Romper

Samantha Darby

Samantha has been the Lifestyle Editor at Romper since 2017 after writing for the site since its literal birth in 2015. She covers anything and everything related to parenting and motherhood, including (but not limited to!) TTC, pregnancy, raising babies and toddlers (and eventually kids *gulp*), sex and relationships, mental health, books, holiday content, and the best pool floats of the summer. Basically, she's there for you, babe. (And yes, your baby will eventually sleep. We've talked to experts.) Before working for Romper, Samantha wrote for Babble, Work It, Mom!, The Huffington Post, Motherlode, Barnes & Noble Kids, HelloGiggles, and other secret corners of the internet. (Please don't go looking for her Livejournals.) She was also once a professional actress and starred in Atlanta's premier sketch comedy group Sketchworks, performed stand-up comedy, and worked with Rosie O'Donnell on an episode of 'Drop Dead Diva.' Based out of Georgia, Samantha works from home with her two little sidekicks: 5-year-old Alice and baby Lucy. The three of them create a weekly episode of their Romper Instagram series A for Effort, where they attempt to make Pinterest-worthy crafts. It almost never goes as planned. You can reach Samantha at samantha.darby@bustle.com or follow along on the adventures of raising two little girls (with the help of Super Husband Nick) on Instagram at @samanthadsingleton.
Sticking Up For Your Wife Is Love, Not Heroism
If you Google "husband defend his wife" in any variation, you'll find an assortment of results that suggest this is an actual thing people have to ask. Not so for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, however. Prince Harry's defending Meghan Markle ahead…
Christmas Doesn't Come From A Store, But This Pinch Of Grinch Cookie Dough Does (!!!)
There are few things I love more than a holiday-themed cookie, and I am immediately drawn to any and all ready-to-bake treats. You can't go wrong with a cookie dough already full of red and green sprinkles, but this year, Nestle Toll House Pinch Of…
Kid Trax Rideamals Now Has A *Unicorn* & You'll Want One For Yourself — EXCLUSIVE
Is there anything more magical than having your own "ride" as a kid? Whether it's a hand-me-down bicycle or a fire engine red scooter or a brand new tricycle, there is something about having your own way to get up and go when you're little that's…
Avoid Black Cats & Ladders With These Friday The 13th Instagram Captions
You guys. It's time. Friday the 13th is here, which doesn't sound all that compelling on its own, but then you add in the full moon happening, and the fact that it's September. Hello, is your hair standing up on the back of your neck, too? It's the…
R.L. Stine Has An Audible Original Coming, Get Ready 'Goosebumps' Fan — EXCLUSIVE
As a bookworm growing up in the '90s, there were few things more exciting than the Scholastic Book Fair, the personal pizza I got from participating in The Pizza Hut Book It! Program, and a Goosebumps book. The latter was really a cornerstone of my…
June & January Is Launching A Mama + Baby Collection, & It's As Perfect As It Sounds
I have two little girls — a 5-year-old and a 10-month-old — and one of my favorite things in the world is dressing to match them. I can't often find adult-sized bodysuits with bunnies on the bottom, but when it comes to classic pieces, it's not hard…
8 Old Wives' Tales About Breastfeeding That Are Totally True
There's nothing like a bunch of old wives' tales to both make you laugh and convince you that you're putting your child in harm. It doesn't matter if you're pregnant or a new mom, somebody has told you something — like that you're not supposed to…
Accio Mini Boden's Harry Potter Collection & Turn Your Kids Into Hogwarts Students
Preparing my 5-year-old for kindergarten looked a lot like taking her shopping for all of the things, and introducing her to the most magical school in the world: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It didn't take long for my little girl to…
31 "Old Man" Baby Names Your Partner Will Hate
Before my husband and I knew that the baby I'm currently carrying was a girl, we did a lot of talking about baby names. And I mean, a lot. Turns out, most of the names I'm obsessed with, my husband has deemed only appropriate for an 80-year-old.…
Are You A "Deer Mom"?
I woke up this morning and, like all the other mornings, untangled myself from the sweaty pile that is my 5-year-old, Alice. She goes to bed just fine on her own every night, but always seems to wake up around 3:30 or 4, clambering into bed with us.…
@TheHomeEdit Founders Say *This* Is How You Organize An Entryway
It is so very easy to get lost in the perfection of The Home Edit's Instagram, but the women behind the rainbow-hued shelves and impeccably organized makeup drawers, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, aren't just out to make things pretty — they want…
6 Teachers Share How They Help When Your Kid Really Misses You
My 5-year-old daughter starts kindergarten this year and I am, quite frankly, not ready. She's all registered, we have the school supply list, she's eagerly waiting to meet her teachers and hop on a school bus, and I'm just trying not to cry. Of…
Pottery Barn Kids' It's A Small World Collection Is Pure Magic
Classic Disney fans know the magical appeal of It's a Small World. Located at several Disney theme parks, the water ride features the designs of incredible illustrator Mary Blair, and is both whimsical and modern. The song may get stuck on an…
The Actress Behind Peppa Pig Is A Fan Of Your Toddler’s British Accent — EXCLUSIVE
“Could you imagine if Peppa could get to sing at Coachella?” This is Harley Bird, 17, the snorty, chipper voice of Peppa Pig since 2009. She is about to release the first Peppa Pig album (lead single: “Bing Bong Zoo”), having just attended Coachella…
Laura Ashley Has Launched A New Collection For Girls & It's So Nostalgic
When I became a mom to two little girls, I had a ton of dreams about how this role in life would play out. Sheets covered in tiny rosebuds, reading Little Women to them during the winter, and a closet full of Laura Ashley dresses. OK, maybe that…
Influencer Kids Recommend Their 33 Favorite Rainy Day Crafts
There are few things I love more than a rainy day. Maybe it's the English in me, or just the need to hunker down while it's gray and dreary outside, but I really look forward to a good downpour. Surprisingly, having children didn't squash this love.…
Save $120 On The Dyson *Made* For Homes With Pets On Prime Day
Your house is about to get so much cleaner. Amazon is offering Prime Day deals on Dyson vacuums, letting you save big money (which you can then turn around and spend on more Prime deals, of course). Dyson is one of the premier names in vacuums. Its…
Almost 50% Off Dyson, & More Of The Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals
If you are looking to buy a new cleaning appliance this summer, Amazon's Prime Day vacuum cleaner deals definitely don't suck. Vacuum cleaners are one of those things that you don't think about investing a large sum of money into until you do and…
Today's Best Luggage Deals On Prime Day Include Up To 72% Off Samsonite Sets
I don't know who needs to see this, but OMG it's Amazon Prime Day. The heavens are rejoicing, angels are singing, and I'm pretty sure I just saw a flock birds fly by in the Amazon logo arrow formation. Before you head over to your Prime account…
Renata Klein Is The Patron Saint Of Motherhood
I need you all to leave Renata Klein, patron saint of motherhood and self-made energy, alone. In Season 1 of Big Little Lies, it's obvious that the audience was meant to dislike Renata Klein. She brought the main characters together in mutual…