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What four words inspire you? Image via TexasEagle/Flickr title: " Encourage Everyone In 4 Words 50 Most Inspiring Phrases From The Viral Trend" ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-26” author: “Shane Tong” What four words inspire you? Image via TexasEagle/Flickr title: " Encourage Everyone In 4 Words 50 Most Inspiring Phrases From The Viral Trend" ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-18” author: “Josephine Martin” What four words inspire you? Image via TexasEagle/Flickr title: " Encourage Everyone In 4 Words 50 Most Inspiring Phrases From The Viral Trend" ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-21” author: “Edward Duarte” What four words inspire you?...

Most of us were raised not to talk religion or politics at the table. The last few years have brought a third topic to avoid: Yo Gabba Gabba. Unless you want to get a gravy boat across the jaw at Thanksgiving, don’t bring it up. Folks got some strong feelings in both directions. DJ Lance Rock is as divisive as Sarah Palin. I’ve seen dozens of segments, but I can’t say I’ve sat through a whole episode....

Can’t you feel the love? Plus you will swoon when you hear the stories behind these images, as told through the moms and photographers who shot them. Whether you’re on the fence about moms nursing older kids or are all for it, we hope these photos inspire you to celebrate this natural bond between mother and child. Don’t you love the mom’s change of heart in #7? Image via Cradled Creations More from The Stir: 11 Breastfeeding Photos That Perfectly Capture the Bond Between Baby & Mom More from The Stir: Disgusting Breastfeeding Images Are Important for Us All to See (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: Mom Breastfeeds While Dad Eats Spaghetti on the Toilet — What, You’ve Never Seen a Family Dine Before?...

Except it’s not one day, is it? Leftovers are as much a part of Thanksgiving as the turkey or your drunk uncle. Seriously — can you imagine not eating plates of stuffing and sweet potatoes, spoonfuls of cranberry sauce and giant slices of pie, and piles of turkey for days afterward? While a turkey sandwich is the leftover standard, you can do better. Check out these inventive, easy, and totally delicious ways to use your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers....

Master florist George Catechis and the team at The Fleuriste were gracious hosts, who offered such a wonderful opportunity to try a floral design class (retails around $100) for free. Each floral design station had a small flower box with foam, a florist knife (you can buy one for $10), and bonsai shears to use. Catechis stressed the importance of using quality supplies, as they’ll help prolong the life of your blooms....

When you get pregnant unexpectedlyteenager, being unwed, having sworn to anyone who will listen that you were DONE, or worse falling into the advanced maternal age category, it can be a completely different story. It may feel a bit more anxiety ridden because, though it may be the greatest unexpected blessing to ever come into your life, you fear what others reactions might be. I’ve come up with a few ways to break the news to unsuspecting friends and family members....

We could spend all day giggling over the wacky flights of fancy we find on the bottoms of polish bottles. But here are 10 of our favorite funny nail color names. More from The Stir: 8 Fun Back-to-School Nail Art Designs for Cool Moms (PHOTOS) Image © iStock.com/AndreaAstes title: “10 Hilarious Nail Polish Color Names We Can T Believe Actually Exist Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-11” author: “Alton Evert” We could spend all day giggling over the wacky flights of fancy we find on the bottoms of polish bottles....

Your bed is too comfortable. Your bed: 12,000 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets on a pillow-top mattress. Your kid’s bed: Adventure Time sheets (which he asked for!!!) that feel like finely-woven burlap. No effing wonder. Broken dreamcatcher. Who will catch your child’s nightmares now, Mommy? Who? WHO?!? Not enough light in their room. You just haven’t found the right nightlight to scare off everything that wants to eat your child in the middle of the night....

And it might not help if parents are the only ones preaching about healthy foods. But what about some fun storybook characters? These 11 clever picture books, with their colorful drawings and entertaining stories, might just make good, wholesome food more appealing for your kid. More from CafeMom: Stop Food Battles & Make Family Meals Fun by Stealing These Moms’ Ideas More from CafeMom: 9 Deceivingly Healthy Recipes That Fool Kids into Eating Their Veggies More from CafeMom: Genius Ways to Make Your Toddler’s Favorite Junk Foods Healthier...

More from CafeMom: 5 Homemade Kid Toys That Make Awesome Gifts So we’ve made our list, checked it twice … but shoot! We forgot to get a gift card for a very important person in our kid’s life. Don’t want to be that person this year? While we’ve all likely got the big ones covered — kids, parents, nieces and nephews — what about the hardworking people we see day to day who deserve a little recognition?...

It would’ve been so cool to reminisce about where I was and what I was doing when the water started flowing. Since I don’t have a good story to tell, I thought it would be fun to check with other moms to see what kind of laughable moments they had. (So I can live vicariously through them.) Get ready to chuckle after hearing these 11 water breaking stories moms will never forget!...

That said, doesn’t beer just look (and taste) better when it’s in the muscular palm of a hot guy? “Mel, stop talking,” you’re probably saying. “Just bring on the hot dudes.” Your wish is my command. Here’s a little eye candy that will quench your thirst twice-over. Because hot guys. And beer. Get it? Yeah, you get it. title: “11 Photos Of Hot Guys Drinking Beer Because Why Not” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-02” author: “Christina Patterson” That said, doesn’t beer just look (and taste) better when it’s in the muscular palm of a hot guy?...

Mommy-and-me pastel locks? Why not? Turn your ombré into funky colors. Go all-over bold or try a few streaks. If this is a look you’ve been wanting to try, now is the time to try it. These celebrities will inspire you. Now you just have to choose a color and shade. Image via Sultana/Splash News More from The Stir: Dyeing My Hair Pink Made It Easier to Like My Mom Body More From The Stir: Pretty Pink Hair Colors May Make You Want to Color Your Locks More From The Stir: Dare You to Put Pink Streaks in Your Hair – We Did!...

We’ve rounded up some fun and cheery kid crafts that are perfect for everyone’s favorite Irish holiday. Each project is simple and calls for a pretty basic list of materials found at any craft store — and maybe even around the house! Added bonus: since rainbows are pretty and happy-making but aren’t tied exclusively to St. Paddy’s Day, kids (and their parents) can enjoy these homemade creations well beyond the holiday....

Don’t forget the most important one of all: Stand up straight! More from The Stir: 6 Ways to Look Thinner Instantly Image © Oleksiy Maksymenko/ /age fotostock Spain S.L./Corbis, ©iStock.com/felinda title: “12 Easy Ways To Look Skinnier Without Losing Weight Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-23” author: “Jaqueline Lyons” Don’t forget the most important one of all: Stand up straight! More from The Stir: 6 Ways to Look Thinner Instantly Image © Oleksiy Maksymenko/ /age fotostock Spain S....

If you ask me, those kinds of tattoos make the best tattoos. They’ll stay with you forever, and they are basically MADE to be placed by your heart (aka under your boob). Keep scrolling for our faves.

More from CafeMom: Incredibly Easy Oreo Bark Recipe Will Get Everyone in the Holiday Spirit I know that we are always supposed to focus on the fact that it’s “the thought that counts” when if comes to gifts, but I guarantee that some of these stories will make us wonder what on earth Santa was thinking! Listen, friends, anything that was a “free gift with purchase” should not be re-gifted to me....

So here’s 12 ways to spice up your sex life … without really trying (that hard). Heat up there. Put a cinnamon mint in your mouth before going downtown. This can work for both parties. If you refuse to go downtown, then you’re going to need more help than you’ll get in this post. Heat up down there. Use a personal lubricant that has a touch of spicy warmth to it....

But what’s a purse fanatic supposed to do? Luckily, the market for upcycled clothing and accessories is great, meaning that you can get something new (to you) without leaving much of an environmental footprint. We found 13 functional, funky, and fun purses, totes, and pouches made out of old stuff such as old bike tire tubes, candy wrappers, and even military tents. And hey, maybe your new purse will inspire you and your family to reuse and recycle more, too!...

title: “13 Magical Recipes That Will Make You Want To Buy Ube” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-30” author: “Ashley Tannehill” title: “13 Magical Recipes That Will Make You Want To Buy Ube” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-30” author: “Whitney Stiltner” title: “13 Magical Recipes That Will Make You Want To Buy Ube” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-22” author: “Lucia Johnson”