How much time — and how many people — do you think #5 took to build? Image via The Berry More from CafeMom: Easy Snow-Day Craft for Kids: Coffee Filter Snowflakes More from CafeMom: Winter Activities By Age: Snow Angels to Hockey Pucks title: “12 Incredible Snow Creations To Make With Your Kids” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-18” author: “Kira Kelley” How much time — and how many people — do you think #5 took to build?...
The craze over Rihanna’s new makeup line really just got started. She’s already following up her major launch with a holiday galaxy collection, maybe liquid lipsticks, and skin care products. Of course, the coolest thing about the new brand is how slayed everyone on social media looked with their assorted Fenty Faces. We’ve covered the ladies who looked like absolute goddesses, but check out how flawless these fellas are. He contoured with the Truffle shade skin stick, and the slayage is REAL....
Over the years I’ve heard plenty of things women will do to get a baby to turn. A blogger over at Babble swears that putting frozen peas on the baby’s head four times a day for 30 minutes at a time did the trick for her. Brrr, but good for her. Some swear by their methods, while others try them with no luck. Most of them are probably harmless, but as always, it’s best if you speak to your doctor before trying anything....
In bright colors and bold designs, a new take on ombré and some serious buzzworthy art, these are the manis to put on your must-have list. Image via petiteprune_nails/Instagram More from CafeMom: 12 DIY Pedicure Products for Soft, Beautiful Feet More from CafeMom: 13 Geometric Nail Designs That Are Anything but Square More from CafeMom: 12 Rad Rings We Want Wrapped Around Our Fingers title: “12 Summer Nail Designs That Are Hotter Than Hot” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-03” author: “Heather Nelson” In bright colors and bold designs, a new take on ombré and some serious buzzworthy art, these are the manis to put on your must-have list....
More from CafeMom: The Real Heroes of the Maternity Wards Aren’t the Doctors, It’s the Nurses Shortly after my daughter was born, I suffered a fairly serious hemorrhage — something I had never worried about before labor or had any reason to suspect would happen to me. When I reflect back on my pregnancy, major postpartum blood loss wasn’t something that had been on my list of worries, mostly because nobody ever mentioned it to me as a possibility!...
We must be ourselves, whoever that person is. And for some of us, that means keeping our body hair where it belongs: on our bodies. Here are 14 babes who unapologetically flaunt what Mother Nature gave them, and make it look DAMN good. title: “14 Beauties Who Unapologetically Flaunt Their Body Hair” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-17” author: “Mary Eplin” We must be ourselves, whoever that person is. And for some of us, that means keeping our body hair where it belongs: on our bodies....
The range of “normal” symptoms and experiences during pregnancy is almost as wide as your expanding ass. Belly! I mean belly. Here’s just a sampling of things that happen during pregnancy that feel wrong but probably mean everything’s great. More From The Stir: 8 Surprising Ways Your Pregnant Body Changes During the First Trimester OMG, pregnancy: The good times just keep rolling on! But don’t worry, be happy, and when in doubt, talk with your doctor or midwife....
To avoid any kind of buyer’s remorse (it’s OK, we’ve all been there), the next time it’s time to shop for some beauty goodies, these makeup products under $10 are as just effective and still deliver clean skin and flawless beauty looks. Another unseen advantage to turning to inexpensive beauty products? It’s always acceptable to splurge on more than one beauty essential, meaning it’s totally OK to snag multiple blender sponges, lash-enhancing mascaras, and finishing powders if the trusty makeup bag or beauty arsenal is looking a little dreary these days....
Even if you don’t know what ma ismak means (that’s Arabic for “What’s your name?”), at least you can answer the question by choosing one of these darling Arabic baby names for your daughter. More from CafeMom: 15 Arabic Boy Baby Names That Are Melodic in Sound & Sweet in Meaning Trust us, they’re truly precious. Image via Tatsiana Tsyhanova/Shutterstock More from CafeMom: 21 Beautiful but Forgotten Victorian Baby Names to Put on Your List More from CafeMom: 15 Powerful Flower Names for Girls More from CafeMom: 21 Beautiful Baby Girl Names With Classic Latin Roots More from CafeMom: 19 Hebrew Baby Names for Girls That Have So Much Sweet Meaning More from CafeMom: 15 Unique & Powerful Baby Girl Names Borrowed From Ancient Goddesses...
Would you have bought that “flavor” baby food in #10? Yikes! Image via Golden Pixels LLC/shutterstock The government even suggested that commercial products were healthier than homemade since the manufacterers’ machinery could create a more finely-sieved food. Only in the 1970s, inflation and food safety/nutritional concerns led many moms to return to making their own, and this DIY baby food movement is still going strong today. How it works: you place the spoon-shaped end of the “boat” into your baby’s mouth, then you pour or “blow” the pap in (pap was a mixture of bread soaked in water or milk)....
The best part about salad hacks is that you don’t have to be a kitchen pro to put them together. Summer parties and BBQs are the ideal events for coming up with cold dishes that use pantry ingredients and leftovers. And when there is no time — or desire — for cooking, a Costo salad hack is just what you need. Hacks are a great way to make something extra out of something simple....
Here is a selection of television shows and cartoons that you may have loved or hated from the ’90s. Whether you watched them or not, we’re guessing you’re glad that your kids don’t watch them today! Image via nick.com More from The Stir: 10 Disney Princesses Reimagined as Moms Like Us — They Mostly Need Naps More from The Stir: 19 Things Every ’90s Kid Remembers but Our Kids Can’t Identify More from The Stir: 13 Funny Texts Between Parents & Kids That Will Make You LOL More from The Stir: 12 Disney Heroines Get Fierce ‘Warrior Princess’ Makeovers...
More from CafeMom: 18 Cringeworthy Fashion Accessories From the ’80s Luckily, we’ve found some wacky hair day inspiration for the mom who is going through her first wacky hair day and needs a little encouragement. It can be a little overwhelming to create a wacky ‘do that is creative AND funny AND takes the 10 minutes before the bus comes. But that’s where we come in. These hairstyles are sure to impress at school and make kids think their parents are the coolest....
First, let’s look at what a playdate is. A playdate can be a sort of forced gathering of adults so their kids can make a colossal mess in the other room. Yes, it can be awkward. It can also be a pleasant surprise where parents learn they have so much in common with the mom of their kid’s friend. Whether it’s a nightmare of a situation or a cool getting-to-know-you one, going on a playdate can fill a mom’s mind with some (let’s call them) interesting thoughts....
Whether it’s because they want to hang onto a special moment in childhood or because they want something that’s truly original on their bodies, an increasing number of moms and dads are getting their children’s masterpieces inked onto their skin. It’s a bond between parent and child like no other … and a proud piece to show off to the world. So we scoured the web and talked to parents about the body art that was once a piece of kid art....
That’s why you may just opt for a total over-the-top first birthday cake. It’s a big milestone to celebrate, and the dessert should reflect that, right? Just take a look at these 20 over-the-top cakes parents commissioned for a little girl who has no clue what a cake even is yet. #15 is seriously crazy! Did you go for an over-the-top cake for your daughter? Image via myicakes/Instagram More from The Stir: 20 Outrageously Inappropriate Cakes for Baby’s First Birthday (PHOTOS) Clearly, some parents took it to heart....
Studies (and anecdotal evidence) show that Gen X moms are definitely a breed of their own, which means someday our kids will totally bond over our many shared quirks, just like we rehashed our mothers’ parenting styles with our friends (“So, your mom just sat around smoking and drinking Tab while you roamed the neighborhood until dark too?!”). Besides your birthday, here are 20 ways to tell you’re a bona fide Gen X mom....
There are many with delicate dot work, fine lines, as well as thick. Color makes an appearance, as does the mystical feel of solid black. Mandalas will always be a love of ours, and they fit beautifully in this spot on the chest. So many enchanting designs … try to pick a favorite. Neill Kerry More from CafeMom: 21 Hand-Lettered Tattoos In the Most Beautiful Fonts More from CafeMom: 20 Gorgeous Sprig Tattoos That Are Minimalist Perfection More from CafeMom: Lady Tattoo Artists We Love: Miranda Lorberer More from CafeMom: 20 Heartfelt Tattoos You’ll Fall in Love With More from CafeMom: 22 Literary Tattoos That Book Lovers Will Appreciate...
For some it’s a concerted effort not to impose a gender stereotype on a child in any way. For those who don’t want to know the sex of their baby before birth, these names allow them to select a name ahead of time. Others just happen to like a name and are determined to use it no matter what. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of great ones to choose from, as borrowing from both sides of the gender aisle becomes more and more popular....
Between the college teams and the NFL, there’s a football game on television every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Sometimes Thursdays too. In my house, the TV is tuned in to what seems to be most of these games. And it’s not always easy to get my husband’s attention: to help with the housework, answer a question, or just plain have a conversation. So in the spirit of “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” it was helpful for me to learn a few terms from the game....
