Every once in a while, a viral video makes the rounds online that has the same effect as someone cutting onions. A whole lot of onions. Like, a truckful of onions. In a room with no windows and poor ventilation. Seriously, who cut all these onions?! All this to say, today is one of those […]

One of my favorite moments of the day is when my cat, Olive, jumps on my lap and starts kneading away, making biscuits on my lap. Cats do a lot of weird yet cute stuff, like hiding in boxes or running away from the vacuum, but nothing beats watching a cat make biscuits. Just type […]

Alright, squad, it’s that time of year again. The smell of freshly sharpened pencils is in the air, and your feed is about to be flooded with first-day-of-school pics. But before you start panic-buying school supplies like it’s toilet paper in 2020, let’s talk about the real MVP of back-to-school season: name labels for kids. […]

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DIY Ice Cream Sandwiches What is Summer without ice cream or better yet without ice cream sandwiches?    Not only can you enjoy purchasing a box of  store bought ice cream sandwiches which my kids love ( Ok, so do I ) but you can surprise your kids with homemade ones or better yet get your […]

If you’re looking ahead to back-to-school season with trepidation instead of excitement, you’re not alone. While parents everywhere are ready for classes to start back up, the prospect of shopping for school supplies this year has many of them worried, according to a new survey from WalletHub. 70{e4fde47aac1ae89bf29a738865fe54795955cdfa0720535d5449f21447854535} said they think schools ask them to […]

I’m sure you’ve stumbled across Mary Hendricks — aka @theverymarylife — in your online travels. She’s one of the many funny moms we here at Scary Mommy follow; she’s known for her very real dispatches from life as a mom to three young kids, posting videos like her hilarious running series “I’m Happy To Be […]

1. Chicken melted cheese and Veggie Wraps Protein: Grilled chicken strips Fiber: Whole wheat tortilla or almond flour like Siete brand, mixed greens, and bell peppers  Healthy Fats: Avocado slices, cheese Probiotics: A side of yogurt ranch dip  fill tortilla with mixed chopped greens like spinach and bell peppers and shredded cheese, melts in microwave […]

Let’s be real for a hot second. We’ve all been there—staring bleary-eyed into the abyss of our closets, reaching for those trusty sweats for the umpteenth time because, well, thinking is hard when you’ve racked up four hours of sleep–non-consecutively. But here’s a revolutionary thought: What if getting dressed didn’t have to feel like solving […]

Family drama, fried chicken, and reality TV collide in Hallmark Channel’s latest series The Chicken Sisters, based on the bestselling 2020 book by KJ Dell’Antonia. On May 13, the network announced the new series will drop later this year starring several familiar faces, including the one and only Lea Thompson! It joins Hallmark’s growing lineup […]

Allyson Felix continues to make Olympic history, even when she’s not competing. The celebrated track and field athlete, entrepreneur and mother of two retired in 2022 after winning a record 20 World Championship medals and 11 medals at the Olympic Games. But Felix has now set her sights on supporting mothers in the world of […]

Traveling with kids, even under the best circumstances, is never easy. That’s especially true for parents of children with disabilities. One TikTok user, @AverageMillennial18, recently posted a video highlighting the fact that much of the difficulty, however, doesn’t necessarily stem from her child but from other people who don’t understand. The OP most often uses […]

By Trisha Novotny My family stocks up on extra food including everything from canned goods to boxes of cereal. Recently, we even began stockpiling fresh produce! Below are a few simple tips I’ve found to help save money when stocking up on produce: Add freezer space: Consider investing in an extra freezer, separate from your […]

One of the most amazing parts of being a parent is getting to experience everything anew through the eyes and ears of your child. Music, especially, gives us the chance to share many meaningful moments. When we sing and dance with our littles, we are reminded of how it feels to be moved by music […]

For years, Martha — a mom of two living in New Jersey — would watch her husband head off to play tennis every Sunday morning with the satisfaction of knowing she was the reason. “I found him a group to play with because I knew he needed it,” she says. “But it was years of […]

By Trisha Novotny Card collections, toy accessories and parts, puzzles and game pieces always seem to either get lost or scattered throughout the house. Below are a few ideas on how to contain and store your children’s belongings and ensure your home stays organized and manageable.  Tackle boxes: These boxes make great holders for small […]

Flight attendants are amazing, aren’t they? They’re trained for every type of emergency, from extreme turbulence to screaming infants—and they smooth things over like magic. One Southwest flight attendant recently showcased her baby-handling skills in a now-viral TikTok, and honestly, she deserves a raise. Mom Jessica Nelson shared a video about her recent experience onboard […]

When it comes to sensitive parenting topics, few are as sticky as sleepovers. Every parent — and every child, for that matter — has their own comfort level around sleepovers, whether you’re the host or you’re sending your kid off for a fun night at a friend’s house. So, when it comes to bathing at […]

10 Outdoor Games for Young Kids That Are Cheap, Easy, and Super Fun Hey Mamas, Summer is here, the sun is shining, and our little ones are bursting with energy. But if you’re anything like me, you’re on the hunt for outdoor activities that don’t break the bank, require minimal setup, and keep the kiddos […]

Children have a knack for asking the hard questions—and not just about the birds and the bees. So far, in this election year, we’ve seen headlines about our country’s leaders that are hard for adults to wrap our minds around. How do we explain them to our children? As the political season heats up, kids […]

No one loves the feeling of clicking into a Zoom meeting only to see their own wonky hair situation staring back, or to realize midway through the call that the bags under your eyes look way worse than they did earlier in your bathroom mirror. (Staying up late to finish a good book comes at […]

You read that right we call these “Buzz Lightyear pancakes!” Where are all my Toy Story lovers at? We call them that because they are bright green and not from food dye! They are bright green because of fresh spinach but I am telling you, your child will not taste any veggies at all! These […]

If you’ve tried to get pregnant beyond 35, you’re likely well-acquainted with the unsolicited criticism and commentary that comes with the territory, from being labeled a “high-risk” or “geriatric” pregnancy by healthcare providers to snarky remarks from people you know who don’t appreciate how awesome it can be to be a later-in-life mom. You’ve probably […]

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Imagine this: It’s a glorious summer day, the sun is shining bright, and the kids are outside, laughing and playing in the yard. The only thing standing in the way of a perfect afternoon is the grass that’s starting to look more like a jungle than a lawn. The thought of wrestling with that heavy, […]

This slideshow should be preserved and played at this young couple’s wedding one day. Newly 18 year old kids—Kaysha and Kaiden, who are still in high school—presented a slideshow presentation asking Kaiden’s parents if Kaysha could have sleepovers at his house. At the end of the video, Kaiden said the slideshow was all Kaysha’s idea, […]

If you think you can take a deep breath at the end of a long school year, I’ve got some news for you: There’s more work to do. Sorry! Because no matter where your kids spend the summer, hanging out in the neighborhood or camping in the woods, riding the bus downtown or a first […]

  By Trisha Novotny We live in a world filled with many gadgets. From cell phones and laptops to digital cameras and tablets, each and every one seems to arrive with more cords and chargers to keep track of. We all need a system that will help us detangle the mess that cords and chargers […]