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This Mother’s Day, Moms Are Swearing By These 15 Smart Little Life Upgrades

Chaunie Brusie — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:09:51 +0000

In a world dominated by AI, it only makes sense that moms should put the power of technology to use to make their lives a little easier. I mean, sure, the execs are touting all the ways that the robots are going to replace humans, and as great as it was to lose my job […]

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Mom’s ‘Thriftmas’ Plan Goes Viral & the Backlash Is Absolutely Relentless

Paige Sheffield — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:45:00 +0000

Given that the holiday season can be extremely costly, one mom is doing what she can to save money this year. This means she set a strict budget for Christmas shopping, and she will only spend $100 on her four children. While this might seem like a pretty lofty goal, the mom has been able […]

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Black Friday Deals: The Best Gifts for New Postpartum Moms

Chaunie Brusie — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:27:58 +0000

Personally, I can’t think of a better time of year to be postpartum than during the holiday season. Snuggling a newborn under the holiday lights while indulging in sweet treats and enjoying the snow falling outside and the sound of a cozy fire (well, assuming postpartum hormones aren’t causing you to sweat — more on […]

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People Are Calling These the Most Passive-Aggressive Gifts for In-Laws & They’re Not Wrong

Chaunie Brusie — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:15:42 +0000

Buying gifts for in-laws, whether that’s around the holidays or just for special occasions, can be a challenge.Some people absolutely adore and cherish their in-laws, while others have more complicated relationships with the family they married into. Let us be the first to say that no true loved one should ever expect a gift from […]

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These Gifts Are Basically a Survival Kit for Tired, Overworked Moms Who Need a Reset

Chaunie Brusie — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:23:52 +0000

The holidays are coming, and while we firmly believe that all parents deserve a gift, moms might deserve just a little something extra special.I know that personally, I’ve been feeling more exhausted than normal lately, even for a mom of five. Call it perimenopause, call it the world around us, or call it just getting […]

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Everyone Has That One Relative Who’ll Hate These Gifts & That’s The Point

Chaunie Brusie — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:28:56 +0000

Gag gifts can be funny, useful, or some combination of both, but this holiday season, we’re focusing on one gift-giving goal only:Annoying the heck out of our relatives. The holidays can be a time of giving a gift that’s incredibly thoughtful and intentional, but it can also be a time of year to poke fun […]

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In The Most Unserious Way Possible, We Matched Every Political Personality Type With a Gift

Chaunie Brusie — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:19:38 +0000

Love it, hate it, or just tolerate it, politics is more a part of everyday life than ever. I have often wondered if my own kids are growing up more exposed to and immersed in extreme political viewpoints and opinions than any other generation, and I’m sure our connected social media landscape has a lot […]

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People Are Fighting About Whether These Gifts for Parents Are Downright Genius or Just Plain Lazy

Chaunie Brusie — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

If you ask people what the best gift they have ever received is, you will more than likely get a lot of different responses.Some people value the big, splashy gifts, while others have their hearts warmed by the small and thoughtful gestures that money can’t buy. But when it comes to gifts for new parents, […]

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The Cheapest Candy to Buy If You Can’t Afford Halloween This Year

Chaunie Brusie — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 03:48:39 +0000

Last year, I participated in our elementary school’s annual trunk-or-treat event. I had never passed out candy there before, so I didn’t really know what to expect, but I was told to buy a lot of Halloween candy.I ended up spending around $150 on candy and ran out before the event was even over. It […]

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10 Creepily Cool Gifts for Anyone Who Can’t Get Enough of True Crime

Chaunie Brusie — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:16:06 +0000

If you know someone who, after a hard day of working or caring for kids, or you know, just existing, likes to kick back with a documentary about the most grisly murder ever committed, you might know a true crime lover. True crime—the consuming of it, not participating in it, of course—is a popular pastime. […]

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