Sarah Aswell is Senior Editor at Scary Mommy, where she leads the news and trending team as well as Scary Mommy Book Club. She also regularly contributes humor, essays, and original interviews to the site.
A humor writer and stand-up comedian, Sarah’s work has appeared in places like The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, National Lampoon, MAD Magazine, Reductress, Funny or Die, and more. Her writing about comedy, entertainment, and parenting has appeared in Vulture, Forbes, USA Today, Vice, The Advocate, Healthline, and Working Mother Magazine, to name a few. She’s also written creatively for brands like Nike, Expedia, Aflac, KitchenAid, and Facebook.
An award-winning journalist, Sarah received her BA in English from Grinnell College and her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Montana. She’s also the founder of Revival Comedy, a non-profit organization that runs comedy workshop and shows that center women and marginalized groups.
Sarah lives in Missoula, Montana, with her two daughters and slightly too many cats. She has been voted Missoula’s Best Stand-Up Comedian four years in a row and was recently named one of the Best Unknown Comedians in America by Thrillist, which is one of those insults that sounds like a compliment.
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A Mom Wants To Know If She Should Allow Her Teen Daughter To Diet
"My husband is telling me that I should allow her to do what she wants."
Oklahoma Requires That The Bible Is Taught In Every Public School
And every classroom will be required to have a Bible in it, effective immediately.
A SAHM Asked Her Husband To Do More Chores Around The House — He Hired A Cleaner Instead
The money came out of their joint budget and she is not happy.
A Stay-At-Home Dad Wants To Quit After 9 Weeks
He promised his wife, a doctor, that he would stay home if they had a child.
Reddit Determined The Top 25 Rising (And Falling) Baby Names Of 2024
They analyzed the names that are popping up the most in their baby name forums, and the picks are surprising.
The Internet Is Celebrating Gift-Giving SINK Aunts — And They Deserve It
Only the truly blessed have the love of a Single Income, No Kids aunt.
Kate Middleton Shares Emotional Health Update
The Princess of Wales announced she’ll attend the king’s birthday celebration over the weekend.
A Mom Is Trying To Explain Why She Doesn't Return Her Shopping Cart And It's Not Going Well
No one is putting up with her reasoning.
Sandy Hook Principal Remembers Shooting Victims In Moving Moment
Many of the 60 graduating survivors plan to continue to fight for stronger gun laws.
‘Bridgerton’ Actor Nicola Coughlan Had The Perfect Response To Being Called ‘Brave’
This is for every woman who has dealt with backhanded comments about her body.
A Man Refuses To Cook Dinner Unless His Wife Makes Him Breakfast
Should he be more understanding of her busy morning schedule? Or is it a fair trade?
Taylor Swift Defends Lady Gaga As Both Artists Confront Pregnancy Rumors
“Can we all agree that it’s invasive & irresponsible to comment on a woman’s body,” Swift wrote in part.
Kim Kardashian Is All Moms Trying To Get Her Kids To School By Any Means Necessary
"Can't fight the fight today. Hulk it is!"
A Dad Wonders If He Should Throw A GED ‘Graduation Party’ For His Daughter
He doesn't think a celebration is deserved.
Baby Name Nerds Explain The ‘Quintessential Disliked’ Baby Name Of The Moment
A mom asked if Reddit liked her baby's name, and she got a response she was not looking for.
This Summer, I'm Always Jumping In
What if I reclaimed a child’s attitude for swimming, just for one summer?
People Are Sharing Pictures Of Costco Food Court Menus From Around The World
Be prepared to be angry and jealous and hungry all at the same time.
Venus Williams Has Her Own Barbie Doll Now
The tennis great is one of nine athletes who have been transformed into Barbie dolls by Mattel.
Target Is Reducing Prices On 5,000 Items, Starting Now
The move may be aimed at winning back shoppers feeling the strain of inflation and high prices.
Capri Sun Will Be Available Outside The Pouch For The First Time Ever
You can now buy the juice by the jug.
