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The Invisible Toll on Magic-Makers: How to Deal With Holiday Burnout as a Mom
Show us a decked-out home with carefully curated presents wrapped under a beautifully lit tree, smiley holiday photos taken during festive activities and events, and a stack of freshly laundered matching sets of holiday PJs, and we’ll show you a parent who is absolutely tapped out. We all strive to give our kids the Hallmark-esque holiday experience we daydream about. Maybe it stems from things we felt were lacking during our own childhood.
20 Parents on Social Media Who Are Just Trying to Survive the Holidays
Thanksgiving can be exhausting when you're a parent. We're thankful for these hilarious jokes to scroll while ignoring our kids’ tantrums and avoiding small talk. Thanksgiving can feel pretty thankless when you’re a parent.
Trick or Tweet: 22 Halloween Tweets From Parents Who Creep It Real
We know navigating Halloween as a parent can be scary-stressful. Here are some spooky tweets to mwahaha over while enjoying your candy taxes. As a parent, Halloween no longer means that everything begins to wind down or gets pushed off until the new year. Instead of finally relaxing after a hectic summer and back-to-school-ing, we transition into holiday prep and the pressure of making memories. Sure, parents still enjoy spooky season.
No, You Don't *Only* Have 18 Summers With Your Kids
The modern-day mom is the product of being told we could be whatever we wanted to be when we grow up, while also being raised during a time when traditional gender roles (where mom managed the home and took care of the kids while dad worked) were still the norm. Now, we feel like we should have everything, do everything, and be everything. We’re Frankenstein’s monster, built from witnessing the creation and evolution of the internet and reality television.
20 Father's Day Posts That Will Knock Your New Balances Off
Every year, in the last days of spring, come the familiar sounds of lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and Weedwackers starting up (usually earlier and earlier in the day). This symphony is essentially the unofficial mating call of suburban dads across the country as they try to outdo one another, flaunting the latest and greatest outdoor equipment they will use to maintain their pristine lawns.
Stop Telling Moms to ‘Enjoy Every Moment’
Something I didn’t expect to give birth to in addition to my first child was an open invitation to family and perfect strangers to give me well-meaning advice along the lines of, “Enjoy every moment; you’ll miss this someday,” or the more recently popularized, twist-of-the-knife notion, “You never know when a last will be a last.” These seemingly innocent comments always felt like a sucker punch to the gut as a new mom.
TikTok Moms’ Want-Haves
What can I say? I’ve basically transformed into Amy Poehler’s notorious Mean Girls mom-character, June George. The Gen Z girls on TikTok keep me young. Maybe I’m searching for some kind of fountain of youth in the form of “it girl” products that I’m finally financially stable enough to purchase. Perhaps those “must-have” buys really are “musts” for a reason. Whatever the case, I’m not ashamed to say I’m just a basic mom sitting in front of my phone screen, being heavily influenced by social media.
18 Tweets for Tired Parents Trying to Create Holiday Magic
If you’re an overwhelmed parent running around trying to do all the festive activities with your family all holiday season (probably with a tissue shoved up your nose because you’ve got another cold), these hilarious, all-to-real tweets are the true gifts. First things first, can all of us parents have a quick moment to take a collective breath? Because if your December has been anything like ours, you are absolutely exhausted.
Perfectly Seasoned Thanksgiving Tweets From Funny Parents
Thanksgiving day is the pinnacle of modern parenting. It’s made up of the trifecta of cooking, cleaning, and hosting that we’ve been trying to perfect since, well, forever. The holiday is basically our Olympics.
Mom Truth Bomb: Holidays Make Me Feel Inadequate
If you know me in real life, or especially online, you’d probably find that headline laughable. The interior and exterior of my house are decked out in Halloween decor that I’ve been compulsively adding to since July. Yes, July. Last year I discovered Halloween influencers (they’re a thing, OK?), and this year I decided to try my hand at it. Spooky season is already an obsession of mine, so why not?
To the Kindergarten Mom Crying in Her Car After Drop-Off
Home > Parenting > To the Kindergarten Mom Crying in Her Car After Drop-Off Hop into my passenger’s seat. I stole all my kids’ good snacks and I’m about to blast some '90s hip-hop. Offers Page Want free stuff? (Not a trick question!) We’re sharing the love with top-brand giveaways and prizes, exclusive product offers, and over $500 in mom-approved free gifts! Find gear, sample boxes, online courses and much more up for grabs. Let’s stay in touch!
30 Back-to-School Tweets to Cry-Laugh Over
Home > Parenting > 30 Back-to-School Tweets to Cry-Laugh Over It's that time of year again! Set the alarm(s), prep the coffee the night before, and read these hilarious tweets that will remind you you're not alone. Offers Page Want free stuff? (Not a trick question!) We’re sharing the love with top-brand giveaways and prizes, exclusive product offers, and over $500 in mom-approved free gifts! Find gear, sample boxes, online courses and much more up for grabs. Let’s stay in touch!
19 Hilarious Father's Day Tweets
Father’s Day is almost here, and people have tweets to share on the subject—both the holiday and dads in general. For some, it’s another annual Beer, Socks, Fishing and Barbecuing Day, so fire up the grill, and set the kids loose with paper and markers to make Dad yet another coupon book. For others not celebrating Father’s Day, whatever the reason may be, know we’re so sorry.
13 Hilariously Real Parenting Hacks
Home > Family > 13 Hilariously Real Parenting Hacks Parenting is one of those things we’re 100 percent confident we have all figured out until we actually become parents. Offers Page Want free stuff? (Not a trick question!) We’re sharing the love with top-brand giveaways and prizes, exclusive product offers, and over $500 in mom-approved free gifts! Find gear, sample boxes, online courses and much more up for grabs. Let’s stay in touch!
31 Hilarious Mother's Day Tweets That Will Have You Nodding Your Head
Mother’s Day is approaching, and while us moms appreciate anything we get, the things we need often get lost in translation somewhere between the commercials shouting that we want chocolate, diamonds and edible fruit bouquets. Really, though, moms are pretty simple. We want to relax and enjoy the day without worry. Worry that the dishes are piling up from breakfast in bed made by the kids. Worry about when we’ll actually get a free hour or two to use that gift card to the spa.
Mommy Cusses: Inspiring Profanity and Stimulating Sarcasm for Mamas Who've Seen It All|Hardcover
For fans of Go the F*ck to Sleep, Mommy Cusses is a hilarious novelty parenting book full of tell-it-like-it-is quotes, snarky lists, and too-true anecdotes that will resonate with new moms everywhere. For new-ish mothers who need to laugh at the absurdity of parenting so they don't cry, who are looking for a we're-in-this-together sense of solidarity, and who don't have time to read a "real" book, here is a hilarious and highly relatable collection of mom malarkey.
27 Relatable Memes About Moms Who Are Losing Their Sh*t
Once Upon a Time, we were the most patient, level-headed, lighthearted, and optimistic people in the world. And then we had kids, and all of that shit went straight down the drain, along with our cold coffee and sanity. If you’re a mom who is on the brink of a mental breakdown on the daily, you’re not alone. Check out these memes from 27 other moms who are also losing their shit thanks to the mental laxative that is motherhood. 1.
19 Hilarious Memes About Self-Care as a Parent
Self-care as a parent is hard to come by. We’re short on time, energy, money, and – oh, we’ve also got these tiny growths attached to our limbs called children. Once you have kids, alone time begins to live in the same world as mermaids, unicorns, and witches that eat children (although, as a mom, I’ve been tempted to eat my young at least once a day on a few occasions). Self-care takes on a whole new look when you become a parent.
26 Memes About Moms Who Rock the Momiform (Mom Uniform)
Before becoming a mom, I never knew that there was a signature “mom look.” Now, I can go to a store and spot a fellow mom even if she doesn’t have kids with her. My momdar game is strong. The momiform, or mom uniform, goes beyond clothing. It’s a hairstyle – ponytail or messy bun, usually with crumbs in it. It’s a look you have in your eyes – defeated, distant, imagining a place that is quiet with no mouths to feed or pelt you with questions.
12 Funny Memes About the 'Karens,' 'Janets,' and 'Susans' of the Parenting World
We all know a Karen, Janet, or Susan in the parenting world. Whether they actually go by Karen, Janet, or Susan is a different story. They’re the ultimate sanctimommies, the holier than thou, the “Can I speak to your manager?” and the “My kid would never act like that” shitgibbons of parents. “So, what’s with the first names?
18 Memes That Perfectly Describe What Sex Is Like for Parents
Let’s talk about sex as parents, baby, let’s talk about you and me, let’s talk about how our kids sword fight each other with dildos they found in our “naughty drawer,” barge in on us while we’re pumpin’ up the jam, jump on top of us and scream, “I wanna wrestle toooo!” or how your baby rage-crying over the monitor is the biggest boner killer ever.
23 Delightfully Sweary Memes for Moms Who Like to Cuss
Sweary moms, assemble in all your unladylike glory! Moms who cuss catch a lot of flack for our dirty little hooker mouths, but research has shown that we’re often smarter than your average bear and make better friends. It’s fucking science! If you like to drop some well-placed f-bombs, are a fan of expletives, and are an expert slinger of four-letter words, then this meme roundup is for you. Laugh along with these 23 memes for sweary moms from sweary moms who just dgaf. 1.
These Best of the Worst Kids Pictures with Santa Will Have You Cry-Laughing
Every year, and though literally no one asks for it, parents are blessed with the gift of childhood holiday bullshittery.
25 Savage Tweets About Husbands And Wives In An Unofficial Battle Of The Spouses
Our spouses are our best friends, our rocks, our boo thangs forever-ever. It’s just that sometimes, we want to hug them around the neck. With leather clad hands. Tight. Tighter. So tight that their arms go limp. We would never do it, of course, but marriage means keeping the spark alive by acting just batshit enough that they believe we would. This ultimate, and very much unofficial, spouse-off includes 25 brutal tweets from the funny hubses and wifeys of Twitter.
Nagging Moms Raise Successful Daughters, Says Science
Good news, mothers of daughters! It looks like we may be able to use our daughters’ need to prove us wrong about everything to our advantage. A study from the University of Essex showed that girls who have mothers who “nag” them (a phrase we hate because a nag is a broken-down old horse and we are just trying to help, Goddammit) were more likely to go to college, get better-paying jobs, and avoid teen pregnancy than those with mothers who were more relaxed.
Introducing the G: Scary Mommies Talk Gossip & What’s Good
We are moms and yes, we do occasionally want to watch a show that doesn’t involve the phrase “Oh Toodles!”. Scary Mommy is thrilled to introduce our newest original series the G. The G is everything gossip, what’s good, and “girl have you heard?”. Join us on Facebook Live every Monday at 12:30pm et as we catch up on the latest Netflix hit, celeb tattoos, Target’s new home line and so much more. Hosted by funny moms Nacia and Tiffiny, nothing is off limits when it comes to good G.
Trump Says 'Hundreds More Would've Died' In Texas If Gun Laws Were Stricter
Trump is unwilling to address gun control, even after the second massacre in his barely 10 month presidency. When asked about whether he’d consider the same “extreme vetting” he’s pushing for immigrants trying to come into America for those people trying to buy a gun — he really doubled-down on stupidity. Not only did he say that gun control would have made “no difference” in the shooting in Sutherland, he also claimed that it would have left hundreds more dead. Yes, he actually said that.
There’s A ‘Cards Against Humanity’ For Parents And You’re Gonna Want It
If you’re looking for a new game to bust out at get togethers with your fellow parent friends this holiday season, we’ve got a winner for you. KinderPerfect is like Cards Against Humanity, but specially designed for parents and the unique brand of humor that comes with years of sleep deprivation and binge watching Daniel Tiger. KinderPerfect was created by DC-based husband and wife team Amy and Wayan Vota.
The 2017 WTF Guide To The Pottery Barn Kids Holiday Catalog
It’s officially November, which means it’s time for my annual roast of this year’s Pottery Barn Kids Holiday catalog. Why? Because when you use words like “sateen” and “luxe faux fur” and spelle wourds with extra letteres or unnecessary diacritical ?ä??? in descriptions to sound like a fancy bitch, you’re just asking for it IMO. Last year, PBK was all sherpa-lined obnoxiousness.
The Most Common Foster Parent Response Is Also The Most Painful, And Here's Why
When I tell people I’m a foster parent, the most common and often well-intentioned response can also be the most painful. I hear it all the time. “I could never be a foster parent. I’d get too attached.” Usually I’m able to smile and respond with kindness, trying to gauge whether there’s an honest curiosity to dialogue or more of an anxious desire to switch topics. Other times, though, it stings.
Hyperhidrosis: The Struggle Around Excessive Sweating Is Real
We’ve all experienced the sticky, sometimes odorous, discomfort of our own sweat. Like when we’re chasing down a renegade toddler, stressing out about the nap the baby just skipped, or just plain anxious about the state of world. If you’re human, you sweat. But what if you sweat excessively all the time? “I even sweat through my jeans,” says Tamar, who’s been dealing with excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, most of her adult life.
PSA: Most Medications Are Safe For Breastfeeding Moms
Most moms will tell you that one of the most difficult things about breastfeeding (beyond the sore nipples and screaming, hungry babies) is the conflicting breastfeeding advice they get from family, friends, and yes, even doctors. Take the issue of what medications are safe to take while breastfeeding, for instance. Moms often get such conflicting advice about that, they simply don’t know what to think.
Parents Losing Their Shit in GIFs (Because You’re Not The Only One)
We have a kindergartner this year, and because she has been waiting her whole life to go to school, she tries really hard to keep her shit together during the day. This means that the moment she steps off the bus, she has many, many feelings to download — with me and anyone else within shouting distance. I get it. She’s exhausted. She’s learning. She feels safe with me. She is keeping her shit together in public, which is even hard for some adults to do. I get it.
Pedaling Merch For Your Kid's School Fundraiser? These Twitter Parents Feel Your Pain | Sammiches & Psych Meds
You open your kid’s school folder and cringe at that brightly colored piece of paper that reeks of the PTO. Congratulations! You’re either being asked to volunteer, dole out some cash, or pimp your kid out to sell shit nobody wants at prices nobody wants to pay, door-to-door, in the ultimate suck-fest that is child labor in the name of school spirit. Schools aren’t stupid. They know they can use our kids’ bug-eyed cuteness as a lethal money-making weapon.
The Mom In This Hilarious Video Gone Viral Is All Of Us In Checkout Lines
Amanda Bell in her viral Snapchat video. Who knew that Kohls Cash, Snapchat filters, and a regular mom “keeping it real” would equal becoming an internet sensation within days? Surely Amanda Bell from Saline, MI didn’t. In a Snapchat video posted to her personal Facebook page, Amanda did what so many of us moms do behind closed doors: she hid from her kids to mess around on her phone.
11 Thoughts All Women Have During Their Annual Gyno Exam
Every proud owner of a vagina knows there’s some uncomfortable maintenance that goes along with it. We ladies have to visit the ol’ ‘gina doctor regularly, so they can take a look under our “hood” and make sure everything is working properly.
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