Holidays

Smiling young Asian woman sitting on sofa in the living room next to a decorated Christmas tree and ...
Maybe next year
By Katie McPherson

Need To Say No To Expensive Holiday Obligations? Try This Script From An Expert

You’ve crunched the numbers... and that annual gift exchange with friends isn’t in your budget.

A close-up of hands exchanging a wrapped Christmas gift, set in front of a decorated tree. The cozy ...
life lessons
By Katie McPherson

How To Explain Holiday Spending Limits To Your Kids, Especially If You Had More To Give In 2024

Teaching them that finances fluctuate is also a gift.

Two young girls in Halloween costumes goes to trick or treating.
tough sitch
By Katie Garrity

What Do You Do When Your Tween Is Left Out Of The Friend Group Halloween Costume?

Get involved or let it ride?

You can keep your jump scares
By Deirdre Kaye

A Great Big List Of Not-So-Scary “Scary Movies” For Us Wimps To Watch This Halloween

Nightmare-fuel-free, because we actually like sleep.

A bother and sister walk to school on winter day.
the war on... sanity
By Sarah Aswell

A Tennessee School Board Is Arguing Whether To Call It "Winter Break" Or "Christmas Break"

The debate got heated.

Boo to bad manners!
By Samantha Darby

Basic Halloween Etiquette For The Real Monsters Out There

Number one: Stop expecting to drive like normal through neighborhoods on Halloween night.

Mom Tax Just Became Luxurious
By Samantha Darby

How To Eat Your Halloween Candy Like A ~Fancy Lady~

If you’re already opening a bottle of wine Halloween night, you might as well pair it with your favorite candies.

Lori Lucas showing her shopping cart-riding son Sam Halloween costume at Wal-Mart, shopping stop in ...
Someone Page Elvira
By Samantha Darby

17 ‘90s Halloween Traditions That Bring All The Magic You Need

Forget all those swipe-up links to decor; we’ve got everything you need right here.

Lisa Kudrow as 'Phoebe Buffay' during a scene from ‘Friends’, November 15th 1994. (Photo by Alice S ...
Boo To You!
By Samantha Darby

13 Halloween Costumes You Can Make With Stuff In Your Closet

You can never go wrong dressing as a mom from TV.

🕯️🔮🌙
By Katie McPherson

F*ck New Year’s Resolutions. Start Preparing For “13 Magical Nights” This Winter Instead.

When a Scottish witch tells you to do something, listen.

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