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"He Gives Me His Check": 23 Couples With Different Incomes Shared How They Split Bills, And I Learned I Don't Want A Joint Account
"Essentially, he has no income, and I pay 100% of the bills."

Mindy Kaling Finally Addressed The Rumor That B.J. Novak Is The Father Of Her Two Children
"It hasn't affected my kids or B.J."

People Are Revealing What They Regret Most About Their College Years, And It's Really Eye-Opening
"I thought that people would judge me if I didn't do it."

31 Products To Make A Beach Trip With The Kids A Total Success
Bring on the beach — sans the sandy messes and sunburns.

27 Games To Try When It’s Too Hot To Play Outside
Warning, these games might heat things up on the inside, too.

Parents Are Ripping The Band-Aid Off And Revealing The Truths People Should Know Before Having Children
"There's no such thing as a day off. Have a 104-degree fever? Too bad!"

41 Delicious Vegetarian Dinner Ideas That Will Feed Your Whole Family
Just because it's meatless doesn't mean it's not yummy.😋

Trader Joe's Just Launched An Instant Boba Kit That Only Takes 2 Minutes To Make, So Of Course, I Had To Try It
I'm calling it now: This one is going to be a hit.

Telling Their Daughters Not To "Shave Above The Knee," And 28 Other Things Every Single Mom Does
But we love them anyway.

18 Easy, Packable, And Delicious Back-To-School Lunch Ideas For Kids
These lunches understood the assignment.


Women Are Sharing Examples Of Internalized Misogyny They've Seen, And I'm Definitely Guilty Of Some Of These
"My mother loves to tell me that she doesn't have any female friends because of how catty and backstabbing women are."

"Never Acknowledge When Someone Is Crying In The Walk-In": People Are Sharing The Unspoken Rules Of Their Jobs, And It's Really Fascinating
"If you see someone you know in public, whether they're a client or another working girl, you pretend like you don't know them."

The Ultimate Guide To Cleaning All Kinds Of Kids’ Messes
Including a tip for removing slime aka the bane of every parent's existence.

Celebrities Who Named Their Babies After, Well, Other Famous People
What's in a name?

19 Hysterical Parents Who Stand 100% By Their Choices, And Their Kids Are Here To Give Them Hell For It
They're giving their kids all the material to troll the hell out of them.

30 Parenting Products Reviewers Swear By For Trips To Disney
Make your next trip even more magical with these reviewer-approved products.

Husbands Are Revealing Their "Yup, I'm Asking This Girl To Marry Me" Moments, And All I Can Say Is...Must Be Nice
"She insisted on it, and I ended up drunkenly confessing my love soon afterward."

People Are Revealing The Wildest And Most Frustrating Experiences They Had With A TSA Agent, And This Will Make Any Traveler Lose Their Mind
"TSA threw away a bar of soap that I'd taken from the hotel because, apparently, that 'counted as a liquid.' I pointed out that it was a solid bar of soap, and they said it was solid now, but it turned into a liquid when wet."

Parents, Teachers, And Students, What Are Your Best Money-Saving Tips For Back-To-School Shopping?
Summer goes by so fast...

Lots Of Celebs Have Had Babies In 2022 — Here Are 40, Including Some Probably Off Your Radar
The baby fever is hitting!

People Over 30, Tell Us Something You Actually Like About Getting Older
'Cuz life doesn't end at 29.

"I Discovered It After I Inherited My Grandmother's Handwritten Recipe Book": People Are Sharing Their "I'll Never Tell" Cooking Secret Weapons
"I always assumed it was an old family recipe passed down from my grandmother. When I discovered the truth, I was floored."

24 A+ Products For Packing Back-To-School Lunches
Take your kids' lunches to the next level with these functional and adorable things.

Khloé Kardashian And Tristan Thompson's Second Child Has Arrived, Less Than A Year After They Broke Up Again
But they're not back together.

15 Kids Who Aren't Afraid Of Getting Ruthlessly — And Hilariously — Sarcastic With Their Parents
They can out-sarcasm you any day of the week.

Traveling And Bringing Your Birth Control With You? Here Are 5 Things To Consider
If you're changing time zones and taking birth control pills, it's important to remember this.

43 Parenting Products Under $15 That Have Over 5,000 5-Star Reviews
From a TikTok-famous grape cutter to a penguin-shaped pacifier, these products keep racking up rave reviews.


"I've Felt Like Her Diary Since I Was Four Years Old": Women Reveal Things Their Mothers Did That They Hope To Never Do To Their Kids
"Everyone was always telling me how much I looked like my mother, so I think I started internalizing every mean thing she said about herself."

Attention Parents, These 42 Things Will Help Solve So Many Summer Problems
Bug bites, sunburns, and post-swim hair tangles — there's something on this list to make your life as a parent easier this summer.

I'm An Experienced Traveler But A New Parent — Here Are 17 Things I've Learned After Flying With A Baby
It's often an unpredictable ride — but these tips have really helped me so far.

23 Things From Target That Any Parent Of Toddlers Will Think Is Game-Changing
These items will help you start winning at parenting with your toddler.

15 Durable Lunch Boxes That'll Last More Than One Year
Ditch the paper sack for these durable lunch boxes.

16 Common Things Parents Did While Raising Their Kids That Were Actually Very Damaging
"My parents really pushed the 'No sex 'til marriage or you're going to hell' thing. It caused me so much guilt around my own sexuality."

Gen Z Readers Shared What They Wish Older Generations Understood About Being A Young Person In 2022, And Everyone Should Listen To What They Have To Say
"It's not that we're dramatic or looking for attention — we are genuinely horrified at the state of the world, all while being told that we have it easier than anyone has ever had."

25 Toys To Keep Your Kids Occupied Until Summer Ends
From a splash pad to a swing, these toys are guaranteed to bring endless fun and squeals of delight this summer.

"We Don't Do Santa": Parents In Their 20s And 30s Are Sharing What They're Doing Differently Than The Way They Were Raised, And It's Inspiring
"I've rarely gotten pushback when I treat my kid like a human being (weird, right?!)."


15 Parents Who Caught Their Kids Way Off Guard With How Well They Troll The Hell Out Of The System
They're way more clever than their kids ever expected.

I Feed My Family Of Five For $120 A Week — Here's What A Week Of Groceries & Meals Looks Like For Us
I've recently had to up my family's grocery budget due to rising food costs. But here's how I'm making everything work.

"Sometimes, I Pretend Not To See It": Teachers Share The One Thing They Wish They Could Tell Their Students
"When you think you are being genius by getting me to do that, know that I'm allowing it to happen."

Tyler Perry Explained The Honest Reason Why He's Holding Off On Having The Race Conversation With His Young Son
"He’s already asking some really tough questions."

I Took My 5-Month-Old Baby Abroad For Three Weeks — Here's What I Nailed (And Where I Failed)
I've taken hundreds of international trips as a travel writer — but this was my very first one with a baby.

22 "Struggles" That People Born Before 2000 Had To Deal With Growing Up That Would Make No Sense To Today's Kids
It's amazing how many phone numbers we used to have to memorize.

31 August Recipes To Make Every Day This Summer, From Breakfast Through Happy Hour And Dessert
Summer isn't over yet, so take advantage in the kitchen.

People Are Sharing Instant Red Flags For Professors That Scream "Drop This Class Immediately," And It's So Accurate That I'm Having Flashbacks
"I had a professor who put a stack of pre-signed withdrawal forms on his desk. He told us to grab one when we were ready."

Angelina Jolie's Daughter, Zahara, Is Going To An HBCU, And The Actor Celebrated By Attempting The Electric Slide
You can't say she didn't try!

41 Family-Friendly Recipes That Kids Will Actually Love (And Grownups Will Love, Too)
Little hands, big flavors.

Kids Massively Oversharing And 21 Other Hilarious Things That'll Happen When School Is Back
Summer's over...time for things to get hilariously weird.

Call Me Chicken Little If You Want, But I'm Doing These 6 Things In Case There's A Recession
I'm trying to get my money right, and I think you should, too.


"I Guess I'm Just A Bad Parent": 26 Subtle (And Not-So-Subtle) Behaviors That People Say Are Signs Of Toxic Parenting
"Whenever my mom does something to upset me, I end up apologizing."

55 Very Random '80s Kids Things That No Young Gen X'er Or Old Millennial Will Ever Forget, Even If They Tried
Honestly, the theme for Muppet Babies would probably be my Vecna song.

A Dad Made Fun Of His Son For Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine, And 16 Other Horrific Parents From 2022
Unfortunately, 2022 hasn't been a good year for many kids.

45 Products For Times When Parenting *Is* All Fun And Games
These tiny humans sure have a whole lot of fun built into them.

My Extremely Conservative "Pro-Life" Cousin Just Got A Secret Abortion — Should I Call Her Out?
"This level of hypocrisy feels like a bridge too far."

28 Times People Who Grew Up Religious Felt Major Religious Guilt In Adulthood
"Even though I don’t have any religion, religion still controls parts of my life."


People Are Sharing Brilliant "Alternative Uses" For Common Pieces Of Kitchen Equipment, And I'm Astonished By The Creativity
When it comes to your potato masher, "mashing potatoes" is just the tip of the iceberg — trust me.

Making "Modular Meals," Planning A "Pantry Night" And 56 Other Genuinely Useful Tips For Stretching Your Grocery Budget As Far As Humanly Possible
"I first learned this from Alton Brown: You can take pretty much any savory item or ingredient — fresh or leftover — and turn it into this delicious meal."

10 Of The Best Strollers You Can Get At Target
Strollers are an investment, and navigating thousands of different kinds can be daunting, but I am here to take you on a stroll through my absolute faves out there.

"Adulting" Is A Weird Time Always, So Here Are 27 Relatable Tweets To Prove It
I can stay up as late as I want, but I also can't actually do that at all.

I Wish These 21 People Could Be Fired From Their Job As "Parent," But Unfortunately That's Not How It Works
One mom poured bleach in the air vents because she "saw it on TikTok."

25 Practical Parenting Items From Target Just About Any Parent Would Find Useful
Let's work smarter not harder.


21 Of The Best School Supplies You Can Get At Walmart
Stock up now for a successful school year.

25 Parenting Products From Target Destined To Become Your New BFF
These products are about to take your parenting game to a whole new level.

Alicia Vikander Says She Had A Miscarriage In Rare Comments About Parenthood
"It took us time."

Frequent Fliers Are Sharing Underrated Travel Destinations That Completely Blew Them Away
"I've been itching to return ever since I left."

22 Maternity Swimsuits That Will Make Waves In Style And Comfort For Those 40 Weeks
Get ready to feel fine and ~sandy~ while rocking that bump in these trendy trunks.

People With So-Called "Average" Jobs Reveal Why They Do What They Do And How They Feel About It, And It's Sparking An Important Conversation
"I'd rather have an ordinary job that I love than a fancy job that stresses me out."

48 Celeb Couples That Are Currently Together That I Either Had No Idea About Or Totally Forgot Were A Thing
So many couples of Hollywood hidden right in front of our nose.

19 Seriously Funny Parents Who Have Failed Before No Doubt, But Never, Ever Like This
They were NOT expecting their days to go like this.

25 Parenting Products Under $50 From Target That'll Basically Pay For Themselves Over And Over Again
We've got you covered with game-changing products that'll help you parent smarter and more efficiently.

33 Parenting Products So Damn Good You’ll Be Talking About Them Like They’re Bruno
This list will having you singing "I really need to know about that baby wash — oops, I mean Bruno..." 🎶


"Sleep Deprivation": Adults Are Revealing Things That Nobody Thinks Is Cool Anymore Once You Hit 30, And TBH I'm Already Feeling Some In My 20s
"I did this so often in my 20s that even several years later, it hasn't fully fixed itself."

People Are Sharing The "Unusual" Cooking Hacks That Actually Make A Big Difference For Everything From Scrambled Eggs To Tomato Sauce
"For burgers or meatloaf, combine a slice of bread + milk to make a sludge. Then mix it into your meat and cook. It makes the beef taste SO tender."

23 Toddler Products From Target That May Be Cheap, But Parents Think Are Essential
Items that will help make life with your (very precious) toddler a little easier.

41 Parenting Problem-Solving Products You'll Use For The Rest Of The Summer
From an umbrella that'll clamp onto any beach wagon to an ice pop sleeve that'll keep little fingers from freezing — here are some super handy products to help make summer a breeze for families.

People Are Calling Out Their Significant Others' Most Shocking Behavior, And It Ranges From Hilarious To Heartbreaking
"I almost died in the hospital when my appendix ruptured. My fiancé was late getting there because he was cheating on me."

25 Maternity Photo Shoot Dresses So You Can Totally Show Off That Baby Bump
Whether you want a casual parent-to-be look or full-on glam, these dress picks will do anything *but* disappoint.

This Mom Shaved Her Daughter's Unibrow, And It Started A Huge Debate On Self-Esteem And Parenting
"He’s angry with me because I didn’t run it by him first and said I’m going to 'give her body image issues.'"

35 TikTok Products Every Busy College Student Needs
This $10 "miracle" cleaning spray is pretty much an all-in-one for anything your dorm or shared apartment can throw at you.

21 Married People Who Trolled Their Spouses In Ways I Feel Really, Really Guilty For Laughing At
These spouses pulled absolutely no punches.

I Recommend This Investment-Worthy Bob Stroller To All Parents — Here's Why
Let's take a *stroll* and find out exactly why this stroller is a must-buy for new parents.

That Famous Spaghetti From "The Bear" Lives In My Head Rent-Free, So I Recreated It At Home (And It's As Easy As It Is Delicious)
I've been eating it ever since — and TBH, I have zero regrets.

I've Read 3,000 Books In The Last 10 Years — Here Are My Absolute Favorites
It's like a time capsule, but with reading!

25 Tips And Toys To Keep Your Kids Entertained Without Shelling Out $$$
School's out — try these boredom busters that won't break the bank.


"Old" People Are Sharing Things That Were Normal In The '90s But Are Rare Or Nonexistent Now, And Oof
"Being completely unreachable by anyone for an entire day or more with no one thinking that it was unusual or rude."

Trader Joe's Just Dropped A Ton Of New Summer Products, And These Are The Ones You'll Definitely Want To Stock Up On
Waffle fries, horchata ice cream, pickle snacks, a fan-favorite sunscreen, the list goes on...

What Should Every Childless Person Know Before Becoming A Parent?
Keep it all the way real.

Here's Why I Firmly Believe Every Parent Needs A Vitamix Blender
Our Vitamix got our kid to love his greens and I will be talking about it forever.

"I Decided To Make It From Scratch, Yet Nobody Could Tell The Difference": People Are Sharing The Labor-Intensive And Tedious Foods That Just Aren't Worth Making From Scratch
"As somebody who has made it from scratch, I can say: Never again. I will tell you to always buy it."

People Are Sharing Their "Single Greatest" Cooking Tip, And Even Someone Who Cooks Daily Could Learn A Thing Or Two From Them
"It sounds obvious, but I always see people rushing to do this — and you don't really need to."

"The TSA Agent Opened My Bag And Went Absolutely Beet Red": People Are Sharing The Wildest Encounters They've Had With TSA Agents, And They Range From Hilarious To Infuriating
"I had surgery on my wrist two days prior, and I was still in the post-op splint, not a full hard cast yet. A TSA agent pulled us aside and said she has to check INSIDE my splint for explosive residue or something else, and she attempted to shove a thingie they use into my splint."

"I Wish I Hadn’t Rushed Everything": People Over 40 Are Revealing The "Regrets" They Would Redo If They Were Younger, And I Wasn't Expecting This Kind Of Honesty
"The name of your college means absolutely nothing. Don’t go into debt for a name you think is impressive. It isn’t."