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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Why Does My Perfume Smell Weird So Weird On Me Now?

Mar. 25, 2025

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Sniff, Sniff

Why Does My Perfume Smell Weird So Weird On Me Now? Is It Perimenopause?

We deeply know that a lot of changes start happening to your body in perimenopause, but this? This is uncalled for! As Jen McGuire writes today, "Now when I apply my Satsuma body oil, it smells… acidic, like a rotted orange. And I'm trying not to make the dark connection there: rotted orange, rotting uterus." But is there any truth to her working theory? Turns out, maybe!

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Oops! I Did It Again!

What Is A Micro-Break In A Marriage?

While the end of a relationship may feel like a sudden dramatic event, it's not usually a dramatic event but an erosion of trust that led to its downfall.

lock it up

ER Doctor Shares What Items She Keeps Locked Away In Her House

She shared what she and her husband lock away from their kids to help avoid injury or worse.

What Do You Think?

Should Students Be Told Their Reading Level?

A teacher on TikTok suggested that one way to address the literacy crisis might be to tell students what grade level they're actually reading at.

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Here Are All The Tools Any Homebuyer Needs To Keep Their Sanity Intact

If the thought of buying a home sends you into a spiral of anxiety, don't worry — you are not alone. It's a big purchase, and you need to ensure you're financially ready for it. So, how do you do that? Harness the possible benefits of the Community Homeownership Commitment through Bank of America. The initiative helps homebuyers break down the barriers preventing them from purchasing their dream home. Through a combination of affordable loan products, resources, and expertise, as well as up to $17,500 in combined down payment and closing costs grants, homebuyers can have knowledge and support to assist them in the homebuying process.

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The Best Deals From Amazon's Spring Sale (It's No Surprise They're Selling Out Fast)

From now until March 31, Amazon is having its Spring Sale, which isn't exactly Prime Day but there are still plenty of good deals to be had. So BDG's Commerce team culled through the roughly 1 billion (we kid, we kid) things on sale and narrowed down their faves. So if you're in the market for a little refresh, look no further.

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Your Kid’s New Favorite Book Just Dropped

Mar. 25, 2025

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The Girl and the Robot Is An Out-Of-This-World Sci-Fi Adventure Hitting Bookshelves Today

Whether your preteen is a total bookworm or just starting to dip their toes into the wonderful world of reading, The Girl and the Robot is the perfect story to add to their lineup. Co-written by Emmy Award-winner Oz Rodriguez and best-selling author Claribel A. Ortega, The Girl and the Robot follows Mimi Perez, an inquisitive girl who's grown up helping her dad at the family e-repair shop in Brooklyn. But when her father is deported, Mimi's life as she knows it changes. Another development that wasn't on her radar? The mysterious robot that crashes to earth from space, leaving Mimi to take it home, fix it up, and make a new friend in the process (even as they're both chased by federal agents who want to keep the whole thing under wraps).

Part sci-fi adventure and part coming-of-age tale, The Girl and the Robot is an ode to kids in STEM, first-generation communities, and the power of friendship to conquer all.

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Monday, March 24, 2025

My Husband's ADHD Makes Me The Default Parent

Mar. 24, 2025

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Feels A Little Unfair

My Husband's ADHD Makes Me The Default Parent, & It Doesn't Feel Fair

Nadie Baird gets real honest in this piece: While her husband is her biggest supporter, his ADHD can cause problems in their marriage. In this thoughtful piece she explains why. The gist: "As I've explained to him, having to remind him of something just adds to my mental load." Even if your partner doesn't have ADHD, this is worth a read to feel seen.

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This Gift Sucks

Woman Wants To Know If She's "Hypersensitive" After Husband Buys A Vacuum For Her 50th Birthday

She took him to Hawaii for his 50th, just FYI.

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Real Men Wear Colors

His Son Used To Love His Pink Sweater... Until He Was Told Boys Don't Wear Pink

TikTok user @dadstuffardt was dismayed to hear his son was made uncomfortable about his clothes. So he offered up some "harsh" advice on how to handle it.

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Watch This NICU Nurse's Ode To Birthing Mothers

A nurse shared just how strong new mothers are, and we're in agreement!

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13 Books Recommended By Taylor Swift Herself

A Proper Swiftie TBR Pile

Taylor Swift is a megastar, and a prolific songwriter. So we asked ourselves the obvious question: What does she read? Here are 13 – get it?! – books she's talked about in the past, and why you should read them too.

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