Scary Mommy

April 30, 2025
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By Team Scary Mommy

A Very Scary Mother's Day Issue

Moms spend the rest of the year giving 150% of ourselves. Let us have Mother’s Day as one day to be unapologetically selfish.

I'll Tell Ya What I Want, What I Really Really Want

Normal Mother’s Day Gifts Are Fine & All, But What I Really Want Is A Tattoo

All gifts are welcome but only one lasts forever.

God Love 'Em

An Ode To The Moms & Mother-In-Laws Who Know It's *Your* Day

And aren’t passive-aggressive about you turning down an elaborate, expensive brunch invitation.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

My Village Looks After Single Moms On Mother's Day, And It Means So Much To Me

In fact... I think I get a better deal than some of my married friends.

Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock, Stocksy
Hang On, Buying

What Scary Mommy Editors Are Getting Themselves For Mother's Day

Because we can buy our own gifts, damnit.

Your New Faves Await

18 Splurge-Worthy Beauty Products For The Mom Who Wants To Treat Herself

Put those Mother’s Day gift cards to good use.

I Get It Now

Soft Mom Era? Over. Welcome To The Sarah Connor Generation Of Moms.

If you told me last year that I’d relate more than ever to this intense AF movie mom, I’d have laughed. But here we are.

Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock

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At long last, the house will be cleaned to our standard...

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This is so spot on.

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“You do not just stop being a mom.”

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This Woman Wants Grandmothers To "Shift The Focus" On Mother's Day

"Instead of expecting the family to gather to honor you, it’s time to make the day about the next generation of mothers."

My day
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Mother’s Day Is Better Since I Got Divorced

I love every second of it.

Skip the flowers
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The Greatest Mother’s Day Gift Is A Day Off

It’s the best gift I’ve gotten on this cheesy Hallmark holiday.

This Is Love
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If anyone deserves free nuggets, it's you.

Reclaim The Day
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Your reminder, from experts, that you deserve what you really want.

nice gesture
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More and More Companies Are Letting Women Opt Out Of Mother's Day Marketing Emails

Some right-wing outlets say the trend is "anti-family."