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Mom are busy from sun up to sun down (and depending on how the baby is sleeping, sometimes in the middle of the night). Any hack that can make taking care of kids a little easier isn’t cheating or slacking on parenting duties, it’s being smart and resourceful — like Lara Croft, but with a bottle. More from CafeMom: 15 Clever Tricks to Take Potty Training From Awful to Awesome Luckily, parents are great at sharing their knowledge with each other....

Some parents do a really great job of tying the letter board into the photo. For example one couple wrote they were “in for a ride” and set up the photo at a carnival. Sometimes the signs are really funny! One mama wrote out a remix of “Baby Got Back” lyrics, except referring to her baby bump of course. Some letter board baby announcements are really simple and just have the new baby’s name or sex with a due date....

More from CafeMom: 20 Perfectly Paired Baby Names for Boy-Girl Twins What is the key to the perfect Hollywood baby name? Well we spoke with Laura Wattenberg of BabyNameWizard, who tells us, “In general, parents today are looking for names that still summon up that old-time glamour. Typically that means a name that didn’t become super-popular in its day, so it doesn’t sound too ‘grandma’ or ‘grandpa’ now.” Got that?...

From the names of colleges to their towns to the everlasting university staples, we’ve found plenty of baby names during these “best four years.” Check out the 25 best collegiate baby names for girls: Which of these baby names is your favorite? More from The Stir: 30 Names That Will Make Your Baby Sound Like a Genius For more great baby name ideas to find your perfect baby name match, visit Baby Name Wizard....

After all, you can never have too much makeup, right? So to make sure you’re getting the best 2018 has to offer, check out these 25 up-and-coming beauty brands you should be keeping your eyes on and your wallets out for this year. Standout products: Try the Box of Crayons palette ($30, Crayon Case Cosmetics) and the Crayon Case iShadow primer ($10, Crayon Case Cosmetics) which is designed to look like a glue stick....

When it comes to hair, it’s safe to say that it’s the most “neglected,” especially in the styling arena. Some looks are anything but beginner-friendly, especially since some braid crowns and “effortless” beach wave looks can leave us beyond frustrated. More from CafeMom: 9 Lazy Hairstyles for Moms With No Time to Spare So, if easy and hassle-free hairstyles sound more than appealing, giving bobby pin hairstyles a try is definitely recommended....

When my first child was little, I was under the impression that the more time you spent in various classes that would teach and socialize your baby, the better parent you were. Sure, we may have had to take out a second mortgage but darn if my 3 month old wasn’t going to get a baby massage in a fancy room while he and 10 other babies squirmed uncomfortably. No, I would not be the ogre to rob him of that experience....

Of course, there are also lovely moments. Moments when you can’t imagine being with anyone else and the sun rises and sets with your spouse. But how can you tell when the bad moments are starting to outnumber the good? How can you tell when your marriage has gone from normal, everyday difficulty to “we’re in trouble” town? More from The Stir: 5 Signs Your Marriage Is Really Over It’s easy enough, say the experts....

Of course, we know that money can’t buy happiness nor class (definitely not class in the case of many of these ladies), but it also can’t always buy good taste, it seems. While we’d kill to have the wardrobes of some Housewives, others just confuse us, and some flat-out horrify us. Here are five of the worst-dressed Real Housewives of all time. Which Real Housewives would you add to this list?...

Often, Kate is spotted giving new life to the royal family’s heirloom pieces. We wonder if Kate knew that marrying Prince William also meant that she could access her grandmother-in-law’s jewelry collection, which is arguably the finest in all of the land — and not everyone can boast about that perk! Sometimes we even see Kate wear a piece that belonged to the late Princess Diana, which is such a sweet tribute....

Sure, plenty of celebs suffer unfortunate wardrobe malfunctions, but some of them are much more humiliating and harder to live down than others. (To say the least.) Take a look at these photos to see six celebrity wardrobe malfunctions people will probably never stop talking about. Image via Pacific Coast News title: “6 Celebrity Wardrobe Malfunctions So Revealing They Ll Give You A Shock Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-22” author: “James Jones” Sure, plenty of celebs suffer unfortunate wardrobe malfunctions, but some of them are much more humiliating and harder to live down than others....

Why do you serve cereal for dinner? Image ©iStock.com/skynesher title: “6 Reasons To Serve Breakfast Cereal For Dinner” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-18” author: “Justin Propes” Why do you serve cereal for dinner? Image ©iStock.com/skynesher title: “6 Reasons To Serve Breakfast Cereal For Dinner” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-14” author: “Irvin Mccain” Why do you serve cereal for dinner? Image ©iStock.com/skynesher title: “6 Reasons To Serve Breakfast Cereal For Dinner” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-21” author: “Brent Bolden” Why do you serve cereal for dinner?...

Exercising while pregnant pulls nutrients from your baby. Running while pregnant is unsafe for the baby. If you didn’t exercise before you were pregnant, it’s not safe to start now. You have to keep your heart rate at or below 140 beats per minute. Lifting weights while pregnant is too stressful on your joints. Basketball is an unsafe activity while pregnant. Doing sit ups while pregnant will squish the baby....

But you don’t have to have worn shoulder pads a la 1986 to come to regret a fashion move you made as a bride. Here, six wedding fashion mistakes real women have made and cringed at the thought of years later … What’s a style choice you made on your wedding day that you came to regret? Image via Emily & Stephen Pogozelski/PogoPhoto.com title: “6 Wedding Style Mistakes Brides Are Still Kicking Themselves For Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-23” author: “Aaron Ashburn” But you don’t have to have worn shoulder pads a la 1986 to come to regret a fashion move you made as a bride....

Does she look amazing, or what? She doesn’t have one visible roll of fat or excess skin in sight — which is probably why she wasn’t afraid to go for this particular style of dress. As much as I’d love to wear something this revealing, I know very well that my back just isn’t up to par with many leading ladies in Hollywood. I’d be happy just to bring my sexy back a little in any capacity, but if I can’t get the whole package, I’d certainly settle for a beautiful back like these gals have....

Simply twist the base to activate the pen for writing needs or twist the cap to activate the vibrations for personal needs. Just be careful not to re-create the scene from The Ugly Truth. title: “7 Discreet Vibrators For Mommy” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-14” author: “Mary Jones” Simply twist the base to activate the pen for writing needs or twist the cap to activate the vibrations for personal needs. Just be careful not to re-create the scene from The Ugly Truth....

But take heart! These tests actually DO serve a purpose and, in most cases, serve to make your baby (and you) much healthier in the long run. So just how many tests are required? In a healthy pregnancy, there are many tests that need to (or should) be done prior to the birth. We consulted Dr. Erica Song, a partner at Englewood OB-GYN Women’s Group, and Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, an OB-GYN at Yale and First Response spokesperson....

Because, uh, don’t take this the wrong way, but you just might be a “mean girl.” Yes, even if you’re a mom with an adorable baby. Or a doctor who saves people’s lives. Who knows, maybe you’re married to a pastor and teach Vacation Bible School. Whatever your external situation, you can still have enough negative emotions churning within that are making you — and we say this in the NICEST way possible — kinda toxic....

You’ve, without question, seen them. You’re, without question, one of them. Here are the 7 types of playground parents. Which one are you? Image via Hero Images/Corbis Loner Mom trusts her kid(s), and even though it doesn’t look like she’s paying attention to them, she is. (You just can’t see through those glasses.) She’s secure in herself, her parenting style, and relishes the hour she gets to mess around with her phone or just zone out....

It turns out many parents who want to give their baby breast milk but don’t have the means are doing it the old-fashioned way — they’re going straight to moms. This helps parents avoid the costs of a bank and make sure the bank’s milk goes directly to babies in hospital NICUs. It also makes sure babies get all the antibodies in breast milk, some of which is cooked out of donor milk during pasteurization....