Holidays

A woman talks into the camera about how she wishes she lied to her daughter about santa.
ho ho oh no
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Encourages Parents To Lie About Santa Claus For As Long As They Can

She said she wishes she hadn't told her daughter the truth.

gingerbread blondies in a christmas tin, in a story about cheap christmas baking recipes.
it's not christmas without cookies
By Katie McPherson

13 Cheap Christmas Baking Recipes That Deliver The Magic & Save Some Money

‘Tis the season for sweet treats that don’t require 87 niche ingredients to make.

*clears throat*
By Samantha Darby

I Don’t Care If The Family Stone Is A ‘Bad’ Movie, I’ll Watch It Anyway

May we all be so lucky as to want just one more holiday with our family.

Thoughtful & Thrifty(ish)
By Julie Sprankles

39 Great Gifts To Give Under $25, $50, & $100

Because being thoughtful and celebrating the ones you love doesn’t have to mean breaking the budget.

your quality of life 📈📈📈
By Katie McPherson

23 Gifts That Will Actually Change Your Life

Scary Mommy editors share the game-changers we’d want for Christmas if we didn’t own them already.

Give Me A Break (Seriously, Please!)
By Julie Sprankles

17 Gifts For Moms Who Just Want To Sit The F Down

Give her a little something that encourages her to slow down and enjoy a few minutes of peace (and zero responsibility).

Knock It Out of the Park
By Samantha Darby

21 Gifts For Little Athletes & The Moms Who Love Them

Picks that are perfect for young athletes, plus a few to keep Mom comfy on the sidelines.

oh hell no
By Katie Garrity

This Woman Wants To Know If She's In The Wrong For Barring Her Sister’s Family From Coming To Thanksgiving

Her entire family has hand, foot, and mouth disease.

Just Buy The Damn Baby Alive
By Katie McPherson

Angel Tree TikToks Are Going Viral, Some For Being Good & Others For Being Grinch-ey

There is, in fact, a right way to give.

happy & healthy
By Sarah Aswell

15 Great Gift Ideas That Are HSA/FSA Eligible

Bonus: They’re all literally proven to be good for you, too!