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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Catch Of The Day Is The Food-Filled End-Of-Summer Romance We’ve Been Waiting For

By Julie Sprankles

Food Network star (and mom of one) Katie Lee Biegel dishes to Scary Mommy about writing her first film for Hallmark.

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29 August Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Can’t Stop Talking About

By Julie Sprankles

What we’re loving this month, from beauty hits to new tech.

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Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

By Julie Sprankles

The pop star and mom of two opens up about motherhood, mental health, and why she’s always in it for the laughs.

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Jessel Taank Is The Realest Housewife

By Julie Sprankles

The RHONY fave reflects on fertility struggles, raising twins, and why being open about the hard stuff matters.

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Mandy Moore Opens Up About The Pressure To “Get It Right” As A Mom

By Julie Sprankles

Amid what has been a deeply challenging year, the mom of three has stumbled into a sweet spot of parenting.

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Looking For Your Next Family Movie Night Pick? Prepare To Watch The Bad Guys 2 At Home

By Julie Sprankles

We’ve got a sneak peek at your new villains: the Bad Girls.

No Cosmos Or Closure In Sight

The And Just Like That Finale Wasn’t The Goodbye We Wanted

By Julie Sprankles

The ending was supposed to be empowering... so why did it feel so empty?

Look Before You Book

Planning A Universal Orlando Trip This Fall? Don't Let This Crucial Detail Derail Your Fun

By Julie Sprankles

Fall means spooky season at Universal — but it also means different park hours than you might expect.

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Tony Hale On The Hardest Lesson He’s Learned As A Parent

By Julie Sprankles

The Arrested Development alum opens up about his new movie, Sketch, and why kids need to sit with big feelings.

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The Women Of The Chicken Sisters Are Stepping Into Their Power In Season 2

By Julie Sprankles

The cast dishes on more drama, more romance, more fried chicken (yep!), and why it’s never too late for a fresh start.

Moms To Watch

Katie Stevens Is “The Most Hopeless Romantic Of Them All”

By Julie Sprankles

The Bold Type alum (and mom of one) opens up about soulmates, female friendships, and why Hallmark’s newest romance is unlike anything she’s ever done.

Hee-Hugga-Mugga!

Daniel Tiger & Donkey Hodie Are Teaming Up For Their First-Ever Crossover Episode

By Julie Sprankles

In a joy-filled new special airing Aug. 11, PBS Kids brings together two beloved characters.

Here's Our Homework

When Schools Try to Erase Diversity, Parents Have To Make It Part Of The Curriculum

By Julie Sprankles

Book bans and anti-DEI legislation are reshaping schools across the country. Here's how parents can stand up for inclusion — starting at home.

Pass the Popcorn

What’s In Theaters Right Now? 8 Big-Screen Family Picks For August

By Julie Sprankles

From buzzy new releases to surprise summer holdovers, these films are worth hauling the family out of the house.

Hawkins IRL

PSA: You Can Stay At The Stranger Things House — Christmas Light Wall & All

By Julie Sprankles

This fan-recreated Hawkins house Airbnb is a full ’80s fever dream.

SOS: Sweating Over Sleep

Hot Sleeper? 13 Products To Help You Keep Your Cool

By Julie Sprankles

From cooling sheets to smart fans to breathable pajamas, here are the tools that can help turn your bedroom into a more chill place — literally.

Bless This Mess

Has Netflix Pulled The Trigger On The Hunting Wives Season 2 Yet?

By Julie Sprankles

Fans want more Maple Brook mayhem, and the cast and crew would like to give it to them, #thankyouverymuch.

Back to the Wild

If You Haven’t Watched Netflix’s Untamed Yet, Get On It — We’re Getting A Season 2

By Julie Sprankles

The national park-based series is “limited” no longer.

Back To Life, Back To Reality

How To Get Your Kid Ready For Back To School When They've Been A Feral Gremlin All Summer

By Julie Sprankles

Expert advice on gently guiding your snack-fueled, screen-obsessed chaos monster toward a functioning routine.

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31 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Raving About This Month

By Julie Sprankles

These picks definitely qualify for repeat purchase status!

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