More from CafeMom: 16 Rare & Unique Halloween Candies From Around the World In addition to that, I’d also like to dress the house. But, let’s just say no one is going to catch me running out to purchase a fog machine. For people who are looking for Halloween décor that doesn’t make them shriek with sticker shock, there are actually a lot of DIY decoration ideas to try. More from CafeMom: 15 Spooky Halloween Decor Ideas Made Entirely From Toilet Paper Rolls The great thing about Halloween is that things can look sloppy....

Here’s the number one thing to remember when trimming your tree: More is more. There is no such thing as too many ornaments. Next time you’re at a Christmas boutique or holiday party, take a moment to look at how many ornaments are actually on those trees — there’s practically one on every branch! It’s crazy, but I swear it works. Ok, now let’s get busy. First off, let me say that pre-wired artificial trees are the bomb....

After all, if you or your man is going to spend a lot of time making a big deal about a ball (good time to remind you, don’t forget the balls), might as well find a way to score your own touchdown during, or after, each game. And because I love games, and competitive sportsmanship can be sexy, here are a few ideas to score in your sex life during football season....

But that’s not the only way someone can tell if a woman has had sex. Here are a few others: The Glow: There’s a scientific reason for us getting the flushed in the cheeks look after sex — more blood flow — but what about that aura of calm that seems to float around us after the fact? It happens. Recently, my husband and I went on a post-coital grocery store trip and ran in to some friends....

Don’t fret. We’ve compiled the biggest legging-wearing mistakes to avoid here. That way you can get out there with the oh-so-fashionable ones and take on wearing leggings with style this season. 5 Common Mistakes When Wearing Leggings Mistake #1 Leggings = pants Oh, this is a big one. The fabric on a proper legging should be thick so you do not see the person’s skin peeking through. If you can see through the leggings, then they’re probably too thin or they’re tights, not leggings, and tights are NOT pants....

And then? I killed him. No, really: I am writing this from jail, although I expect to be released any minute now because WHAT JURY WOULD CONVICT ME. Let me be clear on this: my husband doesn’t normally say stupid, shitty things to me. He’s usually 100 percent loving and supportive, and only behaves like a Cro-Magnon occasionally, like for instance every morning when he leaves his cereal bowl on the counter....

Lucas Hatcher, according to Today, is the Reddit user who posted a picture of a list from his son’s kindergarten teacher titled, “Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?” Hatcher thought it was funny that the list included “Identify 30+ letters” since there are only 26 letters in the English alphabet. But instead of striking a quickie funny note on Reddit, commenters opened up a whole big discussion about whether the list was a reasonable expectation for 5-year-olds....

But if you start getting a little stir crazy and need a break from burgers and dogs, a little retail therapy definitely won’t hurt. Of course, some stores and businesses need an Independence Day break too, so there are a few places that might be closed. Here’s a rundown of what’s open on July 4th as well as what venues are closed (or likely closed.) Open on 4th of July: Target — How are we supposed to go a day without our Target fix?...

The duo did a makeup tutorial together, and Kim absolutely LOVED the way Desi did her glam. Her makeup was so good that when sister Khloe saw it, she was mesmerized — and the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” crew was there to capture her reaction. We totally agree. That smoky eye was on point, but that highlight, though! So good! title: “Kim Kardashian Gave Desi Perkins Makeup The Ultimate Compliment” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-21” author: “William Maier” The duo did a makeup tutorial together, and Kim absolutely LOVED the way Desi did her glam....

In real life, however, almost everyone ignored the study because both the stay-at-home moms and the working moms were too damn busy to waste their time criticizing the personal decisions of fellow mothers. In fact, pretty much the only people who paid attention to this at all were the mothers-who-are-way-too-concerned-about-what-everyone-else-is-doing-because-it-distracts-them-from-all-the-shit-they’re-personally-failing-at. Still, there are some new mothers who have fallen for the ridiculous idea that mothers are at war with each other, and who feel conflicted about making the decision to go back to work or to stay at home after having children, so I’m going to give you the lowdown of both options so you can decide for yourself....

I understand the quandary.My sister just had her fourth kid last week and she’d used up all the names she liked on the first three kids so this last one ended up with the middle name of Elora, which is a beautiful name but it’s also deliberately lifted from the movie *Willow.*I suggested to my sister that when you’re at the point when you’re naming your children after characters from Val Kilmer movies, maybe it’s time to stop....

The SexCies “CorCelette,” which will be available for sale January 31, is essentially shapewear disguised as lingerie. Its “Fold Flattener” targets the fold of skin that hangs over most women’s c-section scars. And while it seems like a great idea on its surface, there’s one major aspect of this lingerie that’s really bothering me. SexCies lingerie “is especially designed to be worn during intimate times.” Because … And I get this sentiment....

Babies typically first “laugh” in their sleep, so, unbeknownst to you, this adorable new trick might be missed the very first time it happens. But don’t worry. There are plenty of ways to get — and keep — your little one giggling. And once you discover the, often random, thing that cracks your baby up, neither of you will be able to get enough! Infant laughter is a form of communication, so, as with smiling and cooing, it all boils down to you talking to your baby as much as possible....

In response, the dad shared a second photo that had been adjusted to black and white so Sharni’s stretch marks stood out even more. Amen, Momma.

The California mom didn’t think there was anything wrong with Jackson’s play area when another mom’s tip on Facebook caught her eye. She decided to take the advice and give it a try: She soaked it in a bathtub filled with hot water, laundry detergent, a few sprinkles of baking soda, and rotated it every 45 minutes. She was left with a tub filled with murky brown water — all grime that had seeped out from the fabric....

Let me help you become educated by defining something that has defined me for most of my life. According to the Mayo Clinic: In reality, most people who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder are not particularly ugly. I can say that about others. But when you suffer from body dysmorphic disorder, you intensely obsess over your appearance and body image. You spend a lot of time trying to “fix” perceived flaws but will never be satisfied....

The letter threatens to report parents to authorities if they don’t call the office and schedule an appointment within 30 days of receiving it — something Hoyumpa wrote is in line with other shady practices she’s allegedly witnessed in their office. “Smiles4Keeps bullies the parents, controls the care behind closed doors, and turns parents into villains … and I will not stand for it anymore!!!” she wrote. Hoyumpa reportedly told the receptionist she wouldn’t be coming back, not only because they wouldn’t allow her to schedule same-day appointments for her kids, but also because she allegedly wasn’t allowed to stay with her kids during their appointment and she wasn’t allowed to meet the dentist....

Kim, founder of the fitness accessory company SPIbelt, was diagnosed with fibroid tumors in 2005 at the age of 34, before having any children. But after undergoing surgery, she was able to conceive and give birth to her first son five years later as a “solo starter” (someone who chooses to have a child on her own without a significant other). Thrilled with her life as a single mom, Kim decided to try for a second child in 2012....

McKaelen didn’t starve herself and she didn’t binge and purge. She has avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder — or ARFID — and you’ll probably be hearing that acronym more often as it’s been recently added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V). It’s serious, it’s real, and it’s a mental disorder that has affected our daughter and our whole family for many years. Unlike anorexia or bulimia, ARFID is not image-based or caused by a self-esteem issue....

I’m not sure how you show appreciation for 36 years of this kind of unadulterated generosity. These are the types of things a mother should do, right? Well, I know enough mothers to know that not every family gets a mom like mine. Don’t get me wrong, my mom is certainly not perfect — no one is perfect — but the good far outweighs the bad not-so-good. I’ve always had a great relationship with my mom, and I think that has a lot to do with the fact that I knew from a very early age that I could trust her....