Plan shooting2 / Imazins/ImaZinS/Getty Images It wasn’t until my son was about 2 years old that I even realized I’d only read one book since he was born. Considering I’m someone who, up until then, read about 35 books a year, this took me by surprise the first time I realized it. How did my...
Anchiy/Getty Images When my friend Rachel’s phone rang, she hesitated before answering. I could sense that she was uncomfortable talking on the phone because of the way she glanced at me. It didn’t make sense because I had seen the caller ID flash the name of a mutual friend. After a brief hello, she said...
FG Trade Latin/E+/Getty Images Like a lot of Millennials, I can’t tell you how many cousins I have. My mom is one of eight kids, and my dad is one of four, and all of our family get-togethers were completely chaotic blurs of aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, farm animals, and who knows who else....
Julie Sprankles/Scary Mommy; Universal Orlando The countdown is officially on for what is arguably one of the most exciting new family travel destinations in decades: Universal Orlando’s upcoming theme park addition, Epic Universe. When the portals open on May 22, 2025, thrill-seeking travelers will get the chance to explore five new worlds filled with 11...