Miniseries/Getty Images My father was born on a plantation in Mississippi, decades after the Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people, but in a time when the legacy of slavery still held strong. The real lesson that I carry, though, isn’t just about where he was born. It’s about his mother — my grandmother — a woman...
Michael’s When it comes to getting ready for Halloween months early, some people might roll their eyes. “We haven’t even celebrated the 4th of July yet! Heck! It’s not even technically summer! Why are we already putting out Halloween decorations?” But I (and I’m guessing you too, if you’re reading this) are not one of...
Mom on Timeout Father’s Day is the perfect holiday to shower the dad in your life with adoration and appreciation, but beyond the cards and gifts and sweet Facebook posts, the best way to show him the love is through a Father’s Day dessert. Let’s be honest: There’s a reason why we say a man’s...
Father’s Day is coming in hot — and, well, you’re a mom, which means you’re probably scrambling to figure out what to get the best dads in your life. Sure, he probably says he doesn’t need anything, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want to do something nice for him. You’re juggling a million things at...