Let’s face it: Sometimes, despite plenty of scrubbing, those bottles can still look a little gray and dingy. So, just how do you restore them to their original clear, and banish the cloudy? Once upon a time, parents were told to sterilize baby bottles after each use. Not only is that process time-consuming, but the American Academy of Pediatrics has deemed regular sterilization no longer necessary as long as your water supply is safe....

Another helpful tip: use sunscreen if you plan to soak up some rays. Otherwise, the scars will darken. What home remedies have you used to treat scars? Image via Daniela Vladimirova/Flickr title: “7 Best Ways To Heal Those Eczema Scars” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-20” author: “Luis Wagner” Another helpful tip: use sunscreen if you plan to soak up some rays. Otherwise, the scars will darken. What home remedies have you used to treat scars?...

I just recently bought a crock pot because it seemed everywhere I turned someone was talking about something new and delicious they’d just whipped up in theirs. So I took the plunge and bought one. My only regret is that I didn’t buy one sooner. It’s so amazing to be able to throw a few ingredients in first thing in the morning then come home to a house filled with wonderful smells and a fully cooked dinner....

Personality is one of the first things people notice about you and one of the most important parts of a compatible relationship. There are lots of ways to use your wit, personality, and charm to attract a good guy. Here are some tips. Stand tall and proud. Self confidence is one of the biggest turn-ons out there — for men and women alike. So, ladies, be confident, be strong, be powerful and proud of who you are....

Yes, moms and dads NEED that time from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. So what happens when your good baby sleeper suddenly stops sleeping? Or worse, what if you NEVER had a good sleeper to begin with? There are some sleep issues that need to be addressed now so that they might not get worse down the line. Dr. Hannah Chow is a pediatrician at Loyola University Health System who is an expert on kids and sleep....

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One of the worst things about kids is that they’re unpredictable and they have no filter. Yeah, it’s kind of a blessing and a curse. Whether they mean to or not, kids usually do a bang-up job of embarrassing their parents. I know mine do and I’ve heard plenty of similar horror stories from friends of mine. You think your kids are being inappropriate when they refuse to go to bed or do their homework?...

More from CafeMom: 15 Fabulous Pregnancy Announcement Ideas Breaking the news of a new baby can be hard. One would think that older kids would be thrilled to know that they are about to have a new little brother or sister … but no, they often get a little bit jealous. Which is why it’s sometimes helpful to do something a little special to announce that a new baby is on the way, so that the day seems special and fun, and not like the beginning of the end....

The problem is that so many women’s costumes go WAY overboard on the sexy these days, putting them into more of a trashy category. But the good news is that I’ve managed to find a few costumes for moms that still have a certain element of sex appeal going on without making you look like you belong on a street corner offering up your services. How cute is this Captain America costume?...

We all know about Irish coffee — coffee spiked with whiskey (preferably Irish) with a glug of half ’n’ half. But how about some other fun coffee drink ideas? Here are eight hot, spiky recipes to keep you niiiiiiiice and toasty this weekend. Cafe de Olla — Coffee Mexican style, brewed with cinnamon. Use brown sugar if you can’t find piloncillo, and if you add a dollop of Kahlua, we won’t tell....

Whether you need an omelette on to go or can’t separate an egg to save your life, we’ve discovered some great new tips that are eggs-actly what you need! More from The Stir: 8 New Fun Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs With the Kids (PHOTOS) Wait, until you see the trick in #7! Who knew a water bottle could do that?! Do you have a favorite egg hack? Tell all!...

The bath bomb had no mercy on her bathtub either. It took her hours of scrubbing to get it back to normal. (Scrubbing the tub seems like the antithesis of her relaxing bath plans.) More from CafeMom: This Hairy Swimsuit Is Redefining ‘Beach Body’ Goals (Don’t worry, she survived!)

It’s such a great combination of color, organization, and practicality. I can’t wait to show you the tour. I’m sure you’ll want to borrow several of the smart ideas. The simple gray sofa used to be in the guest room/office, but after deciding to put a double bed in the guest space, they moved the sofa into the playroom. It fits so nicely and provides the perfect perch for parents during playdates....

You heard me: Disney princess lingerie sets are now a thing. A hilarious, kinda creepy thing. Arabian Nights Fantasy Princess, which is clearly totally unrelated to Princess Jasmine ($29, Yandy). title: “Affordable Disney Princess Lingerie Is Here And It S Hilarious” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-03” author: “Warren Ansley” You heard me: Disney princess lingerie sets are now a thing. A hilarious, kinda creepy thing. Arabian Nights Fantasy Princess, which is clearly totally unrelated to Princess Jasmine ($29, Yandy)....

My mother still smokes, and the truth is, I feel like it’s kind of my fault. Because in the past 35 years, I’ve never really asked her to stop. I’ve never told her how it turns my stomach to hear the endless coughs, those coughs that sound like they could rip her frail body apart. I’ve never admitted how much I hate the stale smell of smoke that clings to her room, her clothes, her car....

My coffee table is pretty innocent: it’s a wooden chest with rounded corners, so if anyone thuds into it, they’ll get a little bruise and nothing worse. So I was like, “These people are ridiculous. What’s an innocent little coffee table going to do?" Then I read further. What this story is really about is this: Do you design your home for your family, or do you make your family live around your design choices?...

We have answers for you. You could still get drunk. First of all there’s one thing you should know up front: unless you cook your dish for three hours the alcohol is not going to evaporate away completely. For all practical purposes, there is no “cook out all the alcohol.” Check out the scientific report produced by the USDA Nutrient Data Library (psst, relevant figures on page 14, lines 5001-5009 if you really want to know)....

Before a full-fledged panic attack sets in, remind yourself that you’ve got this. Read some valuable advice from moms who’ve been there. From pumping on the fly (no, really — literally pumping while flying) to scheduling extra childcare, these are ladies on the front lines of business travel with some seriously helpful words of wisdom. Image via iStock.com/coloroftime More from CafeMom: 7 Make-Ahead School Lunches That Will Save Your Mornings More from CafeMom: 21 Truly Mortifying ‘Mom Moments’ Shared by Survivors More from CafeMom: My Husband Takes Care of the Kids While I’m Gone: Why Is That So Shocking?...

Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes With Marshmallow Frosting Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 3/4 cup butter, melted 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp milk Marshmallow Frosting: 4 large egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla extract...

And married him. And had two sons. In her new memoir, The War at Home: A Wife’s Search for Peace (and Other Missions Impossible), Starnes writes candidly about what it’s like to be a military spouse, including the steady progression of moves from state to state, the gut-wrenching good-byes at deployment, and the attempt to stay connected through grainy overseas Skype calls. In an exclusive interview with CafeMom*,* Starnes explains why she chose to share the bittersweet realities of her family with readers....