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 quickly, “I’ll call you back,” and hung up. “What’s going on? You’re acting weird,” I asked. She sighed, then admitted they were planning a baby shower for another friend of ours, who was eight months pregnant. “We weren’t sure it would be a good idea...
Are We The Last Generation To Have Tons Of Cousins?
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. There were enough kids running around at any time to play a robust game of dodgeball or capture the flag. But my kids aren’t growing up the same way. They have four cousins, total, and even when everyone is together, it doesn’t have the same...
Can You Do Epic Universe In One Day? I Tried — Here's My Honest Opinion
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 rides, more than 100 menu items across 30 eateries, and plenty of nooks, crooks, alleys, and shops, too. But as with any top-tier theme park resort, that kind of all-encompassing entertainment comes with a decent price tag — one that gets bigger the more days you...
Are More 'Gilmore Girls' Series & Specials In The Works? Lauren Graham Has An Idea
Getty Images/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Nostalgic TV show revivals have pretty much been running all of our entertainment over the last decade, and for good reason — it works. From mini-reunion episodes like Parks and Rec in 2020 to full-on new series like Girl Meets World in 2014, we love catching up on characters we consider friends and continuing the stories that mean so much to us. And no fanbase seems to love these reunions as much as Gilmore Girls fans. It feels like there’s a constant "Are we getting more Gilmore Girls?" vibe in the air, even after the Netflix...