Jessica Hartshorn

Jessica Hartshorn has more than 25 years of editorial experience with titles such as Parents and Woman's Day. She's evaluated children's gear and toys for more than 20 years and currently contributes to the Good Housekeeping Institute and Scarymommy.com. She grew up in Pittsburgh, holds degrees in journalism and world literature from the Pennsylvania State University, and is now the mom of two nearly-grown kids in Brooklyn, NY.

10 White Elephant Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages (and All Around $20!)

If your kid is invited to a White Elephant and needs a $20 gift that works for any child from about age 4 to 14, these are for you!

Jessica Hartshorn

Dec 20, 2022

The Hottest Toy This Season Involves a Birthing Guinea Pig and Just … Come Look

Get ready to hunt down Mama Surprise.

Jessica Hartshorn

Nov 22, 2022

18 Kids of Every Age on The One Gift They *Really* Want This Year

You can click and order any of the gifts below, wrap them up, and trust that they’re kid-recommended.

Jessica Hartshorn

Nov 22, 2022

The Hottest Holiday Toys for 2022

These 15 toys are all very BIG this year. Get them now while you still can!

Jessica Hartshorn

Nov 16, 2022