Pack Your Bags

Things To Do In Estes Park, Colorado, Because It Needs To Be On Your Must-Visit List

By Julie Sprankles

From mountain coasters to elk-filled meadows to the iconic Stanley Hotel, here’s everything families need to plan an unforgettable Estes Park getaway.

Ho Ho Hold on a minute

Bass Pro Shops Is Now *The* Place For Santa Photos

By Samantha Darby

Because nestled between the bow and arrows and the Yeti coolers, there lies Santa’s Wonderland.

say DEI

Trump Sent Head Start A List of 200 Words To Stop Using To Describe Their Programming

By Sarah Aswell

The list included words like "accessible," "diverse," 'DEI," "inclusive," and "Black."

bulls**t

State Prisons Are Turning Away Women After Scanners Pick Up Their Tampons

By Katie Garrity

Guards demanded body scanners to cut down on contraband.

A New Kind Of Vibrator

Do Vibration Plates Actually Do Anything?

By Samantha Darby

Because it's giving "fat-jiggling machine" from the '80s.

so real

Kylie Kelce Responded To Travis Kelce's Claims That He And Taylor Swift Have Never Had An Arguement

By Katie Garrity

Her answer was so validating!

it's not too much to ask

A Teacher Is Begging Parents To Send Their Kids To School Consistently

By Sarah Aswell

And she got a surprising amount of push-back from moms and dads.

show 'em some love

Unique Gift Ideas For Delivery Drivers & Mail Carriers, If Your Neighbor Already Has A Snack Cart

By Katie McPherson

Thoughtful gifts that will make their work lives better.

AI Strikes Again

Safety Experts Warn AI Ads Are Making It Unsafe To Buy Things Like Car Seats Online

By Katie McPherson

If you’re buying a car seat right now, go straight to the source.

A True Girl's Girl

Sophie Kinsella’s Books Reminded Me: I Am Enough

By Samantha Darby

Her way of bringing to life flawed, messy characters who weren't afraid to be themselves healed so much for teenage me.

you get what you get

A Mom Discovered That When She Stopped Sending Holiday Cards, She Stopped Getting Them, Too

By Sarah Aswell

The first year she stopped, she got less than half the cards than usual.

Flexibility for all, please

The Push For A 4-Day School Week Is Rising, But What About Working Parents?

By Samantha Darby

Would love for a three-day weekend to be the norm.

let's hear it!

Kate Winslet Went On A Tirade About Botox And Weight Loss Drugs & We're Here For It

By Sarah Aswell

“Oh, it’s terrifying,” she said. “I think no, not you! Why?”

touch grass, sam

OpenAI CEO Says He "Couldn't Imagine" Raising His Newborn Without ChatGPT

By Katie Garrity

“I mean, I feel kind of bad about it.”

Jenny White

By Lauren Beach

Jenny White is a Commerce Writer for Bustle Digital Group's lifestyle brands. This includes Bustle, Romper, Elite Daily, The Zoe Report, and Mic. Before joining the Bustle team, Jenny was a video producer and writer at the American Academy of Dermatology, where she specialized in creating videos, infographics, and other written content about skin, hair, and nail health. She was also a video producer and writer at O/Studio, where she created impactful lifestyle and health content. Prior to that, Jenny was the director of digital entertainment at Tasty Productions, where she created digital content across a wide range of verticals. Jenny has a Bachelor of Journalism (with a multimedia production emphasis) from the Missouri School of Journalism. When off mom and wife duty, Jenny loves to binge watch crummy horror movies and excessively research her next travel destination.

*clink*

9 Easy Holiday Mocktail Recipes For Entertaining Guests (Or Just Yourself)

By Katie McPherson

Sometimes you just need a special bevvie.

Festive Fixes

All The Little Things I’m Doing (& Buying) This Month To Feel Extra-Festive In A Heavy Year

By Julie Sprankles

This year has been tough in a lot of ways, so I’m intentionally filling December with cozy little rituals and festive purchases that spark comfort and joy.

not shocking actually

New Study Shows Girls Are Now Less Likely Than Boys To Say They Want To Get Married

By Katie Garrity

Only 67% of high school senior girls expect that they’ll tie the knot in the future.

Shhh 🤐

“I’m Having An Abortion & Feel Bad For Not Feeling Bad About It” & 38 Other Mom Confessions

By Samantha Darby

These are our confessions. 🎶

Ahhh, the village is here

A Stranger Used His Dad Voice On A Kid At Sam’s Club & Yes, More Of This Please

By Katie McPherson

That “sit your ass down” expression is lethal, sir.

Pass the hot cocoa

16 Movies & Shows We Watched With Our Grannies

By Samantha Darby

Get yourself a heavy quilt and a bowl of popcorn and prepare to feel cozy.

The Gift Of Knowing Your Kid

The Magic Of Getting Your Kid A Gift They Weren’t Expecting

By Samantha Darby

It doesn’t have to be big and it doesn’t have to be their favorite gift, but there’s so much joy in surprising them.

Interview

Brenda Song Shares The Everyday Way Macaulay Culkin Makes Her Swoon

By Julie Sprankles

The actress opens up about her sweet life, from traveling with the couple’s sons to her favorite traditions (and, yes, how she loves Home Alone just as much as the rest of us).

top tier titles

The Best Book Of Every Genre In 2025, According To Goodreads Users

By Katie McPherson

Critics’ picks are one thing, but I want to know what the other laypeople liked.

Moms To Watch

Mae Whitman Reflects On Her Hallmark Holiday Series, Chosen Family, & New Motherhood

By Julie Sprankles

Get cozy as the Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas star chats about the magic of filming in Ireland (with a baby!), and how the greatest gifts in life are your people.

To Myself, With Love

Do You Buy Your Own Christmas Gifts?

By Samantha Darby

And is it because you don’t trust your husband, or because he doesn’t even realize you have your own stocking?

don't lose hope

A Concerned Parent Asked: What Happened To Your Kid Who Never Cared About School?

By Sarah Aswell

The answers were really, really encouraging.

not a flex

Podcaster Parents Admit To Making Seatmate's Life "Miserable" After He Refused To Switch Seats With Them

By Katie Garrity

And they were laughing while retelling this story!

talk to your pediatrician

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Reverses Universal Recommendation For Hepatitis B Vaccination At Birth

By Katie McPherson

Pediatric health experts say the change has no basis in science.

Moms To Watch

Stranger Things’ Cara Buono Talks About *That* Season 5 Karen Wheeler Scene

By Julie Sprankles

Ahead of the series finale, Cara Buono — forever Hawkins’ mom — reflects on her most powerful scene yet and raising her own daughter alongside the show.