Wouldn’t you be mortified if someone saw #5 in your home? Image via lenetstan/shutterstock More from The Stir: Using Egg Whites to Get Pregnant: The Truth Behind This Fertility ‘Secret’ More from The Stir: Trying to Conceive: Separating Facts From Fiction More from The Stir: 14 Ways to Boost Fertility — Naturally (PHOTOS) title: “10 Strange Tricks Women Use To Get Pregnant” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-19” author: “Willie Herring” Wouldn’t you be mortified if someone saw #5 in your home?...

Afraid you might have foot in mouth disease when you talk to your friends who have stepkids? The Stir polled parents from blended families to find out what they’re really sick and tired of hearing: “Thank God they’re not your real kids.” I’ve been raising them since they were 1, that makes them “real” to me! I told my mom that my stepkids are my kids and she dismissed me....

Whether he’s divorced, widowed, or never married, he’s often the best kind of man. He has shown commitment, love for children, and has likely moved past the “I want to go out all night and play video games all day” phase we all hope passes most men by the age of 25. Still, dating a single dad isn’t the same thing as dating your average, carefree man. If he has children, they’re going to be the priority and they should be....

Whether you’re in need of some dietary advice or a floral centerpiece, consider making your supermarket your first choice. The following are 11 free services you may not know exist! We love #5. Check out our slideshow and tell us: Which services do you take advantage of on a regular basis? Image ©iStock.com/monkeybusinessimages More from The Stir: Salon Shampoo vs. Supermarket Shampoo: Is There a Difference? You can also have them delivered to your door....

I spoke with three beauty experts to get the scoop on what we can do to really make our eyes stand out. The cool thing is, though some of these tips are eye-color-specific (obvs), some of these tips work for everyone! More from TheStir: 12 Gorgeous Ways to Get Out of Your Eyeliner Rut How do you like to bring out the color of your eyes? Image © iStock.com/makemetea More from TheStir: Say ‘Hello, Gorgeous!...

I took a picture of my back for an article about strapless bras and it bothered me for days. It’s no wonder, though, because back fat (or back rolls) are one of the things we’re taught to hate most about our bodies — even though just about everyone has back fat. All we have to do is look around us to see that a little extra chub has no bearing on our beauty....

We found 11 recipes that yield large portions and big flavors but won’t blow your budget. Check out our slideshow and then tell us: What’s your go-to appetizer on Super Bowl Sunday? The recipe makes two dozen in mini muffin cups and calls for your favorite pizza sauce on the side for dipping. Yum! Food blogger Noreen, of Picture the Recipe.com, explains that this recipe is one of her game day favorites and is always a hit with fans....

More from CafeMom: 4 Destructive Behaviors That Almost Always Lead to Divorce Divorce is a messy game — especially when kids are involved. But what is the right way for a divorced couple to communicate? While it is not an exact science, we did find a compilation of texts between divorced spouses that prove how necessary good communication skills are … and the consequences if things are less than amicable....

Influencers know this, and that’s why they’re known to collaborate with each other, too. More often than not, these collaborations launch without a hitch and become massive successes. But sometimes, things so wrong — very, very wrong. Take these 12 high-profile cases for example: First, its color scheme was leaked by a bakery that made a dessert version of the palette. At the time, Hill said the cake was wasn’t an accurate reproduction of the palette itself, but was later called out for lying (because the cake was spot-on, after all)....

Some of these women’s choices might surprise you — since we don’t know them by any other names. However, this marital surname tradition is alive and well in Hollywood. Should celebs be different than anyone else when it comes to changing their names? Image via Jason Merritt/Getty Images Entertainment More From The Stir: Amal Clooney’s 10 Most Awe-Inspiring Looks (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 5 Reasons NOT to Hyphenate Your Name After Marriage More from The Stir: Sarah Michelle Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr....

Although you’ll want to be discreet in finding that perfect gift-giving time and place (Christmas morning in front of Grandma and the kids is an obvious no-go), your special someone will appreciate a present that’s equal parts exciting and practical. A handy spray bottle of lube, innovative condoms, or slinky lingerie offer double the gift-giving punch because they promise the eventual gift of great sex. Hey, the kids get toys … you should too!...

Moon Unit Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen Take your pick (er, that’s me talking, not a Zappa name).

Click through the slideshow to discover some funky and pretty ear jewelry that will appeal to every taste, from the glamorous lover of bling to the embracer of simple and chic. Images (clockwise) via freepeople.com; neimanmarcus.com; lordandtaylor.com; etsy.com; mysilpada.com; onekingslane.com; etsy.com More from TheStir: 20 Times Kate Middleton’s Stunning Jewelry Took Our Breath Away (PHOTOS) More from TheStir: 18 Beautiful Ways to Wear Hair Jewelry (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Pieces of Jewelry for Every Sign of the Zodiac (PHOTOS)...

The night was filled with dancing, laughing, cocktails, really good music, and swimsuit inspiration as far as the eye could see. “I wanted to create a safe and positive space for plus-size women to wear their swimsuits and enjoy the summer — to have a judgement-free night surrounded by women who look like them,” said Golden. In between dancing and drinking and Snapchatting (follow me @IHeartMyBody), I asked 14 of the women at the party to tell me how and why they love their bikini bodies....

While these characters might have had other not-so-lovely qualities, such as greed or arrogance, when it came to money, they were rolling in it. Check out our list of baby names inspired by fictional millionaires and bank on your little one being a big success. Image via Michelle D. Milliman/Shutterstock More from CafeMom: 23 Baby Names Parents Say They Regret Giving Their Kids More from CafeMom: 23 Surprisingly Sweet Baby Names Inspired by Our Fave Horror Movies The name also calls to mind Miranda Hobbs from HBO’s Sex and the City....

But to be honest, plenty of moms are totally over sweaters, jewelry, kitchen gadgets, and the like. It’s a struggle to find the perfect gift for the woman who does so much for the family all year long. But while most moms will appreciate anything they get (seriously, a mom will sob over a literal rock if it’s gift-wrapped and presented with love by her 3-year-old), if they’re being completely honest sometimes the same old gifts each year get a little boring....

As other toddlers are chomping away on a variety of foods, you might notice your late teether isn’t able to follow suit … whether because her little gums are too sensitive or she just can’t chew up many of the first foods commonly recommended. The fact is, however, that there are plenty of foods for toddlers to enjoy even if they don’t have teeth, or they’re going through teething pain....

And yet. People just can’s help themselves, can they? Listen up, world: DO NOT say anything AT ALL to breastfeeding moms unless it’s some sort of encouragement. And that includes “helpful” advice. Here are some of the most annoying, unhelpful, and just plain rude things 15 moms were told while they were trying to nourish their babies. More from CafeMom: 15 Breathtaking Photos of Babies Being Born in Water More from CafeMom: Mom Turns Her Breastfeeding Journey into Incredible Artwork More from CafeMom: Photographer Proves ‘Fed Is Best’ With Powerful Photo Series “Some people, man....

Oh, how I wish I could prevent you. There are some lice prevention methods out there, mind you. Some of these tips might give you some peace of mind and some more radical, surefire methods of keeping lice away might make you lose your mind. In other words, may the anti-lice force be with you. 7 Lice Prevention Tips That Might Help a Little These are techniques that many parents swear by and if you’ve ever had lice in your house, you’ll try any and all things to prevent them from coming back....

Indeed, between the planning, the shopping, and the cooking (not to mention the cleaning up), sometimes it feels like our entire lives revolve around making dinner — that’s why there are about a million torturous things we’d rather deal with instead! Here are just a few … Image via iStock.com/ariwasabi More from The Stir: Why I Stopped Making Dinner for My Family More from The Stir: The Family Dinner You Want vs....