Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock Chappell Roan, who calls herself a “thrift store pop star,” has quickly become a part of mainstream culture. With her stunningly powerful vocals and campy, catchy pop hits, she continues to make a lasting impression on the music industry. Having acquired five “Billboard Hot 100” hits, seemingly all at...
andreswd/E+/Getty Images I vividly remember my first period cramp. It was very much a “Wait, WTF is this?” moment. As in, “WTF, this sucks,” and “WTF, this happens every month for decades?” and “WTF, why don’t we talk about this way, way more?” Period cramps are just one example of the total B.S. a lot...
Cavan Images/Cavan/Getty Images Our baby was 9 months old when my husband and I imploded our lives. The month prior, one of our two dogs died unexpectedly, and our other pup, Rex, was beside himself with grief. A week after her passing, we learned Rex was in heart failure and had just months to live....
RgStudio/Getty Images Picture it: the Halloween candy aisle. You, excitedly stuffing your cart with the classics, depending on your specific flavor of sweet tooth. (Full-size Reese’s fans, come join me!) But then, outta nowhere, you’re stopped dead in your tracks by shelves lined with organic gummy bears or "guilt-free" low-calorie chocolate bars. You might wonder:...