The holiday season means so many gift guides and recommendations for the “must have toys” for kids, and sure, there are some great kid’s gift ideas on those lists. However, what about all those toys that we, as parents, should be avoiding? The loud ones, the cheap ones, the messy ones — they all drive us insane with non-stop noise or take up too much space in the house. Rather than inundate parents with more suggestions of what to buy this Christmas, one mom decided to take a different approach to holiday gift guides and help parents figure out which toys to avoid getting their kid this Chri ..read more

Americans send about 1.3 billion holiday cards annually, and about 60% percent of people send at least a couple of cards each year. But do people actually enjoy receiving holiday cards? Or are they an outdated tradition of the past that only clutters our household and our trash cans? Should we send holiday cards at all? One woman, at least, has a very strong opinion on the topic. Mom and holiday enthusiast Chanci thinks that no matter how cute your family is, or how much effort you might have put into the product, cards are going to the same place as the junk mail. She explained herself on T ..read more

As great as it is to plunk down on the couch with your children to watch a new movie or television show, all moms have been burned by the pre-show song and dance of finding a title the whole family wants to watch. When you have one kid who can’t sit still for more than 15 minutes, another who just wants to wants to watch their favorite movie for the millionth time, and a spouse who is itching to catch up on their favorite show, it’s easy to waste the entire night endlessly scrolling through a streaming platform. Luckily, Paramount+ has something to stream with the whole family and there are ..read more

Maintaining a household takes time and mental energy — between making sure your spaces are clean, preparing healthy (and delicious) meals, and remembering every activity on the family calendar, it can all feel a little overwhelming. However, you can use the products below to make your day-to-day life easier. On this list, you’ll find seven products that’ll save you time, money, and energy so you can devote all of those valuable resources elsewhere. A Powerful HEPA Air Purifier That’ll Save You Hundreds When it comes to cost savings, the Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX is the real deal. It ..read more

The Mariah Carey song “Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)” gutted me the first time I heard it back in 1994. I couldn’t even relate: I was a sophomore in college and I didn’t have an ex-boyfriend that I really missed. But I’ve always felt nostalgic over the holidays, so I kind of knew what she was talking about. Now, 26 years later, I feel that song in my bones. The song is about how we only miss certain people at Christmas; people who we don’t otherwise think about. And it is so, so relatable. Especially if you are divorced. As much as the holidays bring happiness and joy and special events ..read more

Beanie Babies. Steve Madden platform sandals. Gel pens. Spice Girls and Mariah Carey CDs. Lisa Frank everything. This is what I remember being obsessed with when I was a tween in the ‘90s. But what are tweens into nowadays? When we asked our readers on Facebook what gifts their tweens (ages 9-12) are requesting this year, they were more than willing to share. (In fact, some even posted videos and photos of entire slideshows their kids had created about their wish lists.) Read on for the most common responses and ideas for your tween shopping list. Stanley Cup The most popular response? The S ..read more

Everything right now is expensive. Grocery bills, daycare fees, your tween’s Christmas wishlist — it’s all just so much money. The stressors of finances makes most of us want to take a break, blow off some steam, and maybe go on a fun date night with our partner, but wait, did you hire a babysitter? You might want to find another way to ease the anxiety of a dwindling bank account because hiring childcare will also cost you a pretty penny. One Missouri mom, Jenna Leigh, posted on her TikTok, asking her followers if her shock over the going hourly rate for a babysitter in her town was dramati ..read more

My kids just got a special gift sent straight from the North Pole!  In this box, they discovered Elf Pets: A Saint Bernard Tradition. They are so excited because we all love the holiday season and the St. Bernard puppy adds to the North Pole magic and Christmas spirit. This new addition to our holiday season will be a fun new tradition for our family with reading the book, snuggling with the puppy, and helping others. What a fun way to introduce the spirit of Christmas into the hearts of children! This post is sponsored by the creators of the Elf on the Shelf but all ..read more

Shopping 45 Impressive Home Upgrades That No One Will Know Are Cheap AF There’s no need to call a contractor. Amazon We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. It might sound impossible, but you can elevate your space without spending a fortune — but you need to know where to look. From bamboo bath mats to carpet-saving stain removers, you don’t have to hire professional help for high-quality results. Just don’t be surprised if you pick up some of these impressive items and suddenly find yourself starring in a celebrity home walkth ..read more

Every once in a while, the sexism and misogyny of the world is enough to make a woman snap. One action or comment puts you over the edge and suddenly you are yelling at someone at a bus stop or hitting “reply all” on an inappropriate email. Or, if you happen to work in live television, you respond to criticism of your body with the cameras rolling, for everyone to see. That’s what happened to Calgary traffic reporter Leslie Horton, who got one too many body-shaming comments and couldn’t hold in her response any longer. And her epic shut-down is being applauded by people around the world. Hor ..read more