By Melony Boseley of The Write Melony I sit in the courtroom, eyes fixed on the witness stand. A woman sits there. Her expression is cold, indifferent. Her hands are uncomfortably placed on her lap, and I can see her thumb rubbing the inside of her palm, internally screaming, “Keep […]
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Don’t Shame Me for Not Loving ‘Gilmore Girls’
By Jennifer Hesse of Jestify I have a confession to make. I’m not talking about a “Yea, whatever, we’ve all done it” type of sham confession, like “I’ve sworn in front of my kids,” or “I can eat a full bag of chocolate chips in one sitting.” Oh no, this […]
18 Tweets That Perfectly Describe the Dumpster Fire That Was 2016
By Joanna McClanahan of Ramblin’ Mama In a year that took so many people we loved, only to give us a narcissistic orangutan of a president-elect in return, it’s safe to say most of us are happy to see it come to an end. It’s been so bad, I think […]
QUIZ: Which Astrological Sign Are You Really?
We all have a zodiac sign based on our birthday, but have you ever wondered if a different sign would be a better fit for your personality? Take this quiz and answer the question once and for all: “Hey, baby, what’s your sign?”
When Self-Care Is a “Relaxing” Bath Next to a Bowl Full of Pee
Give a burned-out mother five minutes and a Google search bar and she’ll be told no fewer than a dozen times that she needs to practice some self-care. Self-care is seen as this magical cure-all for anxiety, stress, and all that bothers you in life. I’m pretty sure it cures […]
Can We Please Stop Calling Toddlers A**holes?
By Megan Stonelake of Empathic Parenting Little Sh*ts We’ve all seen writers call kids assholes or little shits in memes, blog posts, and even book titles. They are attempts at parental comic relief. They’re written by and for parents who are overwhelmed, exhausted, or just plain annoyed. The other thing they […]
15 Creepy Vintage Santa Pics That Are the True Nightmare Before Christmas
When you think of St. Nick, chances are you imagine a fat, jolly grandpa figure with rosy cheeks and an endless supply of cheer. He shimmies down your chimney, eats all your milk and cookies, and leaves one hell of a prize package in return. What’s not to love? How […]
Google Autocomplete Results for “Why Do Moms?”
Google’s autocomplete feature is one that garners some handy and hilarious results. If you aren’t familiar with this feature, it’s where Google offers search suggestions based on whatever words you begin to type into the search bar. These suggestions are things that people have actually typed in, and they’re usually […]