Friday, December 5, 2025

"I Wish My Husband Took More Pictures Of Me"

& other confessions.
Scary Mommy Daily
Dec. 5, 2025
A woman and a child stand on a snowy path, embraced, with several thought bubbles around them expressing personal struggles and concerns.
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Shhh
"I Wish My Husband Took More Pictures Of Me" & 23 Other Mom Confessions

In this, the first week of December, Scary Mommy readers got *real* real about what's on their minds this week. Maybe you can relate?

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@growingwithleong on Tik Tok
Sir, you dropped this 👑
A Dad Shared His Family's Tech Policy On TikTok & It's The Sweetest Guide

A father explains his family's five rules about using technology and spending money, and the final document is one we adults should live by too, honestly.

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Halle Berry speaks onstage during The New York Times DealBook Summit 2025 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City.
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get em
Halle Berry Has Harsh Words For Gavin Newsom Vetoing Menopause Bills

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation to increase menopause medical care and coverage even though it had bipartisan support.

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screen grabs of a mom speaking to camera about how children can tell which parent is making the holiday magic happen and who just shows up
@sheisapaigeturner on Tik Tok
As Charming As An Eel
Mom's PSA To Holiday-Grinch Dads: Your Kids Will Remember Your Attitude

A mom on TikTok reminded dads that their children are paying attention around the holidays, and they'll never forget how they acted this time of year.

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A Better Way To Survive The Season (Hint: Hotels)
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A Better Way To Survive The Season (Hint: Hotels)

Winter is long. Your patience is short. And if you're one snowstorm away from absolutely losing it (same, though), Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa is the fix. Tucked into the Allegheny Mountains, it's a rejuvenating, history-filled escape that feels luxurious without trying too hard — the kind of place where you finally breathe again.

The award-winning spa is a full-body reboot, the historic indoor pool is basically iconic, and the resort's mix of winter hikes, axe throwing, and off-road tours proves wellness doesn't always mean sitting quietly. Rooms blend classic charm with modern comfort, fire pits make the cold feel intentional, and the whole property is close to cities but blissfully remote in spirit. A peaceful winter escape? Yes. A survival strategy? Also yes.

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Save Your Sanity Here
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club
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Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

Winter on Cape Cod hits different: fewer crowds, more calm, and zero guilt about doing absolutely nothing. Cozy fireplaces, coastal walks, and grown-up quiet make this the kind of getaway that fixes your attitude and your seasonal depression.

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Nantucket Resort Collection
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Nantucket Resort Collection

Old Nantucket charm, new-school luxury. These historic inns bring coastal style, plush beds, spa-like bathrooms, and winter calm made for couples or groups who need to thaw out their spirits (and sanity).

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Tina Avila's New Blog Post/Podcast Episode

This week's blog post and podcast episode: "The Viral Prayer" Lord, how should we pray? Jesus' closest friends asked him this and as his followers today, we can as well. In this episode Tina explores how the most famous prayer in history helps us reorder our lives. Come discover it for you‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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Thursday, December 4, 2025

The Holidays Are Messing With Our Sex Life

Help!
Scary Mommy Daily
Dec. 4, 2025
Help! The Holidays Are Messing With Our Sex Life
Ask A MWLTF
Help! The Holidays Are Messing With Our Sex Life

In this month's Ask A MWLTF (yes, that's Moms Who Like To F*ck), Penelope gives advice to a reader who says the holidays are wreaking havoc on her sex life. It's real, it's honest, and it's entirely relatable. Who hasn't been turned off as soon as your mom asks where you keep the "good" napkins (ps. are there such a thing when you have little kids?).

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Honoring Ahmaud Arbery: His Mother Shares Her Fight For Change
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Honoring Ahmaud Arbery: His Mother Shares Her Fight For Change

After her son's murder, Wanda Cooper-Jones transformed unimaginable grief into a mission to protect and uplift young Black boys.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen in NoHo on November 06, 2025 in New York City.
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really?
Travis Kelce Claims He and Taylor Swift Have "Never Once" Had an Argument During Their 2.5-Year Relationship

Travis Kelce gave some interesting insight into his romance with Taylor Swift, and we kind of have questions.

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This Woman Shared That She Gets A Dumpster For Her  Neighbors Every Christmas
so smart!
This Woman Shared That She Gets A Dumpster For Her Neighbors Every Christmas

Ashley Reeves swears by this "ultimate hack" when it comes to neighbor gifts, saying that it's going to save you time and money.

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⮕11 Christmas Crafts For Big Kids & Teens
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