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scarymommy.com > lifestyle > easy-super-bowl-appetizer-recipes

12 Easy Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes For The Perfect Party Spread

12 Easy Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes For The Perfect Party Spread9+ hour, 9+ min ago   (621+ words) The snacks are the main event, TBH. Krab rangoons get the people going. Pizza gets the people going. Combining them guarantees this dish will be the hit of the night, and I personally can't live another day without making Laughing…...

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13 Shows That Will Make You Laugh, Even If You Aren't Giving It Your Full Attention

13 Shows That Will Make You Laugh, Even If You Aren't Giving It Your Full Attention9+ hour, 30+ min ago   (988+ words) We don't want to always multitask while we watch TV, but sometimes, it's inevitable. You know when you want a show on in the background while you're doing something like washing the dishes or folding laundry or even doing admin…...

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scarymommy.com > lifestyle > whimsy-still-needed-even-when-world-feels-like-its-ending

The World Feels Like It's Ending, But We Still Need Some F*cking Whimsy

The World Feels Like It's Ending, But We Still Need Some F*cking Whimsy9+ hour, 43+ min ago   (397+ words) In fact, search data shows we're craving it more than ever. Yet, people are actively searching "how to add more whimsy to your life" and wondering about "whimsy goals." Which feels" almost absurd. Also, though, completely correct? With the anxiety…...

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parents.com > feeling-alone-as-an-older-mom-heres-how-to-make-real-friends-11890411

Feeling Alone as an Older Mom? Here's How To Make Real Friends

Feeling Alone as an Older Mom? Here's How To Make Real Friends12+ hour, 20+ min ago   (1016+ words) My story isn't unique: More women are becoming mothers in their late 30s and 40s; in 2023, for the first time in U.S. history, the CDC reports that women ages 40 to 44 had more babies than teenagers ages 15 to 19." More women in their late 30s and…...

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knitting.craftgossip.com > accessories-to-knit-in-fishermans-rib > 2026 > 01 > 23

Knit 3 Accessories with the Same Cute Stitch Pattern

12+ hour, 50+ min ago   (521+ words) I'm a little obsessed with fisheman's rib. It's a super squishy stitch pattern that's similar to brioche but easier to knit. It's worked by knitting into the stitch below (or, when working in the round, knitting in the stitch below…...

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Learning Activities Inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters – Lesson Plans

13+ hour, 10+ min ago   (684+ words) My child is into anime but not at all into K-pop, so it took me a little while to catch on to that trend. But it's been going long enough that there are now K-pop Demon Hunter inspired learning activities…...

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felting.craftgossip.com > 01/23/2026 > free-felting-tutorial-friday-needle-felted-hobbit-house

Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Needle Felted Hobbit House – Felting

14+ hour, 20+ min ago   (371+ words) If you've ever wished you could step right into the Shire, this week's Free Felting Tutorial Friday will take you pretty close. There's something irresistibly heartwarming about a tiny felted home nestled under a hill " a project that feels like…...

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scarymommy.com > parenting > boomer-hot-take-girl-scout-cookies-sell-online

Woman's "Boomer Hot Take" About Girl Scout Cookies Is Pretty Spot On

Woman's "Boomer Hot Take" About Girl Scout Cookies Is Pretty Spot On14+ hour, 37+ min ago   (499+ words) First of all she doesn't think kids should use their parents' social media accounts to sell cookies. Confession time: when Girl Scout cookie sale time comes around, I drop a link or two onto my social media, asking my friends…...

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scrapbooking.craftgossip.com > remember-mini-scrapbook-album-project > 2026 > 01 > 23

Remember Mini Scrapbook Album Project – Scrap Booking

15+ hour, 40+ min ago   (243+ words) She breaks it all down over at the Simple Stories blog. Looking for paper crafting supplies? Check out Craft Stash A kitty braves the snow on this digital Wintery layout that uses soft colors for a crisp neutral pallet. There's…...

Parents
parents.com > why-your-teen-sleeps-in-on-weekends-11891090

Your Teen’s Weekend Sleep-in Might Be Exactly What They Need, According to Science

Your Teen’s Weekend Sleep-in Might Be Exactly What They Need, According to Science15+ hour, 49+ min ago   (917+ words) A new study explains why letting your teen sleep in on the weekend can actually help them. If your teen grumbles about needing extra sleep on the weekend, you may not want to fight them on it. According to a…...