Rachel McAdams graces Elle's June cover in lots of leather and doesn't shy away from tackling life's big topics in the accompanying interview. The Canadian-born actress has earned a spot among Hollywood's elite and our dream celebrity girl friends with her sweet personality and roles in movies like Mean Girls and The Notebook, and she'll premiere her latest film, Midnight in Paris, at Cannes next Read more

Same-sex marriage is more than just a legislative issue that states and voters debate. If you live in the US, chances are pretty high that your lil one will meet a kid with one or more gay parents at some point. When your tot comes home with questions about different types of families, or if you're a gay parent looking for some language to explain your home life to your child, these books are a Read more

If you've picked your side in the great Sony Reader vs. Nook vs. Kindle debate and are lucky enough to have a new shiny e-reader device, take note of these simple starter tips. And then, power that thing up and read on! Read more

Instead of hitting the snooze button in the morning, I take the extra 10 minutes to stretch. It's a great way to get the juices going in the morning and ease away any stress or tension from the previous day's activity or a funky sleeping position. Since stretching before breaking a sweat is debatable, I keep my morning stretches simple — I don't even have to leave the bed to do them! Try this Read more