— Amazon Sweatpants and a tee are my go-to’s for schlepping kids around and working from home, but sometimes it just feels good to get a little dressed up. While I’m down to show some skin, the mini skirts from my ‘20s are a thing of my past. If you’re like me, you’ll want to check out this list of hot fashion finds that will have you turning heads without revealing too much. Go ahead and grab all your faves because everything is $35 or less. This Sexy Sweater Dress That Will Net You So Many Compliments Chang Yun Sweater...
The Afterschool Meltdowns Are Killing Me
— A&J Fotos/E+/Getty Images I have neurodivergent kids. I am no stranger to meltdowns. I have been navigating these emotionally intense responses in my daughters for years, and I’ve worked hard to learn their triggers so that I can jump into action before a meltdown ever occurs. But I can only control so much. And the daily after school collapse my girls experience is already killing me. My daughters are 5 (kindergarten) and nearly 8 (first grade), and their meltdowns typically start the moment they’re released from the school’s care back to me. This is not an exaggeration. We walk...
I Had A Sex Dream About My Best Friend's Husband
— Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty Images Last night I had a sex dream about my best friend’s husband. It was very unexpected for numerous reasons. 1. I would never do that to my friend; 2. I don’t find him attractive (or do I?!?); 3. It was entirely pleasant and non-erotic. I mean it when I tell you that I woke up with a “huh, that’s odd” moment. As is the case for so many dreams, it took place in a completely random place. I think we were in an arcade? And it was sexy. It was sexy because he was...
11 Shows Your Mom Loved That You Should Probably Revisit
It is not in our nature to honor our parents when we’re teens. Or even pre-teens, come to think of it. Which is totally fine and really just a step into the very necessary process of growing up and out, becoming individuals instead of an extension of the family. That means eschewing even the best advice our parents might want to dish out. What to wear, what to study, and vitally — in my opinion — what to watch. No one wants to watch TV that their mom loves when you’re a teenager. The good news here is, you’re not...