By Kristina Johnson of thatmommylady.com Arizona mom Jessica O’Neil is now freely telling friends and family members that her 18-month-old daughter “occasionally watches a little TV.” It’s a major departure from her previous claims on the topic, which included, “OMG NEVER! What kind of mother do you think I am?” and “Over […]
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Mom Packs Lunch for Son’s Classmate Every Day Because Kindness Still Exists
Josette Duran of Albuquerque, New Mexico is making headlines for packing an extra lunch for her son’s classmate every day since the beginning of school after her son asked her to. According to KCCI 8 of Des Moines, Iowa, Duran’s son made the request for his classmate after observing the boy […]
QUIZ: How Many F**ks Do You Have Left?
By Rebecca Lang of BeckyRebecca.com There’s a growing epidemic across the nation of women, particularly mothers, declaring that they have no more fucks to give — that they just can’t care about stuff like they used to. Take this quiz to discover whether you’re at risk for running out of fucks. 1. […]
In Case You Didn’t Feel Old, Luke Perry Is on the Cover of AARP Magazine
Screenshot: AARP Remember every 1990 girl’s first crush, Luke Perry (aka Dylan McKay of the hit TV show, Beverly Hills 90210)? He is gracing the cover of AARP Magazine this month. The American Association of Retired Persons allows anyone aged 50 or over to be a card-carrying member. Luke is […]
Grandma Under Impression $5 Birthday Check Can Still Buy Something
By Joanna McClanahan of Ramblin’ Mama Augusta, Maine — Local grandma, Helen Kravinski, strongly believes that five dollars is still worth something in 2019. [adsanity id=”35664″ align=”aligncenter”/] “Money doesn’t grow on trees, you know. When I was their age, five dollars was a lot of money. I know that they can […]
Mom Touches Child’s Disgusting Stuffed Animal, Dies
By Allison Alter of A Tale of Two Mommies A devoted stay-at-home mom residing in a suburban community met her demise due to her toddler’s cherished stuffed dog he schlepped along to all destinations. The doting child ensured said companion reveled in all manners of substance during the family’s travels, […]
Seeing Yourself in Your Strong-Willed Children
By Kelly Riibe of Family Footnote Strong-willed children grow up to be determined parents, who in turn give birth to even stronger-willed kids. It is a cycle that describes my life pretty accurately. I was once a preschooler who demanded answers to a lot of questions, then an adolescent who talked […]
The Post-Kid Reality of Football-Watching Parties
Remember watching a football game before kids? Don your jersey, grab a beer and cheer your team. After kids, it’s similar… in no way at all.