Julie Sprankles

Julie Sprankles is the Deputy Editor of Lifestyle & Entertainment at Scary Mommy and Romper. In her role, she commissions content pertaining to pregnancy, parenting, family life, health and wellness, movies and TV, books, music, home, food, pets, and travel. Please pitch her for Lifestyle here, Entertainment here, and Personal Stories here!

Julie started her career in media as an editorial assistant for a home and design magazine, rising to editor-in-chief in her first year. She remained in that role for five years before shifting full-time to freelance. She then promptly packed up her husband, two children, and two oversized rescue dogs to roll around the U.S. in an RV for three years.

An award-winning journalist and editor, Julie has bylines on Bustle, HuffPost, USA Today, Yahoo, SheKnows, National Geographic, MSN, Business Insider, and more. She’s also enjoyed hammering out copy for major brands along the way, including Target, Levi’s, Land Rover, Keurig, Lowe’s, and CMT.

In her spare time, Julie enjoys extolling the virtues of the Oxford comma, being on the water, beating everyone at Mario Kart, and listening to way too many true crime podcasts.

Learn more at her LinkedIn profile here.

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Allie Kuch Gets Real About Making Friends As A New Mom

By Julie Sprankles

The podcaster and sports wife talks to Scary Mommy about the postpartum period, negative self-talk, and more.

All Paws on Deck

NFL QB Brock Purdy Getting A PAW Patrol “Pup Talk” Is So Frickin’ Wholesome

By Julie Sprankles

The San Francisco 49ers player shows kids it’s normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes.

mom we love

Yes, Marla Sokoloff Is As Cool As You Want Her To Be

By Julie Sprankles

The Full House actor wrote and stars in *that* new Chad Michael Murray Christmas movie.

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Ian Harding Reveals The Classic Holiday Movie That Scarred Him For Life

By Julie Sprankles

The star of Hallmark+’s Holidazed talks to Scary Mommy about his new role, Christmas chaos, and more.

Divine Dissociation

11 Cozy Video Games To Play If An Alternate Reality Sounds Pretty Great Right Now

By Katie McPherson and Julie Sprankles

Chores in real life? Boo. On your virtual farm? Woo!

Moms To Watch

Maahra Hill Reveals How Taking A 12-Year Acting Break To Be A Mom Opened Doors

By Julie Sprankles

The star of NBC’s Irrational talks to Scary Mommy about the show’s new season, motherhood, and more.

Future Voters In Training

Election Day FAQ: Can You Bring Your Kids With You To Vote?

By Julie Sprankles

An expert answers this common question on parents’ minds.

Get Cozy

15 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In November

By Julie Sprankles

Raise your hand if you’re counting down the days until Spellbound drops! 🙋‍♀️

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Iskra Lawrence Talks Body Image & Acceptance In The Age Of Ozempic

By Julie Sprankles

The Saltair founder and mom-of-two opens up about the importance of inclusivity and how her second home birth made her even more grateful for her body.

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Matthew Lillard Reveals The Horror Role He *Really* Wants To Reprise (Hint: It’s Not Stu)

By Julie Sprankles

Plus, the surprising holiday tradition he looks forward to the most every year.

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Avery Woods Is Just Happy To Be Here: “That’s My Vibe”

By Julie Sprankles

The viral mom chats with us about her journey from PICU nurse to parenting influencer, her favorite family activities, and why she’s OK with being blocked.

Topanga Needs A Minute Of Your Time

Danielle Fishel Opens Up About Talking To Her Kids About Cancer

By Julie Sprankles

The mom of two discusses her diagnosis with Scary Mommy and why she hopes millennial moms listen up.

Brb, Packing My Bags

National Geographic's Best Of The World 2025 Travel List Just Dropped

By Julie Sprankles

So... where are we going first?

What To Watch

Peacock’s New Horror-Thriller Hysteria Is The Perfect Pre-Halloween Binge-Watch

By Julie Sprankles

Stars Julie Bowen (a self-professed Halloween fanatic) and Bruce Campbell (bonafide horror icon) give us the scoop on their spooky new series.

Aca-Excuse Me?

One Of Your Favorite Pitch Perfect Stars Is About To Become The TV Mom You Love To Hate

By Julie Sprankles

Anna Camp fills us in on her complicated character in Peacock’s new horror-thriller series, Hysteria.

From The Confessional

‘Is There Such A Thing As Pre-Holiday Anxiety? ‘Cause I Got It’

By Julie Sprankles

In the latest Confessions roundup, 17 moms reveal what’s on their minds — and end-of-the-year stress is strong.

Moms We Love

“Stauffer Family” Mom Katie Anderson Is Coming Into Her Own

By Julie Sprankles

The OG mom influencer reveals what's next for her internet-famous brood.

terror-ific trips

33 Halloween Towns Every Halloween Lover Should Put On Their Bucket List

By Julie Sprankles

From iconic locales like Salem to small towns you’ve never heard of.

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11 New Horror TV Shows 2024 To Stream, Because Who Needs Sleep Anyway?

By Julie Sprankles

Spooky season has arrived and, with it, a whole host of eerie and unsettling horror TV shows.

"Let's Do This Thingy"

Freaky Friday 2 Just Got A Release Date & First-Look Photo

By Julie Sprankles

The Coleman family is coming back!