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It’s so engraved in our brains that we have to look a certain way to leave the house, be around people, or even have our photo taken. We get so caught up with trying to be good enough or blend in, that we don’t even realize we’re hiding in plain sight. Here are some of the ways we keep ourselves hidden without even a second thought. title: “10 Little Ways We Keep Ourselves Hidden Because Of Fear” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-11” author: “Russ Cook” It’s so engraved in our brains that we have to look a certain way to leave the house, be around people, or even have our photo taken....

If you don’t regularly have at least a few dads on your blog roll, you’re missing out big time. Their perspectives of kids aren’t better than moms’, but they’re certainly different … and men like Mike Adamick, Zach Rosenberg, and Tom Burns are putting it all out there for you to take in every day. Here are some of the best dad blogs on the Internet today — give ’em a read and say Happy Father’s Day to these great guys:...

Holidays usually come with a side of stress, which is the last thing you need when you’re already tired, swollen, and cry over radio commercials thanks to all the hormones playing lacrosse inside your body. But Halloween is the only holiday with zero stress, which is why it’s the best time of year to be hosting a baby bump. There’s no need to clean your house for company. You don’t have to plan, buy or cook a big, elaborate meal....

Anniversary. The word by itself sends chills down the spines of most men in the country. If they’re not worried about forgetting the anniversary of your first date, they’re worried that what they’ve planned for that particular anniversary just won’t be good enough. Regardless, they exist, and for some couples, there’s many of ’em. Just the other day a girlfriend of mine had to ditch out of our long overdue coffee date early because she and her boyfriend were going out to dinner to celebrate the anniversary of their first kiss....

title: “10 Surprising Wedding Ideas You Haven T Seen 100 Times” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-12” author: “Dante Mccoy” title: “10 Surprising Wedding Ideas You Haven T Seen 100 Times” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-12” author: “Steven Lepore” title: “10 Surprising Wedding Ideas You Haven T Seen 100 Times” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-05” author: “Ashley Hogan” title: “10 Surprising Wedding Ideas You Haven T Seen 100 Times” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Barbara Warf”

There are some things you can do, however, to help cut the chances that any of those nightmares will come true, and make those crabby passengers wish that you’d sat next to them instead of the drunk guy they got stuck with. Here are 10 ways to make traveling with toddlers less terrifying and more enjoyable for everyone. Snacks Rule number one is to have food on board — and lots of it....

Oh, c’mon — don’t act like you’re too good to wear one. Hideous sweaters are one of the most fun parts of the entire holiday season, and the uglier they are, the better. Take these two clowns in the photo, for instance. Wouldn’t you love to hang with them at a holiday party? They look like pretty fun peeps. And if nothing else, their sweaters alone make for great conversation pieces....

Having a wiggly, dirty-diapered baby can turn even the most mild-mannered mom into an Olympic-caliber wrestler. If most of your attempts at diaper changing start by first having to pin your opponent, perhaps you might be interested in some other ways to safely change a squirmy baby’s diaper. (Don’t worry; no babies were harmed in the creation of this list.) Sing a beloved song. “Singing works for us. We have one song that we sing, and we only sing it for diaper changes....

“Poke” actually means to slice or cut, which makes perfect sense because loading up your bowl with sliced, diced, cut-up, and chopped toppings is the fastest way to build a tasty poke bowl. Here, are 11 gorgeous and delicious-looking versions of the bowl for DIY inspiration. Image via aribruse/Instagram A photo posted by Viki (@viki) on Aug 11, 2016 at 6:19pm PDT More from CafeMom: Toasted Frozen Coconut Mojito Is the Perfect Cure for the Summertime Blues A photo posted by Food....

And so we say goodbye to cake baking, roman numerals and Latin verbs. Goodbye typing, library research and driver’s ed. Here are 12 school subjects from the ’80s that don’t really exist anymore. Image ©iStock.com/CursedSenses More from The Stir: Teens & Slang: Do You Know What They’re Saying? (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Creative Ways to Commemorate the First Day Of School (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 5 Ways to Prep for Back to School Without Going Crazy (PHOTOS)...

More from CafeMom: Childproofing the Living Room: Everything Parents Need to Know Looking for a fast and easy way to childproof the house right now? Well, it turns out many moms and safety experts agree that store-bought baby-proofing “products” aren’t the only way to go. Some of these tips only require things folks can already find at home. And many moms have come up with some smart DIY alternatives to those pricey kits from Walmart....

We asked the CafeMom community to share some of the grossest things they experienced during labor and delivery. As you can imagine, their answers are cringe-worthy yet totally relatable at the same time. Let’s face it: Bringing a human into the world is no easy feat! Image via iStock.com/&#169 Leah-Anne Thompson “I had no idea that my body could hold so much crap! I had them adjust the mirror so that I could watch the baby be born....

Everyone’s body is completely different. Even the trick your own sister swears is the reason she has twins might not work for you. But that doesn’t mean you’re totally out of options. More from CafeMom: 18 Actually Helpful Pregnancy Tips From Mom’s Who’ve Been There Jennifer Mayer, certified holistic health coach, birth doula, and cofounder of Baby Caravan in New York, explains, “There is no such thing as a one size fits all fix, but there are a few easy, non-invasive, natural methods worth investigating to optimize fertility and prepare the body for early pregnancy....

Below, I asked 14 women about the body features that make them feel the sexiest. Their answers prove sexiness goes far beyond just having a Kardashian booty. What makes you feel the sexiest? Join our private group, Revelist Coven, on Facebook to share — join here. 

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we think that the word “love” has a perfectly appealing sound too. That’s why we’re inspired to find names with flowing vowels surrounding consonants like “L” and “V.” Whether they are longer or short-but-sweet names, they each have a softness that makes us swoon. This article originally appeared on Baby Name Wizard. More from The Stir: 20 Lovely Literary Baby Names for Girls More from The Stir: 70 Prettiest Baby Girl Names From Around the World Which is your favorite love-inspired baby name?...

But that’s not to say you can’t be equally festive with whimsical, gorgeous, and elegant Halloween decorations. Believe it or not, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the spooky season in refined style! We rounded up 15 of the most tasteful, elegant Halloween decor ideas we could find. Check ’em out, and then tell us: Would you ever put #3 out for your guests? Ahh! More from The Stir: 6 Pottery Barn Halloween Decoration Ideas at Dollar Store Prices (PHOTOS) Image via iStock....

But for girls who love to add a little goth to their glam, some of these plus-size stylings just don’t satisfy. And that’s exactly why plus-size blogger Margot Meanie began a site and hashtag dedicated to edgy plus-size babes looking for alternative fashion inspiration. Using #alternativecurves, girls who more likely to wear black than pink on Wednesdays are rounding up their most badass looks and believe me when I tell you — they SLAY....

You feel “empty,” “out of sorts,” “restless,” or otherwise “off” if you are not with your man or not in a relationship. You need to be with your man, despite feeling worse when you’re with him than without him. You overeat, drink alcohol, or take prescription medication to deal with the stress of your relationship. You may even overengage in normally healthy activities like running or doing yoga to avoid thinking about your relationship or “getting away” from it....

To dress like Waldorf is to command an entire room just by walking into it. B wore classic pieces that nodded to timeless fashionistas of yesteryear, such as her beloved Audrey Hepburn. How exactly do you bring that classic ’60s flair to the present day? Let us show you a few items that can help. We are entering fall, after all. You might not have to wear a uniform, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking Waldorf’s prep school look as fashion inspo....

Screw that vanilla sex stuff, though — we’re going for Rocky Road here. So without further delay, here’s a list of ways to mix things up in the bedroom and get your better half all hot and bothered: Give her a full body massage. Start at her neck and slowly work your way down her back. Fight. Every. Single. Urge. To. Reach. Around. To. Her. Chest. Don’t kiss her. Instead, press your lips ever so gently against hers....