Richard T. Nowitz/The Image Bank Unreleased/Getty Images If you’re like me, you’re constantly looking for a nice day out for the family, one that’s got a little something for everybody. You know all the go-tos already, I bet: swimming and amusement parks in the summer, hiking and apple-picking in the fall. My advice? Don’t forget about your local renaissance faire. They’re a good time for just about everybody, really, whether you’re a family that loves tabletop gaming and Lord of the Rings or just comically huge turkey legs and great people-watching. And there are ren faires all over the country,...
My Kids Can Always Blame Me
Olga Pankova/Moment/Getty Images I could count on my mom for a lot when I was younger. To always say yes to making cookies, to take me to the library whenever I wanted, to pull out the craft supplies ever Saturday afternoon. But above all, I could trust my mom, and it’s the one thing I hope I can impart to my girls. Right now, my two younger daughters, ages 5 and 2, trust me because they just do. But as my oldest, now 10, grows, I know I have to show her more actionable trust — and for us, that...
How We Made Co-Parenting Work On Halloween
After I separated from my ex-husband, I thought a lot about how we would celebrate the bigger holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. We talked about it and agreed we’d split Thanksgiving, he’d have the kids on Christmas Eve, and I’d get them on Christmas. We somehow forgot about Halloween. That first year, Halloween fell on my ex-husband’s night, and I had no idea how hard it would be to be away from my kids. I never cared much about the holiday before, but, it turns out, there’s something about seeing the magic through the eyes of my kids. I absolutely...
28 Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In September 2024
The vibes have shifted and it’s now fall! The kids are back in school and you’re probably shopping for lots of snacks and starting to think about Halloween costumes and even… dare we say it… stocking stuffers for the holidays. And so you’re probably filling your cart on Amazon. Well while you’re there, we have some suggestions for you — stuff that’s made our lives a little better or easier. Need a new breakfast idea? An immunity supplement to fight off those back-to-school germs? Maybe a better alarm clock? We’re here to help. 1. Overnight Oats Containers with Lids I’m...