When we rang in 2022, we all hoped and prayed that things would return to normal. We were entering the third year of a global pandemic, and people were just over it. Thankfully, things have taken a turn in a more normal direction. We are back to seeing smiling faces without masks, kids are back in school, and the fears have lessened. It's been a good year.
And while people were getting back into their routines, they continued checking in with us for the latest celebrity news and lifestyle content we love sharing. And there was a lot to talk about in 2022. From sassy teens to bossy brides to cheating spouses, we had you covered. Of course, celeb news had you coming back for more. Whether it was the royals, the Duggars, or a Jonas brother, our readers checked in for the latest scoop. In case you missed them, here are 20 of the top CafeMom stories from the last year that kept our readers buzzing.
Teen Arguing With Mom Says Life 'Would Be Better' Without Her, So She Gave Him His Wish
Parenting a teenager is tough. And sometimes, you have to get creative with how to handle them. The days of time-out and the thinking chair are over.
One mom got tired of listening to her son complain about how she did things and told her that life would be better without a mom, so she gave him just what he asked for. She turned on the silent treatment and shut the helping down. Funny, he didn't like that life much once he had it.
Teen Dad's Reaction to Baby's Gender Reveal Has TikTok Telling Mom-To-Be To 'Leave Him'
Gender reveals are so darn exciting. Parents-to-be, family, and friends gather together to find out if the new love in their life will be a boy or a girl. Sometimes people are really pulling for either pink or blue, and reactions can be intense.
One teen dad cracked a baseball with a bat, saw blue smoke, and immediately went crazy. He embraced his "bros" and left his girlfriend in the dust. People couldn't believe this dad's reaction and urged the mom to take a good look at their relationship.
Mom Confronts Parents of Twins After They Cleared All the Baby Formula Off the Shelves
If you were raising a baby in 2022 and were a formula feeder, you undoubtedly felt the fear and anxiety from the nationwide formula shortage. People were acting like fools, reminiscent of the toilet paper hoarders of 2020, and clearing store shelves when they saw their preferred formula.
One mom saw a woman taking more than her fair share of formula from the shelves and confronted her. Not surprisingly, things got ugly, and people had thoughts. Thankfully, the shortages have improved some, but it was definitely a crazy and scary time.
Son Boots His Mom From His Wedding After She Mocks Stepmom for Not Being Able To Have Kids
When couples divorce and remarry, it can be less than pleasant. If there are kids involved, it can be even worse. Hopefully, with time and age, wisdom develops, and people can learn to move on.
One crazy 2022 story had the groom's mother saying some nasty and pretty shocking things to his ex's wife, that made her son so upset he kicked her out of the wedding. You have to read it to believe it.
Suspicions Arise After Mom Bails on Family Camping Trip To 'Clean the House'
A couple and their daughter planned a camping trip, but the mom felt terrible because of her period and bailed last minute. The other two went on the trip and left mom at home to rest.
It didn't seem suspicious until the mom insisted that they plan another camping trip, and then she decided she had to clean the house instead. WTH? Why? Surely there was more going on there. Lots of people suspected she was having an affair because her words and actions were just too bizarre.
'My Husband Misread a Text I Sent About My Period & Now He Wants To Separate'
Sometimes the message a person gets from a text differs from what they would if they heard the information in a conversation. This is particularly true if you are reading a message that wasn't meant for you.
A man got all up in his wife's business and started reading her texts. He confused her referencing her menstrual period as a bad period in her life, and was ready to end the relationship. There were all kinds of issues in this story, not the least of which is that he invaded her privacy and read her texts. Not cool, dude.
I Told My SAH Wife To Make an Itemized Budget & Explain Why $1K Goes Missing Every Month
It's a tale of missing money, excuses, and accusations. Many married couples will tell you that money is the root of many arguments. And this story was no exception. The husband and wife don't appear to be on the same page or even on the same team regarding their spending. There were a lot of questions about where the money went and very few answers. It totally makes you wonder if something shady is going down behind the scenes. People want a paper trail.
Single Dad Wonders How Long He Has To Wait To Leave His Fiancé After She Has a Stroke
The mere headline here is enough to make you choke on your coffee. Is this really a thing? No, it's not a marriage of "for better or worse, richer or poorer, sickness and health," just yet, but if you are engaged, it was about to be.
This woman's life will never be the same, and this guy doesn't want to deal with it. Yikes, that is some pretty shallow stuff. It gets worse the more you read, and the quotes are pretty unbelievable.
Bride Throws a Fit When Wedding Venue Is Changed So Fiancée's Disabled Child Can Attend
Is it even necessary to explain why this had our readers going crazy? A bride is disgruntled over a child who has been in a life-changing accident and wants to be at her mom's wedding. How could there even be a question that a person would want someone like this in her life and her child's life? It got nasty and juicy.
I Was a Private Sperm Donor 18 Years Ago & the Parents Just Contacted Me To Ask for Money
This was a fascinating one. A young man did a generous thing and donated sperm to some friends who could not conceive. They signed paperwork relinquishing his parental rights and responsibilities, and everyone went their separate ways. He'd receive a picture here and there over the years but never felt a connection.
When the kid turned 18, his parents returned to the donor asking for money to pay his college tuition. He said it was not his kid and not his responsibility. These parents had some things to say, and they were insane!
John David Duggar Reportedly Crashed His Plane With Wife Abbie & Daughter Grace Onboard
There are a lot of members of 19 Kids and Counting's Duggar family, which can make for a lot of news. Very early in 2022, John David Duggar, who is a pilot, crashed a plane while traveling with his wife, Abbie, and their toddler daughter, Grace.
It was a terrifying situation and a pretty big blow to their family. Thankfully, everyone was OK, but John David's wife and daughter reportedly didn't want to fly with him anymore, and that caused him some sadness because flying has been a big part of his and Abbie's life. They even announced their pregnancy with Grace during one of his flights.
First Pic of Meghan Markle & Prince Harry's Daughter Lili 'Confused' Palace, Insiders Say
Megan Markle and Prince Harry were everywhere in 2022, and where they went, controversy followed. Even a picture of their baby girl, Lilibet, caused a stir in early January. Shots of the family's Christmas card started making the rounds, and an unnamed royal addressed the palace's confusion over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's causal card with no one wearing shoes and the words "Happy Holidays." No matter what they do, those two can't ever seem to get it right.
For Christmas 2022, they opted to leave the kids off their holiday card altogether. In fact, they didn't even use a dedicated photo, but a candid shot from an event they attended the week before they released the card.
Check out our Meghan Markle page for all the latest news about Meghan, Prince Harry, and their growing family.
Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas Welcome Baby Via Surrogacy & Are Criticized for Their Choice
Everyone was all up in Priyanka and Nick's business when they opted to use a surrogate for the newest addition to their family.
The couple kept all information about the baby to themselves. No birthday, sex, or names were shared, and true to form, the trolls came out to criticize. The couple took the high road and kept their cool and their privacy. It's no one's business, and they plan to keep it that way.
Jessa Duggar Gets Called Out for Her Messy House After Sharing Homeschooling Photo
Kids are messy, and so are our houses. This is nothing new. Yet if you are a celebrity or someone who puts your life on social media for the world to see, you are opening yourself up to criticism. The Duggars know plenty about that, and Jessa Duggar found herself in the hot seat regarding her housekeeping skills. Lots of people think they can do it much better than her, and were quick to tell her so. She didn't seem to care and let the haters hate.
New Details About the Duggar Family's Bizarre Sleeping Arrangements Have Been Revealed
The Duggars' life is unconventional, and things have certainly changed dramatically for the family as they have risen to fame in 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On.
But long before they lived in a massive home with their 19 kids, they shared a more modest home with their growing family, and their sleeping arrangements were very strange. Michelle Duggar was on the couch, and Jim Bob slept in a room with the boys. So much info to absorb, and readers loved it!
Michelle Duggar Spotted Wearing Pants While Visiting Jinger in California
Again, it's the Duggars, and this time, gasp … matriarch Michelle Duggar was wearing pants! It is almost too unbelievable to be true. Yes, she had a skirt over them, but still, this was a big and bold statement for the mighty momma. The pictures are must-see, and people hope to see Michelle assert a bit more of her independence and show off some sassy style.
Jed Duggar & Katey Break Duggar 'Streak' But Also Might Have Spilled a Family Secret
With 19 kids, that means potential for a lot of grandkids, and Jed and Katey Duggar announced their pregnancy in January, and this time, it's a boy.
The Duggar family had welcomed nine granddaughters in a row over a four-year period, but Jed broke the streak. There was also some inference that the Duggars might be streakers themselves. Hmm. We'll let you be the judge of that.
Queen Elizabeth Will Be Buried Wearing Only These 2 Humble Pieces of Jewelry
England lost its Queen, and the world lost an icon when Queen Elizabeth II died in September, at the age of 96. And despite her lavish lifestyle that glittered, she was buried with just two pieces of humble jewelry: a gold band, and simple pearls. The extravagant royal heirloom pieces were kept for the family.
Jessica Simpson Sparks Worry as She Appears 'Fidgety' & 'Slurs Her Words' in New Video
Jessica Simpson is another one of those people who can't seem to catch a break. She has been widely criticized for her weight gain and loss, lest we forget that those gains were due to growing babies in her body. But we digress.
Jessica came under fire in April for slurring her words in an Instagram video. She has admittedly struggled with alcohol and, at one time, claimed to be sober. Fans just hoped that she was OK.
Eminem's Daughter Hailie Jade Pokes Fun at Her Trademark Curves in New Bikini Selfie
Rapper Eminem has been in the spotlight for years, and we have all but watched his daughter, Hailie Jade, grow up.
She has some dynamite curves that she is not afraid to show off. She shared a pic of herself in the pool, asking if the pool made her butt look big. She has a sense of humor, and is a champion for body positivity, and we're here for it.
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