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November 22, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Are Big Box Discounters Like Costco Worth Spending Money At On Black Friday?

Let’s talk discounts.Let’s talk discounts. Nov. 22, 2024Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Costoc, Sam's Club, BJ'sDollars & SenseAre Big Box Discounters Like Costco Worth Spending Money At On Black Friday?It’s hard to believe, but Black Friday is a week away (though if you’ve been in my inbox the last …

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November 21, 2024 at 10:08 PM

What's A Dandelion Child, & Are You Raising One?

The more you know.The more you know. Nov. 21, 2024Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty ImagesExperts Weigh InWhat's A Dandelion Child, & Are You Raising One?You’ve likely heard of “orchid kids” and “almond moms,” but what about “dandelion children”? Named for the yellow plant that means “lion’s teet…

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November 20, 2024 at 10:07 PM

I Took The Women In My Family To A Rage Room

It was so healing.It was so healing. Nov. 20, 2024picture alliance/picture alliance/Getty ImagesANGER MANAGEMENTI Took The Women In My Family To A Rage Room & Honestly, It Was HealingRecently, as a way to celebrate certain life milestones – and general anger at the world – Katie McPherson took t…

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November 19, 2024 at 10:07 PM

I Don’t Want To Be A Modern Woman When It Comes To Dating

Thank you, next.Thank you, next. Nov. 19, 2024AJ_Watt/E+/Getty ImagesHard PassI Don’t Want To Be A Modern Woman When It Comes To DatingIt’s been eight years since Diana Park got divorced, and she’s noticed something about how dating has changed since she was last out there: The men she was dating ex…

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November 18, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Parenting In Midlife Is A Nonstop Nostalgia Trip

This is weird.This is weird. Nov. 18, 2024Jonatan Fernstrom/Connect Images/Getty ImagesTime TravelParenting In Midlife Is A Nonstop Nostalgia TripIt turns out that a lot of being a mom these days is about living vicariously through your teens. And that’s all fine and good, but sometimes you miss you…

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November 15, 2024 at 10:06 PM

All The Things I Do For My Husband Before I Leave Town

It’s a lot, I know. It’s a lot, I know. Nov. 15, 2024Giselleflissak/E+/Getty ImagesteamworkYes, I Make Things As Easy As Possible For My Husband When I'm Out Of Town“My to-do lists before leaving for a trip — even when my three kids and husband aren’t going — are always overwhelming… But it’s the l…

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November 14, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Turning 40 Doesn’t Have To Suck

Just throw yourself a nostalgic party.Just throw yourself a nostalgic party. Nov. 14, 2024Shutterstocklove this for meTurning 40 Doesn’t Have To SuckTurning 40, like any milestone birthday, feels like a right of passage. But what if you’re a busy mom of three who hasn’t celebrated a birthday in a wh…

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November 13, 2024 at 10:06 PM

When Your Kid Acts Like A Parent To Their Sibling

Oldest siblings unite.Oldest siblings unite. Nov. 13, 2024Kate Wieser/Moment/Getty ImagesEldest DaughtersI Know My Daughter Shouldn’t Be Her Sister's Caretaker, But It’s Happening Anyway“The other day while I was putting my 8-year-old daughter, Eva, to bed, she let out a sigh, looked at me, and said…

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November 12, 2024 at 10:09 PM

How To Talk To Your Partner About Sex

Please let it not end in a fight this time.Please let it not end in a fight this time. Nov. 12, 2024Carles Navarro Parcerisas/Moment/Getty ImagesLet's Talk About Sex, BabyHow To Talk To Your Partner About Sex & Actually Get Somewhere, According To Therapists“Whether you are in a new relationship…

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November 11, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Moms, Leave Your Daughter’s Unibrows Alone

Trust me.Trust me. Nov. 11, 2024Fran Polito/Moment/Getty ImagesDon't do it!Moms, Leave Your Daughter’s Unibrows Alone“In my 13 years of parenting, I’ve spent no small amount of time in online parenting spaces — message boards, Reddit, Facebook — and I know by now what topics have proven to be boundl…

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November 8, 2024 at 10:07 PM

I'd Give Anything To Watch My Own TV Shows

It’s a silly complaint but still.It’s a silly complaint but still. Nov. 8, 2024Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Netflixgetting the crumbsI'd Give Anything To Watch My Own TV ShowsAshley Zeiger lives in a four-person household. And, it seems, everyone but her gets to watch what they want to w…

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November 7, 2024 at 10:06 PM

I Need My Kid To Stop Calling Me “Bro”

That’s mom to you, sir!That’s mom to you, sir! Nov. 7, 2024Pekic/E+/Getty Imagestween attitudeI Need My Kid To Stop Calling Me “Bro”“My 11-year-old has started calling me ‘bro,’ and it’s all my fault. He never says it in a cute, loving context. It gives off a kind-of frustrated, are you serious vibe…

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November 6, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Are You A “Gummy Bear Mom”? I Am, Apparently.

Here’s what that means!Here’s what that means! Nov. 6, 2024Supersizer/Getty ImagesIt's A ThingAre You A “Gummy Bear Mom”? I Am, Apparently.“You’ve heard of diet-obsessed almond moms, but what's the opposite of that? According to TikTok, it's a ‘gummy bear mom’ — and apparently, I'm one of them,” wri…

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November 5, 2024 at 10:09 PM

Maybe Your Partner Shouldn’t Be Your Best Friend

Think about it!Think about it! Nov. 5, 2024Dimensions/E+/Getty Imageslife lessonsMaybe Your Partner Shouldn’t Be Your Best Friend“When I met my now ex-husband in my early 20s, I wanted him to be my best friend,” writes Diana Park. “I wanted a partner to do everything with me, to be everything for me…

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November 4, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Confessions Of A Costco Skeptic

Spicy!Spicy! Nov. 4, 2024UCG/Universal Images Group/Getty Imagesthe math isn't mathingConfessions Of A Costco SkepticAre you sitting down? Because Jen McGuire has quite a confession today: “I don’t believe in Costco. Not in the same way that I don’t believe in the Easter Bunny or trickle-down econom…

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November 1, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Every Year, All The Leftover Halloween Candy Goes Onto A Birthday Cake

Genius!Genius! Nov. 1, 2024Sweet toothEvery Year, All The Leftover Halloween Candy Goes Onto A Birthday Cake I don’t know about you, but my kid ends up with more trick-or-treat candy than she can possibly eat. I don’t mean more than I’ll let her eat – we’re not a Switch Witch household. I mean that …

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October 31, 2024 at 9:06 PM

We’re Divorced, But We’re Still Partners

We’re in this together.We’re in this together. Oct. 31, 2024SolStock/E+/Getty Imagesover timeWe’re Divorced, But We’re Still Partners“When my ex and I separated 10 years ago, we were very clear about one thing: our kids would come first,” writes Diana Park. “They’d come before our feelings about eac…

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October 30, 2024 at 9:06 PM

24 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In October 2024

Click!Click! Oct. 30, 2024add to cart24 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In October 2024October has been the longest year (amirite?), but there was an Amazon Prime Day earlier this month. Like many of you, we stocked up during that event, but there’s always some random, last-minute thing …

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October 29, 2024 at 9:09 PM

I'm In My Potted Plant Parenting Era & It Sure Feels Weird

I’m too extra, apparently. I’m too extra, apparently. Oct. 29, 2024miljko/E+/Getty Imagesi'm too extra, apparentlyI’m In My Potted Plant Parenting Era & It Sure Feels Weird“You’re warned about a lot of ages and stages as a parent — the terrible twos and the threenager years and of course the cr…

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October 28, 2024 at 9:04 PM

‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Is My Favorite Book About Being A Mom

The reason may surprise you!The reason may surprise you! Oct. 28, 2024Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock, AmazonThis Is No Dream‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Is My Favorite Book About Being A MomI learned something fun about my colleague Samantha Darby recently: She reads Rosemary’s Baby ever…

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October 28, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Give Your Skin Some TLC This Holiday Season

Affordable skincare essentialsAffordable skincare essentials Oct. 28, 2024Presented by e.l.f. SKINKeep Your Skin Happy This Winter With e.l.f. SKINHey Moms, with colder weather settling in, your skin deserves a little extra care. e.l.f. SKIN’s Holy Hydration! line has the essentials to keep your ski…

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October 25, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Why Are Periods Starting So Much Earlier These Days?

Be ready to have the convos now.Be ready to have the convos now. Oct. 25, 2024Skynesher/Getty ImagesA Moving MilestoneWhy Are Periods Starting So Much Earlier These Days?“Navigating your child through puberty — including their first period — can feel overwhelming for any parent. And if you thought y…

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October 24, 2024 at 9:06 PM

I Am Part Of The Stuffie Problem

Why did I do this? Why did I do this? Oct. 24, 2024CLUTTERCOREI Am Part Of The Stuffie Problem“Back when my daughters were babies, my Pinterest boards were full of minimalism porn: white walls, vacuum-striped floors, zero sh*t on the counters,” writes Laura Onstot. “I craved nothing more than an em…

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October 23, 2024 at 9:07 PM

I’m A Neat Freak. My Kids Clearly Aren’t. This Will Not End Well.

It’s too much.It’s too much. Oct. 23, 2024Chris Radburn - PA Images/PA Images/Getty ImagesshitshowI’m A Neat Freak. My Kids Clearly Aren’t. This Will Not End Well.“I admit it, I’m a neat freak,” writes Diana Park. “Messes give me anxiety. I like my house to look nice. I prefer for everything to be i…

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October 22, 2024 at 9:05 PM

My Sixth Grader Has Entered His Group Chat Era, & I Hate It

I wasn’t ready.I wasn’t ready. Oct. 22, 2024Sally Anscombe/Photodisc/Getty ImagesNope!My Sixth Grader Has Entered His Group Chat Era, & I Hate ItThe phones – they’re coming for all of us, friends. And Samm Davidson is dealing with it all sooner than she’d like: “I was putting groceries away in t…

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October 22, 2024 at 3:11 PM

I Spy With My Little Eye Something… Spooky

Halloween fun for the whole family, right this way.Halloween fun for the whole family, right this way. Oct. 22, 2024Presented by WalmartThis Spooky Game Of I Spy Will Get You In The Halloween SpiritGather ‘round, ye gaggle of ghosts and witches, because Spooky Mommy is finally upon us. To celebrate …

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October 18, 2024 at 9:05 PM

What Surprised Me Most About Quitting Drinking

I really worried about it. I really worried about it. Oct. 18, 2024AzmanL/E+/Getty Imageschanged perspectiveWhat Surprised Me Most About Quitting Drinking“The weekend my husband and I stopped drinking was a surprise to us both,” writes Bryn Lansdowne. “I was taking my first solo mom weekend away fr…

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October 18, 2024 at 3:09 PM

We Just Found Your New Fave Romance Movie

Cue all the emotions.Cue all the emotions. Oct. 18, 2024Presented by A24A24’s 'We Live In Time' Will Have You Laughing, Crying, & Everything In Between Sometimes, you just need to get in your feels— and no, not just because your toddler threw up on your brand new fall boots. (Been there.) There’…

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October 17, 2024 at 9:06 PM

I Survived The Baby Blues Just To Give Myself The Puppy Blues

Now, why did I do that? Now, why did I do that? Oct. 17, 2024Cavan Images/Cavan/Getty ImagesHindsightI Survived The Baby Blues Just To Give Myself The Puppy Blues“Our baby was 9 months old when my husband and I imploded our lives,” writes Katie McPherson. For context: “The month prior, one of our t…

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October 16, 2024 at 9:07 PM

We Went To Disney. Here's What We're Gonna Tell Everyone To Eat (& Drink)

Don’t miss it!Don’t miss it! Oct. 16, 2024Scary Mommy; Getty; Photos Courtesy of EditorsWe Went To Disney. Here's What We're Gonna Tell Everyone To Eat (& Drink)There’s obviously plenty to do at Disney World. One of the biggest things? EAT. Scary Mommy recently took a trip down to Orlando to get…

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October 15, 2024 at 9:09 PM

I Have A Work Husband. Should My Real Husband Be Nervous?

Uh-oh… Uh-oh… Oct. 15, 2024Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstockis it cheating?I Have A Work Husband. Should My Real Husband Be Nervous?Our Ask A MWLTF columnist — yes, that’s Mother Who Likes to F*ck — is back today! And she’s counseling somebody who gets along with her new coworke…

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October 14, 2024 at 9:07 PM

The Best Thing I Ever Did Was Join The Circus

Aerial arts, to be specific.Aerial arts, to be specific. Oct. 14, 2024VW Pics/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesAerial artsThe Best Thing I Ever Did Was Join The Circus“I’ve had my fair share of attempted and abandoned hobbies,” writes Molly Wadzeck Kraus. “Some filled a temporary gap, a craving I …

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October 11, 2024 at 9:07 PM

My Kid Grew Up & Now He Wants Me To Butt Out

What do I do?What do I do? Oct. 11, 2024Milan Markovic/E+/Getty Imagesknock knockMy Kid Grew Up & Now He Wants Me To Butt Out“Not that long ago, my son really needed me. Some days, he needed me for more than I could give. But suddenly, those days are distant memories,” writes Diana Park. “As muc…

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October 10, 2024 at 9:06 PM

My Daughter Idolizes Me. Yes It’s Completely Terrifying.

It’s a big responsibility.It’s a big responsibility. Oct. 10, 2024MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesyeeshMy Daughter Idolizes Me. Yes It’s Completely Terrifying.“Over the past year, I’ve noticed my 7-year-old daughter adopting many of my mannerisms and preferences. First, it was appearance …

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October 9, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Come Get Your Day-Two Prime Day Deals!

Last shot!Last shot! Oct. 9, 2024Scary MommyShoppingThe Best Fall Prime Day Deals Happening NowFall Prime Day is still going strong… until the end of the day, that is. Which is why we’ve got all these deals rounded up in one handy place for you! Check it out.Read More ⮕LatestAmazonShoppingThis Is Th…

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October 8, 2024 at 9:07 PM

The Best Fall Prime Day Deals Happening Now

Come & get em!Come & get em! Oct. 8, 2024Scary MommyShoppingThe Best Fall Prime Day Deals Happening NowIt’s Amazon Prime Day once again – yup, fall is really and truly here – and we know you’re looking for all the best deals available. But the website is huge! So we’ve rounded up the best of…

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October 7, 2024 at 9:07 PM

The Sh*t Kids Unintentionally Say Is Absolutely Wild & Brutal

So sweet, and yet so insulting.So sweet, and yet so insulting. Oct. 7, 2024FatCamera/E+/Getty ImagesOuchThe Sh*t Kids Unintentionally Say Is Absolutely Wild & Brutal“If you have a kindergarten teacher in your life, give them a hug. They need it. Because they’ve now spent weeks in a classroom wit…

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October 4, 2024 at 9:06 PM

The Actual Must-Follow Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips

According to the AAP!According to the AAP! Oct. 4, 2024AleksandarNakic/E+/Getty ImagesJust Boos, No Boo BoosThe Actual Must-Follow Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips, According To The AAPYes, yes, it’s early to be talking about trick-or-treating. But I really love this piece by Katie McPherson about the Hal…

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October 3, 2024 at 9:04 PM

My Kids Can Always Blame Me

Throw me right under that bus, kiddoThrow me right under that bus, kiddo Oct. 3, 2024Olga Pankova/Moment/Getty ImagesI'll Be The Bad GuyMy Kids Can Always Blame Me“I could count on my mom for a lot when I was younger. To always say yes to making cookies, to take me to the library whenever I wanted, …

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October 3, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Spooky Mommy Is Back, Witches

All the tips, tricks, and treats you could possibly need for a spook-tacular Halloween.All the tips, tricks, and treats you could possibly need for a spook-tacular Halloween. Oct. 3, 2024Presented by WalmartOur Spooky Mommy Issue Is Filled With Halloween’s Best Tips, Tricks, & Treats‘Tis the sea…

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October 2, 2024 at 9:06 PM

My Kids Dress Themselves For Picture Day…

And the results are perfect & hysterical.And the results are perfect & hysterical. Oct. 2, 2024Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Imagessay cheese!My Kids Dress Themselves For Picture Day & The Results Are Always Hysterically PerfectIt’s picture-day season, and if you’re anything like me, …

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October 1, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Let Your Kid Wear That Costume All Of October

Say yes! Say yes! Oct. 1, 2024embrace itLet Your Kid Wear That Costume All Of OctoberIt’s October 1, and there’s a decent chance your kid has already decided on a Halloween costume. Maybe you’ve even ordered it already! And I bet you’re planning on stashing it somewhere and fending off requests to …

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September 30, 2024 at 9:07 PM

How We Made Co-Parenting Work On Halloween

Don’t forget October 31!Don’t forget October 31! Sep. 30, 2024I Have ThoughtsHow We Made Co-Parenting Work On Halloween“After I separated from my ex-husband, I thought a lot about how we would celebrate the bigger holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving,” writes Katie Bingham-Smith. “We talked abou…

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September 27, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In September 2024

Add to cart! Add to cart! Sep. 27, 2024Add To Cart28 Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In September 2024It’s that time again — when the Scary Mommy editors put our heads together and recommend our favorite stuff available on Amazon. Kids need new shoes? Whole family need an immunity s…

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September 26, 2024 at 9:07 PM

I Loved Halloween As a Child. I Want to Make Sure My Allergy Kid Does, Too.

What to do? What to do? Sep. 26, 2024GIMME THE SUGARI Loved Halloween As a Child. I Want to Make Sure My Allergy Kid Does, Too.Jana Pollack agrees with me about the childhood highlight of Halloween: “I was a full-on candy monster as a kid, always keeping a stash of the stuff in my room and spending…

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September 25, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Easy Halloween Costume Ideas You Can Do With Just One Accessory

Don’t break the budget!Don’t break the budget! Sep. 25, 2024GENIUS!10 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas You Can Do With Just One AccessoryListen, some years are just not the years for elaborate Halloween costumes. Maybe it’s not in the budget, or maybe you’re just not feeling it. Good news! Jennifer McGu…

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September 24, 2024 at 9:09 PM

I’ll Say It: Halloween Decor Is Better Than Christmas Decor

Let’s fight!Let’s fight! Sep. 24, 2024gothcoreI’ll Say It: Halloween Decor Is Better Than Christmas DecorToday we’re back with another Spooky Mommy installment, this time from Ashley Ziegler, who’s taking a firm stance on the oh-so-important topic of holiday decorations. She writes: “No one can deny…

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September 23, 2024 at 9:07 PM

I Want My Kids To Have An Old-Fashioned Halloween

Let’s do it!Let’s do it! Sep. 23, 2024throwbackI Want My Kids To Have An Old-Fashioned Halloween Great news, Halloween fans, your time is now. Today we’re officially launching Spooky Mommy, our annual issue dedicated to the holiday. And first up, we have Samm Davidson on a topic that’ll resonate wit…

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September 20, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Rewatching ‘Friends’ With My 10-Year-Old Daughter

Questions were asked.Questions were asked. Sep. 20, 2024the one where I explain condoms to my tweenRewatching ‘Friends’ With My 10-Year-Old DaughterGuess what? Sunday is the 30th anniversary of the premiere of Friends. (I know. I know!) And in honor of that landmark, we have a fun piece from Sarah E…

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September 19, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Ceci Kane Can’t Believe How Wild The Mom Groups Get, Either

Whew!Whew! Sep. 19, 2024moms we loveCeci Kane Can’t Believe How Wild The Mom Groups Get, EitherThe first time a video by Ceci Kane came across my Instagram feed, she was recreating a typical scene from one of the Internet’s richest sources of drama: Facebook mom groups. You know exactly the kind of …

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