Deirdre is a writer/journalist and mother to one very smart, sweet deviled egg. She’s filled a variety of roles for ScaryMommy since joining the team in 2019. During her time here, she’s covered mental and physical health issues, trending lifestyle news, quirky (and delicious) product launches, and useful parenting hacks. She also loves debunking TikTok advice. Her favorite beats are entertainment, travel, food, and parenting.
While finishing her journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati, Deirdre stumbled upon an interesting way to pass time: Chasing bands around the world. This helped her to nab a job as a music intern at her local alternative newspaper, CityBeat, to which she still contributes. Later, she worked as the TV Editor at SheKnows, where she also served as an overnight celebrity news reporter and occasionally took on sponsored/branded content. Thanks to her many roles in the entertainment reporting niche, she has covered numerous comic cons, award shows, television premieres, and set visits. Her writing can also be found on Bridal Guide, Yahoo, HuffPo, TheDad, and Cleveland Scene.
These days Deirdre works from home and balances her freelance writing career with her in-kitchen musical comedy routine. If you haven’t heard her operatic rendition of Blippi’s, “The Excavator Song,” count yourself lucky. She enjoys taking three months to finish a book, planning all the tiny details of road trips she’ll never take, and decorating her Craftsman Bungalow. Speaking of her bungalow, Deirdre can usually be found handwashing dishes in her dishwasher-less kitchen. If you enjoy her writing, for the love of God, send paper plates.
TikTok Moms Swear That A “Dinner Candle” Is The Sorcery You Didn’t Know You Needed
BRB, trying to find the matches.
12 Things My Foodie Family Always Buys At Aldi
Aldi doesn't have *everything* — but it does have some real winners.
Do Moms’ SUV Colors Match Their Personalities? TikTok Thinks So
The gray SUV moms have officially entered the chat.
Someone Asked Women If They’d Rather Be In The Woods With A Man Or Bear. Here’s How It Went.
One woman’s response to a mansplainer is going viral.
Wait... Are We Getting A Ted Lasso Season 4 Or Not?
As Richmond fans know, "It's the hope that kills you."
Need-To-Know Info: Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?
Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.
This Mom Wants To Normalize Asking For Cash As Your Kid’s Birthday Gift
A lot of moms agree, so why is this still so stigmatized?
This Mom Has An Easy Weekend Parenting Hack For Burning Off Kids' Energy
You may even remember doing this with your mom growing up.
This Man’s Description Of The “Perpetual Chores” Of Women Is Spot-On
I mean, where’s the lie?
This Woman Swears By Her Relationship Hack: Choose A “Captain”
The new mom says she and her fiancé use it for every area of their life.
20 Years Later, The Internet Is Reeling Over This Boys’ House/Girls’ House Experiment
Like The Real World with unsupervised tweens. Guess who fared better?
This Family Accidentally Adopted Dozens Of Octopuses, & The Internet Is Obsessed
Their first pet turned out to be... 30 pets.
Is Venmo Turning Our Friendships Too Transactional? Viral TikTok Makes A Fair Point
The days of “just get mine next time” may be coming to an end.
Dear Men: If You Say You'll Be Home By 3, Be Home By 3
One mom’s viral TikTok nails the disrespect and double standards that often accompany men’s hobbies.
TikTok’s Viral “Dorito Theory” Is Just Another Trend That Makes You Feel Bad About Your Choices
I prefer “little treat culture,” thank you very much.
This Viral Flight Hack Is Blowing The Internet’s Mind
Just make sure you keep your phone charged.
A Mom Shares The Relatable Truth About Raising Kids Who Aren’t Picky Eaters
What’s the opposite of a nuggets-and-macaroni kid? This fresh hell.
Two High School Teachers Share The Mean Things Their Students Have Said To Them, & Ouch
So... it turns out our kids are giant a-holes to their teachers.
Have You Heard About The World's Most Expensive Fart? Woman’s Cautionary ER Tale Goes Viral
Bet you’ve never gotten a gas bill like this.
Dwayne Johnson Just Picked Up Drew Barrymore, & It Was A Masterclass In Consent
The internet quickly pointed out his respectful behavior.
