Buuut then I had a baby of my own, who’s now a running, screaming, mess-making toddler, and I get it, man. I really, really get it. It’s so much easier to parent when there’s not an actual child involved. And dear god, a hell of a lot more relaxing, too. Remember the ol’ “simply walking out of the house when you need to go somewhere” days? Life was so easy then....
Genie in the Lamp: Costume includes, vest, hat, pants, and trashy pick-up line that will get you slapped. Rock Out …: Yeah, I’m sure everyone can fill in the blank. And if you’re unsure of what goes there, just look at his crotch. Get it, now? One Eyed Monster: The most uncreative pet name a man gives his, er, stuff. So of course they made a costume of it....
Douglas, who is 32 weeks pregnant, says she drove back to the McDonald’s, where a worker told her that somehow two cleaning lines were accidentally left attached to the coffee machine. The label of the cleaner warned users that it was an acid-based cleaning agent that could cause “serious eye irritation” and “an allergic skin reaction.” Dan Brown, the franchisee who owns the McDonald’s location, told Buzzfeed In a statement that he’s deeply sorry for what happened and is working with Douglas to make it right....
Keeping my toes in shape and pretty in pink (or trendy deep red) was something I did for me — that made me feel good. Not so fast mamas, there’s a few things to be wary of before booking that pedi appointment. Don’t worry, I’m not about to say you can’t pamper your feet when you’re pregnant like you can’t eat feta cheese or deli meat or sweat it out in the sauna!...
The recall was issued because the Scoot ’n Zoom can tip over, causing a child to fall forward. So far at least 10 kids have had this happen, causing injuries to at least six of them. Three of the kids actually suffered loosened teeth from the fall. The recall applies only to model number 711, which is noted on the underside of the toy. If there is a yellow UPC sticker on the bottom of your kid’s ride-on, your child is safe....
Here’s something you definitely don’t see every day: A funny outtakes video showing a Food Network chef groping herself (in jest, of course) and dropping the f-bomb while trying to film a cooking show. The fact that it’s prim and proper Sandra Lee — she’s the star of Semi-Homemade and long-time girlfriend of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to boot — makes it all the more entertaining … As any Food Network fan will tell you, the chefs on that channel are always so polished, buttoned-up, practiced, inoffensive, and by-the-book....
Pulling off the major feast is no easy feat, no matter how many people are helping out. Besides the food part, there’s the entertaining bit, plus making sure the kids are happy. In order to spend the most time with loved ones and ensure that everything is as stress-free as possible, we’ve come up with some of the best ideas. More from CafeMom: 15 Thanksgiving Crock-Pot Recipes to Save the Oven for the Bird Saving time with the cooking part doesn’t mean sacrificing taste, of course....
Knowing all the cool places to get your beauty fix is especially convenient for those moments when you think your favorite new releases are all sold out. There’s more to life than Ulta and Sephora — so here are 18 shopping options for every possible beauty obsession. You get free shipping on orders over $40 and, per its fans on social media, Tam Beauty also likes to drop free surprises in your packages....
More from CafeMom: Fabulous Lemon Cheesecake Bar Recipe That’s Too Easy Not to Make Lemon Cupcakes Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 4 large egg whites 1 1/2 cups sugar lemon zest from two lemons 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract Instructions: Center a rack in the oven to 350 degrees F....
Crock-Pot guru and author of the soon-to-be released OATrageous Oatmeals Kathy Hester shares her insight into the mysteries of the slow cooker’s high versus low settings. “In a modern slow cooker, if a general recipe says to cook for eight hours on low, you can usually cook it four hours on high instead if the timing works better for you,” she explains. Good to know, but is that really all there is to it?...
So here’s the deal: PCBs were banned in this country 35 years ago, but traces of the chemical called PCB-11s — which are the byproduct of pigment manufacturing — can still be found in many yellow items sold in stores, particularly those that were manufactured in China. A pair of children’s pajamas purchased at WalMart and made overseas was found to contain 20 times more PCB-11 on its front — which features a yellow design — then on the back, which is red....
Because it’s easy to get overwhelmed at the thought of tackling the entire house single-spongedly, it’s a good idea to start off with a spring cleaning checklist. A comprehensive (but not overboard) list makes the job feel more manageable and helps make sure nothing important falls though the cracks (like cleaning the space under the fridge!). That’s why we’ve compiled one. Spring Cleaning List Kitchen Clean and organize pantry (check “use by” dates on all foods!...
Cade was driving home with his 2-year-old daughter London when the little girl fell asleep in the car. Mom Ashlie Nicole Williams was doing dishes when the father-daughter duo came home. “He told me she was asleep so I told him to just put her in the bed and I’d wake her up and bathe her later,” she told BuzzFeed News. More from CafeMom: Target Workout Mom Claps Back at Haters by Making New Workout Videos All Over Town Cade said, “Okay,” and headed out of the kitchen, and Williams finished the dishes....
I don’t know what dark magic she uses to get such perfect blowouts every single time, but I’d like to get in on that action. I’ve written extensively about Kate Middleton — I tracked every single thing she wore (and rewore) for a solid year. I thought that when it comes to Kate’s style, I knew literally everything, down to the subtle ways she’s been changing her signature eye makeup look since late 2015....
Don’t throw in the towel just yet — Australian mom blogger Constance Hall pondered the same thing, and went to “divine sex doctor” Dr. Nikki Goldstein for answers. She asked why would anyone be in the mood “when someone leaves muddy footprints on the floor you just swept, or comes back from work before you but doesn’t put dinner on, or slept in while you did school run.” “Not me,” she added....
More from CafeMom: 16 Best Baby Shower Game Ideas Every baby that a couple has is special, of course — it just seems like a shame that there is a great big, hoopla for the first baby and then after that? Well, let’s just say it’s not the same thing. That’s why a sprinkle is genius. The general gist of baby sprinkles is that they’re low-key; while guests may bring gifts, they’re usually smaller (think onesies rather than car seats)....
One Tinder user unfortunately learned this the hard way after getting fat shamed right before a date. “This should have been the moment that I bowed out, as it immediately seemed fishy to me,” she wrote. “Why would he need a full body pic of me if there are plenty on my dating profile? But hesitantly I sent one back and his response was ‘Nice and Curvy,’ not bad right?...
The bikini look is an elusive one, but it usually has something to do with the following ingredients: tall tan young lovely Or wait, maybe those are the lyrics to “The Girl From Ipanema …” But what about us mamas in our 30s? Are we relegated to the vintage bathing attire of the 1920s or the flowered bathing skirts our grandmothers wore? I say no. And here’s why: Our bodies have, in many cases, changed in the ways that look best in bikinis....
Dubbed “Mattemoiselle,” the plush mattes ($18 each) come in 14 shades and are encased in a shiny holographic bullet. From reds to nudes to pastel blue, Queen Rih says she made this collection to include a color for EVERYONE. “Lipstick is all about having fun and expressing your mood at any given moment,” she said. Lucky for us, RiRi’s elves sent our press samples before Christmas — and we rushed straight into our studio to swatch every single one for you today....
January Jones indulged a wicked craving for some greasy processed cheese and ground beef-like substance slathered with hot sauce, that’s what she did. Good for her! Look, I know what you’re thinking … Taco Bell?! Good for her?? But it says in my book … Yeah, yeah, yeah. I read the same books back when I was expecting, the ones that harped endlessly on the importance of good — nay, perfect — nutrition during pregnancy....
