12 Clever Crafts Featuring Baby’S Footprints

Who doesn’t adore baby feet? Oh, the joy of finally seeing 10 toes after nine months of pregnancy! But the little footprints that lead straight to our hearts only last for a short time. Kids grow so quick — so don’t forget to get them while one can! Crafting is the way to go. Pictures do not capture feet like actual footprints — getting a good print can also be the key to making a charming, amazing DIY project....

January 2, 2026 · 4 min · 734 words · Douglas Thurston

13-Year

A teenage boy in Florida is learning the hard way that some jokes just aren’t funny. The boy, who is only in middle school, found himself in hot water with police after asking an inappropriate question on ChatGPT. The artificial intelligence tool is rising in popularity , especially with kids who treat it like Google. This boy may have thought he was funny , but because he did it at school, adults found out....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 271 words · Lisa Massey

13-Year-Old Is Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Her 7-Year

A Michigan family is trying to make sense of a “domestic dispute” turned tragedy. A 13-year-old girl is accused of stabbing her 7-year-old sister, who later died. Right now, police have released few details about what happened. It’s hard to imagine what kind of pain the family must be experiencing as they deal with this unspeakable tragedy. The police investigation is ongoing as they try to figure out what could have possibly happened that led to the death of the younger child....

January 2, 2026 · 3 min · 432 words · Mike Mccafferty

14-Year

A father in Mexico is demanding an investigation after his teenage daughter’s death. The girl, Paloma Nicole Arellano, underwent multiple cosmetic surgeries , her father asserts. He claims that not only did he not give consent for the procedures, but he also didn’t even know about them. Her mother, whom he is no longer married to, is the one who consented. And now, the mom’s new boyfriend , who happens to be a plastic surgeon, is being investigated for performing the procedures....

January 2, 2026 · 3 min · 584 words · William Serge

14-Year

A 14-year-old girl arrived at a Louisiana hospital seeking medical care on November 21, 2025. When speaking with staff, she apparently made a shocking confession : The teenager said she’d recently given birth to a baby at home. Sadly, when deputies from the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Department went to investigate, they found the infant dead . Now the teenager faces murder charges. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, the infant died a brutal death....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 320 words · Norman Kurtz

14-Year-Old Claims School Officials Repeatedly Strip

A father and daughter in Brevard County, Florida, have filed a federal lawsuit against the county’s school board alongside leadership from Eau Gallie High School and other district leadership. According to the father, his 14-year-old daughter was subjected to years of targeted harassment from fellow students. When no one did anything about it, her family escalated their concerns to the US Department of Education. That move did little to change things, but it further made her a target for discrimination, this time from school leadership....

January 2, 2026 · 4 min · 651 words · Nancy Bernal

15 Beauty Products Kate Middleton Absolutely Swears By

Let’s face it: If we could trade faces (and hair) with anyone, it would probably be Kate Middleton . There’s absolutely no denying the Duchess of Cambridge is gorgeous, and even at 40, she’s managed to hang onto her youthful looks longer than most. A good bit of that can be attributed to the fact that she has a much bigger beauty budget than most of us, but interestingly enough, most of Kate’s most beloved products are actually reasonably affordable (Remember: We said most )....

January 2, 2026 · 5 min · 1047 words · Jessica Barrow

15 Dreamy St. Patrick’S Day Cupcakes We’D Chase Rainbows For

We know St. Patrick’s Day is for drinking, but for those of us celebrating with underage toddlers this year, we’re thinking it might be best to hand out cupcakes over cocktails. That doesn’t mean these treats have to be any less festive, though — there are plenty of lucky green recipes out there to hold any folks over until they turn 21. In fact, we’d argue that some St. Patrick’s Day–themed cupcakes look even better and more fun than their alcoholic counterparts....

January 2, 2026 · 4 min · 719 words · Richard Hart

15 Fun Activities For Kids Who Don’T Love Team Sports

According to the Center for Disease Control, most kids need at least 60 minutes of aerobic exercise a day for best health. For some kids, hitting this number is easy thanks to being on a soccer or swim team. But what about the kids who just aren’t into sports? Because even the non-sporty kids still need to be physically active, we reached out to 15 moms who aren’t living the soccer mom life to find out how they make sure their kids get moving — and have some fun....

January 2, 2026 · 5 min · 1046 words · Brian Conklin

15 Veteran Moms Reveal The Baby Items They Can’T Live Without

Even if you’ve researched your baby registry for months on end, and brought in experts to consult on it, odds are, you’re going to both register for things you don’t need, and not register for things you do. Think of it as one of the many surprises of motherhood. In order to streamline things and make your life a little easier, we asked experienced mamas what their absolute MUST was when their little one was baby (or is, if their little one is still a baby)....

January 2, 2026 · 5 min · 922 words · Cheryl Garrett

15 Ways To Encourage Kids To Form Strong Friendships, From Moms With Kids Of All Ages

Building strong friendships is such an important part of childhood . Some of us may even still have friends we made years ago in school. If we want our own kids to foster those kinds of strong bonds, we can help them in a variety of ways. At the end of the day, it’s up to our kids to make those relationships and be good friends. But we can help pave the way....

January 2, 2026 · 6 min · 1124 words · Maxine Lundy

15-Year

A 15-year-old Indiana boy will face trial as an adult in the deaths of his father and great-uncle. Jeremiah Dill allegedly shot and killed 41-year-old Grantham Chandler and 61-year-old Jeffrey Fauber at a home in Quincy on August 9, 2025. A heartbreaking 911 call alerted police to the scene. Dill left before they arrived but turned himself in a short time later. Police arrived at the home in Owen County around 3:45 p....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 406 words · Debra Brisbin

15-Year

Police say a Texas teenager died after falling asleep inside her mother’s car. The unidentified family lives in Houston. A 15-year-old girl reportedly went outside to meet her mother in the car after the woman got off work around 3 a.m. August 8, 2025. The pair regularly met and talked inside the vehicle, but this time, things took a heartbreaking turn. According to KHOU, the mother and daughter were recently homeless and often fell asleep inside the running car....

January 2, 2026 · 2 min · 393 words · Terri Dalton

16 Celebs Who Are Completely Obsessed With Their Pets

Before she died in 2021, Betty White was long known as one of the most passionate animal lovers in Hollywood. Over her many decades in the limelight, she donated substantial amounts of both money and time to a wide variety of causes to care for animals and prevent abuse and extinction. While she may have been one of the most publicly committed celebrities, it turns out that she is far from being the only star who is completely obsessed with animals....

January 2, 2026 · 7 min · 1355 words · Christopher Saldivar

18 Lingerie Sets That Are Sexy & Comfortable

Feeling comfortable and sexy in our skin can be a challenge at times in our society with its impossible beauty standards . But we deserve to always feel as amazing as we are. So maybe these cute lingerie sets can help give us that little extra boost. They’ll let us be both beautiful and sexy – but without sacrificing any comfort . Most of these lingerie pieces can start as sexy bedroom outfits , but then they can double as perfectly adorable (and comfy!...

January 2, 2026 · 5 min · 1039 words · Teresa James

20 Beautiful Boho Bedroom Accents

Everyone has a design or decor look they love the most. Sometimes that’s modern, while other times it’s vintage or even anything millennial pink. This time, we’re looking out for all those bohemian mamas out there. Or the mamas who just love the boho look (maybe baby’s room got the treatment ? Or baby’s name ?) We found some bedroom decor items that will make amazing boho accent pieces....

January 2, 2026 · 6 min · 1210 words · Arlene Budde

20 Bright & Colorful Lipstick Shades To Rock The Rest Of Summer

Kids are all about makeup now thanks to the likes of YouTube bloggers and celebrities who have revamped the beauty line, looking at ya, Rihanna. But they’re not the only ones interested in the latest products and colors. Whether they have been using the same tube for the last year or want a new tube every month, or week, moms do wear makeup. We know this. There’s just something about colorful lips that brighten up the face and bring a look together....

January 2, 2026 · 6 min · 1207 words · Sanda Muresan

20 Maternity Dresses To Wear To A Summer Baby Shower

Baby showers can happen any time of year, but there’s something special about ones in the spring and summer. Yes, it’s hot and it’s hard to be pregnant when it’s hot. But having a shower to celebrate both mom and baby makes it a little more bearable. Plus, they make great opportunities to rock cute sun dresses. This goes for both mama-to-be and guests. Since lots of loved ones take over planning baby showers, which there are plenty ideas to pick from , all the guest of honor has to do is just show up....

January 2, 2026 · 6 min · 1100 words · Ann Mustard

20 Romance Novels Written By Women That Every Mom Will Swoon Over

We’re proud of the choices we’ve made here. The stories are both inclusive in the authors’ backgrounds but also in the kinds of people those stories are about. There are love stories between exes, ones where women fall in love as well as two men (both rich and famous) and there are also stories that are sex positive (from their handling of porn to polyamorous relationships). Whatever kind of romance y’all mamas are into, we have a great book recommendation....

January 2, 2026 · 7 min · 1288 words · Jackie Croshaw

25 Beauty Products Perfect For Valentine’S Day

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and whether you’re celebrating with a partner or not, take some time to pamper yourself with new beauty products. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to take a romantic bath, apply luxurious scents, light a beautiful candle, spend some time on skin care , and do your hair and makeup in a way that makes you feel confident. Here are some of our favorite Valentine’s Day beauty products:...

January 2, 2026 · 7 min · 1330 words · Carmen Hibner