Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock Spooky season is upon us, and whether you and your kids keep it cute with a chill costume and craft night or fully commit to the bit and go hard on all things Halloween, it’s never too early to start coming up with ideas to get your ghouls excited. If your trick-or-treat plans are leaning more on the “treat” side of things, the kitchen is an easy place to begin planning something for the family to enjoy — and even take part in. We’re especially fans of ghoulishly good recipes that have approachable, kid-friendly steps like the ones...
Why Are Black Chin Hairs Suddenly Sprouting Out Of My Face?
Sergey Mironov/Moment/Getty Images It started innocently enough — one random chin hair poking out of my supple 20-year-old skin. I shrieked. It was short and black, like a little spike, and I plucked it immediately. It popped up every now and again — once, unfortunately, it found its way back out of my chin while on a date where my new boyfriend tried to sweep it away thinking it was an eyelash and then had to say, “Oh… no, that’s stuck there” — but for the most part, I didn’t have to think about the intruder. Until I hit my mid-30s...
My Kid Grew Up & Now He Wants Me To Butt Out
Milan Markovic/E+/Getty Images Not that long ago, my son really needed me. Some days, he needed me for more than I could give. But suddenly, those days are distant memories. As much as I thought I’d enjoy free time back then — along with extra headspace and not feeling touched out every day — the transition is harder than I thought. My oldest is now a grown man, and there’s very little he needs from me. That’s the goal, right? To raise independent kids who can make it on their own. That’s what I tell myself on the days when...
‘My Husband Had An Online Affair With A Scam Artist & Gave Her Over $6k'
Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty Images Growing up, you probably heard your mom say on more than one occasion, “I’ve had it up to here!” Of course, *here* was an ever-evolving placeholder. And now that you’re a mom, that expression probably just hits different. You may have even uttered those same words. Because what your mom knew back then and you know now is this: When it comes to all of the stressors we deal with, the limit does not exist. Some are right out in the open for everyone to see, like struggling to maintain your sanity during those sleep-deprived...