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Haley Tharp

POPSUGAR Contributor

Haley is a mother, writer and insomniac that loves getting real about the ins and outs of raising little people while trying to maintain some semblance of self care.

Latest Posts From Haley

Celeb Parents Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Want Their Sons to Be Kids "For as Long as Possible"

05/01/2023

Celeb Parents Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Want Their Sons to Be Kids "For as Long as Possible"

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are parents to two sons, Silas and Phineas, and they love raising their family.

How to Know If You've Found Your Twin Flame

06/01/2022

How to Know If You've Found Your Twin Flame

Some people spend their entire lives looking for their soulmate — that person they can slurp the last spaghetti noodle with and just know they're the one.

White Pumpkins Are Scarily Popular This Halloween, Here's Everything You Need to Know About Them

10/18/2021

White Pumpkins Are Scarily Popular This Halloween, Here's Everything You Need to Know About Them

It's officially October, which means you can be pretty sure the rest of the month will be filled with pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins.

What to Do When Your Hamster Has a Bald Spot

06/23/2021

What to Do When Your Hamster Has a Bald Spot

At first, you may not even notice that little patch of missing hair on your little hamster friend, but sometimes it can continue to grow until it's glaringly obvious.

Your Guide to All the Free Trials Offered by Streaming Services

03/30/2020

Your Guide to All the Free Trials Offered by Streaming Services

Whether you consider yourself a professional binge-watcher or believe that slow and steady wins the race, it's nice to test drive streaming services before making a commitment.

5 Things I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me About Getting Married in College

03/02/2020

5 Things I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me About Getting Married in College

I got married when I was 19 during my sophomore year of college.

I Almost Quit Breastfeeding During a Milk Shortage, Until I Found Fenugreek Pills

02/18/2020

I Almost Quit Breastfeeding During a Milk Shortage, Until I Found Fenugreek Pills

Nothing prepared me for my struggle with breastfeeding.

I Created a Vision Board For Life Outside of Motherhood to Help Me Regain My Identity

02/14/2020

I Created a Vision Board For Life Outside of Motherhood to Help Me Regain My Identity

In August of 2017 I brought my first little human into the world and left my job at an ad agency to pursue my lifelong dream of raising a family.

This Rose Crystal Ball Music Box Is Straight Out of Beauty and the Beast, and We're Enchanted

02/14/2020

This Rose Crystal Ball Music Box Is Straight Out of Beauty and the Beast, and We're Enchanted

Growing up means realizing that life isn't as perfect as it seems in some fairy tales — Mondays exist, people can be rude, and falling in love is .

I Survived 2 Entire Pregnancies With Severe Morning Sickness, and I'd Do It Again

02/08/2020

I Survived 2 Entire Pregnancies With Severe Morning Sickness, and I'd Do It Again

I sat on the couch one evening during my first pregnancy desperately scrolling through online forums for moms with severe morning sickness, hoping to find solutions and taking heart reading stories similar to my own.

15 Interview Questions That Are Designed to Trick You — and How to Respond

01/03/2020

15 Interview Questions That Are Designed to Trick You — and How to Respond

Job interviews are one of the most stressful things to go through.

9 of the Best Employee Discounts at Major Retail Stores

12/31/2019

9 of the Best Employee Discounts at Major Retail Stores

No one walks into a store wanting to pay full retail price for their favorite items, and with these employee discounts, you won't have to.