Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or a full-time working mom , a little more income can go a long way. Unfortunately, costs are going up and inflation is still taking its toll on us; it’s not easy staying on top of everything. So when that old friend from high school reaches out and asks if you’re interested in making some dough, you’re intrigued but wary. After a few minutes of catching up, she starts talking about aromatherapy oils and her new skin care routine....

A North Carolina community is reeling after the loss of four young girls. Due to unknown reasons, their home caught fire in the middle of the night. Although the oldest sister and another girl were able to get out, the house fire was too severe for the younger children to escape. Despite the best efforts of the firefighters who showed up, there was no way the little girls could have been saved....

Things apparently got pretty heated in a Long Island , New York, home earlier this week, and it led to a savage attack. But this wasn’t a case of partners involved in a domestic violence incident. This time, a 12-year-old boy allegedly stabbed his mother after an argument. Now she’s recovering, and he’s facing assault charges. The Nassau County Police Department shared limited details about the attack in a news release....

A South Carolina family released the identity of a young boy who died as a result of an infection. Tween Jaysen Carr allegedly contracted a deadly brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a popular lake. Little detail has emerged about exactly how the boy contracted the illness . but despite his death, public health officials claim there is no larger threat. They do, however, caution people to be mindful about swimming in warm water where the amoeba may exist....

In some ways, thanks to apps and social media, dating can feel much easier than it used to. The time commitment and effort that goes into actually finding someone is significantly less, which is really nice for a mom who is already extremely busy. But, in other ways, those same advantages can make dating even more difficult. “Online dating makes it easier to get dates in some aspects due to the nature of having hundreds of possibilities at your fingertips,” Kimberly Hershenson, a NYC-based therapist specializing in relationships, told CafeMom....

Every mom and dad out there has different ideas about what the right way to parent their kids is — and yes, that includes celebrity parents . Though most of us cobble together our own parenting methods in relative privacy (save a raised eyebrow here and there from the in-laws), it doesn’t quite work that way for celebs who have kids. Instead, they’re out there making the decisions in the public eye, and sometimes they get so caught up in it all that they end up offering their own advice at the same time....

Sometimes life gets in the way of romance, even in the happiest and most stable of relationships. The flush and flutters of new love give way to the familiarity and comfort of being with someone for years. Between the kids, house, job, and endless errands, it can be easy to feel like there isn’t a whole lot of space for big swoony declarations of love or uncontrollable outbursts of passion....

We might be focused on figuring out what our Thanksgiving plans are going to look like at this point, but we can’t ignore what happens immediately after the turkey is gone and the dishes are washed: Yep, Black Friday shopping . Though many stores have committed to closing for Thanksgiving this year, the tradition of snagging some amazing deals the day after Thanksgiving is still a go, whether we plan on getting those deals online or in person....

The year 2020 is going to be one that’s talked about for generations to come. It will become the “when I was a kid, I had to walk to school in the snow” story of the time life locked down, and we had to reinvent how we did many things nearly overnight. Due to the global health crisis , we’ve had to move our work out of the office and into our homes....

Infertility isn’t as uncommon as some people may think. According to the World Health Organization , one out of every six people of reproductive age experiences infertility. But it can still feel very lonely for those dealing with it. We can support couples trying to conceive in a variety of ways, from lending a listening ear to making sure we’re approaching things with the upmost sensitivity. It’s important all year to check in on our friends, but a good reminder comes every June during World Infertility Awareness Month....

Books are vital to kids’ learning. They help them improve their reading skills and also help them to get their imagination going. Books can also be a way to show them (and their moms) they’re not alone in their struggles or feelings, or show them role models they didn’t know existed. From books that tackle LGBTQ issues to ones that take on diversity , there are many books out there that talk about the big issues....

Shopping for a high chair is not a task to be taken lightly. They’re super important for not only the baby’s milestones but for giving mama’s arms and lap a break. But gone are the days where they are chair that simply functions as a chair, though those are perfectly fine! These days, high chairs are more akin to Transformers , converting into smaller high chairs or booster seats to accommodate growing kids....

In theory, spring should be on its way. And while there are hopeful signs that short-sleeve season is coming, winter is like that party guest who can’t seem to take the polite hints that we’d like for them to leave, like now , please! When the weather first turns chilly in fall, it’s fun to spend a weekend or two cuddled up on the couch with the family, reading books, sorting puzzles, watching movies, and just generally chilling out ....

For the uninitiated out there, llamas are South American descendants of the camel that — instead of developing humps that store water and fat — developed thick, fluffy, and incidentally adorable wool. They also have a history in South America as serving as everything from livestock for meat to pack animals. Llamas are also known to be quite social animals that — after training and weaning — are pleasant for us humans to be around....

We have so many great reasons to work out: keeping our hearts and bones healthy, easing stress and anxiety, and having an excellent excuse to wear super cute leggings and sports bra sets (we are highly motivated by cute workout gear)! There are also a lot of things that can get in the way of making it to the gym. We’ve missed a gym class for everything from a sick kid to running late for work, so we know how easy it can be to have one missed workout turned into two, three, and then suddenly it’s a week without cute leggings....

It may seem that the season of giving ended with the holiday season, but that isn’t the case. Sure, there’s a quiet period for the month of January but then February comes out of nowhere and brings Valentine’s Day with it. Of course, there are a million reasons to treat oneself to cool products, but whether it’s for oneself or someone else, we found some products that are a little outside the box....

A family in Illinois is dealing with an unspeakable tragedy. Three boys have all died after a deadly fire at their grandmother’s home. Due to the magnitude of the fire, it was practically impossible to save the three boys. Despite the best efforts of all involved, not much could be done to keep them alive. The family is mourning the overwhelming loss along with their community, which is rallying its support....

For some people, there’s nothing quite like pulling off a good prank. Personally, I think they’re rarely worth the risk , but who am I to yuck someone else’s yum? As long as no one gets hurt, I guess pranks are not so bad. A group of people in Virginia recently played what they thought was a just a a Halloween prank , but what they didn’t anticipate was the family members they played the prank on calling the police....

A day at a popular amusement park turned into tragedy when a family of five got into a tragic car crash after spending time at their local Six Flags. The family was driving home and became casualties of what appeared to be drag racing on an empty side street. Four of the five people in the car were killed in the fiery car crash, leaving one family member as the sole survivor....

We all know that bohemian parents often walk to the beat of their own drums and prefer to do things their own way. This absolutely applies to the way many Boho parents choose names for their kids. In their quest to live life as freely and as quirkily as possible, they definitely tend to shy away from baby names that are commonly heard in classrooms across the country. Instead, they often feel the need to pick names that are just as cool and distinctive as their kids are....