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You know what we’re talking about. He’s utterly confused and can’t quite seem to grasp the exact pain you’re experiencing. That’s when he says one of these beautiful one-liners. And all moms can relate. That’s why we went to moms and asked them about the craziest things their partners said in the delivery room. Their answers will either have you nodding in agreement or thanking your partner for somehow managing to keep it together … and his foot out of his mouth: What’s the craziest thing your partner said during labor?...

More from CafeMom: 13 Funny Texts Between Parents & Kids That Make Us LOL It’s true: Many of the things we used to consider commonplace at school are now thought of as completely outrageous … and often with good reason! Memories of dodgeball, hall monitors, or even the way that teachers used to punish misbehaving children are enough to make even the steeliest parent shudder. Most of these policies and practices changing were good things — they made schools safer and a little more fun....

Doing all of the heavy lifting for us, BabyNameWizard.com has created a master list of unisex baby names across the US that are full of gender-neutral feels. “The list is in descending order of gender balance, so that the names at the top are closest to perfectly 50-50 unisex,” Laura Wattenberg, founder of BabyNameWizard.com, notes. “I’ve collected every baby name that’s currently given to significant numbers of girls and boys in the United States,” she explains....

From the subtle to the imaginative, check out 33 extreme closeups of glam eye makeup at the Met Gala.

A catchy tune can weld itself to a name in our memories. Any Susanna or Roxanne — or Rhonda, or sweet Caroline — will tell you that she’s serenaded wherever she goes. Yet when I wrote about “Names That Make You Sing,” I was only able to find two similarly songified boys’ names: (Hey) Jude and (Louie) Louie. Readers came up with more names I’d missed, but their suggestions were female-dominated as well....

(And I’m not just saying that because I have a massive rose tattoo on my back.) And if you’re looking for stunning rose tattoo ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 48 gloriously gorgeous rose tattoos that will give you all sorts of wild thoughts.

I know I know, there’s no rule that says you can’t indulge in a piña colada or fruity smoothie in the off-season. However, once summer rolls around, my blender is practically a staple fixture on my countertop just screaming “USE ME!” and “I MAKE YUMMY CONCOCTIONS!” Whether you’re looking to get a little tipsy or just seeking to cool off, take a look at these 5 great frosty drinks perfect for summer: Fruit Smoothie adapted from Emeril Live: Ingredients:...

Now, a first birthday party can go one of two ways, and I fully support both: 1) a low-key family affair or 2) a huge bash that’s solely for the mother and father to celebrate the fact they made it a year with their sanity in tact. I chose option #2. Kyle’s first birthday party was quite the get-together. For one, we had about 50 people in our 1300-square-foot house without the ease of going outside since it was 40 degrees out, so the chaos was unreal....

But don’t expect for them to get any sympathy. Oh no. Not here. Second wives and women who marry after children are born are excoriated online and by almost everyone. “You asked for it when you married him, honey,” they might say. As if we can control who we fall in love with. The reality is, second wives get a bum rap and these kinds of comments don’t make it any better....

So, of course, before anything gets inked onto the skin, be sure to pick a tattoo artist with some experience and talent. Don’t be afraid to ask to see the artist’s portfolio and shop around. Because, um, FOREVER is a very real thing. More from CafeMom: 35 Majorly Cool & Tiny Micro Tattoos There are lots of cool ways to personalize a tattoo and make it meaningful for life. Names, symbols, and inside jokes all make for amazing ink....

Check out your main natural birth control options below: The calendar rhythm method How it works: You track on a calendar when you get your period to figure out the days you’re most likely to be fertile (for a 28-day cycle, that would be days 11 through 17 after the start of your period). Then you just avoid intercourse on those days, says Burns. Pros: It’s fairly easy; all you need is a calendar to keep track of where you are in your menstrual cycle....

We consulted with other moms to see what alternative birthday parties they’ve thrown for their kids so you can avoid the stress of party planning while still celebrating the special day. Here are 6 unconventional kids’ birthday party ideas you can try out yourself: Go “away” for the day. If you can’t afford a cross-country vacation, not to worry. Offer your child this option: you can rent a hotel room in your city, spend all day at the on-site pool, order room service, and stay up late watching whatever’s on TV....

Of course, I had to stop mid-scrolling and throw my two cents in. I’ve been there. Ohhhh, have I been there! For months, my daughter slept in a tent rather than in her perfectly comfortable bed! How she ended up there is a long story; the short of it is that it was better than my bed! The thing is, I never really planned to be a co-sleeping mom. My daughter roomed in with my husband and me as an infant, but I worried about one of us rolling over on her, so she had her own bassinet....

At any rate, there is no shortage of exquisitely-scented shampoos that cost an arm and a leg. So we went hunting for the best-smelling shampoos that cost under ten bucks — well under ten bucks, in some cases. Here’s our favorites. More from The Stir: 3 Dry Shampoos That Will Change How You Wash Your Hair Image © ValuaVitaly/iStock, ©iStock.com/chrisboy2004 title: “7 Best Smelling Shampoos For Under 10 Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-20” author: “Ruth Parker” At any rate, there is no shortage of exquisitely-scented shampoos that cost an arm and a leg....

This classic booth style could easily fit in a lot of spaces. Just don’t get stuck. This is a little larger than a nook but still cozy. I love all the light streaming in. My table would have to be larger than this quaint one since I love a good breakfast spread. If you’re custom building one, add extra storage while you’re at it. This one feels like it was transplanted from your favorite cafe....

The other day STFU Parents posted a link to a discussion that’s blowing up on Reddit. It started with a post in which the person recounted an annoying encounter he or she had with a mother, and then asked if anyone else had any stories of overbearing parents in public. And oh boy do people have stories of overbearing parents. There are currently more than 1,300 comments, and the discussion is going strong....

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Most of us, at least once in our big girl lives, get caught up in one of those seesaw, back-and-forth, will-we-won’t-we? relationships, the kind that has you backsliding back into the 30th effort to “give it one more try” even though the man clearly sucks. Maybe the sex is phenomenal. Maybe you’re genuinely in love with a genuinely not-right-for-you guy. Maybe the sex is phenomenal (and yes, I do realize that’s been mentioned already)....

So whether or not Thot gets a Barbie, she’s definitely already a pretty great role model. title: “A Real Life Black Barbie Is Fooling People In An Surreal Way” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-12” author: “James Cottman” So whether or not Thot gets a Barbie, she’s definitely already a pretty great role model.

The app is still in the development stages — though Adoptly’s Kickstarter campaign has been suspended — and if it comes into fruition, prospective parents can sign up for the free app (Adoptly notes you’ll be responsible for federal and state fees — including background checks) and have access to a database of adoptable children they can scroll through like a catalog. More from CafeMom: Foster Care Adoption: One Mom’s Story of Her Journey to Her Baby Girl As Adoptly notes on its website, you can “just swipe right if you’re interested, or left to keep looking....