20 Items All Dads Should Add To The Baby Registry

Life can be easier for men than women in so many ways. For one, men don’t get their period every month, so they have absolutely no concept of the PMS (or PMDD) that can affect a woman’s health. Also, they don’t have to go through labor and delivery. Imagine that! It’s a woman who carries a baby for 40 weeks, grows it, nurtures it, feels all the (not always so) fun side-effects of pregnancy, and gets to go through the insanely intense birthing process....

February 1, 2026 · 6 min · 1273 words · Eric Saavedra

20 Kids Sneakers To Kick Off The School Year On The Right Foot

There are basic running shoes, “basketball” style shoes, and the more fashion-first shoe. We searched among all of these styles in kids’ sizes to see what was out there ahead of the new school year. And luckily, there’s a mix of all of the above. Each shoe not only has its own aesthetic but functionality as well. All of the options we found provide comfort to the wearers. After all, they will all be active in some way, whether it’s in gym glass or a walk to the school bus....

February 1, 2026 · 5 min · 960 words · Holly Denk

20 Movies To Check Out This Fall For The Perfect Night In

For some of us, fall is the best season hands down — cute boots, warm sweaters, hot drinks, changing leaves, festive get-togethers, and lots of cuddle time with family or a special someone. There’s nothing like cuddling on a comfy couch and settling into a movie that gives you all the feels. It could be an inspirational movie, a heartfelt romance , a nail-biting thriller , or a lighthearted comedy....

February 1, 2026 · 7 min · 1299 words · Frances Semler

20 Spring Outfits Every Pregnant Mom Needs

Spring just might be the perfect season to be both pregnant and wearing maternity clothes. The weather is nicer, not too hot and not too cold, and there’s tons of options as far as outfits to put together. There are dresses that are longer, there’s the option to dress it down with jeans and a tee. There are super cute maternity midi dresses out there to style for work and, of course, tons of romantic pastel or printed dresses to wear to the baby shower or a cousin’s or sister’s or friend’s wedding ....

February 1, 2026 · 7 min · 1404 words · Ann Mccall

24 Super

Each and every school year , we parents pay a bundle for the same long list of generic school supplies. Then we shove the pile in a backpack and send them off to school. If that’s working for you, do it again this year! And every year! However, if forking out a lot of dough for a bunch of uninspired school tools is crushing your soul, we’ve found some super-pretty (and handsome!...

February 1, 2026 · 4 min · 778 words · Santos Epling

25 Excellent Gifts From Target For Mother’S Day

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’re looking forward to celebrating all of the amazing moms in our lives. How do we appropriately thank the moms who make us feel loved, held, challenged, and encouraged every step of the way? Well, there are a lot of options. We’re in favor of planning to spend some quality time together, giving mom some chill-out time to herself, giving her a gift that will make her smile, and/or writing a heartfelt card — and maybe even making a DIY one....

February 1, 2026 · 9 min · 1721 words · Connie Blight

25 Mind

A long time ago, my college boyfriend and I were heading down to dinner when, much to my surprise, he decided to play hide the sausage in a most unusual place. Right there in the stairwell of his dorm, we had exciting, impromptu, and totally public sex . It’s one of the memorable sex events I’ve never quite forgotten … along with doing it on a park bench, on a soccer field, in the pouring rain, and giving a blow job in the backseat of a taxicab in NYC....

February 1, 2026 · 3 min · 612 words · Rebecca Martin

25 Worst Things Siblings Have Ever Done To One Another

“You’re adopted!” or “Mom doesn’t like you!” are two of the most common things kids yell at their siblings. But that’s before they start to get more creative … and devious. Sorry, we’re not sorry. But the real insults are far worse than you might imagine. We asked moms about the worst things kids have done to their siblings (or that they’ve done to their own siblings), and the list will have you wondering if you should have just stopped at one....

February 1, 2026 · 6 min · 1163 words · Sarah Huggins

3 Reasons Black Is The Best Color For Pregnant Women

Once you are very visibly pregnant (as opposed to the “bump” you thought you had at ten weeks), deciding on what to wear can become a bit challenging. And once you do decide, keeping that look … shall we say … neat and tidy, can also prove to be as hard as getting a good night’s sleep. Which is why I think the color black is hands down the best color a pregnant woman could wear ....

February 1, 2026 · 3 min · 444 words · Brent Serna

4-Year

When Dr. Spencer Tepe didn’t show up to work on December 30, 2025, friends and coworkers immediately knew something was wrong . They went to his house and made a horrific discovery. Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique Tepe, both died from apparent gunshot wounds inside their Columbus, Ohio, home. The couple’s 4-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son were also reportedly in the house at the time of the killings but unharmed....

February 1, 2026 · 2 min · 410 words · Nancy Mitchell

5 Gifts For Anyone Who Loathes ‘Karens’

Bossy, entitled, sure she’s in charge of everyone else’s life choices, wildly intolerant — Karens are awful. Just say no. Don’t even hide it. Put it right out there. Maybe even, if you have a Karen in your life who you have hopes of reforming, give her a gift that calls her out for her shameless entitlement. Here are five gifts for everyone in your life who is ready to say, “No, Karen....

February 1, 2026 · 3 min · 458 words · Rochelle Racette

5 Money-Saving Hacks For Budget

As parents, we all want to give our kids the world — so it can be hard when our budgets don’t match our kids’ dreams. Of course, most of us know how to cut corners when we need to, in order to save a few pennies. But here’s the thing — you can save money without giving up anything! It’s true. With these hacks, you’ll be able to save money while still living your best life....

February 1, 2026 · 2 min · 371 words · David Thayer

5-Year

A 5-year-old girl has died after she was allegedly horrifically abused by her mother and stepfather. People close to the family said Melissa “Missy” Mogle told them she was being abused. So they did what they could: They called the authorities. And while authorities did investigate the allegations, ultimately nothing was done. It was only made worse when her stepfather was released after different charges were made against him, allowing him back into the home....

February 1, 2026 · 4 min · 657 words · Linda Tilton

8 Tech Items Everyone Needs This Holiday Season

This year has been tough — we’ve all been home a lot more than expected, which means most of us have gotten … well … bored. This year, spruce up your life by bringing some new tech items home! Whether you’re looking for vacuums to clean up your house, smart gardens to grow plants inside, coffee makers to get your caffeine fix, or laptops to connect with loved ones, we’ve got you covered!...

February 1, 2026 · 3 min · 567 words · Bruce Holmes

9 Couples Accused Fertility Clinic Of Implanting Dead & Toxic Embryos; Now, They’Re Suing

A group of couples filed a joint lawsuit against a fertility clinic claiming it knowingly implanted dead embryos into multiple women in January. The suit alleges a lab embryologist at Ovation Fertility mishandled their embryos , ultimately killing them, but continued with implantation without informing the mothers. Brooke Berger, 37, and her husband Bennett Hardy, 33, are among the devastated couples looking for justice. The husband and wife told People their in vitro fertilization journey began in 2022 with seven viable embryos....

February 1, 2026 · 4 min · 722 words · Ethel Cardillo

9 People Hospitalized After €˜Suspected Overdose’ At California Juvenile Detention Center

One young person and eight adults were hospitalized after possibly ingesting drugs at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, California. This isn’t the first time the juvenile detention center has been in the news. Earlier this year, so-called “gladiator fights” were reportedly taking place at the center. Workers at the center allegedly facilitated the fights. The overdoses also come shortly after another concerning incident with a contracted worker at the facility....

February 1, 2026 · 3 min · 427 words · Connie Hernandez

Abducted Woman Discreetly Alerted Pennsylvania State Troopers During Traffic Stop

A Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, woman was rescued thanks to her quick thinking in an unimaginable situation. Pennsylvania state troopers pulled over a man driving a truck southbound on Pottsville Pike in Perry Township shortly before midnight February 10. During the moving violations stop, a passenger in the truck “discreetly alerted troopers to possible criminal activity ,” and she was removed from the vehicle. Zuleika Santiago-Schomburg, 34, who was reported missing earlier that day, was reportedly being held against her will....

February 1, 2026 · 3 min · 482 words · Lance Chavez

Alabama Man Accused Of Dousing His Wife In Accelerant & Setting Her On Fire

An Alabama woman’s loved ones claim she is struggling to survive after her husband allegedly tried to kill her . Riley Willis III reportedly doused his wife, Anna Willis, with a flammable liquid on August 8 and set her on fire inside their Decatur apartment. The husband then allegedly fled, leaving his wife’s body ablaze . Today, Anna Willis’ family is asking for prayers and donations to aid in her recovery....

February 1, 2026 · 4 min · 663 words · Marian Maynard

Amber Portwood Flips Off Former ‘Teen Mom’ Besties Maci Bookout & Catelynn Baltierra In Latest Rant

As three of the original stars of Teen Mom , Maci Bookout, Amber Portwood, and Catelynn Baltierra have been close for more than 15 years, seeing each other through relationships, marriages, and the births of more babies than the ones they originally welcomed on 16 & Pregnant . But now, it sounds like their friendship is officially over – at least where Amber’s concerned. After the latest of her recent series of TikTok live rants, there’s no doubt about that....

February 1, 2026 · 2 min · 415 words · Charles Vanstee

Aubrey Plaza Breaks Her Silence After Husband Jeff Baena Dies By Suicide

Days after news broke that Aubrey Plaza ‘s husband, writer and director Jeff Baena, died by suicide at the age of 47, the actress is speaking out. On Monday evening, Aubrey issued a statement about her husband’s death, breaking her silence for the first time since the tragic incident occurred. Aubrey called her husband’s death ‘an unimaginable tragedy.’ Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images In a statement that Aubrey, along with Jeff’s family, released to People , she thanked everyone for their condolences and asked for privacy....

February 1, 2026 · 3 min · 453 words · Dorothy Wilkins