d3sign/Moment/Getty Images. Threads/@samkelly_world For some moms, getting their kids to help with the simplest task feels like an uphill battle. Let’s be honest, half the time, they don’t even do what they’re asked, so getting them to notice an awaiting chore and take it upon themselves to do it is a whole new ball game. Moms get stuck with the “invisible labor” of the home: the necessary tasks that tend to go unnoticed or unappreciated, or feel like they would just never get done if moms didn’t do it for them. But one mom, @samkelly_world on Threads, has shared some...
The One Halloween Book You Forgot Has The Cozy Witchcore Vibes You Crave
There are few things I loved more as a new mom than building out my child’s library. Now that my oldest is 10 and she’s gained two baby sisters over the years, our children’s book collection has become enormous — especially for Halloween. I hadn’t ever considered Halloween books until my baby girl was about 2, and then suddenly I couldn’t get enough. I bought Room on the Broom, Goodnight Goon, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, and was just about to check out when I saw it and my entire childhood twinkled in front of me: The Witches’ Supermarket...
One Mom Says If You’re Done Having Kids Then You're The Village Now
TikTok Every day, I look at my 10-year-old and 13-year-old, gaze lovingly into their eyes, and see the little kid, toddler, and infant they once were. I kiss them gently on their foreheads and think two thoughts at the same time: “I miss my teeny-tiny baby” and “Thank God you’re not a baby anymore.” Those early years are beautiful, unforgettable, and incomparable but also so, so hard. And TikTok user Lindsey, who posts as @lindseymariecolor_ on TikTok, has a message for moms like me: now that we’ve hit our stride, we are tasked with helping new parents. So, get those...
Sonic's New Halloween-Themed Slush Float Is Here & Full Of Fall Flavor
In just a few short weeks, your entire family will be cruising on a sugar high from all the Halloween candy you’ll bag while trick-or-treating. But one of the best parts of the build-up to that sweet crescendo is trying out all of the Halloween-themed foods and drinks that roll out this time of year. So, add this one to your list immediately: Sonic’s brand-new Witch’s Brew Slush Float. If caramel apples are one of your go-to treats every fall, you’re in luck — this “bewitching” addition to Sonic’s Flavorista Favorites premium drink lineup puts a spin on that classic...