Dear Teachers, Thank You for All the Extra Things You Do at Christmastime
Dear teachers, I know this time of year is especially crazy for you. The weeks leading up to winter break…
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When Mom Died, We Had Tea
My mom was never, ever without a cup of Lipton's tea. Like a dear friend, it held her hand, kept…
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By Her View From Home Netflix Teaser for “That 90s Show” Aims Straight for Our Nostalgic Xennial Hearts
It was a staple on FOX during the late 90s and early 2000s and launched Ashton Kutcher's career (and eventual…
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Give Yourself Permission to Stop Acting Happy When You’re Not
One thing I don’t do now nearly as much as I did as a kid is act. Act like I’m…
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My Toxic Father Does Not Define Me
I don’t have a father, and it’s completely fine. It really, really is. It’s taken me 40 years to say…
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“Love Doesn’t Lessen With Loss.” Chevy’s Emotional Holiday Ad Has Us Feeling Weepy
‘Tis the season of good food, good movies, and good commercials. One of the most memorable commercials from last year’s…
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Festive Cranberry Pineapple Salad is Our Holiday Tradition
Amid the hustle and bustle of setting the table for Thanksgiving, my son glances around the table and notices a…
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Blake Lively’s Tribute to Ryan Reynolds Has Us in Tears: “Daddy Always Comes Home”
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are Hollywood couple #goals, and over the years, we've delighted in watching their fun, light-hearted,…
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Viral Video of a Chimpanzee and Her Baby Shows Us the Power of a Mother’s Love
A mother's love is one of the most powerful forces on Earth, and we don't have to look any further…
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Grandma’s Christmas Tree Teepee is Pure Holiday Magic
Every December, my kids and I have a Christmas cookie decorating and crafting day at my grandma's house. She cuts…
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By Crystal Fulmer I Truly Believed My Children Would Be Better off without Me
Trigger warning: This post contains suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is thinking about harming themself, please call…
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By Carolyn Moore Publix Holiday Ad Nails It: You Never Outgrow Needing Your Mom
The first time I ever cooked Thanksgiving dinner on my own, my mom was several hundred miles away. I was…
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