Things We Do To Drive Ourselves Crazy

We’ve all seen it. People on social media sit in front of a camera, and try to eat a Paqui chip — the hottest chip in the world — without drinking water. Why? Maybe for fun. Maybe for Likes and Follows. Maybe because they have nothing better to do. It is painful to watch. You …

Ah, wedding pictures … We spend thousands of dollars on wedding photos, hoping to capture that moment in time in a special way. Then, there are the pictures taken by the wedding guests. We love to have them, and it’s even more special when the photos are put in an album for us to enjoy …

We’ve all gone to great lengths to retrieve stuffed animals, toys, pacifiers, and blankets that our kids have lost. But, this mom takes it one step further — trying to rescue her son’s pet frog that has jumped into the wall of her home. It is hilarious, and you have to check this out. Shelby …

Is this not a thing? One TikToker has gone viral for saying she eats food at the grocery store, then pays for just the wrapper at checkout. Like, she eats while she’s shopping, and then pays for said munchies when she is at the register. Um … I do this. I do this a lot. …

I didn’t even know this was a debate. We’ve always kept our ketchup — and all the other condiments — in the fridge. Apparently, there’s a big ol’ group of people who keep their ketchup in the pantry. That’s just weird to me. I would think it would grow bacteria and mold pretty quickly. Heinz …

I’ll admit. I’ve had a sunburn or two — or ten — in my lifetime, but none as bad as this woman who fell asleep for five hours in the sun. Her scary sunburn experience serves as a PSA to everyone else. Always wear your sunscreen. Even if you think you aren’t going to need …

Six years ago, Kesha met Jerry Seinfeld on the red carpet. He was in the middle of an interview, but she went up to him and asked for a hug. He turned her down flat — albeit politely — but it was a total cringe moment. I got really excited because he brings me peace …

There’s nothing like Disney and the magic you experience in their parks. You can really immerse yourself in the magic, and feel like the world is a million miles away. I have been moved to tears — literally — on several occasions just from the overwhelming magic that you feel at Disney Parks. I love …

Being a stay-at-home mom really is a thankless job so many times. You work your tush off on all the things: constantly cleaning, straightening, cooking, parenting — But then, once you do all the things, nobody coming in from the outside would even know you did anything. That means you are really kicking ass at …

There are so many people in our children’s schools who are excellent educators — worthy of so many gifts. But sometimes, a rogue individual slips through the cracks who maybe shouldn’t be working with kids. Unfortunately, that is exactly the kind of person whom this story is about. This mom on TikTok, whose name is …

I really have no words right now. *Shakes Head In Disbelief* Yellowstone National Park rangers are having to put out a P.S.A. again about not interfering with the dang wildlife in the park. Y’all. How stupid — no that’s not nice. How ignorant — uh-uh, not nice either. How clueless do you have to be …

It’s divided the internet right in two. This viral TikTok Spoon Debate has people taking sides and choosing which spoon is better. It’s the Black/Gold Dress, Yannie/Laurel, and the Toilet Paper Debate all over again. LOL!! TikToker, @mum.me.and.emily, posted a video asking one simple question: Which spoon is the best? You wouldn’t think it would …

Valentine’s Day is a time for love, flowers, chocolates, and cards, but have you ever heard of the tradition of giving “lucky pennies” on this holiday of love? The practice of giving a “lucky penny” as a Valentine’s Day gift dates back to the 19th century. It was believed that giving a penny to your …

Seriously. How did I never know this. It seems so obvious now that I’ve seen it. How many times have you struggled with the dang tape, trying to find the beginning of the roll? I can tell you, I’ve mangled a roll or two in my lifetime, trying to get the flipping roll of tape …

This just might be the best PSA for standing back from those pools, ponds, and geysers at Yellowstone. There was a dude that decided to take a little dip in one of the hot pools, and he was completely dissolved before rescue crews could retrieve his body. We’re talking, he was completely dissolved in less …

If you’ve ever been sleeping next to someone who snores, and you’ve wanted to “politely” shut their mouth, this one might be for you. There are people on TikTok that are swearing that taping your mouth closed before bedtime will help you sleep better. I don’t know, sounds hella dangerous to me. And, it just …

This soon-to-be father was all up in his feels as his wife was giving birth. Yeah, not THOSE kind of feels. This dude couldn’t quit gagging while his wife was literally pushing life out of her vajayjay. I wanna say it’s hilarious, but it’s actually kind of — pathetic. LOL! This momma was working so …

We’ve all seen them. Heck, we’ve probably even done it ourselves. All those pictures of kids and families living life and having fun on social media — it’s entertaining to watch. But, parents everywhere have been removing their kids’ photos and videos from social media, and it’s probably a good thing. Influencers who have kids …

I fell into this rut where I used bad grammar and catch phrases to be ironic, but then I caught myself actually falling into the trap of using them in real-life conversations. Not a good thing. Want to sound less annoying and a little smarter –more age appropriate? There are a few key phrases and …

I’ve always wondered what places like Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Dunkin’ Donuts do with all their leftover food at the end of the day. You KNOW there’s a bunch that goes uneaten at close. One Dunkin’ employee has taken to TikTok to show what happens to those uneaten donuts at the end of the day, and …

This is making me reconsider my long weekend at an Airbnb for the Fourth of July. Just Ew. We have been hearing more and more horror stories of people staying in Airbnbs. Which is sad, because they are so cool and so convenient. This latest story, however, has me rethinking everything about vacationing in someone …

There is a dude on TikTok that is claiming Starbucks has been scamming people for years. In a video posted to TikTok, user @sueco claims that Starbucks drinks are all actually the same size. Now, I used to work at Starbucks, and can tell you that they are NOT all the same size. A ‘Tall’ …

What is even going on right now? There is a viral TikTok challenge — this time it’s not a life-threatening thing — where people simply hold onto a broomstick and place it close to the floor. They then try to step over the stick. Both feet have to make it over the stick. And, you …

You have to admit. The Kardashian clan is pretty fit. No matter what or how they are working out, it’s obvious they put in the effort. However, there is a fitness trainer on TikTok that is cringing about the way the Kardashians pump that iron and bust out that cardio. A lot of the problem …

Divorce is pretty darn prevalent these days. You now can get married and then get divorced almost all in the same sentence. I’m not saying people don’t have a great reason to get divorced. You do you, boo. Is constantly leaving your dirty clothes on the floor in the bathroom, your food trash on the …

The dating world is no joke. You have to be more careful than ever, because people are just weird. There’s really no other way to say it. Some people seem to lack common sense and decency. Or, maybe they’re just living in another plain of reality where crazy is the norm. Take this woman on …

This lady made a set of unfortunate decisions, that inspired a chain reaction of events, that ended with rescue crews having to pull her out of a wretched situation. Cell phones are our lifelines these days, aren’t they? We would be LOST if we were to lose our phones. I mean, everything from contact with …

This mom on TikTok is going viral for calling out Daddy Privilege, and she is spot on! Have you heard the term “Daddy Privilege?” Even if you haven’t heard the term, you undoubtedly know exactly what it is. If you are a parent, you have PROBABLY experienced it at one time or another. Super frustrating!! …

And, the Father of the Year Awards goes to — This guy. *Total Eye Roll* This dude took to Reddit to complain about his estranged daughter. Honestly, if it were me, I’d be estranged from this awesome (sarcastic) dad, too. He took to Reddit seeking validation that his daughter owes him thousands of dollars. Only, …

It started innocently enough…I was in my early 20’s, my period was late, those tests are sooo cheap and I had to know: am I pregnant? I walked into Wal-Mart knowing I was going for the test, but I felt so dirty, too. It was like the first time I tried to buy condoms on …

As an avid book reader — and yes, a fan of romance — I can’t even begin to fathom that this is happening. People are buying romance novels and altering them. They are whiting out the “offensive” material, and reselling them at a jacked up price over the OG. Why? Apparently there is a market …

Anxiety always rears its ugly head when I have a million little things on my To Do list. I tend to ignore all of them — put them on the back burner — and they just keep piling up until I’m a ball of overwhelmed nerves. Make the grocery list, fill out the insurance paperwork, …

Perhaps the dumbest Wheel of Fortune segment ever to make it on TV aired on Tuesday night, and it has people — including me — yelling at their screens. You don’t even have to be a fan of Wheel of Fortune to appreciate the absurdity in this 2 minute segment. I know, I know. It’s …

Tipping is always such a hot topic. People hate doing it, but servers depend on tips to offset their $2.19 per hour pay. There is one restaurant in San Francisco that is changing the whole “dining out” climate, and I wish I could take a road trip to go give them my business! Zazie, a …

I’m such a sap. I love it when people post their pregnancy announcements on Facebook. It’s so sweet — even when it’s totally cheesy. But, what happens if a couple doesn’t want a child? Like, having a child is NOT on their radar or in their plans like EVER. Do they get to miss out …

You have to check this out. There are MORE games out there like Wordle, and I’ve already begun playing them. Are you like me? You love Wordle, but one word puzzle a day just isn’t cutting it. You need a Wordle fix!! I see gray, green, and gold boxes in my dreams!! They call to …

Obsessed doesn’t even cut it. The world is mesmerized by the word game that is Wordle — the daily dose of mental gymnastics we go through to find the correct 5 letter word that is the word of the day. I haven’t missed a day since I started playing Wordle a week ago. It’s that …

Have you fallen victim to the obsession that is Wordle? Do you even know what I’m talking about? Wordle has infiltrated the world of social media and technology, and it has taken many people hostage by its addictive and outright fun gameplay. What Is Wordle? You are probably familiar with Wordle, even if you don’t …

One of the biggest accomplishments of my adult life was learning how to use chopsticks. Not even a lie. It was on par with learning how to whistle or how to well, whistling is really the biggest shame. One of those things that people never want to admit that they just don’t know how to …

We are getting down to the wire, and if you are like me, you are COMPLETELY out of ideas for what to do with that d*** Elf on the Shelf. I have taken to stealing ideas from my friends, and I’m not even sorry. So, what do you do when your idea well has run …

Say it with me — “It’s not babysitting if it’s your own child.” It can most definitely be stressful. It can be inconvenient — although that’s a tough word to associate with your child. There might be eleventy hundred other things you want to be doing. Heck, there may be 20 other things you HAVE …

Love it or hate it, if this is one of your yearly holiday traditions, the time is almost amongst us — bringing out that visitor from the North — the WAY North — the Elf on the Shelf. But, when do you actually bring him out? I mean, does he (or she in some cases) …

It’s only a few days into the beginning of the holiday gift buying season, and I’ve already spent an embarrassing amount of money on gifts. Sure, I started my gift buying about two months ago (because I knew this holiday season would be a rough one for personal reasons). But, still. I have used up …

I don’t know about you, but Christmas nearly kills my bank account every year! I always say I’m going to spend — let’s say — $1,000. But, I inevitably end up spending 3 times that amount. Sure, it’s totally enjoyable, and I’d say it’s ultimately worth it. BUT, I need to slow down a bit …

Pop Tarts. Is there really anyone who thinks there is an ounce of nutrition in this tasty breakfast pastry in a box? I definitely don’t buy Pop Tarts for their nutritional value. I pretty much go into it realizing they are made of sugar, more sugar, and sugar. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to …

Do you suffer through celebrate all things Elf on the Shelf every holiday season? It is SO hard to come up with creative things to do with him every year, isn’t it?!? It almost kills the Christmas vibe for those parents in charge of keeping up the charade. Now, there is the coolest alternative to …

More than ever, teen girls are showing up to doctors offices with complaints of strange tics, and it just might be depression, anxiety, and — of all things — TikTok that’s to blame. I’ve known several boys — ‘er men — with mild forms of tics — one even has full-blown Tourettes — and it …

This lady actually poisoned herself with cinnamon, and I didn’t even know you could do that!! I have a healthy love for cinnamon. I love cinnamon in my Lattes. When I make coffee at home I have to have the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Creamer. I’m a huge fan of Fireball Whisky. And, I especially love …

Jared and Kristi Owens were flying to Las Vegas for a fun-filled vacation, but they had a little hiccup in their plans when they got to the airport. Were they smuggling drugs across state lines in their checked bag? Nope. They were smuggling something, however, unknowingly. See, when they got up to the counter to …

Usually the goal of cleaning is to keep the creepy-crawlies out of your house. That’s the whole reason we put away our half-eaten food, sweep the floor, and clean the counters. Well, the goal is keeping the bugs out AND the fact that it’s just gross to leave out food and have piles of goo …

Apparently there is ANOTHER run on paper products and water. I don’t mean “paper products” like notebook paper. I mean that people are freaking out and hoard-buying toilet paper and paper towels. People. Did we not learn anything from the great toilet paper fiasco of 2020? Last time this happened, it was MONTHS before manufacturers …

I have, what they call, a TAD bit of road rage. I have tried to dial it back a couple notches since I had kids. Teach by example, right? However, if there’s one thing that still gets under my skin, and causes me to go off, it is when people take up more than one …

I don’t know how it goes at your house, but I tend to be a bit scatterbrained with my cleaning. I start in my son’s room, stripping the sheets off the bed, but I find a dirty bowl. So, I take it to the kitchen. Then I realize the dishes need to be done, so …

How to Manifest Anything you Want When it comes to creating the life you really want, your mind is the most powerful tool you could ever come across. How do you use your mind and all of its power to manifest? That’s easy, let me show you how to manifest anything you want.  What can …

Starbucks Baristas are saying they are getting tired of making complex special orders that have tons of modifications. I totally see where they are coming from. It would be so much easier if they could just come in, make the drinks that are on the menu, and then go home. Especially since most Starbucks locations …

I’m not gonna lie, I’ve been mad before. I’ve even been furious. But, I’ve never been “chew on an animal for revenge” mad. This dude got bit by a snake — a viper. Yeah. It was a baby, but that would still suck pretty bad. But, what he did next is just all kinds of …

Bacon lovers, you might want to avoid California for the foreseeable future. The voters in California have decided to opt for the welfare of the piggy over the availability of delicious pork products — including bacon. In all fairness, it isn’t JUST pork that is about to be affected by this new animal welfare proposition …

Well. I’m not even sure what to say about this. Whatever happened to common decency and moral standards? 2 Men in a suburb of Los Angeles were seen (by multiple people) and caught on camera casually walking out of a TJ Maxx store with their arms full of stolen merchandise, and nobody did a thing …

There is a trend going around TikTok that has people sticking cloves of garlic up their noses, and doctors are warning that it is a bad idea. Really? A doctor had to warn us of this. I learned not to stick things up my nose when I was like 2 years old. Ya know, I …

I, legit, have a new favorite TikTok personality, and that person is, Body Positivity Advocate, Ms. Mary Fran Donnelly — have you heard of her? She is a social studies teacher with a bit of a potty mouth (be warned if you have kiddos around). She is completely relatable, has an infectious personality, and she …

There is a new brain teaser, and it involves a little bit of detective work and maybe just a little bit of math. Can you solve it? I love all the riddles and math problems they post on social media for everyone to try and solve. I’m not going to lie — it may take …

As the world starts to open back up, I have never been so aware of the amount of just-plain-courtesy that is lacking in society. Oh, don’t worry — I’ve had to get on to my kids PLENTY — and even my husband — as we seem to have forgotten what manners are and what they’re …

Turns out, I have been finishing my texts wrong, and I don’t know whether to *shake my head*, *roll my eyes*, or just go with it. Now, I majored in English in college, so sometimes it’s really hard for me to not write like I’m submitting a thesis to one of my professors. That flows …

I’ll admit, I like a nice glass of wine, or a tasty dirty vodka martini, as much as the next person. BUT, there is a study out of England that has me pretty much scared to death. Researchers out of the University of Oxford have found that there is no “safe” level of alcohol when …

A Burger King in Ohio posted a sign at their drive thru saying they will hire 14 and 15 year olds, and people on social media are apparently outraged. There is an obvious shortage of fast food workers across the country. Restaurants near where I live have even posted signs that they are only using …

A Hummer in Florida exploded in flames after the driver of the vehicle filled up a couple containers with gasoline. I don’t know how it has been where YOU are, but the gas “crisis” has been ridiculous here. I put “crisis” in quotes, because we did this to ourselves. Yes, there was a cyberattack on …

TikTok has the BEST tips and tricks for spring cleaning the heck out of our houses, and I’m more than ready to start! This has been just about the LONGEST winter known to man — please tell me I’m not the only one who feels this way!! I’m ready to shake off those winter blues, …

I do a LOT of cooking everyday, even make some crazy mistakes, but I have NEVER exploded my stovetop. Thank goodness someone else did it and sent out the warning, because this is something I could EASILY see myself doing. I’m in charge of, not only cooking for MY family, but I make the meals …

It happens EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. I’m on Instagram, minding my business and scrolling the posts, and I get dm’s about being added to random groups — usually by spam bots. OR — I get pm’ed by half naked individuals, wanting me to join them on Instagram. No, Karen, I don’t want to see more of you than …

Y’all!! It’s crazy how our brains work sometimes, isn’t it!! So, I tried this little “mind test,” and it’s CRAZY the way it works! You’d think that if you told your feet to do one thing, they’d listen. And then, if you told your hands to do something easy peasy, they would comply. But, it …

Oh so many of us have been there. You get a tattoo that you think you are going to love, but you soon end up being full of regret. There was a trend going around TikTok that dealt with that VERY thing. It asked people to answer the question, “What is your dumbest Tattoo?” Oh, …

Oh, man!! Have you ever said something, and IMMEDIATELY regretted it?!? Can you IMAGINE saying something accidentally on purpose into a hot mic — one that is on — and the whole room accidentally hears your immediate regret? That is EXACTLY what happened to an ENTIRE  San Francisco Bay Area school board — the Oakley …

ICYMI, the ? emoji isn’t cool anymore??!!?? Gen Z. You’re so sweet and cute, but you’re killing me! Lawdy Bee! (That’s a southern expression, for all you not in the know. It means, “For Goodness Sakes” or “For Crying Outloud!”) When did I get so old?? It seems like just YESTERDAY, my generation was dictating …

Well, this is just one of those times where we are going to have to agree to disagree. The PBS Digital Studios claims that blowing into your Nintendo 64, NES, and SNES never really worked to make the games play. *Shocked Face Emoji* I’m pretty sure that my blowing abilities — wait, that didn’t come …

Sometimes it is the little things that I hate — the easy things that just take up all your precious time — like scrubbing a bunch of potatoes. Did you know that you can make that job just a little more bearable? You can go about making your meal, cleaning your house, or watching that …

The Twitterverse is all up in arms about Can Opener Dad, John Roderick — who’s Twitter account has since been taken down. Apparently, John’s hungry nine-year-old daughter asked him to open a can of baked beans, and he saw it as a great opportunity to teach her a lesson — a SIX HOUR lesson — …

Who’s going to participate in that King Daddy of all traditions, the New Year’s Resolution this year? Every year, I debate about whether to choose a New Year’s Resolution to carry into the new year. In theory, it is a great tradition. In actuality, people usually stick to their resolutions for a few weeks, and …

Let’s face it, holidays are stressful on good years, and this has not been a kind year to our family, much less the social climate in general. Times like these turn what’s supposed to be a celebration of family and friends and love… into one, huge MMA match with Grandma wielding a turkey leg like …

Here is your yearly PSA and friendly reminder: Please use proper punctuation when filling out your Christmas cards this Holiday season. It’s that time of year. You put out the word, maybe on social media, that you need everyone’s addresses, so you can send them Christmas Cards. You go to the store, or maybe shop …

Let it be known, I was never a big iPhone person to start with. I never kept up with the latest and greatest, was always models behind others, and just wanted something that worked. And then I got married. As soon as we got married, my husband wanted me to switch to an iPhone so …

I thought I was going crazy! I have been hearing *Pop Pop Pops* daily — and often — in my neighborhood in the evenings. I have been scared someone has a gun. Turns out, it might be people letting off fireworks! The 4th of July is in just a few weeks, and it seems some …

I have been home on quarantine exactly 72 days. My husband has been home exactly 70 of those 72 days. I have never felt the term “Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder” more than I do right now. I’m talking, I’m feeling it deep down in my soul. I always thought it would be fun …

This family of five has brightened up my day you guys! They are total family goals and they have made the best out of quarantine! To be honest, we should all be taking notes from this family. Their creativity has created a great way to get moving and to bond as a family! If you …

TikTok user, @reubix-cube, was home alone, so the thought he would teach himself one of the many uber popular TikTok dances to record for the world to see. As he is dancing, something weird happens. About halfway through the dance, a face appears on the stairs behind him. Could it be a cat? I totally …

Oh teachers. It seems like you guys are always getting the short end of the stick. From low pay to larger classroom sizes and losses in benefits and funding, and now– now we are asking you to transition your entire classroom into a virtual one with virtually no training or knowledge of what to do. …

Everywhere I keep seeing schedules, plans, and all sorts of lists for what people are going to do while their kids are out of school during all of this. And I am here to tell you to stop. I don’t know what is happening, or why people feel like they need to plan our every …

There have been exactly three times in my life where I have been hurt. I’m not talking about falling down and scratching a knee, or someone telling me my shirt looks like a banana and a clown *had sex* and made a baby (true story). I’m talking about deep betrayal. The kind that haunts you …

I grew up in small town Texas. It was about as Friday night lights as you can get. It was also home to one of the biggest kkk groups in the state, and at the time, I didn’t think that was weird.  I knew what racism was, but I certainly didn’t think I was racist. …

Gen X owes the millennials a huge apology, because we just couldn’t deal with the Boomers anymore, and we tossed them at you, and that’s kind of crappy.  Look, I’m not saying we are taking them back or anything, but we know how annoying they are, and we are sorry you’re having to deal with …

I remember when I was in my twenties, all fresh faced and bright eyed, looking at the world like it was my bitch. I was going to rock all the things, and I knew it. I just didn’t know how to rock all the things or what I was going to do to make it …

This Christmas, you don’t have to please anybody. You don’t need to make picture memories. You don’t have to show up somewhere you don’t want to be. All you have to do this Christmas is be. Why? Because I said do. I don’t know who needs to hear this. I don’t know who needs my …

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. This is the how we finish up the last of every year. It’s just how it is. Except this year, for some reason, everyone is ready to skip Thanksgiving and head right onto Christmas. Sure they say decorating for the holidays early makes you happy, but does it really matter which holiday? …

Do you ever see something on the internet that makes you think, “Dude, I have got to be less insane while I am out living my life, because everyone has a camera these days.” Well, this woman, who everyone is calling Karen, because of course they are, just went viral for what is to be …

I don’t know what happened this year, but it’s not even Halloween yet, and people are already talking about putting up their Christmas trees. Why? Why are you trying to make Christmas two freaking months long? Why are you trying to have your house full of tinsel and clutter? Why do we need this so …

Once a month, I turn into a raging hormonal witch. This has been happening to me now for almost 30 years, and honestly I’m not sure there’s anything I can do about it.  I’ve tried everything from medications to breathing and even having them shove a little device up in my hooha that was supposed …

When I had my daughter, I experienced Postpartum Depression. Even my own doctor misdiagnosed me. It was one of my daughter’s doctors that ultimately realized what was going on and encouraged me to seek help. There is still a stigma today around new moms not being the happiest, most joyful selves they can be. Women …

Teenagers? Are you even kidding me? I was in no way prepared for what it takes to be the mom of a teenager, and I had 13 years to prep for this.  Side Note: My teenager walked in while I was reading this and said, “WHAT DID I DO?” Oh, kid… you don’t even know… …

Get ready to change your whole way of thinking when it comes to laundry, because I this is huge. As I was going through my daughter’s laundry basket, folding those tiny underwear, I realized something. I only had to wash her underwear once every thirty days because she owned 30 pairs of underwear. At first …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. All opinions are 100% mine. If You’re Looking For A Really Cool Way To Bond With Your Daughter, This Is It I am always looking for cool stuff to do with my daughter. When she first started school, I …

In college, making friends was easy. All you had to do was walk out in the hallway of your dorm, and you had nine new besties to hang out with all day every day. But now that I am a mom? Y’all. This whole making friends things sucks. Maybe it’s on me. Maybe it’s that …