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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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September 18, 2024 at 9:07 PM

I Hate Throwing My Kids’ Birthday Parties

Please no.Please no. Sep. 18, 2024South_agency/E+/Getty Imagesplease no moreI Hate Throwing My Kids’ Birthday PartiesToday, Ashley Ziegler is getting real about something she finds to be a real chore: the birthday parties. “Every aspect of throwing one gives me anxiety. It’s all just too much. There…

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September 17, 2024 at 9:34 PM

The Afterschool Meltdowns Are Killing Me

It’s… a lot.It’s… a lot. Sep. 17, 2024A&J Fotos/E+/Getty Imagesemotional punching bagThe Afterschool Meltdowns Are Killing Me“I have neurodivergent kids. I am no stranger to meltdowns. I have been navigating these emotionally intense responses in my daughters for years, and I’ve worked hard to l…

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September 17, 2024 at 4:57 PM

$19.99 Tutoring For All Subjects, And All Grades? Say More

Stride Tutoring guarantees improved grades, or your money back. Stride Tutoring guarantees improved grades, or your money back. Sep. 17, 2024Presented by Stride TutoringPSA: This All-Grades Online Tutoring Service Is Only $19.99 Per SessionTutoring sessions of the past bring back memories of stuffy…

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September 16, 2024 at 9:06 PM

What The Hell Am I Supposed To Do Now That My Kids Are Grown?

Great question!Great question! Sep. 16, 2024Kelvin Murray/Photodisc/Getty ImagesPurposeWhat The Hell Am I Supposed To Do Now That My Kids Are Grown?Today, Katie Bingham-Smith is wrestling with an eternal question. “Here’s the thing that I’ve realized now that my kids are older and living their own l…

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September 13, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Waiting 7 Extra Seconds In The Car Line Is Not That Serious, Y’all

CHILL.CHILL. Sep. 13, 2024LPETTET/E+/Getty ImagesHonk If You Kiss Your Kids GoodbyeWaiting 7 Extra Seconds In The Car Line Is Not That Serious, Y’all“It’s as much a tradition as taking a first-day-of-school photo with a chalkboard: bitching about the car line at school,” writes our own Samantha Darb…

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September 12, 2024 at 9:05 PM

I Was Ghosted By A Friend, Then Gave Her A Second Chance.

I’m so glad I did! I’m so glad I did! Sep. 12, 2024Oliver Rossi/Stone/Getty Imagesnothing to do with youI Was Ghosted By A Friend, Then Gave Her A Second Chance. I’m So Glad I Did.“It’s hard to make friends later in life, but I’d made a great one in my 40s after a mutual friend connected us,” write…

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September 12, 2024 at 3:08 PM

This Goat Milk-Based Baby Formula Is Catching Our Attention

The nutritionally complete formula is gentle on tummies.The nutritionally complete formula is gentle on tummies. Sep. 12, 2024Presented by BubsAll About The Goat Milk-Based Baby Formula That’s Gentle On TummiesWe’ve long been fans of Aussie Bubs and their nutritionally complete formulas (after all, …

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September 11, 2024 at 9:06 PM

I Moved 6 Times As A Kid, & I Refuse To Do It To My Kids

Nope!Nope! Sep. 11, 2024Anchiy/E+/Getty ImagesrootsI Moved 6 Times As A Kid, & I Refuse To Do It To My Kids“I moved a lot as a kid,” writes our own Katy Elliott today. “My dad worked in pulp paper mills in the 80s and 90s — not a great time for the industry — so we moved six times, chasing jobs.…

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September 10, 2024 at 9:07 PM

The Second Week Of School Is Pure, Utter Hell

It’s just a fact.It’s just a fact. Sep. 10, 2024StefaNikolic/E+/Getty Imagesmake it stopThe Second Week Of School Is Pure, Utter HellThe last kids in the country are back at school by this point, including the Northeasterners who still go back the Tuesday after Labor Day. And it’s time for all of us…

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September 10, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Open For A Gift To Future You

Protect your techProtect your tech Sep. 10, 2024Presented by VerizonVerizon’s Open Enrollment Period Is Here – Sign Up Now To Keep Your Devices Safe LaterYou wouldn’t wait until you’re in desperate need of car or health insurance to sign up for a plan, and the same should go for your electronic devi…

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September 9, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Moms Are Here For The Parking Lot Self-Care Trend

So are psychologists!So are psychologists! Sep. 9, 2024SolStock/Getty ImagesThe R&R You NeedMoms Are Here For The Parking Lot Self-Care Trend — & So Are PsychologistsHave you ever looked around the Target parking lot and noticed… a lot of moms sitting behind the wheel of their car, no rush t…

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September 6, 2024 at 9:07 PM

I’m Constantly Advocating For My Kid & It’s Mentally Exhausting

It’s a lot.It’s a lot. Sep. 6, 2024damircudic/E+/Getty Imagesit's a lotI’m Constantly Advocating For My Kid & It’s Mentally Exhausting“My daughter Indy was born at 34 weeks, and after a traumatic birth, she was admitted to the NICU,” writes Ashley Ziegler. “I immediately went into hyper-vigilanc…

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September 5, 2024 at 9:00 PM

The Two-Year Age Gap Is The Absolute Worst

Besties? Not so much.Besties? Not so much. Sep. 5, 2024Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty ImagesSTOP YELLINGThe Two-Year Age Gap Is The Absolute WorstSamm Davidson takes a little walk down memory lane today: “I remember watching my firstborn son waddle around the beach a few weeks after his fir…

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September 5, 2024 at 4:45 PM

So Your Teen Is On TikTok…

Digital safety.Digital safety. Sep. 5, 2024Presented by TikTok TikTok’s Safety Tools Are A Total Game Changer For Both Parents And TeensParenting a teen in the digital age is no small feat, especially for those of us parents who didn’t necessarily grow up with social media or – if you’re old enough …

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September 4, 2024 at 9:02 PM

I Love My Grumpy Barn Cat & So Does My Kid

He’s not cuddly and she doesn’t care. (Much.) He’s not cuddly and she doesn’t care. (Much.) Sep. 4, 2024u8213021/500Px Plus/Getty ImagesrrrooowwwwwI Love My Grumpy Barn Cat & So Does My KidToday, I wrote about pets. Specifically, my cat, who is kind of a running joke among my family and friends…

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September 3, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Actually, Our Extracurriculars Keep Us Close As A Family

It can happen!It can happen! Sep. 3, 2024AJ_Watt/E+/Getty ImagestogethernessActually, Our Extracurriculars Keep Us Close As A Family“Every year around this time, there is a flood of memes highlighting the busyness of parenthood once school starts. It’s time for football sign-ups and joining Girl Sco…

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September 2, 2024 at 9:00 PM

I Rewatched ‘Baby Boom’ As A Mom, & Wow, I Get It Now

Let’s revisit! Let’s revisit! Sep. 2, 2024MGMA 1987 GemI Rewatched ‘Baby Boom’ As A Mom, & Wow, I Get It Now“I’ve never been a super Type A kind of person,” admits Samantha Darby. “I’ve never mapped out things or made plans for specific parts of my life — I’ve just always had a general idea of …

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August 30, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Nobody Is Getting In The Way Of My Gym Time

Nope! Nope! Aug. 30, 2024Valeria Blanc/E+/Getty Imagespump it upNobody Is Getting In The Way Of My Gym Time“I once dated a man who neither liked nor understood that I wouldn’t sleep in with him and start our mornings slow,” writes Katie Bingham-Smith. “That’s what he enjoyed doing, and he wanted to…

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August 29, 2024 at 9:01 PM

I Made My Husband Quit Coaching Youth Sports For One Simple Reason

It’s the parents.It’s the parents. Aug. 29, 2024Sean Justice/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesenoughI Made My Husband Quit Coaching Youth Sports For One Simple Reason: The Parents“My husband has been coaching youth sports since my son turned 4,” says an anonymous writer today. “What started as glorified ba…

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August 28, 2024 at 9:01 PM

My Parents Don't Want To Be Grandparents & My Kids Are Missing Out

Let’s talk about it. Let’s talk about it. Aug. 28, 2024JohnnyGreig/E+/Getty ImageslossMy Parents Don't Want To Be Grandparents & My Kids Are Missing OutDeeDee Moore is a “granfluencer” — ie, she’s on Instagram as @morethangrand, writing about grandparenting — and there’s something she hears pre…

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August 27, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Let’s Stop Being So Scared Of Tween & Teen Girls

Lead with empathy, not dreadLead with empathy, not dread Aug. 27, 2024Valeria Blanc/E+/Getty Imagespump it upNobody Is Getting In The Way Of My Gym Time“I once dated a man who neither liked nor understood that I wouldn’t sleep in with him and start our mornings slow,” writes Katie Bingham-Smith. Tha…

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August 26, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Let Me Be Frank: I Was Not Ready For My Pubes To Go Gray

WTF.WTF. Aug. 26, 2024wtfLet Me Be Frank: I Was Not Ready For My Pubes To Go Gray“I’ll be honest, here, and admit that with the foolish overconfidence of youth, I was actually a little excited to get gray hair,” writes an anonymous mom today. “Silver runs in my family, so it was easy to picture myse…

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August 26, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Cracked phone screen? Couldn’t be me…

Protect your tech.Protect your tech. Aug. 26, 2024Presented by VerizonEnroll In Verizon Mobile Protect Today And Keep Your Family’s Devices In Good HandsMoms have a lot going on as it is, so spending hours (or worse – days) dealing with a broken, lost, or damaged phone should never be on their bingo…

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August 23, 2024 at 9:00 PM

37 Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In August 2024

Click! Click! Aug. 23, 2024add to cart37 Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In August 2024No matter when your kids go back to school, whether it’s the beginning of August or the Tuesday after Labor Day, this month is all about getting ready. Which – let’s be realistic – means ordering …

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August 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM

5 Tween-Tested & Approved Trader Joe's Baking Mixes

Yum!Yum! Aug. 22, 2024yum5 Tween-Tested & Approved Trader Joe's Baking Mixes“This summer my 11-year-old got involved in our meals,” writes Katy Elliott. “She started coming on my weekly grocery trips, and she’s learning her way around noodle bowls and the toaster oven. And she has started to bak…

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August 21, 2024 at 9:01 PM

I Dyed My Hair Pink & People Are So Weird About It

Dunno why! Dunno why! Aug. 21, 2024Maria Korneeva/Moment/Getty Imageslive out loudI Dyed My Hair Pink & People Are So Weird About ItToday, Holly Garcia has a little open letter to a woman who recently offered up some unsolicited commentary on her appearance at a recent spa trip. She writes: “Th…

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