Foodie Crush I love a good summer meal. It’s always light and fresh, crunchy and savory — and it almost always comes after a fun day in the sun. A big bowl of bright colors for dinner when you’re a little sun-kissed and majorly exhausted? There’s nothing better. And that’s why having a nice big...
portishead1/E+/Getty Images As a parent, I don’t have to tell you that many of us start preparing for our kids’ summer break in late winter. Signing up for camps, planning trips, and generally just thinking about how we’re going to keep these beloved little hobgoblins entertained for three months. There’s a level to which this...
AscentXmedia/E+/Getty Images Summer always has a magical quality about it, but the summer solstice is especially mystical. It’s more than just an astronomical event; it’s a cultural phenomenon rooted in deep traditions, spanning from paganism to the Neolithic era. The longest day of the year marks the traditional "midsummer," and for literal centuries and centuries,...
Ask Scary Mommy is our weekly advice column wherein Scary Mommy editors and guest editors — fellow moms like you — will answer your burning questions. You can send all of your questions and conundrums about parenting, family, and relationships to askscarymommy@bdg.com (don’t worry — we’ll keep you anonymous!). If your kids haven’t been released...