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Tips for Surviving Your First Flight with a Baby — as a Passenger, Not a Parent
Tips for Surviving Your First Flight with a Baby — as a Passenger, Not a Parent
Nothing reinforces the decision to be “Childfree” quite like being stuck on an airplane next to a baby
Amarie Skrzyp
Mar 27
Dr. Grimm’s Unreleased Patient Files of Famous Fairy Tale Characters
Dr. Grimm’s Unreleased Patient Files of Famous Fairy Tale Characters
You know their stories, but do you understand their trauma?
Jim Mercurio
Mar 26
Do You Have What It Takes To Care For Your Own Sourdough Starter?
Do You Have What It Takes To Care For Your Own Sourdough Starter?
Complete This Application To Find Out
Laurie Miller Hornik
Mar 25
I Am the Man Who Slows Down in the Crosswalk
I Am the Man Who Slows Down in the Crosswalk
Buckle up: This could take a while
Nick Gregory
Mar 24
Our New Billing Process Makes Things Faster by Not Protecting Your Data
Our New Billing Process Makes Things Faster by Not Protecting Your ...
FAQ page from the company that houses your personal data
Laura Berlinsky-Schine
Mar 23
Affordable Egg Hunt Ideas for Adults
Affordable Egg Hunt Ideas for Adults
Let the kids find Easter candy, you need to find a dozen organic eggs under twenty dollars
Kyrie Gray
Mar 21
AI is the Only Ethical Artist
AI is the Only Ethical Artist
Can’t Separate Art From Artist? Get Rid of the Artist!
Sarah Chin
Mar 20
Other Classic Execution Methods for Red States to Revive
Other Classic Execution Methods for Red States to Revive
Why stop at the firing squad?
Katie Burgess
Mar 19
My Parents Are Outta Town & I’m Throwing a Rager
My Parents Are Outta Town & I’m Throwing a Rager
I was born in the ’80s so it will include rage screaming
Kate Brennan
Mar 18
If Wedding Guests Spoke Their Truth
If Wedding Guests Spoke Their Truth
Forever is a long time to hold your peace.
Stephanie Redmond
Mar 17
Covering Your Mouth When You Cough At The Salad Bar Is A Personal Choice
Covering Your Mouth When You Cough At The Salad Bar Is A Personal C...
An Op-Ed From Your New Health Auditor
Caleb Coy
Mar 16
To Bang or Not to Bang: Unanswered Texts to My Hairdresser
To Bang or Not to Bang: Unanswered Texts to My Hairdresser
It’s a very big decision!
Jennifer Haubrich
Mar 14
I Read 36,825 Books This Year. This is How I Did It
I Read 36,825 Books This Year. This is How I Did It
I may have sacrificed my eating and sleeping hours, but the noble job had to be done.
Just Norah
Mar 13
If Every Serious Business Advertised like Unhinged Personal Injury Lawyers
If Every Serious Business Advertised like Unhinged Personal Injury ...
If you’ve got trauma, we’ve got bad puns
Aarushi Ahuja
Mar 12
Help! My Baby Doesn’t Fit My Design Aesthetic
Help! My Baby Doesn’t Fit My Design Aesthetic
Good people of TikTok, what should I do?!
Amarie Skrzyp
Mar 11
Social Event Do’s and Don’ts Written by a Socially Awkward Advice Columnist
Social Event Do’s and Don’ts Written by a Socially Awkward Advice C...
Do think twice whether you even have to go
Laura-Liisa Klaas
Mar 10
15 Ways You Might End Up in a Naked Survival Scenario
15 Ways You Might End Up in a Naked Survival Scenario
Be careful where you go without clothing.
Julie Vick
Mar 7
The Fall of Civilization as Told By Apple Plus News Spotlight Push Notifications
The Fall of Civilization as Told By Apple Plus News Spotlight Push ...
Get the latest updates as the world spirals toward chaos
Caleb Coy
Mar 6
Which Ashley’s are ‘In’ and ‘Out’ on this Ash Wednesday
Which Ashley’s are ‘In’ and ‘Out’ on this Ash Wednesday
New Secular Tradition Alert!
Lauren Piskothy
Mar 5
An Introvert’s Response To Your Shamrockin’ Party Invite
An Introvert’s Response To Your Shamrockin’ Party Invite
If you want me to attend, here’s what I need from you.
Jen Metcalf🍷
Mar 4
How to Get a Date at Your Local Running Club
How to Get a Date at Your Local Running Club
A comprehensive guide to chasing romance even when they act like they don’t want to be chased
Samantha Zielinski
Mar 3
Sisyphus or Lofi Girl?
Sisyphus or Lofi Girl?
A quiz you can take over and over
Nathan Vogel
Feb 28
This Cropped Sweater is a Monstrosity and Must be Stopped
This Cropped Sweater is a Monstrosity and Must be Stopped
Why am I paying full price for a half sweater?
Kyrie Gray
Feb 27
Bad Things That Will Happen If I Don’t Clear This 1/8 Inch of Snow with My Blower Before Doing…
Bad Things That Will Happen If I Don’t Clear This 1/8 Inch of Snow ...
I will have expedited the arrival of the next ice age
Caroline Horwitz
Feb 26
I’m a Witch Keeping My Daughter in a Tower and I Need Advice
I’m a Witch Keeping My Daughter in a Tower and I Need Advice
Family advice from a questionable source
Emily DeFreitas
Feb 25
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