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
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office announced via Facebook on Wednesday that there was “no indication of foul play” after the body of actor Cole Brings Plenty was found in a wooded area in Kansas. “This is a tragic case for everyone involved,” Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart said in a statement. “Your Police Department worked … Read more
You can bank on these zodiac signs. The Small Business Blog analyzed the birthdates of the world’s top billionaires, finding that one-third share just three star signs: Libra, Pisces and Taurus. That’s not all that they have in common — in a surprise to absolutely no one, 88% of billionaires are male, 65% are white, and … Read more
C.J. Snare, the lead singer of the 80s hair metal band FireHouse — behind hits like “Don’t Treat Me Bad” and “Love of a Lifetime” — died unexpectedly Friday. He was 64. The band mourned Snare’s passing as a “sad day for Rock N Roll” in a statement on Facebook Sunday. “It is with great … Read more
Everything is not coming up roses for him. Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s ex-husband Ryan Scott Anderson officially broke his silence two weeks after it was announced that the pair were seeking a divorce. “I’m not doing well with it,” Anderson, 37, told the Daily Mail on Friday adding that “it just came out of the blue.” … Read more
They’re robbing the cradle — while it’s still empty. During the nine months it takes to cook their little buns in the oven, most expecting mommies find pleasure in plastering pregnancy announcements, ultrasound pics and baby bump progress photos all over social media. However, the plumb precious pastime — known as sharenting, a portmanteau of … Read more
What the actual frock, dude? A cloud of doom and gloom is looming over an absent-minded groom after he accidentally lost his bride-to-be’s $2,000 wedding dress. He blankly placed it on the roof of his car and then drove off onto the highway. The finery flew away and has yet to be found. Cain is offering a … Read more
Flirt like it’s the early 2010s. The “Poke” feature is back on Facebook — and Gen Z is loving it. In Facebook’s heyday, poking was all the rage, using the feature as a way to flirt, get someone’s attention, annoy your friends or start a poke war. At the beginning of 2024, Meta redesigned the … Read more
Richard Simmons has been diagnosed with skin cancer. The reclusive fitness guru revealed the news in a lengthy statement on Tuesday, two days after he posted a concerning message about dying. “Mirror mirror on the wall what’s that blemish which is so small,” Simmons, 75, began in a lengthy Facebook status. “There was this strange … Read more
An Australian mom has been left completely shocked after biting into an apple from ALDI and discovering it was sprouting inside. The woman, Emma, took to the ALDI Mums Facebook group to share her find and warn others. “So these Pink Lady apple seeds had sprouted inside the apple,” she wrote on Sunday. “Never seen this before” The photo shows the … Read more
She swears there is no bad blood between them. Reba McEntire denied allegations that she called Taylor Swift an “entitled brat” at the 2024 Super Bowl after the country singer’s performance of the National Anthem. “Please don’t believe everything you see on the Internet,” McEntire, 68, wrote in an Instagram post on Saturday. “I did … Read more
FOMO? No mo’! Fears of missing out on the cutthroat Stanley cup craze can now be quenched — well, for a small fee. Cunning Facebookers are now selling $150, non-refundable selfies with their 40-ounce tumblers to thirsty fans who can’t afford the smoking hot commodity, which can come with a price tag upwards of $300 … Read more
Her mineral man wasn’t rock solid. A grieving British widow says she was conned out of $63,000 in life savings by a “romance scammer” who preyed on her via Facebook. The sexagenarian, known only as Lyn, was tricked into sending a fraudster called “Derek” cash for hospital and hotel bills — until she cashed in … Read more
Ring bands? Check. After-party outfits? Check. Wedding content creator? Come again? Yes, hiring a wedding content creator to capture the nuptials for social media is a most sought-after event add-on right now, according to area experts. “Our technology has come so far, and if you’re spending so much money on your wedding in the first … Read more
A shocking find in a supermarket that is close to a quarter of a century old has stunned social media users. A man took to the popular Facebook group Old Shops Australia to reveal his wife, who works in a supermarket, had found a block of chocolate from the 2000 Sydney Olympics. The supermarket his … Read more