Julie Sprankles

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.

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Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Raving About This Month — Beach Edition!

By Julie Sprankles

From retro-inspired beach chairs to sweat-proof beauty finds, these MVPs are getting us through the start-of-summer chaos.

More, Please

Could We Were Liars Season 2 Happen? Here’s What We Know (& What We Suspect)

By Julie Sprankles

One particular scene may actually be a huge hint.

No Mosquitoes, Just Mischief

The Best Summer Camp Movies To Watch From The Comfort Of Your A/C

By Julie Sprankles

Hilarity, heart, and hijinks = peak summer vibes.

Cousins Beach Energy

Still Not Over Belly & The Boys? Watch These 10 Shows That Feel Like The Summer I Turned Pretty

By Julie Sprankles

Whether you’re here for the love triangle, the family secrets, or the dreamy coastal vibes, these shows deliver.

Love Him, But Still

It's Not Just You. We're All Mad At Our Husbands.

By Julie Sprankles

Therapists say it’s common — and completely valid — for moms to feel simmering resentment in marriage.

Mood Boosters

A Huge List Of Palate-Cleanser Shows To Cheer You Up After Literally Anything Heavy

By Julie Sprankles

Whether you just binge-watched something dark or your day was an emotional dumpster fire, these feel-good shows are the perfect reset.

Better Get On It

Where To Buy Nintendo Switch 2 — But Beware, They’re Going Fast

By Julie Sprankles

The new gaming console is in hot demand.

Different Pages

What Happens To A Marriage When One Person Grows... & The Other Doesn’t?

By Julie Sprankles

What therapists, attorneys, and relationship experts say to do when it feels like you’re evolving and your partner isn’t.

Mom-Approved

43 Actually Good Gifts For Dad, Vetted By Moms

By Julie Sprankles

Because he deserves more than a “#1 Dad” mug.

Popcorn and Milk Duds, Please & Thank You

Movies Out Now: What To Go See This Weekend To Beat The Heat

By Julie Sprankles

A couple of picks that are fun and family-friendly, plus a few perfect for kid-free nights.

Mental Overload

Your Day Is Full Of “Time Confetti.” No Wonder You’re Fried.

By Julie Sprankles

Experts explain how these tiny fragments of time add up to massive stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion.

Morgan Gillory Would Approve

Need a New Mystery Obsession? Try These Shows Like 'High Potential

By Julie Sprankles

Funny women, quirky crimes, and emotional arcs — these series scratch the same itch.

Plot Twist: It’s Healing

Why We Get So Attached To Fictional Characters, & What It Says About Us

By Julie Sprankles

Me: “They’re not real people.” Also me: devastated for 3 days straight 😭

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25 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Raving About This Month

By Julie Sprankles

From a dopamine-inducing Bogg Bag to vibe-y smart lights, here’s our May haul.

Spinoff Incoming

'The Handmaid’s Tale' May Be Over, But Gilead’s Story Isn’t

By Julie Sprankles

With The Testaments spinoff officially on the horizon, The Handmaid’s Tale finale laid the groundwork for the next fight against Gilead.

Hot Days, Cool Snacks

12 Frozen Treats You’ll Want To Stockpile This Summer

By Julie Sprankles

From nostalgic classics to brand-new fruity, creamy, and chocolatey finds, these frozen treats are everything you want when the temps start to rise.

Family Dinner Fixes

How To Stock A Pantry That Makes Weeknight Dinners Way Easier

By Julie Sprankles

Experts share their go-to staples, organizing tips, and more.

BAA, BAA, BLACK SHEEP

The Hidden Cost Of Being A Cycle-Breaker

By Julie Sprankles

Here’s what experts say about the invisible weight of generational healing, and how to carry it without crumbling.

The Hellmouth Reopens

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Casts Its Chosen One — & She’s Got SMG’s Stamp of Approval

By Julie Sprankles

The Buffyverse is officially growing, with Ryan Kiera Armstrong cast as the next slayer in the upcoming reboot — and OG Buffy is thrilled.

This Just In

Big News From The Ton: Netflix Just Confirmed Bridgerton Season 5

By Julie Sprankles

And Season 6! All hail Lady Whistledown!