Buena Vista Pictures Distribution The true mark of an epic Halloween movie is one that you can’t help but watch all year round, holiday season etiquettes be damned. And for me, that honor belongs to the 1993 cult classic Hocus Pocus, which centers around three sister witches and their attempts to suck the youth (and souls) out of innocent children. So, you know, typical Halloween kids’ movie type of stuff. Growing up, I watched the film religiously and could quote each line in its entirety. (Honestly, I probably still could.) I even convinced two of my friends to dress up...
Your Kid Is Getting Braces: What To Expect, From A Mom Who Just Had Them
MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty Images Even if you’ve had them yourself, it’s hard to know what to expect when your child gets braces — you’ve lived a lot of life since then, and the details are a bit hazy. Maybe you remember you were sore after you got them put on, but not for how long, which is important info when you’re trying to figure out just how much soup and ice cream to add to your grocery order. And how can you make sure they’re taking care of their teeth between meals and snacks at school? Fear not: I’m 31 years...
I Am Part Of The Stuffie Problem
Back when my daughters were babies, my Pinterest boards were full of minimalism porn: white walls, vacuum-striped floors, zero sh*t on the counters. I craved nothing more than an empty house with a vase full of peonies as the sole decoration. Maybe my aspirations were too high, or a version of wishful thinking. But I really think I could have been a minimalist… if it wasn’t for the stuffed animals that now cover 90% of the surface area of our home. And I know exactly where the problem originated: my mother-in-law. It started innocently enough. Minutes after the placenta exited...
Which Meg Ryan Movie You Should Watch Right Now, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
It’s the time of year that makes you want to buy school supplies and send a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils to your online crush — in other words, it’s Meg Ryan Fall. True devotees to the season will know the trend is inspired by Ryan’s trifecta of romantic comedies she made with Nora Ephron: When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail. Think swoony moments with chunky sweaters, cozy coffee shops, and crunchy leaves that make even the Upper West Side seem cheerful. No wonder everyone wants to be Meg Ryan during Meg Ryan Fall. But...