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.

Ballin' on a Budget

This Money-Saving Disney Hack Has Changed The Way I’ll Book Disney Trips Forever

By Julie Sprankles

Turns out, it can save you up to 50% on your resort stay.

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52 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Have Been Reaching For On Repeat This Month

By Julie Sprankles

Real picks we’ve bought, used, and highly recommend.

Pack Your Bags (& Sunscreen)

North Myrtle Beach Is The Classic Family Beach Getaway — On A Budget

By Julie Sprankles

Here’s how to spend a perfect (affordable) long weekend in NMB, beach-hopping and beyond.

Hawkins Makes Its Big Screen Debut

PSA: The Stranger Things 2-Hour Series Finale Will Release In Theaters

By Julie Sprankles

Don’t worry; it’ll premiere on streaming too — but the Upside Down is officially coming to the big screen.

Cue Ghostbusters Theme Song

Haunted Travel Is Having A Moment

By Julie Sprankles

Ghost tours are selling out, and spooky old hotels are booked solid. What’s the appeal of paranormal tourism?

Sign Us Up

The “World’s First Nostalgic Theme Park” Wants To Take You Back To The Best Decades

By Julie Sprankles

Catch me at the ‘90s grunge park, please and thank you.

Ignorance Is Bliss?

Kim Kardashian Doesn’t Know The Price Of Milk. Must Be Nice.

By Julie Sprankles

I, too, would like to opt out of the mental load of money.

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Nicholas Sparks Opens Up About Writing A Supernatural Love Story With M. Night Shyamalan

By Julie Sprankles

The king of romance and the king of plot twists have teamed up for the new novel (and upcoming film) Remain.

Your Nervous System Called

Why You Keep Inviting Chaos Into Your Life (Even If You Don’t Want To)

By Julie Sprankles

It’s not that you love stress; it’s that your body thinks chaos equals safety. Experts share how to rewire.

The Pack Is Back

Jackbox Party Pack 11 Will Drop Just In Time For Peak Game Night Season

By Julie Sprankles

All five games are brand-new — and ready to wreck your friendships and relationships in fresh ways.

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21 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Obsessed With This Month

By Julie Sprankles

Affordable jewelry? Check. Kid-approved toys? Check, check.

The End of an Era

Why Does The New Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer Have Me In Literal Tears?

By Julie Sprankles

Netflix just dropped a super sentimental teaser with tons of behind-the-scenes footage, and I am unwell.

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From Scratch Author Tembi Locke Talks Grief, Growth, & The Next Chapter Of Motherhood

By Julie Sprankles

The bestselling author’s new audiobook, Someday, Now, reframes “empty nesting” as a season of reclamation.

It's Tiiiiiiiimmmeeee

Hallmark’s Countdown To Christmas Lineup Just Dropped, & It’s The Very Merry Distraction We All Need Right Now

By Julie Sprankles

We’re ready to zone out whilst watching holiday programming on a loop, thankyouverymuch.

Know Before You Go

We Asked Travel Pros: What Are Your Go-To Hacks For Surviving Long Theme Park Lines With Kids?

By Julie Sprankles

Brb, putting together my “queue survival kit.”

Straight From The Source

Educators Get Honest About 11 Things They Secretly Wish Parents Would Stop Doing

By Julie Sprankles

Hey, when we know better, we do better.

It's Not You, It's Me

I’m Happily Married... So Why Can’t I Stop Watching DivorceTok?

By Julie Sprankles

Experts unpack the allure and psychology of marathon-watching breakup content.

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Camilla Luddington Matches Our Energy, & We Love Her For It

By Julie Sprankles

Please consider this Q&A our formal petition to have her named the patron saint of chaotic moms everywhere.

For Families Who Rock

Where To Take Your Music-Loving Kids On Vacation

By Julie Sprankles

From New Orleans to Calgary, these destinations hit all the right notes.

Psst, Lean In Closer

She’s Not “Dramatic.” She’s Just Tired Of Everyone’s Sh*t.

By Julie Sprankles

PSA: Women aren’t too much — we’re carrying too much.