More from CafeMom: 11 Pregnancy Announcements That Prove People Should Have a License to Procreate There is no telling what these parents will text their unsuspecting children. And no one has made more of a mockery of modern texting language than moms and mads. Just FYI, “LOL” does not mean “Lots of Love,” and we don’t even want to spoil which emoticon got a 15-year-old boy in deep trouble with his mom!...

These solutions go beyond the wedgie (though we have that covered, too) — from lifts to tucks to foot comfort and period undies, we’ve got answers to your wardrobe issues. Images (clockwise) via shethinx.com; victoriassecret.com; halftee.com; aerie.com; target.com; bloomingdales.com; bandelettes.com More from The Stir: Women & Men Don’t Agree on What the ‘Perfect Body’ Looks Like (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Insane Examples of Shapewear That Take Our Breath Away (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: Woman Designs Sexy Swimsuits C-Section Moms Have Only Dreamed Of (PHOTOS)...

While watching marching bands and dance teams serenade an unsuspecting woman (or man!) makes for a great interneting, not all love stories begin this way. For one, you have the right to say no. And doing so shouldn’t mean you’re doomed to an embarrassing YouTube “proposal fail” video forever. Saying “no,” for whatever reason, shows that you’re empowered enough to make the best decision for yourself. Still anxious? Check out a few failed proposals we compiled from this Reddit thread below....

More from CafeMom: 13 Birth Photos That Capture the True Connection Between Mom & Baby According to Americanpregnancy.org, there are three types of breech births: Complete Breech, when the buttocks is pointing downward and the knees are bent; Frank Breech, when the buttocks is pointed toward the birth canal and the baby’s feet are pointed straight up in front of their body or near their head; and Footling Breech, when one (or both) foot is pointed downward and will deliver before the rest of the body....

Chalkboards and onesies marking the passing months are always adorable, but your options don’t stop there: If you’re looking for a fresh way to tell the story of your baby’s first year, here are 16 of our favorite ideas! Do you have the dedication to do #7? We love the result! Image via Famille Summerbelle More from The Stir: 25 Photos Every Parent Should Capture of Their Kids Before Age 10 (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 6 Breathtaking Pictures That Show The Beauty of Giving Birth (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: What Really Happens to a Baby in the First Hour of Life (PHOTOS)...

Enter, Ikea hacks. Little (or big) ways to change up your Ikea furniture so it doesn’t look so, well, Ikea-y. There’s no reason you can’t have the midcentury credenza of your dreams or the chic bar cart you’ve always wanted. All it takes is some creativity and a little elbow grease. We poked around for some of the best, most creative (as well as some easy to do!) Ikea hacks, and what we found was nothing short of downright #furnituregoals....

While many of their private label goods are classics that will stick around forever (Joe Joe’s aren’t going anywhere, right?), one of our favorite things about a trip to TJ’s is the fresh goodies we find each time. Bacon Jam? Yes, please. Cold Pressed Cantaloupe Juice? We’ll take two. Check out some of the delightful new products Trader Joe’s has added to their lineup in the last few weeks alone, and get inspired for picnics, barbecues, and outdoor summer shindigs....

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own wedding, or are simply in the mood to leisurely peruse through breathtakingly beautiful dresses, here are 17 stunning celebrity wedding gowns. Gorgeous. Image via Jeff Moore/Splash News More from The Stir: 16 Celebrities Who Have Never Been Married (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Spectacular Destination Wedding Locales in California (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Ridiculous Wedding Locations Where Couples Have Actually Said ‘I Do’ (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 11 Makeup Storage Solutions Beauty Bloggers Love (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Brilliant Nail Hacks for Gorgeous DIY Manicures (PHOTOS)...

From Skittles to gummy bears, chocolate bars, and lollipops, these candy tattoos are pretty sweet. Which one is your fave? *Image via *raezarae/Instagram More from CafeMom: 21 Spooky Halloween Snacks That Are Guaranteed to Satisfy More from CafeMom: 10 Easy Halloween Treats for Lunches, After-School Snacks & Class Parties More from CafeMom: 10 Tasty Recipes That Turn Halloween Candy into Decadent Desserts More from CafeMom: 12 Terrifyingly Creepy Tattoos Just in Time for Halloween...

Congratulations! You are raising a normal American kid! Now who’s the bad mom? Huh? Instead of beating yourself up because your kid did what every other kid in America has done, what you really NEED to be doing is brushing up on how to respond to your kid when they tell you they hate you. I asked some of the smartest parents I know, parents who know better than to yell, scream, and generally act as immature as their “hateful” child, how THEY respond when their kids say “I hate you....

From your favorite Netflix characters to the infinite ~sexy~ inanimate object suits, your options for this year’s costumery seem unnecessarily overwhelming. Yet, when we try to find the perfect feminist costume for the spooky season, we keep running into the same old suggestions: Rosie the Riveter, Gloria Steinem, and Beyoncé (no sacrilege, y’all.) Narrow down your outfit picks and simultaneously let your feminist flag fly with these 19 feminist Halloween costumes....

According to their study, you better watch out if you use any of these names for girls: More from CafeMom: 20 Divine Baby Names for Girls And beware these naughty little guys: There is good news. They’ve got some “well-behaved” names for parents to go on. If you use any of these girl names, you have a nice little sweetie on your hands: As for the “good” boys, expect well-behaved little gentlemen if you use any of these names: Sorry to tell you, parents, but if you’re raising a little William, better brace for some hectic times ahead....

I’ve been married for over a decade. I think of my partnership with my husband as the most critical relationship in my life and I hope we’re in it for the long haul. But as I get to know more couples who’ve opted out of marriage, I sometimes find myself wondering if our life together would be any different if we hadn’t tied the knot. I never considered not getting married (yes, I wanted to rock the white dress and have the big party!...

In fact, the whole “baby onesie” field has gotten cluttered with people saying a little too much for babies. The creepy onesies people actually expect you to put on a baby have gotten out of control. I’m talking the onesies with curse words, the onesies with sexual references, and worse! You wouldn’t believe the kind of sayings people will plaster across a baby’s chest. I’m hoping (dear God) that they won’t actually teach their kids to say them later, but who knows …....

All those sweaty days and steamy nights make for some seriously fantastic sex. There’s a reason so many flings happen in the summer. All that oil and sweat and salty hair and natural steam are enough to make any couple want to get down and dirty. But don’t worry if you haven’t had the sexual encounters you hoped for this year. There’s still time! Even as Labor Day looms (sob), there are still enough good days of warmth and sunshine left to experience all the best that summertime sex has to offer....

Check out our list of names to see which might be perfect for your newest troop. Admiral: This take-charge name had its peak in the 1880s. Isn’t it about time to bring it back? Benning: The next “Channing,” Benning pays homage to the US military post in Georgia. Cadet: Although its 17th-century French meaning is “younger” or “junior,” Cadet today sounds far more rugged. Cannon: This preppy name (which actually originates in an English word for “clergyman”) is nevertheless a strong, straight-shooting choice for a boy....

Take a gander at the ‘G’ names for little girls and add a few gorgeous ones to your list ASAP: What’s your favorite ‘G’ name for girls? More from The Stir: 9 Baby-Naming Trends You Can Thank a Celebrity For For more great baby name ideas, visit Baby Name Wizard. Image via HTeam/shutterstock; folami/shutterstock title: “25 Gorgeous G Names For Baby Girls” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-01” author: “Stella Stevenson” Take a gander at the ‘G’ names for little girls and add a few gorgeous ones to your list ASAP:...

Some of them are so simple, we don’t even note them when they happen for the first time, but years later, it’s these things we look back on as the core of our childhood. Here are 25 things all kids should do while they’re still kids, a bucket list if you will. See how many your kids have checked off as of now, and add any others you’d like to see on this list in the comments....

For many women, finding the right sex position is the only way for them to enjoy intimacy without triggering a brutal bout of back pain. And while we’ve heard for years that spooning is best, because it was thought to reduce nerve tension and load on the tissues, that may not be the case for all back pain sufferers say researchers from Waterloo University. Using high-tech experiments, they’ve taken a closer look at the best sex positions to avoid back pain for both guys and now, us ladies....

The girls actually take a new photo every year, but each anniversary becomes more meaningful — and the recent three-year photos are especially magical. “I have loved getting the girls together each year,” Scantling told CafeMom. “They always have a blast when they’re together and are always excited to see me too!” “We love that the world still wants to see how the girls are doing and we are using that as a tool to help keep people talking about childhood cancer awareness,” Scantling added....