Halloween is right around the corner and if you're anything like me, you've been waiting for this moment all year long. You live for spooky season, your wardrobe only consists of black clothes and old Halloween costumes, and you *die* cracking up (see what we did there?) for the best…
Spooky season is upon us, and that means funny Halloween memes and your friends' pictures of ghosts, pumpkins, and Halloween costumes will soon pop up on your social media feed — if they haven't already! If you're itching to post a spook-tacular picture, use our picks of the best Halloween…
I married for the first time at age 49. My 5 stepkids were ages 15-24 when we married. I was lucky when I was growing up because my mom was very loving and kind. Everyone loved her. I was heartbroken when she died a week after our wedding because my…
Not long ago, a mom asked me how to teach her toddler son to respect women as he grows older. We talked about teaching consent and bodily autonomy at an early age, buying him dolls and "caretaking toys" to play with, never using gender-shaming language, and stuff like that. The truth…
Getting married can be an exciting moment in our lives. But oftentimes, we’re so busy planning the wedding, we end up neglecting the most important thing — the marriage itself! While some couples find wedded bliss after dating for a month and elope at the county courthouse, it’s not the…
The 4th of July is a day for beer, funny 4th of July quotes, and bright fireworks. It’s a time for our families to come together to barbecue, and watch the beautiful lights in the sky, and maybe even get an extra day or two off of work. But that’s…
The start of each school year involves a variety of changes and adjustments. New teachers, new activities, and a whole lot of new experiences. This means your child may need to develop new habits to set themselves up for success in and out of school. They may also need to…
Fourth of July weekend is fast approaching and we all know what that means! Time to party and celebrate Independence Day. But what do you say on the 4th of July? Many things! Including Happy Freedom Day! While 2022 has been interesting, to say the least, this year's summer is…
Deciding how to celebrate Father's Day shouldn't be so tough, and yet, it is. But these Happy Father's Day memes should at least be a way to make him smile on his special day! After all, it's the one day out of each year meant exclusively for dads and for…
By Meganne MacFarlane Like most people, I’ve had relationships that didn’t end well. I have trust issues. I let every promise whispered to me fly away before I even get a chance to hold it closely. If you continue playing your cards right, perhaps I will tell you just why…