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How To Physically Prepare For Your Disney World Vacation
Thinking of going to Disney World? Take note: Unless you're a very active person who already lives in a warm (and humid!) climate, a little prep might be in order. While there are options for mobility aids and plenty of places to sit and rest at any of Walt Disney World's several parks and resorts, if you're "hoofing it," you might not truly be prepared for what that looks like.
The App That Helps You Juggle Family Finances & Grow Your Money
Parents are often assumed to have all the answers. Whether your children are asking you why the sky is blue or a friend is marveling at how you seem to effortlessly balance work, socializing, and parenting, caregivers are nearly always seen as experts in what they do. When it comes to finances, though, it’s easy to feel uncertain. That’s where the Spruce mobile banking app steps in: Spruce makes budgeting, saving, and financial literacy clear and efficient for even the busiest of moms.
Stretch Your Dollar With These Back-to-School Savings Hacks
When you’re a mom, summer break can feel like it flies by. One minute you’re swimming, vacationing, and carting kids back and forth to camps and summer programs, and the next, you’re hunting for the best deals on backpacks, notebooks, and the perfect first-day outfit. All while trying to save some cash for the inevitable unforeseen expenses of raising kids.
8 Books To Read If You Like ‘Bridgerton’... And Magic
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. As a lifelong reader of historical romance novels, it has been very fun to watch the entire world discover Bridgerton and the joys of bonnets, ridiculously strict and frankly kinda arbitrary manners, heavy breathing in petticoats, and all the fun shenanigans you can get up to in carriages. There is just something so satisfying about watching what happens when passion meets strict social rules! One minute you’re doing a circuit of the ballroom, the next you’re getting caught in the garden with your dress around your waist and you’re now engaged.
I'm A Mom Of 5. Here Are My Best Budgeting Hacks.
$312,202. That's the amount of money American families spend raising one child. Like many other American parents, I don't have just one kid — I actually have five. You do the math because it's too scary for me, and my brain might implode after that million-dollar mark. With a...
The Insane Sticker Shock Of Kids' Birthday Parties
When my son turned 10, we wanted to plan a big party to celebrate. It's not something we do every year, but double digits called for something special. We ran down the guest list, which ended up being eight boys from his class. He asked if we could host it at the local trampoline park or a community sports complex — both sites of birthday parties he’d attended previously this year. And boy, did I get a reminder about just how expensive birthday parties have gotten. And I know it’s not just my city, either.
Teaching Kids The Value Of A Dollar These Days Is A Wild Ride
When I was a kid, there were commercials, and then there were television shows. An ad during Mister Rogers convinced me I couldn’t live without an Easy Bake Oven, but the show itself? Purely educational. My point is that there was a clear line between what was trying to sell me something, and what was designed to entertain me or teach me something. Whereas these days, my kids can’t tell the difference between an advertisement and any other content — because often, there isn’t a difference. Their favorite YouTubers are trying to “spend $1,000 at the store in one hour” or redoing their room every other week while promoting the latest home decor brand, leaving my kids with very little sense of how money works in the real world.
Thousands Of People Say These 65 Clever Things On Amazon Changed Their Lives
Whether you’re looking for ways to cut back on the time you spend cleaning or the money you spend at the spa, or even if you just want to streamline your everyday tasks so you encounter fewer annoyances, you’re sure to find a clever solution on the list. In fact, it’s packed with Amazon products that thousands of shoppers say have improved their lives. But you don’t have to take my word for it — check out the rave reviews for yourself.
Serena Williams Took A Huge Dig At Controversial KC Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker At The ESPYs
Remember a couple of months ago when the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs gave a commencement speech that seemed like a hopeful attempt to get women in red robes and giant white hats, muttering “under his eye” at the grocery store?. Though the initial shock of his...
20 Shows On Apple TV+ You Shouldn’t Sleep On
Confession: Up until recently, I sort of... overlooked Apple TV+. In my defense, streaming decision fatigue is a very real thing, thanks to platforms like Max, Prime Video, Paramount+, Disney+, soon Hallmark+ — the list goes on. When I’m tired and looking for something to watch while I indulge my revenge sleep procrastination, I tend to default to the OGs like Netflix and Hulu. But eventually, I got tired of hearing everyone else talk about The Morning Show, so I decided to give Apple+ a shot. And honestly, why have I been sleeping on this streamer?
A Ginny & Georgia Star Teases That Season 3’s Big Twists Will Give Fans “Whiplash”
Netflix fans understand that good things come to those who wait, and we’re counting on that being the case when the streamer’s hit series Ginny & Georgia returns for Season 3. Following a huge cliffhanger at the end of Season 2, the show has been on hiatus for over a year. Thanks to one of its stars, though, fans are getting a little glimpse of what’s in store — and it sounds like Ginny & Georgia Season 3 will definitely be worth all of the anticipation.
The Nitty-Gritty 411 On Balls
There’s a nearly universal — and always mind-boggling — reaction when we tell people we spend our life podcasting, writing, and educating about puberty: they automatically assume we talk exclusively about girls. As if men magically spring from the earth fully grown. This response stems from the fact that as a culture, we’re socialized only to talk about male body changes in general and specifically “balls” (AKA testicles) as the punchline of a joke, rather than something worth having a serious conversation about. And as anyone who has ever gotten hit in the balls knows, they are worth having a very serious conversation about.
Hallmark Is Debuting A New Streaming Platform & 40 Fresh Holiday Movies Later This Year
Make room for one more streaming platform in your budget because Hallmark is officially getting in on the action. Well, technically, the beloved brand already has a platform in its on-demand service, Hallmark Movies Now. However, come mid-September, it’s getting rebranded as Hallmark+, a new streaming service that will combine ad-free viewing with retail and other product benefits (think “surprising gifts” and e-cards).
Divorce Coach Breaks Down How To Handle Co-Parenting With A Liar
Odds are, you got divorced for a reason. Your newfound freedom deserves a parade, but be prepared for your ex to rain on it. Divorce recovery coach Leah Marie Mazur is on TikTok to hand you an umbrella. In her latest video, she drops the truth about co-parenting with a...
Moms On TikTok Are Raving About “Display Baby Showers”
As a person who may spiral into a panic attack at the thought of being the center of attention, significant life events where celebrations are basically mandatory are extremely difficult for me. I almost fainted before walking down the aisle at my wedding. I literally opted out of a graduation...
McDonald's Free French Fries Deal Is The Ultimate Summer Mom Dinner
You've heard of #girldinner, but it's time to talk about Mom Supper — a term I have made up — which can be easily fulfilled by McDonald's new free french fries deal. Starting July 12 for National French Fry Day, McDonald's is offering a pretty epic way to get some free fries for the family (but especially you).
A Woman’s Family Wants Her To Have A Baby To Make Her Husband More Responsible
Reddit is a place that exists to collectively hold all of humanity’s most unhinged nonsense. It’s an oasis of chaos in an already chaotic digital landscape. But a recent post on the subreddit r/Marriage truly has us shook. Because even in a context of guilty pleasure, there’s a limit.
Pediatric Dentists, Lactation Consultants, & Moms Are Loving These Smartly Designed Pacifiers
Pacis. Binkies. Dummies. Bobos. Whatever you call them, pacifiers can be a big part of babyhood. But new and expecting parents often have lots of questions about them. Like, when do you introduce a pacifier? Will they interfere with breastfeeding? What about thumb sucking, instead? And the big one: which pacifier is the right pacifier?
Sweden Is Now Offering Paid Leave To Grandparents Helping With Grandkids
In my first year of motherhood, one of many surprises was how often I wished for my own mother. I wanted her guidance, I wanted her to share in my joy, I wanted the comfort of her voice, I wanted to hand the damn baby to a warm body so I could shower. My mom would have happily been there for all of it, but it just wasn’t an option. Like many of us, she had to work.
Toxic Tampons: First Of Its Kind Study Finds Heavy Metals In Tampons
Another day, another reason to be low-key worried about our vaginas. Scientists from U.C. Berkeley, Columbia University, and Michigan State University recently published the findings of what they believe to be the first-ever study on the presence of metals and metalloids (an element with properties somewhere between metals and solid nonmetals) in tampons.
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