My jealousy was out of control. Back then it would have been hard to imagine that I would someday say I liked when other women noticed my husband or that I enjoyed it when women asked if he has a brother or called him a “catch.” Let’s be clear: It’s not like it happens every day. Women are not crawling out of the woodwork to throw themselves at my husband (as handsome and wonderful as you are, Sweetie!...
Despite the fact that I was always ferociously loved by family, friends, and my husband, I could never muster an ounce of love for myself. No matter what job I had, what kind thing I had done, or what I accomplished, there was nothing that made me worthy enough, nothing worth capturing. Whenever a photo was taken of me, I’d immediately look for all the things I could rip apart....
So when I heard about “dopamine dressing” — which supposedly boosts your mood with the colors you wear — I was curious. The idea is that swathing yourself in head-to-toe color, prints, and all-around fun fashion acts as an antidote to dark days. But these days are QUITE dark, and how on God’s green earth does throwing on some polka dots and canary yellow act as the fashion equivalent of an antidepressant?...
Essential two-piece skater set ($28, Rebdolls) Bet on me flutter sleeves midi set ($38.40, Rebdolls) Letting go crossover top with leggings set ($31.99, Rebdolls) Trust issues V-neck crop top and pleated pant set ($36, Rebdolls) Counting Benjamins oversize crop top and jogger pants set ($36, Rebdolls) Feeling the moment shorts and kimono top set ($33.60, Rebdolls) Rebdolls offers straight-size trends that are hard to find in plus sizes. The price is definitely right if you’re on a budget....
Sometimes they slouch them about their hands like wrist-warmers. Sometimes they slide them off their shoulders and grip them around their stomachs like a Muppet-skin stole. Sometimes I can’t even identify what they’re doing with their outerwear And if Instagram is any indication, this “unwearing” of coats has become a genuine trend. So I decided to try improperly wearing four of my favorite coats to see just how awesome — and practical — this look really is....
He comes with me to our bed in his favorite Ninja Turtle pajamas. We have a queen with a sidecarred twin that we call a California King: a bed so big we have to buy king-sized jersey sheets to fit across it, and even then keep two sets of covers, one for the parental side, one for the baby’s. The baby squawks for milk. He settles in with me, all warm toddler softness and cuddles, and nurses to sleep, arms wrapped around my breast....
But now I’m more afraid than ever. Because now my little girl is fast approaching the tween years and slowly but surely the influences of the outside world are encroaching on the safe bubble her father and I have built. She hears popular songs, sees billboards, fashion ads … messages everywhere depicting an impossible as the “ideal” woman, thrusting “thinspiration” in her face. Try as we might, we can’t keep it all out....
Back in the day when our moms went in for an ultrasound, they’d see a grainy blob that looked like a gummy bear. But now technology is so good that you can tell the baby has daddy’s nose before your kid has even been born. And even without a medical degree, it’s just as easy to spot what is (or isn’t) between the baby’s legs. Even if you want to be surprised by the gender, let’s be honest — it’s hard not to know what you’re having from your ultrasounds....
But with a mother-in-law who most definitely is a wind chime person, I figure a child-made chime is sure to go straight to Grandma’s heart. These sport a few distinct advantages: They’re inexpensive, and they test kids’ dexterity. Not to mention they keep the kids busy for awhile. A few favorites from around the web: Sumac Wind Chimes. Hollow wood is easy to work with and makes a unique sound, and the folks at Natural Kids used it to make their own twist on the garden favorite....
Well Kenya recently dished her health and workout tips to Perez Hilton. Her biggest one? Focus. If, for example, your goals are to tone up your body and lose some weight, you can’t just will it to happen, you have to commit. If you’re not altering your lifestyle in some way — you aren’t just gonna lose five pounds overnight. Well shoot, it sounds like the woman may actually know a thing or two about getting in shape....
More from CafeMom: Mom Charged After Video of 9-Month-Old Crawling into a Busy Street Goes Viral The key to keeping our kids safe and smart while using social media lies in trust, education, and communication. Experts have discovered that social media makes teenagers feel less lonely, helps them express themselves emotionally and creatively, and teaches them a lot about human empathy. More from CafeMom: This Viral & Graphic Circumcision Post Is Making Parents Think Twice But that doesn’t mean it isn’t also dangerous, and we should do everything we can to combat that....
Over the last week, she’s become VERY well-known in the beauty community, thanks to an alleged text message from a very popular brand. Keep in mind that de Jager has been labeled one the most powerful beauty influencers in the world — brands seeking to connect with her are quite common. This letter serves as a formal notification that OFRA Cosmetics will be discontinuing the OFRA x KIM THAI Wanderlush product effective immediately....
Are we back? OK. I thought I would take this opportunity to pass on a few tips I’ve picked up from living with the opposite sex for the last decade. It’s been an … interesting experience. Keep your own bedroom. Now, I realize this is impossible in a one-bedroom apartment, or in a relationship, for that matter. But, keep your own space, somehow. Even if it’s just a chair that’s “yours....
I was seriously going to end the article right there. Like I really want to “talk” about not wanting to talk. But, well … my editor has this way of shooting daggers with her eyes that can cut the wings off a fly clear across the room. Uh, I mean she’s incredibly sweet. And super nice. And hi, Catherine! So talking about talking it is. It’s really hard to explain why men hate to talk, though, mainly because women love to talk so much....
But, despite the fact that your most recent fantasies likely now involve a down comforter and a peaceful slumber, as opposed to Matthew McConaughey, it’s important to understand that newborns (babies 0-3 months) should never be allowed to sleep through the night. “This is because they are growing very rapidly, so they have very high caloric demands,” says Jennifer Gardner, MD, a pediatrician, and founder of the Healthy Kids Company....
“Upon getting home and proceeding to take him out of his car seat, we noticed the car seat had blood all over the bottom, and all over his blanket,” she wrote in a post shared by Amy Wimberly-Kincaid. “Immediately, we got him out to look, only to find blood coming out of his diaper, all over his legs. We removed his diaper, and he was full of blood, with continuous bleeding from his penis....
More from CafeMom: Mom Feeds 1 Daughter Breast Milk, the Other Formula — & Feels Zero Guilt “Does it taste different?” Charlotte asked in return. “How does it taste?” More from CafeMom: This New Mom Gave Strangers Splashes of Her Breast Milk to Help With Hangovers title: “Mom Tricks Her Husband Into Drinking Her Breast Milk People Are Freaking Out” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-01” author: “Edith Coronado” More from CafeMom: Mom Feeds 1 Daughter Breast Milk, the Other Formula — & Feels Zero Guilt “Does it taste different?...
The total line includes six sprays, which, when listed out, kind of sound like a band of dwarfs. There’s Stinky Spray, Soothie Spray, Scary Spray, Sleepy Spray, Lice Spray, and Sassy Spray. More from CafeMom: Coffee Shop Bans Kids but Not Dogs & Parents Are Losing Their Minds Hawk Sloane.com As you could imagine, the Soothie Spray and Stinky Spray are for the diaper-sporting crowd, and work as a soothing bottom spray and dirty-diaper deodorizer, respectively....
More from CafeMom: Why a Crying Baby Is Actually a Sign of a Good Mom More from CafeMom: This Mom Will Damn Well Kiss Her Kids on the Lips Whenever She Wants Obviously, how kids show affection has a lot to do with what their parents think is “normal” and appropriate, and it’s important for all of us to have conversations about boundaries. But whether these brothers say “I love you” with a hug, a peck on the cheek, by holding hands, or yes, even by kissing on the mouth, cyber-bullying a couple of toddlers for expressing their love for each other is never okay....
But it’s all in good fun. Heck, it might even give some awkward tweens hope that they’ll grow out of this phase and, yes, find someone who will come upon this photo and still love them — so much so that he or she wants to share the photo with the rest of the world. It’s undeniable that these photos are a walk down memory lane and take folks back to a time when they had no idea who they were and who they’d end up being — or end up being with, on that note....
