Kmart has come under fire online after a mom shared a photo of a small pair of cut-off denim shorts hanging on a rack in-store, designed for babies and toddlers. The photo of the in-store clothing rack and the size one shorts that are being sold for just $12 was shared by a top contributor on a … Read more
A Louisiana nurse was kicked out of a ritzy steakhouse she regularly frequented because management claimed her outfit was “too revealing” and violated its dress code. Y’Mine McClanahan wore a two-piece outfit — a modest floral top and a separate lengthy skirt that reached her feet — when she arrived at Stabs Prime Steak and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My mother is toxic. She had a terrible childhood, and she takes it out on me and my younger siblings. I live far away; they live in the same town as she does. If they don’t drop everything for her and do what she wants, she calls them selfish. Because I had to … Read more
They got caught in the worldwide web. An elderly Oregon couple fell victim to a crook who swindled them out of their life’s savings — using a sinister Facebook scam. The trouble began when an anonymous septuagenarian couple from Portland were trying to sell a few items on Facebook Marketplace, but the husband had forgotten his password, … Read more
A Mississippi mother claims she, her teenage son, and his friends were fired from their job at a Mississippi Burger King after a social media post she made proudly showing off the boys for taking the summer gig and staying away from street violence went viral. Manager Shakayla Dixon hired her 15-year-old son, Corderrion Valentine, … Read more
This mama has a hot safety tip. Emily Perna, a married mother of two, is warning fellow parents about the fiery dangers of baby mirrors and car seats in extreme heat. “I was unloading Luca out of his car seat today for Bible Study,” said Perna of West Virginia in her trending Facebook bulletin. “And … Read more
A bridezilla has declared she’s in “crisis mode” after her fiancé’s grandmother said she won’t adhere to the wedding dress code. The bride-to-be wants “each group to match” so asked grandparents on both sides to wear light yellow. But the request, which was sent via text and accompanied with outfit suggestions, was promptly rejected. “I don’t like yellow, sorry,” … Read more
This bride’s really moving the needle. Spinning the yarn of her love story into wow-worthy wedding wear came as second nature to crochet couturier Tymesha Triggs, who handcrafted her floor-length bridal gown, as well as her groom’s tuxedo, for their June 29 nuptials. “It was a Crotchet Crochet kind of wedding day,” cheered Triggs, a needlework … Read more
Close your legs! A Nebraska woman named Brenda revealed how a man seated next to her on a flight had no respect for personal space. “This guy has his whole left leg in my leg space. C’mon! I don’t even know you! I hate not having an aisle seat,” she wrote in a post to … Read more
It’s the grift that keeps on giving. Gifts — be they home goods, gadgets or that cold-hard green stuff — are often expected of wedding guests. But a grubby bride and groom are currently on the receiving end of social media whip for expecting luxe loot from loved ones who aren’t even invited to their upcoming “private … Read more
A recent post in the Moms on a Budget Facebook group has sparked a heated discussion about everyday spending habits. The post, titled “Frugal thought of the day,” read: “How to waste $5,000 a year… Spend $13.70 per day on things you don’t need. Those daily coffees people buy — boom, $7000 a year. Add buying your lunch, another $7000 … Read more
A woman sent her parents on a nearly all-expenses-paid trip — but hasn’t received so much as a thank you. Instead, she has been bombarded with text messages brimming with complaints about how expensive their meals are, despite not having paid for airfare, lodging or a rental car during their stay in Kauai. Taking to the … Read more
Welcome to the new internet, Facebook. Meta has revealed a plan for the social media platform, which turned 20 this year, to win over Gen Z and increase engagement from the younger generation. Facebook execs presented their strategy for the “next 20 years” of Facebook at an event in New York City on May 31, … Read more
A cafe has come under fire after charging a customer $1 to heat up his raspberry and white chocolate muffin. The customer was shocked to discover he had been charged a heating fee to warm up a $7 [$5.00 USD] muffin at a Melbourne coffee shop, sharing a photo of his receipt on Facebook. “A … Read more
A woman’s excitement for her 21st birthday turned into sheer disappointment when the birthday cake she received was a far cry from what was promised. It was *Alice’s 21st birthday, and the Australian woman hoped to find a cute vintage cake for her party. So, when she stumbled across a local baker online who offered the exact … Read more
Rock-a-bye-bye to this bizarre book. There’s nearly no sweeter sight than a mother comforting her child with a lovely lullaby and gentle snuggle. But when the child has a five o’clock shadow and a 401K, the cutesy scene becomes kind of cringe-worthy — so says New York mama and blogger Marlene Kern Fischer. Fischer, a … Read more
“I’m kind of feeling a little hurt at the moment…” a Melbourne mom began her anonymous post in an advice Facebook group. Her partner of four years has just told her that he’s planning on going on a camping trip the next day, knowing she’s due to give birth to their second baby this week. While disappointed, sadly, she isn’t … Read more
Aldi shoppers are finding themselves caught in the middle — the middle aisle of the German discount supermarket chain has become known as the “aisle of shame” for its bevy of low-priced, limited-time novelties. The kooky collection is usually replenished every Wednesday, drawing fanatics who post their treasures to the ALDI Aisle of Shame Community … Read more
They can’t shake off these dirty lyrics. Mothers have a problem with the curse words and mature themes on Taylor Swift’s new album “The Tortured Poets Department” — which has seven explicit songs that all come with warning labels. The controversy over whether or not “Taylor Tots,” a nickname given to young fans of the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My niece, “Elle,” and her husband, “Liam,” have been self-employed for 20 years, but due to the economy, Liam decided to go into the workforce. He is now employed at a state job with great pay and benefits for them and their four children. Our family is elated for him and his family, … Read more