must haves

There's no slowing down in the baby department this season! Though we may long for the lazy days of Summer, we are keeping an eye on baby product manufacturers working overtime to create fun and exciting products for moms and tots. Among our favorite new items to come to market this month are some retro-inspired crayons from the company that started it all, a collection of baby gear to herald the royal baby's arrival, a book of crafts from the guru of DIY projects, and some organic prenatal vitamins (here's a hint: you know — and already love — the company behind them!).Check out our must-have items for the month of June, and tell us which ones you're adding to your shopping list!

To help you prepare your Summer reading list, we're diving into all the must-read titles for the month of June. With fun beach reads, celebrity biographies, exciting thrillers, and highly anticipated sequels like Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns, you're sure to stay entertained no matter what you're up to this season. Just in time for your next vacation, take a look at the best books coming out this month!

Grab your shades, pack a cooler, and head to the beach because Summer is finally here! And don't forget your furry friends — your pup could use a new pair of sunglasses, too. June is the month to kick back and relax with your pet, and we've found the perfect must haves to keep your furry friends happy and healthy. And if you've been thinking about adding a new bundle of fur to your family, June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, so head to your local center and pick up a new friend. Scope out glow-in-the-dark collars and dog life jackets and click through for our faves for the month of June.

May marks the official kickoff of all things Summer-worthy, and this month, we can't wait to slip into an endless array of easy, effortless dresses, breezy tops, and fun skirts and shorts. With that in mind, our May shopping list highlights the aforementioned in a refreshing array of floral prints, stripes, and chic basics to carry us through the warm seasonal shift. Additionally, we're amping up our accessory game with wear-everywhere d'Orsay flats, statement clutches, and sleek high-heeled sandals for those evenings out on the town. Click through to shop all of our editors' May must haves now.

Once May rolls around and warmer, sunnier weather is in sight, there are plenty of reasons to swap something out of your makeup stash and indulge in something new. This month, our beauty editors are swooning over everything from gorgeous new scents and luminous BB cream to lush skin and body treatments. Find out what's hot this month now.

May is the month to celebrate your special pet. From the excitement of the Kentucky Derby to the cuteness of baby ducklings, May begins with Save the Rhino Day and closes with Pink Flamingo Day, with several other animal-related holidays and events throughout. Check out this collection of cool must haves that commemorate National Pet Month and all the other special days in May.

Some of our favorite authors are out with new novels this month, just in time for the beginning of beach season. The Da Vinci Code's Dan Brown is taking on Dante's Inferno, while the author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns is back with a book that travels from San Francisco to Kabul. There are also a number of promising memoirs and nonfiction titles out this month. Click through to find out what we're adding to our reading list.

Hop in! This month, with school wrapping up and the weather showing off, we're taking a road trip: destination unknown. Pack up gadgets to keep music blasting and devices working, and don't forget some crafty geek resources to ward off endless highway boredom. Start planning your journey with our essentials for a Spring getaway.

Balmy, beautiful May weather has us itching to entertain more often; thankfully, we've found a handful of new products that'll make it a breeze. From making homemade crackers and dips (with help from a handy cookbook), to whipping up batch after batch of vegan, gluten-free cupcakes, and even shaking up exceptional cocktails with a sense of place, these foodie finds will be indispensable in our efforts. We suggest you follow suit.

May is here, and with it comes Mother's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Derby Day, and Memorial Day! In other words, we'll have plenty of reasons to celebrate and a few great excuses to relax. Whether you're looking to spruce up your patio or add festive flair to your decor, we've got you covered. Keep reading to see the items we can't get enough of!