But there’s a new brand that’s joining this pack, and that’s Pretty Little Thing. The online retailer has dressed some of your favorite celebrities, including Kylie Jenner, Teyana Taylor, and Kourtney Kardashian. Pretty Little Thing is also quite size-inclusive, as there is a plus-size section, and most styles go up to a US 20. I wanted to see if the PLT hype was real. So I went shopping to see just how awesome Pretty Little Thing is for plus sizes....

“Dense breasts” is NOT a description of how your breasts feel. And it’s not a judgy comment. It refers to how dense your breast tissue appears on a mammogram, “which is a reflection of how difficult it might be to pick up an abnormality,” explains Maggie DiNome, MD, associate director of the Margie Petersen Breast Center at John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California....

I’ve been in that situation. I got divorced when my kids were young: 3 and 5 years old. And I dated a few guys before I met the man who became my second husband. During that time, I was very protective of my children. They never met any of the men I dated, much less encountered them in my bedroom. I had Thursday nights and every other weekend, when my kids were with their dad, to date and have sleepovers....

And while the debated differences between fat acceptance and body positivity are as important as they are controversial, there is another touchy divide worth addressing: the gendered one. The immediate, and admittedly understandable, reaction to this is the observation that men are not held to as high of impossible beauty standards. But what if that isn’t the case, and toxic masculinity reinforced by media stereotypes is actually manipulating our perceptions of men and their relationships with their bodies?...

The idea was met with mixed reactions within our family, so she decided to stick to only traditional baby showers for now. Although some might think this idea takes attention away from the mom-to-be, that’s simply not the intention of this new trend. My mom loves the idea of her friends’ partaking in her joy, and there are a few reasons why it’s actually a fabulous idea. A grandma shower isn’t replacing a mom-to-be’s party — it’s just another reason to celebrate....

More from CafeMom: Science Says Women With More Kids Are ‘Less Beautiful’ & We’re Not Here for It The site goes on to explain that these prosthetics are 100 percent silicone, and while The Mini (left) is meant for kids ages 5-8, The Teeny Tiny (right) is meant for 5 year olds. The site also offers “Stand-to-Pee” devices for youngsters who were born female but wish to stand up while urinating....

But her boyfriend had a bit of an, erm, over-reaction Cringe. More from CafeMom: Why I Hold My (Bald) Head High “This has to be photoshopped,” he said. “I don’t believe this shit for a second.” To some, the prank is actually a very possible situation. “I’m a girl with alopecia and could lose all my hair at anytime,” one person wrote. “This post and comments made me sad.” “DUMP HIM — my wife lost her hair during chemo,” someone said....

Does my baby have reflux? “Let me tell you a medical truth; all babies have reflux,” says Dr. Mark R. Corkins, MD, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology and professor of pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. Corkins explains that an infant’s nervous system isn’t mature enough to fully control his or her lower esophageal sphincter (or LES) — that muscular valve between the stomach and esophagus that keeps the grub from heading back up....

Before you call me shallow, I’m not loving on him more because he lost weight. I’ve always loved his one liners and mostly level-headed personality. But I adore him that much more because of how he lost the weight. No surgeries or crazy diets here, ladies. And trust me, his weight loss strategy can work for you, too. It worked for me. Jerry lost pounds simply by incorporating diet and exercise into his daily routine....

PTSD from a traumatic birth isn’t the same as postpartum depression, although the the two can overlap. PTSD symptoms can include nightmares, angry outbursts, overwhelming guilt or shame, and a sense of hopelessness. We usually hear about it in soldiers who served in combat, or people who’ve survived a horrible accident. So how is it linked to giving birth? “Trauma occurs when someone has an intense experience they’re not fully prepared to cope with,” explains Anastasia Pollack, LCHMC, clinical director at Life Stone Counseling Centers in Midvale, Utah....

Am I a monster? For the record, I did consider doing at least something to mark this occasion, until my husband pointed out the obvious. “She’s 1,” he said. “She won’t remember it.” I could see his point. The earliest birthday I vaguely remember from my childhood was at age 4, at a fast food restaurant with my nursery school class. I remember blue icing on a white cake, a “behind the scenes” tour of how French fries were made … but that’s it....

Here are 10 perfect excuses to eat with your fingers. (You’re welcome!) They’re so tasty, you’ll want to make plenty to go around! What your favorite finger food to serve for dinner? Image via bewhatwelove.com “Love that they are handheld and not messy at all, which makes a dad like me happy,” he says. “Less to wipe off the table and sweep off the floor!” More from The Stir: 11 Cupcakes Disguised as Other Things (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Simple Kid Treats to Make ‘Snack Mom’ Duty a Snap (PHOTOS) “Wonton wrappers make for perfectly sized pasta squares that can be layered in muffin tins with taco meat, beans, cheese, and crushed chips,” she says....

The parents are still unhappy about the way they felt they were treated by the staff, but I’m mostly stuck on the fact that they thought it was their right to change a diaper in a public eating area. Sure, it would have been nice to find a changing table in the restroom, but … well, come on. That’s what diaper pads and a little parental ingenuity are for. Dealing with an emergency diaper situation when you’re away from home is no fun, and I’m pretty sure we’ve all been there....

However, in a BuzzFeed article that came out years after the incident, Richardson revealed the tirade scarred her to some degree, especially a comment that was cut out of the clip. “She was hesitant to elaborate, but when pressed for more details, Richardson said she recalled Banks yelling at her, ‘You can go back to your house and sleep on your mattress on the floor with your baby,’ in front of the other judges, contestants, and crew members,” according to the BuzzFeed article....

These scary jack-o’-lantern ideas — including the toothy, the anatomical, and the just plain weird — make use of traditional pumpkins for carving, as well as more unusual seasonal veggies like acorn and butternut squash. Image via skulladay.blogspot.com More from The Stir: 10 Halloween Decor Items for a Not-So-Scary Holiday (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 20 Halloween Crafts Kids Can Make Themselves title: “10 Scary Faced Jack O Lantern Ideas Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-19” author: “Audrey Miller” These scary jack-o’-lantern ideas — including the toothy, the anatomical, and the just plain weird — make use of traditional pumpkins for carving, as well as more unusual seasonal veggies like acorn and butternut squash....

Pet parents are already working furiously on creative outfits for their furry offspring; according to the pros at Pinterest, pet costumes are taking the early lead among the most popular holiday-related pins. Looking for inspiration? Check out all these fabulous pet costumes! Image via Petful/Flickr More from The Stir: 14 Fun Halloween Costumes for Siblings to Wear Together (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 15 Adorable Toddler Halloween Costumes That Even Non-Crafty Moms Can Make...

Bottle or breast. Oh, the debates we have about this! And all baby cares is that his hunger is being sated. Your hair. So you didn’t brush it today? Or yesterday? The baby will still try to get his fingers tangled in there. Good luck! Making fancy dinners. Considering pretty much everything is a choking hazard these days, let me refer you back to number 2. Stroller or sling. Forget the mommy wars, wouldja?...

Rock stars have some of the best monikers around. Get ready to get inspired when looking at this list of 100 rock star baby names for both boys and girls. Boys Girls And of course, many (or all if you are daring) could be gender neutral. Which of these rock star names are your favorite? Image via Eleazar Paradise/Flickr title: “100 Best Rock Star Baby Names” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-10” author: “Beverley Greiner” Rock stars have some of the best monikers around....

No matter the St. Patrick’s Day plans — a potluck with the whole family, a class party at the preschool, or a shin-dig for the kids and a bunch of their friends — there’s a definite need this time of year for fun, festive, green-colored food recipes! (Sorry, the broccoli and kale just won’t cut it for most of us on this festive Irish holiday.) More from CafeMom: Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes With Irish Cream Frosting Recipe for St....

Pure fantasy! The truth is, for those of us who lived one second of our lives in the 1980s, we were a hot mess. A total, complete, slouchy sock-wearing, contoured blush-sporting mess. If you’re caught up in nostalgia and wishing you could turn back the hands of time, let these 11 examples of truly terrifying ’80s beauty and fashion fails make you feel very, very fortunate that you are your age, living in this time....