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January 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Are Second Kids Really Wilder?

A psychologist weighs in.A psychologist weighs in. Jan. 27, 2026Tang Ming Tung/Getty ImagesCalm to ChaosAre Second Kids Really Wilder? Here's What A Psychologist SaysMany parents swear their second child is the wild one. It’s certainly the case in my house. Here’s what experts — and a few very tired…

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January 26, 2026 at 10:30 PM

What To Watch If You Don't Want To Pay Attention...

But still laugh.But still laugh. Jan. 26, 2026Ron Batzdorff/NBCBusy & Giggling13 Shows To Watch If You Want To Pay 0 Attention & Still LaughWe don't always want to multitask while watching TV, but sometimes it's inevitable. Throw these comedies on your list to laugh at while paying 0 attenti…

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January 23, 2026 at 10:30 PM

I’m So Over My Partner’s Toxic Positivity

How 'bout now?!How 'bout now?! Jan. 23, 2026Medios y Media/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Imagesmeet me in the dark placeI’m So Over My Partner’s Toxic PositivityI love this piece by an anonymous mom because it details so perfectly how sometimes we’re fundamentally mismatched with our partners, ev…

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January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM

A High-Protein Pizza You’ll Actually Want To Eat

It's the perfect after-school snack.It's the perfect after-school snack. Jan. 23, 2026Presented by FlavCityYes, Healthy Snack Pizza Exists. Yes, You Should Make It ASAPFor many kids, the hour after getting home from school is the most emotionally precarious time of day. They’re physically and emotio…

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January 22, 2026 at 10:30 PM

'Organized Gang Of Wine Moms' Is The New 'She Persisted

We don't know how to shut up.We don't know how to shut up. Jan. 22, 2026Austin American-Statesman/Hearst Newspapers/Hearst Newspapers/Getty ImagesWe don't know how to shut up"Organized Gang Of Wine Moms" Is The New "She Persisted"Every time a new male politician comes out with an insult, women turn …

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January 21, 2026 at 10:30 PM

My Kid's Best Friend's Mom Is Having An Affair

WWYD?WWYD? Jan. 21, 2026Scary MommyAsk a MWLTFMy Kid’s Best Friend’s Mom Is Having An AffairIn this month’s Ask A MWLTF (yes, that’s Moms Who Like To F*ck), our columnist Penelope dives deep into advice for how to navigate a sticky situation: her kid’s best friend’s mom is having an affair. Juicy! R…

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January 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM

'Heated Rivalry' Shows We're So Unwilling To Be Honest About Sex & Desire

for shame!for shame! Jan. 20, 2026HBO MaxThe squirm is realWhat 'Heated Rivalry' Taught Me About How Unwilling We Are To Be Honest About Sex & DesireSamm Davidson makes an excellent point in her piece today about — what else? — “Heated Rivalry.” “Being turned on by watching two gay men does not …

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January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM

A Healthy Lunch Made With Leftovers? Say More

A little commotion for an easy meal idea.A little commotion for an easy meal idea. Jan. 20, 2026Presented by FlavCityThis Protein-Packed Fried Rice Is Made With Affordable, Whole-Food IngredientsEvery parent dreams of unzipping their kid’s lunchbox at the end of the day without having to throw away …

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January 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM

I Went From 20-Second Orgasms To Coming For An Hour

Seriously.Seriously. Jan. 16, 2026Colin Anderson Productions/Getty ImagesA Very NSFW TaleHow I Went From 20-Second Orgasms To Coming For An HourEmbracing pleasure as a "pillow princess" rewired my brain and now, at 43, I've tapped into my superpower of extended orgasming, writes Ameli Orei in this o…

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January 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM

A Protein-Packed Breakfast That Takes 60 Seconds To Make

And yes, your kids will love it.And yes, your kids will love it. Jan. 16, 2026Presented by FlavCityThis 2-Ingredient Breakfast Is Perfect For Busy MorningsBreakfast can be a challenge: quick options are often sugary, while healthier ones take more time than most mornings allow. Enter this 60-second …

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January 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Wait, When Did I Get Old?

Seriously!Seriously! Jan. 15, 2026Comes out of nowhereWait, When Did I Get Old?I really love this piece about the surprise that aging can be for so many of us. As someone who is 43, feels 38 and looks about my age, I feel like deeply in my bones. I suspect you will, too. Read More ⮕Latest brilliantT…

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January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM

I Don't Have The Energy To Gentle Parent Anymore

Like literally.Like literally. Jan. 14, 2026Halfpoint Images/Getty ImagesWho's With Me?I Literally Don’t Have The Energy To Gentle Parent AnymoreEveryone talks about gentle parenting, but no one talks about how much time and energy it takes day in and day out. I'm trying the DGAF method instead, wri…

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January 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM

I Love My GLP-1. Does That Make Me a Bad Feminist?

Here's what I think.Here's what I think. Jan. 13, 2026Galina Zhigalova/Getty Imagessomething to think aboutI Love My GLP-1. Does That Make Me a Bad Feminist?Getting on a GLP-1 to deal with food noise and try to make healthy changes inadvertently sparked a sense of feminist crisis for me, writes Morg…

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January 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM

What Is The 'Walkaway Wife' Phenomenon?

The more you know. The more you know. Jan. 12, 2026Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty ImagesShe's Tired Of TryingWhat Is The Walkaway Wife Phenomenon & Why Does It Happen?Walkaway wife syndrome isn’t a clinical diagnosis; it happens when one partner, most often the wife, seems to leave a m…

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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM

I’m Having The Most Uninhibited Sex Of My Life Thanks To Audio Erotica

Spicy!Spicy! Jan. 9, 2026Jena Ardell/Moment/Getty ImagesspicyI’m Having The Most Uninhibited Sex Of My Life Thanks To Audio EroticaI love this older, anonymous piece about audio erotica. Desire is having a moment — here’s looking at you, “Heated Rivalry” — and, at least to me, it’s because so many s…

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January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Motherhood Didn't Make Me Brave. It Made Me Furious.

Big same. Big same. Jan. 8, 2026Maskot/DigitalVision/Getty Imagesgetting it doneMotherhood Didn’t Make Me Brave. It Made Me Furious.Cammie Croft worked in the Obama White House and is now running for Congress in the seat vacated by Mikie Sherrill as she becomes governor of New Jersey. In this piece…

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January 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Is Skincare Tourism The New Mom-cation?

Travel trends!Travel trends! Jan. 7, 2026Ugur Karakoc/Getty ImagesTravel TrendsIs Skin Care Tourism The New Mom-cation?Women are leaving the U.S. for everything from blephs to Botox. Is skin care tourism the next big trend for moms? Check out Kait Hanson’s informative article for more. Read More ⮕La…

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January 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM

The Questions Divorce Makes You Answer At Bedtime

Brutally honest.Brutally honest. Jan. 6, 2026Adam Hester/Getty ImagesIn The DarkThe Questions Divorce Makes You Answer At BedtimeSarah Michelle Sherman has written a beautiful, deeply personal essay about the bedtime conversations that happen when you go through divorce. In it she describes the emot…

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January 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM

How To Master Your Signature Style In 2026

Two words: Stitch FixTwo words: Stitch Fix Jan. 6, 2026Sponsored by Stitch FixLook & Feel Great This Year With Stitch FixHas mom brain got your style in a rut? Take back your style in 2026 with Stitch Fix, the online personal styling service for women, men, and kids, that makes finding clothes t…

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January 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM

New Year Mom Confessions FTW

Same old, same old?Same old, same old? Jan. 5, 2026Johner Images/Johner Images Royalty-Free/Getty ImagesAuld Lang Syne“Hoping 2026 Will Bring Back My Motivation” & 19 Other New Year Mom ConfessionsI’m not a big New Year’s Resolution person. I worry I’ll let myself down — and who wants to start a…

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January 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM

11 New Year’s Reading Resolutions That Aren’t Just “Read More”

Whether you’re trying to pick up reading in 2026 or you’re a bonafide bookworm, here are some New Year’s reading resolutions for your consideration.Whether you’re trying to pick up reading in 2026 or you’re a bonafide bookworm, here are some New Year’s reading resolutions for your consideration. Jan…

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December 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Scary Mommy's Best Books Of 2025

Scary Mommy’s editors read literally hundreds of books each year — and these are the ones we loved most in 2025.Scary Mommy’s editors read literally hundreds of books each year — and these are the ones we loved most in 2025. Dec. 30, 2025Lajst/E+/Getty ImagesScary Mommy's Best Books Of 2025Scary Mom…

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December 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM

This Week Is For The Magic-Making Moms

You've literally been going and going since October.You've literally been going and going since October. Dec. 29, 2025AleksandarNakic/E+/Getty ImagesThe Week Between Christmas & New Year's Eve Is For The MomsEvery mom I know has been going since October, so the week between Christmas and New Yea…

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December 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Holiday Burnout Has Hit Hard

And other confessions. And other confessions. Dec. 23, 2025Nikola Stojadinovic/E+/Getty ImagesHo Ho Oh No“Holiday Burnout Has Hit Hard” & 25 Other Holiday Mom ConfessionsIn the latest Scary Mommy Confessions, 26 moms share their holiday thoughts. May the next week be kind to you. Read More ⮕Lat…

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December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Love. Motherhood. Madness.

'Die My Love' is now streaming on MUBI. 'Die My Love' is now streaming on MUBI. Dec. 23, 2025Presented by MUBI 'Die My Love' Explores The True Weight Of Being A MotherFor anyone who has ever gone through the rollercoaster of new motherhood, Die My Love is essential viewing. Directed by visionary fi…

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December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Christmas Eve Is Always A Sh*tshow

It just is.It just is. Dec. 22, 2025Cut, tape, wrap, repeatChristmas Eve Is Always A Sh*tshow Of ChaosOverblown holiday expectations sprinkled with a dash of procrastination is a recipe for mayhem. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!Read More ⮕Latest@nglwithkylie / youtubeshe earned them!Kylie Kelce…

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December 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM

80s & 90s Christmas Movies To Love

Am I wrong?!Am I wrong?! Dec. 19, 2025ya filthy animalsThe 1980s & 90s Were The Pinnacle Of Christmas MoviesIt’s the holidays and therefore my family is deeply immersed in all kinds of Christmas classics. And no classic is a classic unless it was made in the 1908s and 1990s, or at least that’s h…

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December 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Last-minute Gifts For Teachers

Run, run, Rudolph.Run, run, Rudolph. Dec. 18, 2025eyecrave productions/E+/Getty Imagesrun, run, rudolph!11 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For TeachersWinter break is almost here! Hurry up and check out these last-minute gifts you can get for your kid’s teacher ASAP. Read More ⮕LatestLala MG / TikTokso so so…

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December 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM

A Love Letter To The Moms In Local Facebook Groups

Thank you.Thank you. Dec. 17, 2025Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty ImagesThank you 🤟Local Facebook Mom Groups Have Restored My Faith In HumanityAll the moms are stressed, but in local Facebook mom groups, the moms are continuing to give more and more — even when they don't have enough, Sam Da…

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December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Your Couple’s Getaway Starts Here (Finally)

Adventures, oceans, and uninterrupted meals… welcome to your next trip for two.Adventures, oceans, and uninterrupted meals… welcome to your next trip for two. Dec. 17, 2025Presented by Inside Hotels5 Vacation Ideas To Book Now, Sans The KidsA couple’s trip feels extra luxurious when you don’t have t…

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December 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM

The Holiday Mental Motherload Is Melting My Brain

Ho ho no.Ho ho no. Dec. 16, 2025Ascent/PKS Media Inc./Stone/Getty ImagesJingle all the wayThe Holiday Mental Motherload Is Melting My Brain I revisit this piece by Samm Davidson from 2022 every Christmas because my God does it still ring true. She writes:“It’s 10pm on a mid-December night and I fina…

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December 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Tech That Takes the Chaos Out Of Holiday Togetherness

Calm? Connection? Cool gifts? Check, check, check. Calm? Connection? Cool gifts? Check, check, check. Dec. 16, 2025Presented by Verizon2 Ways Verizon Helps Families Stay Connected (& Sane) This Holiday SeasonThe holidays have a way of turning family time into mayhem. Kids are running in every d…

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December 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Snow Days In The 90s Were Just Better

Am I wrong?!Am I wrong?! Dec. 15, 2025Jocelyn Michel/fStop/Getty Imagesthose were the daysSnow Days In The 90s Were Just BetterIt’s snowy season for much of the country, and it’s the last few days before winter break. I know my kids were hoping the snow we got in the northeast yesterday had hit this…

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December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Ace The Holiday Season With Flik Flak

Watches made for little wrists.Watches made for little wrists. Dec. 15, 2025Sponsored by Flik FlakHoliday Gifts Kids Actually LoveMade to handle real childhood adventures, each Flik Flak watch is shock-resistant, machine-washable, and designed for little wrists. Celebrate the holiday season with gif…

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December 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Brr Baskets Are Gonna Be The Death Of Me

Ho ho no.Ho ho no. Dec. 12, 2025Anastasiia Krivenok/Moment/Getty Imagesho ho noBrrr Baskets Might Be The Bane Of My ExistenceHolly Garcia writes today about a relatively new phenomenon: brr baskets. Surprise, she hates them. They add to the mental load, are pricey and just... no. Let her tell you al…

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December 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM

To All The Moms Who Fill Their Own Stocking

Give yourself grace.Give yourself grace. Dec. 11, 2025not even coalTo All The Moms Who Fill Their Own StockingsThis piece gets me in the feels every time I read it. In it, Sarah Aswell writes a love letter to all the "empty stocking" moms of the world, and the moms who fill their own stockings. It’s…

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December 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Your High-Tech Secret To Surviving The Holidays

Keep it all under control with these two shockingly simple tools. Keep it all under control with these two shockingly simple tools. Dec. 11, 2025Presented by Verizon Smart HomeThe Hosting Tools That Keep Mom Secure In The Holiday ChaosHoliday hosting is basically a full-contact sport. One minute yo…

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December 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM

All The Little Things I’m Doing (& Buying) This Month To Feel Extra-Festive

It's been a long year.It's been a long year. Dec. 10, 2025Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Imagesfestive fixesAll The Little Things I’m Doing (& Buying) In December To Feel Extra-Festive In A Heavy YearThis year has been tough in a lot of ways, writes Julie Sprankles today, she she’s intentionally fill…

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December 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Holiday Decor Is Better Than Prozac

Sorry not sorry.Sorry not sorry. Dec. 9, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Shutterstock, StocksyIt just isHoliday Decor Is Better Than ProzacThis piece may be a year old, but the argument, by Samm Davidson, still holds true: “I dare you fill a shelf with feathery trees and gold-dusted reindeer and feel…

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December 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Are Second Kids Really Wilder?

A psychologist weighs in.A psychologist weighs in. Dec. 8, 2025Tang Ming Tung/Getty ImagesCalm to ChaosAre Second Kids Really Wilder? Here's What A Psychologist SaysMany parents swear their second child is the wild one. It’s certainly the case in my house. Here’s what experts — and a few very tired …

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December 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM

"I Wish My Husband Took More Pictures Of Me"

& other confessions.& other confessions. Dec. 5, 2025AleksandarNakic/E+/Getty ImagesShhh“I Wish My Husband Took More Pictures Of Me” & 23 Other Mom ConfessionsIn this, the first week of December, Scary Mommy readers got *real* real about what’s on their minds this week. Maybe you can rel…

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December 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM

The Holidays Are Messing With Our Sex Life

Help! Help! Dec. 4, 2025Ask A MWLTFHelp! The Holidays Are Messing With Our Sex LifeIn this month’s Ask A MWLTF (yes, that’s Moms Who Like To F*ck), Penelope gives advice to a reader who says the holidays are wreaking havoc on her sex life. It’s real, it’s honest, and it’s entirely relatable. Who ha…

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December 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM

I Squirted For The First Time At 50

Confession time!Confession time! Dec. 3, 2025courtneyk/E+/Getty ImagesSpicyConfession: I Squirted For The First Time... At 50Heads up: This is a spicy one today. Diana Park chronicles how, at the age of 50, she squirted — yes, squirted — for the first time. Imagine her surprise when that happened at…

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December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM

The Best New Beauty Products Of The Year

Might as well keep shopping. Might as well keep shopping. Dec. 2, 2025Oscar Wong/Moment/Getty Imagesthey're *so* goodThe Best New Beauty Products Of 2025, From Someone Who Tries Them For A LivingScary Mommy’s Katie McPherson is a beauty connoisseur, so it’s only natural that she rounded up some of …

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December 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM

The Best Cyber Monday Deals On Amazon

Happy shopping!Happy shopping! Dec. 1, 2025Shop til you dropAll The Best Cyber Monday Deals On AmazonIt’s here! Shop the best Cyber Monday deals on Amazon with so many unbeatable prices. From tech and home essentials to beauty must-haves, grab these hot items before they sell out fast.Read More ⮕Lat…

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November 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM

A Very Scary Mommy Guide To Gift Guides

Happy shopping!Happy shopping! Nov. 28, 2025Unplug & Play18 Analog Gift Ideas For Lo-Fi FunToday’s newsletter is all about gift guides. Because ‘tis the season to be shopping. First up, gifts for when you want to unplug a little. From puzzles to paint-by-numbers to screen-free storytelling, thes…

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November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Every Amazon Black Friday Deal Scary Mommy Editors Are Shopping *Now*

Get a move on!Get a move on! Nov. 28, 2025Editors PicksAll The Best Black Friday Deals (It's No Surprise They're Selling Out Fast)The biggest shopping event of the year is officially here, and while the deals are epic, scrolling through thousands of deals to find the best ones can be a little overwh…

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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM

What We Bought On Amazon This Month

Add to cart pronto!Add to cart pronto! Nov. 26, 2025AmazonA Hectic Haul31 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Couldn't Add To Cart Fast Enough In NovemberThe end of the year is nearly here, and our Amazon carts are a direct reflection of our lives right now: a chaotic mess. Ha, just kidding! Only not r…

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November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM

You Gotta Teach Your Kids Manners

Please and thank you.Please and thank you. Nov. 24, 2025StockPlanets/E+/Getty Imageslife skillsYeah, You’ve Gotta Teach Your Kids MannersEvery year this time of year I’m reminding about manners — table, social, general, you name it. This piece nails how you, as a parent, need to teach your kids thes…

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November 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM

“I’m Thrifting Everyone’s Gifts This Year”

& other confessions. & other confessions. Nov. 21, 2025SrdjanPav/E+/Getty ImagesHo Ho Oh My God“I’m Thrifting Everyone’s Gifts This Year” & 36 Other Holiday Confessions‘Tis the season to be merry, supposedly. But all the joy and fun didn’t necessarily make it to this week’s batch of Con…

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