Scary Mommy; Courtesy of Vera Bradley Yes, Halloween is still weeks away, but as many committed holiday shoppers know, the holiday season is — alarmingly — practically upon as already. And who else besides the (unofficial) Queen of Christmas herself to chat with about the holiday season than Zooey Deschanel? Sure, she’s had a big year, what with the release of Harold and the Purple Crayon and an exciting new rom-com on the way, but the holiday season is where Deschanel shines. From Elf to her Christmas albums as part of the duo She and Him, Deschanel is Mariah Carey...
My Daughter Idolizes Me. Yes It’s Completely Terrifying.
MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty Images Over the past year, I’ve noticed my 7-year-old daughter adopting many of my mannerisms and preferences. First, it was appearance stuff, like outfit choices or the way she wore her hair. Then she started showing an interest in things I do, like early morning walks around the block, manicures, and photography. To be honest, I didn’t think much of it — I figured she was copying everyone around her, like most kids do. And then, last week, a piece of paper fell out of her backpack while I was doing my typical after-school emptying. She had drawn...
What Are The Puppy Blues & How Long Do They Last? Vets Weigh In
Tassii/E+/Getty Images When I had my son, I had about three weeks of the baby blues — wondering what on Earth I was supposed to do with myself and this new baby, crying daily at 3 p.m. on the dot (oh, hormones), and just generally being an emotional wreck. Fortunately for me, that morose phase went away on its own in a couple weeks. When we got a puppy, my quality of life plummeted again and I felt just the same. Did we screw up? I’m so overwhelmed. And that phase lasted a lot longer. So, what are the puppy...
Select Spirit Halloween Stores Will Transform Into 'Spirit Christmas'
Spirit Halloween Spirit Halloween will not just disappear into the ether the minute the clock strikes midnight on November 1. Nope! They’re sticking around just a little longer. The temporary retail chain — which has mysteriously popped up in empty storefronts around the country every fall for years now — will be turning in its pumpkins and giant skeletons for Santa hats and inflatable snowmen, the chain confirmed to People. Ten Christmas-themed retail stores called Spirit Christmas will open around the Northeast, with some taking over current Spirit Halloweens and others opening in new locations, where guests will be greeted...