Julie Sprankles is the Deputy Editor of Lifestyle & Entertainment at Scary Mommy and Romper. In her role, she commissions content pertaining to pregnancy, parenting, family life, health and wellness, movies and TV, books, music, home, food, pets, and travel. Please pitch her for Lifestyle here, Entertainment here, and Personal Stories here!
Julie started her career in media as an editorial assistant for a home and design magazine, rising to editor-in-chief in her first year. She remained in that role for five years before shifting full-time to freelance. She then promptly packed up her husband, two children, and two oversized rescue dogs to roll around the U.S. in an RV for three years.
An award-winning journalist and editor, Julie has bylines on Bustle, HuffPost, USA Today, Yahoo, SheKnows, National Geographic, MSN, Business Insider, and more. She’s also enjoyed hammering out copy for major brands along the way, including Target, Levi’s, Land Rover, Keurig, Lowe’s, and CMT.
In her spare time, Julie enjoys extolling the virtues of the Oxford comma, being on the water, beating everyone at Mario Kart, and listening to way too many true crime podcasts.
Learn more at her LinkedIn profile here.
25 Random Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Swear By This Month
These editor-tested Amazon finds are practical, delightful, and very worth every bit of their hype.
25 Mom-Approved Gifts For A First Mother’s Day
Skip the flowers... get her something from this list instead.
From Spicy To Soul-Crushing, Here Are The Books Scary Mommy Editors Loved In April
Seriously can’t stop thinking about these.
24 Fashion Finds To Gift Your Favorite Moms This Year
These picks strike the perfect balance between comfort and style... because she deserves both.
23 Mother’s Day Gifts For Her Home That She’ll Actually Use Every Day
Yeah, yeah... she says she doesn’t want anything, but she will want at least one of these life-upgrading home gifts.
37 Baby Names That Sound Like They Belong In A Beach Town
POV: Your baby name mood board is just “endless summer.”
Moms, Start Taking Yourself On Solo Movie Dates
It’s the best thing I’ve done for myself lately, TBH.
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We’ve lost some good ones...
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Pick your fave, from Dug and Dante to Sox and Machiavelli.
Uber’s Free Prom Ride Deal For Teens Takes One Thing Off Your To-Do List
Here’s how it works (and everything you really want to know about the safety features).
Tucson Might Be The Best-Kept Travel Secret In The Southwest
This underrated destination is a paradise for foodies, families, outdoor enthusiasts, and so much more.
If Your Kid Loves Water Parks, Great Wolf Lodge’s New Season Pass Is A Game-Changer
This might be the ultimate “I’m bored” solution for summer.
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Universal Studios Hollywood Just Dropped A New Dining Pass, But Is It Worth It? Here’s What You Get
The real value may depend on your itinerary (and appetite).
9 Books We Read In March & Can’t Stop Thinking About
These reads got us through the month, honestly.
37 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Obsessed With In March
Prepare to say, “Why didn’t I buy this sooner?!”
Criminal Minds: Evolution Returns Soon, & It’s Bringing One Of Our Heated Rivalry Boyfriends Along
A buzzy guest turn from Connor Storrie in S19? God, yes.
This Star-Studded Five-Star Weekend Adaptation Is Already Calling Our Name
Elin Hilderbrand’s buzzy novel is getting the TV treatment this summer, with Jennifer Garner leading an A+ ensemble.
Will Scarpetta Be Back For Season 2? Because That Cliffhanger Was Wild
We need answers, and we need them ASAP.
We’re Getting A New American Gladiators Reboot, & It Sounds As Unhinged As The OG
The Wall is back, baby.
