Abi Berwager Schreier
Abi got her feet wet in journalism by freelancing for an alternative weekly in Atlanta for a few years as a music journalist. When she realized she needed health insurance and more money to pay bills, she worked a 9 to 5 as a writer and copy editor at a corporate law firm. After three years, it dawned on her that this most definitely wasn’t a good fit (ya think?) and decided to give freelancing a try again, where she was a ghostwriter of blog posts and industry articles, and wrote press releases, biographies, mission statements, web content, and any other editorial-related branding. All that in addition to writing feature stories for her hometown's community news website. Thankfully, Abi was hired at Romper after three years of that, but she still freelances from time to time.
She lives in Atlanta with her husband, two cats, two beagles, and her son, Jack — the newest member of “the funny farm.” She hopes Jack will grow up to love animals, hiking, comic books, metal music, and The Golden Girls as much as she does. Dorothy Zbornak is Abi’s soul sister and patronus.
These Fascinating Things Happen In Your Brain As Soon As You Give Birth
I always thought it was annoying when people would say, “Your life will change forever after having a baby.” Because duh. There’s a human being I’m responsible for, for the rest of my life. But my thoughts, feelings, and physical responses changed,…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
These Gifts That Give Back Will Remind You What The Holidays Are All About
The holidays, if you do them right, are just as much about giving than receiving, if not more. Want to pick a few gifts for loved ones that keep on giving? This list of 10 gifts that give back this year are a good place to start looking if you want…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
How To Get Your Baby To Nap When You've Tried Everything & You're Losing It
Ironically, as I write this assignment about how to get my baby to nap, I’m trying to get my baby to nap. And trying. And trying. It's getting better, but about a week ago, I was sobbing for four hours a day with my then 4-month old sobbing along…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
Kohl's Is Opening So Early On Black Friday, Will It Even Be Black Friday Yet?
For some folks, Black Friday madness and shopping go hand-in-hand with turkeys, dressing, and cranberry sauce. Hitting the stores for all the deals and sales every year is a family tradition for many, and what used to be an event that happened…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
OMG, Sephora's Black Friday Sale Is Here & Now You Can Get *All* The Things
I have a confession to make. I had never set foot into a Sephora until last year. I was never really into makeup except for occasionally wearing eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner, and powder, and I surely didn't know how to apply all of it correctly, or…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
Here's What You Actually Need To Talk To Your Parents About Before Having Kids
We all know there are a ton of things to discuss with your partner before trying to conceive (TTC), including parenting styles (e.g.., will you practice co-sleeping, or will you attempt the cry-it-out method?), thoughts on daycare, finances,…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
Target's Thanksgiving Looks For Kids Include Cozy Sweaters & More For Under $20
I can't believe Thanksgiving is almost here. I'm hosting for the first time with a 6-month-old baby, because I'm nuts. Of course I'm excited, too, but with so much to do, I'm bound to forget something. Which reminds me, I need to start getting our…
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Thanksgiving Dinner In The Hospital After You Have A Baby Can Actually Be Good
If you've ever had a baby, you know that the first meal you eat after childbirth is a really big deal. As in, you're hungrier than you've ever been. So hungry, in fact, that sometimes you don't even care if all there is to eat is hospital food. But…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
If Your Family Needs Some Help This Thanksgiving, Here's Where To Look
For many families, Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and to gather around a table filled with delicious food. They battle annoying relatives while breaking bread with them and discuss what they're thankful for this year, as well as plans for the…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
What Does Wildfire Smoke Do To Babies & Toddlers? Here's What You Should Know
The Paradise, California, wildfire known as Camp Fire is one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in California’s history, as CNN reports. More than 600 people are missing, and the death toll is now at 63 people. The toll continues to…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
Moms Are Obsessed With This Olaf Version Of Elf On The Shelf & You Will Be Too
The holidays are coming up fast, which means Elf on the Shelf photos will take over Facebook. While those are always cute, wouldn't it be nice to play a fun game that's not based on the premise of scaring your children into being good because an…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
This Edible Glitter Turkey Is The Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner For Unicorns
Everybody knows unicorns are all the rage right now. I’d even venture to say that the unicorn is the official animal (mythical creature?) of 2018. You've heard about unicorn humidifiers, unicorn pool floats, unicorn cakes, and even unicorn glitter…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
Hoping To Escape Your Family On Thanksgiving? You Can't Hide At These Stores
On Thanksgiving Day, many of us get along great with our families — extended and otherwise. If you're not one of those people, you might end up desperately looking for an excuse to leave the house at some point on turkey day (especially if racist…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
Everybody's Freaking Out & Yup, Mercury Retrograde Is Starting Again Soon
You’ve got a flat tire and are running late to work on the same day that your computer crashes, and your kid wouldn’t go to bed last night and they keep throwing tantrums and suddenly they have a cold and then your entire family is sick? Whew. If…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
Kohl's Black Friday Sales Are Where To Score $5 Fleece, $10 Flannels & Much More
Personally, after my family enjoys the gigantic feast that is Thanksgiving dinner, we like to hang out together and doze and talk while lounging in the living room. Other families, however, like to go fight the crowds at Black Friday shopping sales…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
Don't Freak Out, But Aldi's Wine Advent Calendars Are Disappearing Fast
Aldi knows exactly what you want for Christmas this year. And no matter if you've been naughty or nice, everyone can get Aldi's wine and cheese advent calendars for the month of December — as long as you get there early, apparently. Aldi released…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
Reese's Advent Calendars Are Here, But You Better Get One Now Because They're Selling Out Fast
When I was a kid, even though my family wasn’t super religious, my mom always got an advent calendar for the family. I’d look forward to it just for the ritual we’d have before I’d brush my teeth for bed every night: looking for the number on the…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
These Maternity Shoot Ideas Include Dogs, Because Your Furbaby Is Family Too
Before we had a baby — and now — our two knucklehead rescue beagles were and are super important family members (as are our jerkface cats). And our lives would be so much less wonderful without them. We even had an Etsy print made for our son's…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
These Are The Things Moms Think When They Wake Up On Daylight Saving Day
If you don't have pets or children, Nov. 4 will be a glorious day for you. It's daylight saving time (DST), and you'll get another hour of sleep (you jerk). Before I had kids, I always had pets, so I never really got to experience the extra hour of…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
Is There A Vaccine For Acute Flaccid Myelitis, The Strange Polio-Like Illness?
Scary news for parents: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirms that there have been 127 confirmed or suspected cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) reported. And they’re saying there has been a concerning increase of this mysterious and…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
