October is typically the time when most of us expect a new horror movie to release and creep the hell out of us. Mid January not so much. But, people are so scared out of their minds, they are sleeping with the lights on and warning others not to watch it. People Are Saying Netflix's New Horror Movie: Autopsy of Jane Doe is The Scariest They've Ever Seen and warning others NOT to watch it. The Autopsy of Jane Doe is about a father-son team of small-town coroners performs an autopsy on an unidentified woman with mysterious injuries and a terrifying secret. Doesn't sound Keep Reading >>>
I Didn’t Breastfeed My Daughter, And I Still Feel Bad About It
My daughter is a teenager now, and I still feel awful about not breastfeeding her when she was a baby. There's a post on my blog (Breast is Not Always Best, And we Need To Stop Telling Women That It Is) a friend wrote about how breastfeeding just isn't in the cards for some women, and we need to stop shaming them. Kid suckles and looks at her mother. Indoor, close up Most moms that read it write to me saying thank you for a post that means so much to them, but others write in to say horrible, nasty things about moms that couldn't breastfeed. They call us quitters, losers, Keep Reading >>>
WHO Added The Anti-Vaccine Movement As A Top 10 Health Threat Of 2019
The World Health Organization lists the top 10 health threats facing the whole world each year, and for 2019 they have named vaccine hesitancy as one of those top ten. Read 5 Reasons Not To Vaccinate Your Kids. If it's not enough, this isn't an epidemic, this isn't a disease. It's full-on listed by the WHO as a hesitancy. Vaccine hesitancy is a top ten world health threat. Just what is vaccine hesitancy? According to the WHO, it's "the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines." Which basically means people won't take vaccines even when Keep Reading >>>
The 10 Things I Need My Daughter To Remember As She Grows Up
I never realized how surreal it would feel to watch my daughter grow up. One day she's a tiny little infant, dancing around the house in cute little tutu's, with bows as big as her head holding back her hair, and before I know it, she'll be asking for the keys to drive to the movies with her friends. It's not fair how fast the time goes by. And I never realized how much I would ache realizing that she needs me less and less. She might not need me to cut the crusts off her bread anymore, but there are still 10 things I need my daughter to remember as she grows Keep Reading >>>
Why I Am Raising My Daughter To Be Gracious
Being gracious is one of those things that has sort of gone to the wayside in this whole selfie obsessed world. We are often times so focused on ourselves that we forget things like grace. Gracious isn't about being graceful. It's not about dancing with style or being the most athletic. It's about being kind, nice, and pleasant. That's why it was really important to me that my daughter learn how to give people the benefit of the doubt, to assume innocence, and to not make snap judgments based on first impressions. The truth is, that's kind of a scary thing in today's Keep Reading >>>
All My 13 Year Old Daughter and Her Friends Do Is Talk About Boys
My 13 year old daughter and her friends are all boy crazy. I mean, of course teenagers are boy crazy, but I just wasn’t expecting it this early. What am I supposed to do? If I tell them to stop talking so much and worrying so much about boys, they won’t. They’ll just do it away from me. Where I can’t head all the juicy details. (They call this spilling the tea.) I want talk to them about other things. About sports and grades and plays they’re in. What are their hopes and their ambitions. They want to talk about boys and boys. What are they boys doing right now, and Keep Reading >>>
This Teacher Only Got Suspended For Telling A Student She Had Cute Gym Clothes and Taking Her Photo
A high school gym teacher, Martin Applebaum, got suspended for ONLY five days for photographing a female student without her permission, telling her she had cute gym clothes and giving her a failing grade for dropping her class. Basically here's what happened, this creeper snapped a picture of the student, told her that her gym clothes were cute, and, instead of making a huge deal out of it, she noped the heck out of the class as fast as she could. Well, that wasn't good enough for this freak-of-a-teacher, so he gave her a failing grade to take with her for the transfer. He told Keep Reading >>>
What It’s Really Like When Your Kid Needs Surgery
Deep breath, because writing about my daughter's surgery is about to be the hardest thing I have ever written. Why am I writing it? Because there are other mamas out there going through this right now, and maybe, just maybe I can be there for one of them. Because that's all we can really hope to do, hope our story can help someone else. Health Care teddy bear Heart stethoscope with filter effect retro vintage style This all started because my daughter was in pain. For a couple of weeks she complained of a stomachache, and I told her to try to poop. Go sit in there, actually spend Keep Reading >>>
Even The Doctor Missed My Postpartum Depression
I was never going to stay home after I had my daughter. I planned my maternity leave from teaching meticulously. Lesson plans in perfect order, my classroom organized so a sub could teach the beginning of the school year. I'd be back in my classroom by Halloween, and my daughter would be happy and healthy in the perfect preschool, but then I had her. From the very second I met my little girl, I knew I wasn't going back to work. Which meant, in my mind at least, that all those years of college, the time I'd put in teaching in the smaller school districts to finally land Keep Reading >>>
I Am Pretty Sure Every Single Person I Know Is Marie Kondo-ing Their House Right Now
I went over to my best friend's house for movie night this weekend, and when I walked in, every single piece of clothing she had was laid out in the living room floor. "What is happening here?" I asked, already knowing the answer. Because I watched the new Marie Kondo show just like everyone else did. "I'm Kondo-ing!" I think it's called the Kon-Marie method, but close enough. Courtesy of my friend, Kate T. She says, "Yes! I have to say, I love KonMari-ing my stuff!" "You and everybody else..." She didn't believe me, so I pulled up my Facebook. It's LOADED with Keep Reading >>>
This Guy Licked A Doorbell For Three Hours, And Everybody Wants To Know Why…
Sometimes the internet gives us a gem, and this is one of those times, because this bro licked a doorbell for THREE HOURS, and we just want to say You know what, I don't know what to say. I don't think I've ever seen anyone this into anything, well... ever. https://twitter.com/OfficialLivePD/status/1082785760640729089 I can't stop watching these guys watching him lick the doorbell. They're all "Whoa, he is really into it!" And I just belly laugh every single time. What do you do in this sort of situation? I mean, you probably are looking at this AFTER the fact. Keep Reading >>>
You Don’t Have To Volunteer To Be A Good Mom
My mom volunteered as PTA president. She loved being in charge of things like that. Son and daughter hanging on Super Hero Mom strong arms Spending her days organizing, planning, and being the boss-lady. So, naturally when my daughter headed off to school, I tried to do the same. I signed up to be on "the board" and had instant regret. I was a newbie, so I started with a super fun job "book sale chairman." Y'all. This job was collecting used books that kids brought in from home and put in a laundry basket at the end of the hall each week. Ugh. It was my job to Keep Reading >>>
Here’s Why You Can’t Find Real Conversation Hearts Anymore
I went searching everywhere for Conversation Hearts, and I can't find the real ones anywhere. I could only find fake ones! So, I had to find out why. Well, as it turns out, the company that makes them, NECCO, suddenly went out of business earlier this year. They actually laid off everyone in the whole place (about 200 people) and sold off their brand to someone else. No word as to who, but it explains why conversation hearts taste weird now. Necco, which stands for New England Confectionery Co., was the country's oldest continuously operating candy company. I Keep Reading >>>
I’m Obsessed With The New Marie Kondo Show And You Should Be, Too
Some people around here feel like the new Tidying Up With Marie Kondo Show is stressing them out, but not me! Oh no, that show soothes and lulls me into a state of utter happiness. First, there’s Marie. She’s this perfectly adorable, perfectly put together tiny woman who shows up at crazy people’s houses and teaches them how to find joy and happiness amongst all their clutter and chaos. This lady is all about Joy, and it’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. You know what sparks joy for me? You do, Marie. You do. Her system is simple. Basically you pull out all your junk, put it Keep Reading >>>
Marie Kondo’s New Netflix Show is Giving Me Major Anxiety
Look, I’m all about keeping my house clean m and all that jazz but this whole “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” show is straight up giving me heart palpitations and I don’t know how to feel about that. The way I see it is, I love my clothes. I just don’t love my clothes. Especially not enough to thank them for serving me. I mean, look— that shirt was nice and all, but it’s not getting a thank you for all the times I leaned over slightly and displayed my boobcrack to everyone in the restaurant. I’ll give it a thumbs up at best. And can we just talk about how Marie wants us to be Keep Reading >>>
The Taco Cleanse is Everything You’ve Ever Wanted in A Diet
Is your new years resolution to start a diet and actually finish it? Okay, let's get REAL for a second, the likelihood you finish that diet is slim to none. I am not being negative, I am being realistic. Why? Because you can't stay away from foods like tacos. If you've been sitting here thinking of tacos since you read that word, then you have a real problem and it further proves my point. But, guess what? I am about to solve all your worries because the taco cleanse is everything you’ve ever wanted in a diet and yes, it's very real! The taco cleanse is everything you’ve ever Keep Reading >>>
Netflix Had To Warn Viewers About The ‘Bird Box’ Challenge That Has Gone Viral
Oh, humanity. In what may be the most ridiculous warning that actually has to be warned yet, Netflix had to send out this message to their viewers warning them not to attempt the Bird Box challenge that's gone viral. https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1080525103593512962 For those of you that haven't seen the movie-- basically you have to stay blindfolded any time you go outside because if you look at the "monster" you will die. (I watched the whole movie and summarized the plot for you here if you don't want to watch it yourself.) And now people are attempting every Keep Reading >>>
Please Don’t Leave Me a Positive Word I Can Carry Into The New Year…
Look, I get it. It's new year, new you and all that jazz, but if I see one more person posting on their Facebook status asking me to leave a positive word they can carry into the new year I might implode. Like first of all, what does that even mean-- a positive word. Like "happy" or "strive" or something? And what exactly is a negative word anyway? I mean other than actual negatives, like "no, not, and can't"-- I don't really know what that would even mean. I guess positive words could be like "yes, is, and can" maybe? Whatever it means, it's ridiculous. It's Facebook spamarino Keep Reading >>>
30 Meals to Get You Through Whole30
New Year, New You. 2019 may be the year you are thinking of starting Whole30 and if you are, you've come to the right place. We've gathered 30 Meals to Get You Through Whole30 that are delicious, nutritious, and will make you feel like you aren't dieting at all. The best diets are the ones you feel like you aren't even doing. As soon as you start to feel deprived, you'll rebel and that is why most people fail with the dieting. The Whole30 diet is a nutritional program designed to change the way you feel and eat in 30 days. Basically, you have to remove all foods that cause Keep Reading >>>
Here’s How You Can Get Free Starbucks Every Day For A Month
Starbucks just released their new Brewed Refill Tumbler, and when you purchase it for just $40 you can go back to Starbucks every single day in January to get it filled up for free with hot coffee or tea. Yup, that's right-- once you get this cup, you can go back to Starbucks for a free Grande coffee or tea every single day all month long. Jade Citrus Mint, will I get tired of you if I drink you all month long? Hah, who am I kidding? That would be impossible! Okay, sure you can get free Starbucks all month long, but with the travel cup setting you back $40 is it actually Keep Reading >>>
My Husband And I Have A Safe Word, But It’s Not What You Think
It all started when my (adorable, but tone deaf) husband decided he was going to karaoke a song on our honeymoon cruise. I tried everything I could to stop him. I mean, he’s so bad it’s past comical and into awful. He decided on a song nobody knew and he was sure he was going to rock it. I was sure he was not. He practiced for two days. I didn’t know it was possible to actually get worse with practice. I begged him not to do it. Tried to tell him it was a mistake. Reminded him gently and not-so gently he couldn’t sing. But he wasn’t hearing it. So, Keep Reading >>>
All I Really Want In Life Is A Peacock
The other day I asked my husband if we could get a peacock. He said absolutely not. Here's the thing in my marriage, we pretty much do what we want when we want, but when it comes to animals or purchases over a certain amount of money, we have to agree. And honestly, a herd of peacocks falls into both categories. So I am currently peacockless. But like, I have a whole plan for these peacocks. I did some research, and I think I could get them as babies. So like, they think I am their mom, and then I can let them be free range peacocks. Because that is a Keep Reading >>>
It’s Not Really Anybody Else’s Business How You Choose To Parent Your Child
I was scrolling Facebook when one of my friends posted about how she told her 4 year old he wasn’t going to have a birthday party if he didn’t clean up his room. She'd told him that three hours ago, and they were at a stalemate. Some of her friends responded with a funny gif of a messy room or a kid with his arms crossed. Some offered helpful advice (one mom suggested she pick up one you for every toy he picked up, I gave her my tip about how I trick kids into cleaning up). And then there were the jerks. The ones that couldn’t believe she wouldn’t let her kid have his party. Keep Reading >>>
Why I Am Forgiving Everyone In The New Year
Forgiveness is one of those things that makes you seem like the bigger person, like you are the one that is willing to forgive and forget and just move on from whatever has happened. But jokes on, well everyone, because forgiveness isn't for THEM, it's for YOU. This is for your sanity, not theirs. This is so you can breathe easier, get rid of the tension in your neck, stop grinding your teeth. This new year is about cleaning, about starting fresh, and anew. The thing is, you can't do any of this if you're holding onto grudges. Wishing things were different, or just in Keep Reading >>>
Half The Internet Heard Grover Drop The F💣!
Grover always has been and always be my favorite monster at the end of any book ever. But that doesn't mean he didn't just drop the F bomb about what an excellent idea his furry counterpart had? https://twitter.com/pbump/status/1066489991797358592 Okay, so maybe that's not exactly what happened, but while half the internet hears Grover say, "Yes! That sounds like an excellent idea!" The other, much darker half of us hear something a little more R-rated. It's basically the new Yanny Laurel, if Laurel were a foul mouthed puppet. Or maybe Yanny is. I am not sure who is Keep Reading >>>
I Watched Bird Box, So You Don’t Have To
It all starts with Sandra Bullock calling her kiddos Boy and Girl. That seems telling... she's basically yelling at them, but in that "I am your mom and this is what's best for you" sort of way. They are going on some sort of trip. And they put their bird in a box. They have to take a trip blindfolded, but they remembered their bird. Like, okay? This is pretty hardcore. Rowing down a river blindfolded with her kids. All in like, the first thirty seconds. They really dropped us right into the action. I was wrong. Five years earlier flashback... welp, here we go. She's a Keep Reading >>>
Why Do People Kiss at Midnight on New Year’s Eve?
I am sitting here thinking about the new year to come and hoping I can make it to midnight to ring in the new year (sleep deprived as a new mom is an understatement). Then it hit me, "Why Do People Kiss at Midnight on New Year's Eve?". Well, my friends, I did my research so if you are wondering too, you should stay right here because I am about to tell you... Why Do People Kiss at Midnight on New Year's Eve? Depending on what era you want to get a history lesson on, the traditional kiss at midnight means something different. As of now, the kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve Keep Reading >>>
How To Get Rid of a Migraine For Real {Without Medicine}
I am the migraine queen, which means I know a thing or two about migraine remedies. I think I get them from my grandma. She used to call it "the headache." When her migraines started to kick in, she'd say "I got the headache." And she would sit in a dark room until it went away. That's still one of my favorite migraine remedies, by the way, to sit in a dark room with a cold washcloth over my head. But this only works at the VERY beginning of a migraine. When you first feel the tingles of it coming on. Oh, and don't let anyone come in there and annoy you. The second you drop Keep Reading >>>
Why I Take Down My Tree The Day After Christmas
I love Christmas. It’s happy and beautiful and festive. But what I really love is getting my house back after the holidays are over. I love the clean, open feeling when I take down all the decorations. It’s like a new beginning for a new year. The first year my husband and I were together, I went to take the tree down on the 26th and he freaked out. He’s catholic, you see, and believes in keeping the decorations up until after the new year. (It’s called Epiphany.) I had no idea. I thought this was just procrastination. He insisted we keep them up and I wasn’t about to die on Keep Reading >>>
I Am Kind Of Grossed Out By Christmas This Year
I've been sitting here, starting at all the "Santa was here!" posts in my Facebook feed, and I have to be honest, the rampant consumerism is insane. I don't understand it. I don't understand how there can be so many presents underneath these trees. These are the same people who have talk about not being able to cover car payments, not having enough for vet bills, just not having enough all year long and there are HUNDREDS of presents under their trees. What are we teaching our kids with this? Do we really want them to think that a good Christmas comes from piles and piles of presents? Keep Reading >>>
Miley Cyrus And Liam Hemsworth Just Got Married
The rumors are true! Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were spotted this weekend, Miley in white hands entwined with Liam cutting into a WEDDING CAKE. We are talking straight off of Pinterest, complete with individual 'naner puddings, place cards with little hearts, wedding cake sitting on something made of an old pallet Southern Girl MARRIED! You know it's going to be one heck of a reception when the Hemsworth brothers are in the house. The wedding was completely low key. Nobody leaked anything to the press. Family from both sides was in attendance. You can even see the MR. Keep Reading >>>
Today Is The Day My Family Does Christmas. Without Me.
Several years ago, I got a divorce. This was rough on my family, but it was nothing compared to when I met my husband. My parents don't approve, and never want to see me again. What does that mean for the holidays? It means I just dropped my daughter off 15 minutes from their house. (My brother met me at the grocery store, so I didn't have to have the awkward at-the-door exchange.) And it means tonight they will celebrate Christmas without me. The holidays are tough when you're estranged from your parents. Every year around Thanksgiving, I start to get anxiety, and it doesn't Keep Reading >>>
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