I threw a mini temper tantrum the other day. My son thought it would be a good idea to leave a small plate of steak in his room for three days. Steak. In his room at room temperature. Just sitting there. I’d told him not to bring it up to his room because I had a feeling maggots would be blossoming from the plate of juicy meat I’d cooked to perfection. Not to mention, had it been stored in the refrigerator I could have enjoyed the leftovers. I was right.  That was just a gateway to me going off the handle about the how he’s been slacking on his … [Read more...]

The massively popular kids’ pop star posted to Twitter a photo of herself wearing a ‘Best Gay Cousin Ever’ shirt For those who don’t know, JoJo Siwa is a big deal — a very big deal — among kids. The 17-year-old pop star and YouTube personality, known for her super-sparkly outfits and larger-than-life, colorful bows, boasts millions of fans, a majority of whom are young teens and kids. And while Siwa is no stranger to making major waves on the Internet with her original, rainbow-hued content, a recent TikTok video and an even more … [Read more...]

My husband left this shopping list: Jameson’s Whiskey Butter Tabasco sauce (chipotle) Tabasco sauce (habanero) That’s it. We have meat in the freezer and extra eggs and toilet paper. But there are other things we need. Fresh vegetables, for example. This list perfectly captures our lockdown life amid COVID-19. As the number of COVID-19 cases surge across the UK, we’re being asked to stay home until mid-February, or later. Here’s a typical lockdown day: We wake up and stay in bed. My husband reads. I read a bit and write. Our daughter hops on … [Read more...]

The Super Bowl will be played in Tampa on Feb. 7 As the country continues to distribute and vaccinate against the coronavirus, the National Football League decided to treat thousands of healthcare workers who’d already received the vaccine to the Super Bowl this year. The organization announced that 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers will be among the 22,000 fans in attendance at Super Bowl LV next month, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said today. This will mean the stadium will be at about 30 percent capacity on game day. “I am the son of a nurse and all … [Read more...]

We’re doing the best we can managing work, family, and school but are we letting our kids have too much freedom when it comes to screen time?  Join us on February 9th at 7pm EST for expert advice and tips for managing screen time during the dark days of winter and beyond. Guests Include: Dr. Jenny Radesky, MD, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, Media Researcher Tiffany Shlain, Author, Filmmaker, Founder of the Webby Awards and more… Moderated by: Micaela Birmingham, Scary Mommy Executive Producer Get your Free Tickets here: Loading… The … [Read more...]

Bernie Sanders is selling the sweatshirt in his campaign store for $45, and all proceeds go to charity Unless you’ve been living under a rock this week (and if you’re a Trump supporter, you probably have been), you’re familiar with the Bernie Sanders inauguration meme. Mask, check. Homemade mittens, check. Sensible winter coat from Burlington Coat Factory, check. “Let’s get this over with because I have a dozen errands to run” expression, CHECK. Great news: you can now wear the famous meme as a sweatshirt. Sanders’ staff … [Read more...]

Does semen carry COVID-19? Do you need to wear a mask during sex? What if you think you’re pregnant? Madge the Vag is on the case with gynecologist, Dr. Lily Hanna to find out if you can get Coronavirus when you’re intimate with your parts! As of now, it is unclear whether the Coronavirus particles semen carries are infectious. However, studies are leaning towards the traditional understanding of how Coronavirus is transmitted and that is through respiratory droplets. That might sound like a breath of fresh air, but don’t get too excited! It … [Read more...]

I have never thought of myself as a strong person. However, looking back at the lemons that were thrown my way, at such a young age, I can see now the strength I have within. It was not easy for me to find that strength. For a long time they were an extra weight on my back, burdening my heart. But I made a conscious choice to grow, instead of break down. I like to think that I have turned those lemons into the best lemonade I could. I am an only child that was raised by a single mother. She and I were very close. I remember loving to snuggle with her and telling her … [Read more...]

Whew — what a year it’s been, am I right? Yes, there’s a terrible reminder you didn’t want or need: we’ve been at this for a year. Somehow it’s all gone by quickly in one horrible, stress-filled blur. And yet, it still looks like the movie “Groundhog Day” in my house. Every morning I wake up, rip off the metaphorical bandaid, and get to work. Last March, my five-year-old developed C. diff from a heavy dose of antibiotics. If you don’t know what C. diff is, don’t Google it. Just know that the things I saw come … [Read more...]

There is no one more excited about the new administration than Dr. Anthony Fauci, and these clips all prove it There’s a new administration running the country, and with that, it feels kind of like a whole new era. The Trump administration was a dumpster fire of science-denying, pandemic-mishandling, climate-change-accelerating, turning-a-blind-eye-to-hundreds-of-thousands-of-Americans-dying incompetence, and we still kind of can’t believe it’s over. But none of us, and I do mean none of us, woke up feeling as sunny and hopeful as Dr. Anthony … [Read more...]