By Nicole Pecoraro of Mom Transparenting Ho-ho-holy shit… Christmas is already here. Get ready to open your pocketbooks and express your undying love for your kids in the true American way—by buying it. The halls are decked with all of your unpaid December bills because your kid NEEDED some goddamn toy that sold out in August […]
Wish Knows
By Mandi Em of Healthy Living for Hot Messes Hey, girl. Ever been asked what you want for Christmas or whatever, and all of a sudden your mind goes blank, your palms get sweaty and you stammer out something stupid like “gift card” even though deep inside you don’t really mean it? That’s because you […]
Divorcing a Narcissist Is No Joke
By Nicole Pecoraro of Mom Transparenting Getting divorced sucks. It’s an all-around bad time for anyone that has to go through the ugly experience of court, lawyers, money talk, and the excruciating idea of dividing up time with your kids. The legal jargon, structure, and rigidity of it alone is enough to make you sick. And […]
Dear Mom and Dad, Thank You for the Piano Lessons (30 Years Late)
By Joanna McFarland Owusu Growing up, I was never really a joiner. I didn’t play team sports or run for student government. I joined the obligatory club or two in high school because I was supposed to, to pad the college applications. But I was always more comfortable in smaller groups, finding my own tribe, […]
Stains
By Nicole Walkow Shortly after I quit drinking, I would have these moments where I felt like I needed to come clean with my parents about stuff from the past. One of the biggest moments was when I told them that I’m not only an alcoholic, but I was also abusing amphetamines and cocai….pot. My […]
Sex-Inspired Gifts to Put the ‘Ho’ Back in Holidays
It’s been quite a year and we can all use a laugh. So here are some hilarious sex-inspired gifts for anyone looking to HoHoHo it up: The G-Spot Mouse This item is the perfect not-so-subtle gift for any man in your life who needs help finding “how to scroll.” You’re welcome. A Dick to Eat […]
Getting Your Kid a Flu Shot: 7 Stages of Grief
By Heather Osterman-Davis Flu season is upon us, and that means one thing. Parents everywhere are faced with the dilemma about the flu vaccine – “How the Heck Do I Get My Kid to Take It?” Saying my son is scared of needles is kind of like saying the Antarctic is filled with ice. Strike that, was filled with […]
Fighting Depression During My Favorite Time of Year
By Britt LeBoeuf of These Boys of Mine I love fall. Like legit – I’d live in Halloweentown if it were a real place, give me all the pumpkin spice, foliage is music to my eyes, sayonara summer – LOVE fall. It’s my happy place. At least in my heart it is. You see, while […]