Dec 20, 2022

Today, I have a confession. I was born on Christmas Eve, and honestly? It’s not that bad. In fact, it’s kind of great. Sure, it was a little tough as a kid: “My mom always made a point of carving out a few hours totally separate from Christmas and dedicating them to my birthday, but the simple fact of the matter is that the gravitational pull of Christmas swallows any birthday within about a week and a half of the Big Day, and that’s a little disappointing when you’re 7,” I write for Scary Mommy today.

But as an adult? Whole different ball game. Read to find out why.

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

BRING ON THE FESTIVE FLAVORS

12 Trader Joe’s Holiday Items To Snag ASAP, From Sweets To Snacks

Better motor, because this stuff won’t last forever. Read More.

MOMS ARE THE MAGIC

This Mom's Extensive Holiday Break Itinerary Will Make Your Day

The detailed itinerary includes manicures, shopping, and so, so much food. Read More.

RANDOM NEWS OF THE DAY

Rumor Has It Kevin Federline And Jamie Spears Are Writing A Parenting Book Together

According to journalist Daphne Barak, Britney Spears' dad will help her ex-husband write a book on his experience with fatherhood. PHEW. No thanks! Read More.

Presented by State Farm

Amidst The Hustle & Bustle Of The Holidays, Check This List Twice

One of the most joyful parts of the holidays is welcoming family and friends into your home. Unfortunately, with all that rockin’ around the Christmas tree comes unexpected mishaps, sometimes leading to injury. Make sure to be aware of your surroundings, clear and salt walkways during icy weather, and clean up messes as they happen to avoid accidents. Plenty of incidents can disrupt your holiday, but thankfully State Farm is here to help with 12 of the most common mishaps and tips to keep your family safe this holiday season.

BUCKLE UP, MAMA

7 Safety Precautions To Take Before Your Teen Gets Behind The Wheel

It’s a terrifying thought, your kid behind the wheel of a car – but unless you live somewhere with thorough public transit, it’s coming, like it or not. Jewel Nunez writes: “Even though it may seem like you have a lot of time before you have to think about helping your teen study for permit tests and get signed up for driver's ed training, we all know how this goes, right? You'll have a teen climbing behind the wheel in the blink of an eye.” So what do you need to do to get ready? Read to find out.

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