way I figured out that the difference between a relaxing beach day and a stressful one comes down to one thing: a well packed bag.
What to Wear on a Cruise: The Ultimate Chic Cruise Packing List | LivingLesh
If you've been stressing over what to pack for your upcoming cruise, I'm here to make it easy, stylish, and completely stress-free. Whether you're heading to the Caribbean with the whole family, setting sail on a Mediterranean escape, or doing a luxury cruise line for the first time, this cruise packing list covers everything you need to look and feel your absolute best from day one.
Affordable Designer Handbag Alternatives | LivingLesh
If you've ever stood in front of a Bottega Veneta display and felt that familiar pull, you already know the feeling. There's something about a beautifully crafted bag that just feels like the finishing touch on an entire outfit. But between $1,500 entry-level prices and the constant pressure to keep up with what's trending on every feed, luxury handbags can feel more like a financial headache than a style statement.
The Road Trip Snack and Organization System That Keeps My Car and My Kids Happy
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. If you have ever been forty minutes into a road trip when a tiny voice from the back seat announces they are hungry, and then the goldfish crackers go flying across the floor, you know exactly why I built a system. After years of family drives up and down the East Coast with two boys, I have road tested every snack and organizer out there. Here is the setup that finally keeps my car calm and my kids fed.
Summer Safety: Water Safety Tips for Parents
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. I am pretty relaxed about a lot of parenting things. But water is not one of them, and it never will be. Drowning is the kind of danger that is fast, silent, and far easier to prevent than most parents realize. Every summer, before the pool floats come out and the beach bags get packed, I run through the same non negotiables with my boys. If sharing them helps even one family have a safer summer, it is worth it.
How to Manage Travel Anxiety in Kids
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. For a long time, I assumed my kids would love travel as naturally as I do. Then one of my sons started getting quiet and clingy every time we mentioned a trip, and I realized that what felt like excitement to me felt like uncertainty to him. Travel anxiety in children is so much more common than we talk about, and once I stopped trying to push past it and started working with it, everything changed.
I Travel the East Coast With Two Kids Every Summer, and These Are the National Park Hidden Gems Worth the Detour
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. When people think national parks, their minds usually jump straight to the big western names. But as a mom raising two boys here on the East Coast, I have learned that some of the most magical, least crowded, and most kid friendly parks are sitting right in our backyard.
How to Wear the Lace Trend This Summer Without Looking Like You're Trying Too Hard
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Lace is having its biggest moment in years and I mean that in the best possible way. We are not talking about the overly precious, fussy lace of past seasons. This is lace that feels fresh, modern, and genuinely wearable for real life.
How to Wear Bold Colors and Polka Dot Trends This Summer
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Let me be honest with you. After a few seasons of quiet luxury, muted neutrals, and "underconsumption core," I am ready for some fun. I think a lot of us are. And if the search trends for this summer are telling us anything, it is that we are collectively done being beige. Bold, vibrant color is having its biggest moment in years. And polka dots, of all things, have reached an all-time high search right now.
The Honest Truth About Womanhood: Why I Stopped Whispering About the Things We All Go Through
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. There is a very specific kind of relief that hits you when another woman casually admits to the exact embarrassing thing you assumed only happened to you. The shoulders drop. The face softens. And almost always, you both end up laughing in that knowing, "oh thank goodness it is not just me" way. I felt that exact relief reading the results of a new survey, and I have not stopped thinking about it since.
Brunch Meets the Back Nine: A New Way to Experience Golf Culture
I'll be completely honest with you. If someone had told me a year ago that I'd spend a weekend at a PGA Tour tournament and come home genuinely changed by it, I would not have believed them. Golf was never really part of my world. It felt like someone else's sport, someone else's weekend, someone else's culture. And then First Watch invited me to Dallas for THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, and everything I thought I knew about golf and who it's for got quietly rearranged.
The Summer 2026 Shoe Trends You Need to Know About (And How to Style Each One)
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Can we talk about shoes for a second? Because this summer, the footwear situation is genuinely exciting. Like, "clear out some closet space" exciting. Whether you're a minimalist who keeps it clean and classic or someone who loves a little personality in every look, there is a shoe trend with your name on it right now.
Exploring the New "Alt-Cities" in Japan: Why Kanazawa and Fukuoka Deserve a Spot on Your Itinerary
If you've been dreaming about Japan but dreading the Kyoto crowds, I have some cities I need to tell you about. Let me be real with you for a second. Kyoto is beautiful. Like, stop-in-your-tracks, forget-to-take-photos beautiful. But if you've been scrolling travel content lately, you already know what's happening there. The streets are packed, the temples are booked weeks out, and that "hidden Japan" feeling? It's getting harder and harder to find.
The Evolution of the Mom Friend Group: How to Build Your Parenting Community in a Digital-First World
There used to be one way to find your mom tribe. You showed up at a playgroup, stood awkwardly near the snack table, and hoped the woman next to you also had a child who refused to nap and a deep appreciation for iced coffee. If the stars aligned, you exchanged numbers. If they did not, you drove home alone and called your own mother. That version of community building still exists, but it is no longer the only version, and for a lot of us, it is not even the primary one.
The Smartest Thing Growing Companies Are Doing Instead of Hiring Another IT Person
You post the job. You sit through the interviews. You narrow it down to two finalists and realize somewhere in the third round that what you actually need might not be a full-time employee at all. It is a moment a lot of business owners have had, and most of them still hire anyway because they do not know there is another option.
Best Outdoor Play Equipment for 2026: Get the Kids Outside and Off Screens This Spring and Summer
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Honestly, there is nothing quite like that moment when the weather finally breaks, the back door swings open, and the kids just... run. No tablets, no shows, no "just five more minutes" negotiations, it’s just fresh air and the kind of play that actually tires them out before bedtime. As a mom, I live for that season.
Chic Patio Pieces That Look Like You Spent Way More Than You Did
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Let me tell you something I've learned the hard way about outdoor spaces: a sad patio will ruin the vibe of an otherwise beautiful home. You've done all this work on your interiors. The throw pillows are coordinated, the gallery wall is perfect and then your backyard has a plastic folding chair and a citronella candle from 2019 just sitting out there like it hasn't gotten the memo. I've been there.
Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Elementary-Aged Kids (Ages 5-10)
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Easter baskets for big kids are all about striking the right balance — exciting enough to compete with the candy, interesting enough to actually hold their attention past April. Elementary-aged kids between five and ten have real interests, real favorites, and opinions about what belongs in their basket. This list was built with that in mind.
Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Easter morning is pure magic when you have a toddler. The wide eyes, the tiny hands reaching into the basket, the delight over something as simple as a crinkly wrapper — it does not get much better than that. But if you are looking for basket fillers that go beyond the usual plastic eggs and chocolate bunnies, this list is for you.
"Bookbound" Travel: Literary Itineraries Based on Books and Libraries
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Let me tell you something about the way I travel that most people don't expect. I plan trips around stories. Not just the destination, not just the hotels — the stories. The novels, the shows, the worlds that made me feel something and left me wondering what it would actually be like to stand inside them.
Transitional Spring Style Essentials That Actually Make Sense
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Let me be real with you for a second. That in-between weather situation we are currently living in? The one where it's 58 degrees at 8 AM and somehow 74 by noon? It has absolutely no business being this stressful to dress for.
The Spring Break Car Kit That Will Actually Save Your Sanity
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Let me paint you a picture. It's 7 AM, the kids are already wound up, the trunk looks like it lost a fight with your entire house, someone is asking where the snacks are before you've even backed out of the driveway, and your phone just slid off the dashboard for the third time. Sound familiar? Yes. That used to be us too.
Why Hotel Hopping Is the Travel Move You Didn't Know You Needed
LivingLesh and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Let me be honest with you, I used to be a one-hotel girl. Find the property, book it, plant myself there for the duration of the trip, and call it a day. Efficient? Yes. The best possible use of a city? Absolutely not. It wasn't until I split a five-night trip between two completely different properties in two completely different neighborhoods that I understood what I had been missing. The city felt bigger. The experience felt richer.
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