svetikd/E+/Getty Images It’s the holiday season. The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, you’ve watched Kevin McCallister singlehandedly save his home from the Wet Bandits, and now you’re stressing about spending the season with your in-laws. It’s as much a Christmas tradition as figgy pudding and a star on top of the tree for some families, so if you’re dreading the holidays with your in-laws, know this: You are not alone. Whether your in-laws are coming to your house or you’re traveling to see them, it can get a little hairy during this season, especially if you’re dealing...
Does Clove Water Work? Experts Weigh In On This TikTok Hack
Brycia James/E+/Getty Images What if you could buy a simple seasoning from the aisle in your local grocery store, steep it overnight, and have a weight loss potion, fertility-boosting drink, and apparently a topical vaginal rejuvenation all in one? If TikTok is to be believed, these are all benefits of drinking clove water, which is made by steeping whole cloves in distilled water in your fridge for an extended period. If all the holistic health buffs swear by this stuff, and it’s a natural substance anyway, why not try it… right? We spoke with one doctor who confirmed some potential...
Survey: Parents Spend Over $170 On Holiday Presents Per Child
svetikd/E+/Getty Images How much is “normal” to spend on your kids’ holiday hauls? The question might’ve crossed your mind, as you’ve carried one-too-many shopping bags through a mall playing “Last Christmas” by Wham! at an overstimulating volume. Truthfully, there is no “normal” amount — it can all depend on your financial situation, your kids’ ages and interests, and whether they made it onto the naughty or nice list this year (Jk, jk). However, one survey asked parents how much they spent on presents each year — and it turns out that on average, parents spend $173 for each kid. The...
Mom Offers The Best Christmas Tradition For Halloween Lovers Everywhere
TikTok I have a confession. As much as I love Christmas — and I super love Christmas, what with all the cozy decor and great songs and many many cookies — I’m still pining for another. A dark and mysterious stranger who sticks around for a month in the fall and then leaves promptly on November 1. I’m speaking, of course, of Halloween, aka the Greatest of All Holidays. Yes, ya girl is always sad to see Spooky Season come and go. And so when I saw this adorable idea about how to meld my two favorite holidays together, I...