Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

We all have those favorite movie lines that we try to work into our day-to-day conversations in hopes it’ll make someone smile. I have a few: “What’d you do?” from Tommy Boy, “Ugh, just don’t breathe on me okay?” from The Cutting Edge, and pretty much every line from Seinfeld seems to make it into my...

There’s not much cause for laughter surrounding the dentist. I mean, between the drills, the holding your mouth open while trying to answer inane questions, the motivational posters on the ceiling, and you know, basically everything ELSE, I can’t say I crack a single smile until I’m finished and on my way home. And if...

Some pictures are just funny, no matter your mood or whether or not they even really make much sense. These 20 pictures definitely fall into that category, and I’m totally saving them for the next time I need a pick-me-up – or, you know, the next time I accidentally leave the news on for too...

Regardless of how you feel about the inherent anti-feminist leanings of men who imply that they can only sympathize with gender issues because they have a wife, mother, or daughter, the facts remain that men who do have little girls – especially as first-borns – tend to vote for gender equality, while other men may...

Regrets are like opinions — if you’re over a certain age, you’ve definitely stored up your fair share. Even though they don’t help you or anyone else, sometimes it’s difficult to completely dismiss them. If you’re having one of those mopey days when you’re thinking hard about your regrets, take a gander at these 15...

There’s no arguing that dads do some pretty hilarious things on the regular. They often manage to hit that sweet spot between puns, actual humor, and a lack of any sense of shame that somehow wins everyone over. I mean, that’s practically the definition of a classic dad joke. And if there were an award...

There are so many times in life that you pretty much have to say “no.” Whether because you’re too busy, or you simply don’t think we’ll enjoy something, if you’re not careful, saying no becomes practically de rigueur. But it’s important to remember that one of the best things you can do for yourself (and...

If you’re over Elf on the Shelf (and dear heavens, who isn’t) and looking for something new and fun to try with your kids, how about this – buy a pickle ornament to hang on your tree. No one knows exactly where or how the tradition began, but Wide Open Country says that it goes...

The American Academy of Pediatrics has warned against corporal punishment for the past two decades, but this latest policy statement represents their strongest language yet. “Aversive disciplinary strategies, including all forms of corporal punishment and yelling at or shaming children, are minimally effective in the short-term and not effective in the long-term. With new evidence,...

For anyone who has a cat or ever has had a cat, you understand the reality of living with a feline who prefers to be seen as an overlord instead of a precious pet. For everyone else, you may not get the appeal of a cat compared to a dog (or no pet at all,...

If you’re someone who worries about how other people see you or what they think about you, you might be interested in these people’s confessions about what makes them think poorly of random folks – or maybe the better thing is just to stop caring what other people think. It’s worked for me. #15. Selfie...

We all have those days that are complete crap and it seems like everything just makes it worse and there’s no way to make it better. The next time you run into one, try to remember these 15 pieces of advice on how to turn that frown upside down! #15. Your mind is doing you...

Dress codes have been in the news quite a bit lately, for reasons that span from schools not allowing girls to wearing leggings to girls being sent to change because they’re wearing tank tops that expose their collarbones (really) – all of which is deemed to be distracting to the boys in their classes. Now,...

What could be a more fun and wholesome activity to do with your kids on the internet than solving a few fun and simple riddles? There’s basically nothing better – and to that end, we’ve got 6 good ones! Go ahead, get your kids and bring them to the phone. This will be fun. Okay,...

Have you ever noticed that when your friends are posting their super adorable, just-engaged pics they always seem to have perfectly manicured nails? I know people who have sensed a proposal was coming and made it a point to keep their manicures on point, so that must be a thing – and I’m betting so...