Topic: Stuff

Morning Feeding: Should We Postpone Halloween?

In low-lying neighborhoods there is flooding, and nearly 200 trees are down along public streets (DoubleX)

Kim Kardashian wants twins (Celeb Baby Laundry)

Power finally restored to some (Parents.com)

Five easy Halloween costume ideas (YourTango)

Let me pet you, orphaned walrus (The Frisky)

Hey, they found that cave from Island of the Blue Dolphins, yay! (The Hairpin)

Harness the power of pumpkin with these muffins (YouBeauty)

Readers create calm in the storm (HuffPo Women)

Five easy ways to make sure your kids stay safe during Halloween (Babble)

(photo: Magone/ Shutterstock)

Bring On The Mommy Guilt, I Have No Halloween Spirit

They are empathetic little guys, they are expressing sadness and concern for people who have lost so much, but because they are little guys they sort of expect life to go on as usual, including their mom to be in the Halloween spirit. More »

Angelina Jolie Took The Kids Halloween Shopping For Garbage

Angelina Jolie took her kids shopping for Halloween garbage. It looks like they bought a plastic alligator, a unicorn costume and Shiloh a super-cool kid nonchalant ‘tude. Just kidding! Shiloh already has that ‘tude! I can’t wait to hear how people analyze these pics of the Jolie/Pitt crew! More »

Evening Feeding: Heartbreaking Story Of A Surprise Pregnancy With A Tragic Ending

Our pregnant week. (The Hairpin)

Linda McMahon gives up on Romney, throws in with Obama. (DoubleX)

The Lachey Family goes Star Wars for Halloween. (Celeb Baby Laundry)

Elmo helps explain Hurricane Sandy to kids. (Parents.com)

Will men date divorced women? We guess yes. (YourTango)

Man sues his wife for giving birth to ugly baby, wins $120,000. (The Frisky)

Bright ideas: Celebrity fall hair color. (YouBeauty)

5 tips for surviving the first trimester blahs. (Babble)

(Photo: Stephanie Frey/Shutterstock)

La La La, I Can’t Hear You: I Refuse To Believe A Single Mom Left This Crappy Tip

I saw this tweet from our very own STFU, Parents and I simply couldn’t believe that it was real. “No one would ever do such a thing,” I thought to myself. “No one has this sense of entitlement.”

And yet, there it is. $140 meal and zero tip. Just a note, “Single mom, sorry.” At least they threw in a little compliment. “Thank you, it was great.” More »

After 9 Years Of Motherhood, I Can Block Out Any Noise

One night last week, I was leaving a restaurant with a friend of mine, after what I thought was a great dinner, when she sort of huffed, “Well THAT wasn’t the most relaxing dinner.” I wondered, for a second, if I had been complaining too much about something, or if the service was bad, but before I could wonder too much she added, “I hate being seated next to babies and kids.”

The ironic thing is, she HAS kids. And, as I told her, truthfully, I didn’t even NOTICE that there was a baby and a couple of kids seated next to us. Obviously, this doesn’t happen to every mother, but I definitely consider myself lucky that I have, what I like to call, “selective hearing.” More »

Hurricane Sandy: What You Can Do To Help Families In Need

I’m one of the lucky ones, sitting on my couch and trying to contact friends and family on the east coast this morning. From my vantage point, it seems like all I can do is worry and bug people to tell me they’re okay. But for those of you like me, sitting around watching CNN in shock and disbelief, there actually are a few things you can do. More »

Morning Feeding: How To Distract Yourself From A Hurricane

15 things to do instead of obsessing about a natural disaster. (Babble)

Conservatives to women: Stop whining! (DoubleX)

Denise Richards and her daughters enjoy a little pumpkin decorating. (Celeb Baby Laundry)

What moms should know about dads and depression. (Parents.com)

Why it’s OK to lose your virginity in your 20s. (YourTango)

Comedienne Issa Rae stars in The Michelle Obama Diaries. (The Frisky)

Hurricane activity sheets. (The Hairpin)

How couples move on after an affair. (YouBeauty)

(Photo: Viorel Sima/Shutterstock)

Lindsay Lohan Thinks We Can Stop Hurricane Devastation By Not ‘Projecting Negativity’

I’m sure once Hollywood gets things going on we will see a bunch of charity events to raise money for the millions of people affected by this storm, and I’m sure good ‘ol Lindsay Lohan will feign concern and caring then. More »

What We're Reading:

Octomom Entered Rehab, I Try To Feign Interest When So Many People Are In Danger

I know the world continues to revolve and part of that world contains our beloved Octomom so that’s what we’ll talk about. In-between feeling the most unimportant thing in the world right now is the fact Octomom entered rehab. More »

Hurricane Sandy Shuts Down NYU Hospital Leading To Unimaginable Terror For Parents Of NICU Babies

The incredible stories of NICU nurses from New York University’s Tisch Hospital carrying patients down nine flights of stairs after back-up power failed have both terrified and inspired the nation. These heroes are a symbol of both the devastation done by Hurricane Sandy and of the resilience of American citizens in the face of emergency. More »

In Record Time, Hurricane Sandy Blamed On Same-Sex Marriage

Hurricane Sandy isn’t even done decimating the east coast and already some are rushing to blame the natural disaster on the wrath of God. Like many other dangerous storms before it, Sandy is being blamed on the scourge of homosexuality and same-sex marriage apparently ruining our country. Forgive us here at Mommyish for yawning, but we’re really tired of this bigoted nonsense. More »