Sarah Aswell is Senior Editor at Scary Mommy, where she leads the news and trending team as well as Scary Mommy Book Club. She also regularly contributes humor, essays, and original interviews to the site.
A humor writer and stand-up comedian, Sarah’s work has appeared in places like The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, National Lampoon, MAD Magazine, Reductress, Funny or Die, and more. Her writing about comedy, entertainment, and parenting has appeared in Vulture, Forbes, USA Today, Vice, The Advocate, Healthline, and Working Mother Magazine, to name a few. She’s also written creatively for brands like Nike, Expedia, Aflac, KitchenAid, and Facebook.
An award-winning journalist, Sarah received her BA in English from Grinnell College and her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Montana. She’s also the founder of Revival Comedy, a non-profit organization that runs comedy workshop and shows that center women and marginalized groups.
Sarah lives in Missoula, Montana, with her two daughters and slightly too many cats. She has been voted Missoula’s Best Stand-Up Comedian four years in a row and was recently named one of the Best Unknown Comedians in America by Thrillist, which is one of those insults that sounds like a compliment.
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Ryan Gosling Jokes About His Daughters' Involvement In 'I'm Just Ken'
"It's really been a team effort."
A Dad Has A Sweet Message For His Adults Kids: You Can Always Come Home
No matter what.
A Mom Is Warning Tween Parents About "The Fire Truck Game"
Parents: Talk to your kids about this — your girls and your boys.
Gwen Stefani Opens Up About Just How Grueling It Is To Be A Working Mom In The Arts
In an interview with 'Nylon,' she describes being asked to return to the studio when Kingston was 9 weeks old.
A Mom Wants To Know: Seriously, What Did We Do With Our Time Before Kids?
"Why was I not making like a million dollars with some new business idea?"
Drew Barrymore Is Doing The Lord's Work By Asking Adam Sandler For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Updates
She just got an update about the possible screenplay.
"Karen" And "Chad" Are Now Both Extinct Baby Names
They tanked very, very quickly after becoming insults.
A Husband Is Considering Divorce After Finding His Wife's "Go Bag"
He says it’s proof that she doesn’t trust him. She says it’s smart.
A Mom Rejected The "Worst Name Ever" For Her Baby Girl, But Her Husband Says It's "Unique"
It sounds kind of like a prescription drug for a rare disease.
Lindsay Lohan Is In No Rush To "Snap Back" After Having Her Baby, Thank You Very Much
“Everyone’s getting so thin now,” she told Bustle.
A Mom Explains Why She Makes Dinners That No One Else In Her Family Eats
“One sneaky thing about being a mom is that if you’re not careful, you’ll start to forget that your preferences actually matter.”
Lily Allen Says Her Kids ‘Totally Ruined’ Her Music Career
This just in: Maybe you can’t have it all?!?!
A Teacher Is Gaslighting His Students By Using Made-Up Slang
This is so clipped.
Costco Will Begin Cracking Down On Checking Memberships In Their Food Courts
Only members will have access to the $1.50 hot dog starting later this spring.
Barbie Is Celebrating 65 Years With 8 New Role Model Dolls
The collection includes Viola Davis, Shania Twain, Helen Mirren, and Kylie Minogue.
A Hockey Coach Watching His Son On The Jumbotron Is The Funniest Thing You'll See Today
All parents will recognize St. Louis Blues’ assistant coach Steve Ott's expression: trying to keep a straight face while your child does something amazingly ridiculous.
Drew Barrymore Asked Her Daughter Not To Wear Crop Tops & She Had A Mic Drop Response
Sometimes, the kid wins the argument.
Chelsea Handler Skied Into Her 49th Birthday With A Bikini, A Joint, A Drink & A Dog
The best type of multitasking.
Hannah Waddingham Brought The Sweetest Accessory To The SAG Awards
Please let these come into style.
A Woman Is Devastated She Had To Name Her Baby Chad
A month in, she can't even say his name out loud.
