By Erin De Boer of Accidental Super Mom It just so happens I know a thing or two… or three about C-sections. And you’ve probably heard about the C-section process, but what about recovery? Let’s explore, shall we? 1. After being wheeled into a recovery room immediately following surgery, you […]
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Proposed Equal Parenting Time Law in Custody Cases May Do More Harm Than Good
Lawmakers in Illinois are sitting on a bill that will change lives forever, and I don’t mean that in a good way. House Bill 185 promises to make ‘equal parenting time’ standard in child custody cases, which means that even the worst parents—those who could care less if their children […]
Bed Bath and Beyond Hilariously Trolls Adam Levine’s Super Bowl Shirt
While Super Bowl LIII will go down in history as the most boring game ever, Adam Levine will go down in history for his shout-out to our grandparents’ 1970s couches. Maroon 5 hit the stage for the Pepsi Halftime Show and it wasn’t long before people started talking. And not […]
10 Ways to Help a Friend in Crisis
By Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting If you haven’t experienced it already, by this point in life, you’ve at least heard of someone going through a really rough life event. Whether it be the untimely loss of a loved one, a difficult surgery, or a serious illness, we’ve all […]
Meteorologist Confirms He Used Tarot Cards to Forecast Weather
By Stephanie of RacingElephants In breaking news out of Wisconsin, Jeff Brown, top meteorologist at News Channel 12, has admitted to making up winter weather forecasts over the past decade. In our exclusive interview with Brown, he admits, “I got the idea when my son was a toddler and he would play […]
Toxic Positivity Is Destroying Your Mental Health
How many times have you seen it? Friends and acquaintances who appear to have it all together, who project a perfect life to the public and on social media, who sing the praises of their experiences and their significant others, who share quippy and pointed positivity platitudes, only to reveal […]
People Are Bedazzling Their Dogs’ Balls and It’s Time to Find a New Planet
Every day, I think I’ve seen it all. And then every day, something new pops up to remind me we are a species of extra, and if the opportunity to do more presents itself, we’ll take advantage of it. Speaking of “presenting itself,” case in point: bedazzled dog balls. That’s […]
Mom Shares Daughter’s Terrifying Encounter With Alleged Human Traffickers
My oldest is 10. I have yet to give her a cell phone or access to social media. I don’t know when this day will come. Just when I start to consider the possibility, something like this story happens and I’m ready to burn all of our devices and move […]