There always has to be that one crotchety person who spoils the fun for everyone. That’s exactly what happened when a stranger grievously misconstrued a funny parenting tweet and initiated a human trafficking investigation. Following a recent potty-training incident, Alex McDaniel did what many of us parents do. She turned […]
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7-Year-Old Mauled to Death By Pair of Pit Bulls, Reigniting Debate Over Breed’s Danger
A 7-year-old boy in Lowell, MA was mauled to death by a pair of pit bulls Saturday evening after he reportedly entered the fenced enclosure in which the dogs were kept. According to statements from local authorities, the child, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the […]
Millennials Prefer Texting to Actual Conversation, Says Most Obvious Survey Ever
I will be the first to admit it. I would much rather text someone than pick up a phone and call them. I didn’t grow up with technology. I didn’t even own a cell phone until my early 30s. I grew up with a phone that had a cord long […]
Target To Become More ‘Intentional’ About Thanksgiving, Ease Up On ‘Christmas Creep’
I love wandering the aisles of my local big box store. But, every year, something happens in late October that chills me to the bone. It’s not the ghoulish Halloween costumes or the spooky decorations that freak me out. My nightmare scenario begins when I spot a six-foot tall, pre-lit […]
Bullies Try to Ruin This Boy’s Homecoming, But a Beautiful Ballerina Saves the Day
There’s a heartwarming, real-life fairy tale coming from Texas this week, but before I get into details, I’ll have to explain the importance of homecoming in the Lonestar state. If high school football is the pinnacle of success in a Texas teenager’s years, homecoming is like the Superbowl halftime show. […]
Wonder What Struggles Women Face? These Daily Experiences Just Scratch the Surface
Following the viral #MeToo social media campaign wherein women share experiences with sexual harassment and assault (or simply post “me too” as a show of solidarity and effort to contribute to the discussion surrounding the urgency with which we must address the mistreatment of women), I started thinking about the […]
Woman’s Attempt to Make Nostril Hair a Trend Is the Slap in the Face the Beauty Industry Needs
I don’t know what’s going on with beauty and fashion lately, but I think it needs some help. First, we had vagina necklaces, then boner brooches, then clear plastic mom jeans, then camel toe underwear and glitter booty and butthole mouth and OMG, trends, go home. YOU’RE DRUNK. Now? Now […]
Sorry, but Mom Jailed for ‘Not Vaccinating Son’ Actually Jailed for Something Else Entirely
It’s all over the news: “US mom jailed for not vaccinating son.” “Michigan mom jailed for not vaccinating 9-year-old son.” “Judge orders Michigan mom 7 days in jail for not vaccinating her son.” But here’s the rub. Michigan mother Rebecca Bredow, who was sentenced to 7 days in jail beginning […]