— South_agency/E+/Getty Images I have to get something off my chest: I hate throwing birthday parties for my kids. Every aspect of throwing one gives me anxiety. It’s all just too much. There are so many little things to consider and I tend to spiral over all of the details. And then, of course, there’s the money. I’d love to say I am above the unrealistic expectations social media has put on kids’ birthday parties, but I’m not. So I end up putting irrational pressure on myself to try to create an Instagram-worthy event. My oldest daughter’s 8th birthday is...
Target Wondershop Is Back With Tons Of Holiday Items Under $5
— Target Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays — and by home, I of course mean the seasonal aisles at Target. While it feels early to already be thinking beyond the pumpkins and ghosts taking over the aisles now, the Target Wondershop is getting ready for the 2024 holiday season, and it’s going to be as lovely as ever. With lots of new festive items, including wrapping paper and ornaments, there are plenty of ways to add to your current holiday decor or jazz it up with something totally new. And luckily, Target Wondershop has a ton...
Moms Lose Average of $9,500 On Unpaid Maternity Leave
— seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Moment/Getty Images Practically everyone agrees that motherhood is one of the hardest jobs out there, but let’s be honest, nobody is getting compensated like it is (at least in the U.S.). In fact, a new survey shows that new mothers actually lose a significant amount of money, in large part due to unpaid maternity leave. The survey, published today by What to Expect, found that 51 percent of parents in this country take some form of unpaid leave to care for a new baby, and as a result, miss out on an average of $9,480. The survey included...
What Your Favorite Book In High School Says About You Now
— TikTok Comedian McKenna Moore (@hahamckenna), has a theory. “A question I’ve been asking people a lot lately is what their favorite book they read in high school was,” she begins in a video posted to TikTok. “I think it tells you a lot about a person, how they were as a kid, how they are reflecting now back on when they were a kid, and also how they want you to see them.” The Great Gatsby? “Gross. Because if your favorite book is The Great Gatsby you’ve never read another book.” To Kill A Mockingbird? “I think you’re thoughtful...