Even if it pops out unintentionally, some terms can have pretty negative connotations that can stir up trouble in a flash. Whether they’re said in the heat of anger or accidentally in the form of a relatively innocent Freudian slip, no one likes to be called a derogatory name. For example, last week I overheard my husband on the phone with someone. As he was wrapping up the call, he said, “Let me check with my mother and get back to you....
Case in point: It costs an insane amount of money to live like Goth Queen (and noted luxurybitch) Kat Von D. But not everything in Kat’s life costs a lot of money. Many of her most iconic fashion pieces are under $100… IF you know where to look. Luckily, as the nation’s foremost Kat Von D scholar, I do know where to look. Here are 11 things that cost less than $100 you can buy if Kat is your style hero....
I don’t have any stats to back this up, but I strongly suspect that for most of us, the first time we had sex and the first time we reached orgasm were NOT the same. Yes, I may be speaking from personal experience here. Whether it happened all alone or with a partner who knew just what to do, I coaxed 11 women to tell me what they remember about the first “O” and how it changed how they thought about sex and themselves....
“There are so many benefits to spending time crafting with your kid,” says Levine. “It creates memories your child will have forever. My boys, Sammy, 11, and Lionel, 8, are big outerspace fans. They love the planet cookies!” Here, Levine shares 12 of her coolest Candy Aisle Crafts with The Stir. Some are featured in her new book, others on Super Make It … but, she promises, all are doable....
While there are plus-size pageants, to compete for the crown in a traditional pageant, where your body type is outside the narrowly-prescribed pageant “norm,” is practically an anomaly. Twenty-four-year-old Rachel Froug is a curvy girl who has participated in about 120 Georgia-based pageants in her life. But despite being a talented performer, excellent student, and engaged community volunteer, it was her dress size — a 12 when she was competing — that determined the crowns that she won… and lost....
Fine, kid, more delicious fruit crisp for me! And, no, you can’t have any of the vanilla ice cream I’ve topped it with. Meanest. Mom. Ever. When it comes to rejecting perfectly good food, kids are experts. And you have to hand it to them — sometimes they come up with really interesting excuses. Read on for some of the best, funniest, and weirdest picky-eating excuses our little non-foodies have come up with....
These wreaths look adorable, won’t shed pine needles all over your stoop, and will have kids glowing with pride over their creations. Some require more parental guidance than others, but all could use a toddler’s touch to bring it to life. How adorable is #6? Which wreath will you make with your kids this year? Images via Mer Mag Amy from My Name is Snickerdoodle put together this handprint wreath with her son....
Here are some of the most inappropriate costume choices any mom could make — at least while the kids are awake! (Warning: Some of these should be avoided at ALL times.) Image via fantasytoyland.com More from The Stir: 12 Tasteless Halloween Costumes No One Should Try — But You Know Someone Will (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 14 Fun Halloween Costumes for Siblings to Wear Together More from The Stir: 10 Creative Pregnancy Halloween Costume Ideas More from The Stir: 12 Couples Halloween Costumes Your Neighbors Aren’t Already Doing (PHOTOS)...
Now that I’m a mom, I can both see that I was a pretty good kid AND that I would be furious if my kids did some of the things I did. The reckless driving, I mean. I can survive it if my kids mooned an old person. Because we grew up before social media, moms of my generation are lucky in some respects. Our stupidest mistakes and most regrettable decisions aren’t online to follow us forever....
That’s where the beauty YouTubers come in. Via press packages or the recent Fenty Beauty pop-up shops, they’ve all gotten their hands on the new Moroccan Spice collection days before its July 6 due date. So, uh, what about that eye shadow palette, though? Here’s what the vloggers have to say:
Big stores like Forever 21 and Lane Bryant are obviously staples in our lives, but sometimes it can take a bit longer for the trends of the moment to trickle onto their racks. That’s where indie brands tend to be a step or two ahead. Here are 13 to keep your eye on. title: “13 Indie Brands All Plus Size Women Should Know About” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-19” author: “Jill Hartmann” Big stores like Forever 21 and Lane Bryant are obviously staples in our lives, but sometimes it can take a bit longer for the trends of the moment to trickle onto their racks....
This article is about that second kind of sex, in all its funny (in hindsight) glory. Cringe with me as 13 brave women spill the beans about their most awkward or memorable one-night stand. “I went on a date with a guy when I was living overseas and we ended up back in my apartment. He offered me a back rub (because of course he did) and I was tipsy enough to agree....
Camping parties are tons of fun that allow for fun games, crafts, and endless amounts of yummy edibles. So ready those marshmallows and dust off that compass. Here are some fun ideas to include at your child’s camp-inspired birthday party. More from CafeMom: Do’s and Dont’s of Throwing a Kid’s Birthday Party Image via Delineate Your Dwelling More from CafeMom: 8 Camping Hacks That Will Make Your Trip a Breeze (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 7 Family Scavenger Ideas Perfect for Family Fun More from CafeMom: 3 Yummy Desserts Kids Will Love Making as Much as They Love Eating More from CafeMom: 21 Secrets to the Perfect Cupcake More from CafeMom: 10 Unique S’Mores Recipes That Will Have You Begging for S’More...
Click through for a peek at 14 celebrities who make gray hair look glamorous. Which is your favorite? Image via LAN/Corbis More from The Stir: 17 Celebrities Who Were Bold Enough to Chop Off Their Hair (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: The ‘Imperfect’ Celebrity Hair Trend: How to Get the Hottest Looks (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 24 Hot Hollywood Redheads Who’ll Make You Wish You Were a Ginger (PHOTOS)...
Well, the next time you need to be reminded of your relative good health, just check out this slideshow of truly awful maladies and be grateful how healthy you really are. Warning to hypochondriacs: You may never sleep again. Image via Andrew Kippen/Flickr More from The Stir: 16 Grossest Things Parents Do for Their Kids More from The Stir: 17 Freaky Things You Should Never, Ever Google More from The Stir: 15 Really Gross Things People Have Found in Their Food More from The Stir: 10 Really Weird Things You Can Do With a Loved One’s Ashes More from The Stir: 8 Sick Kid Hacks From Moms Who’ve Seen It All...
If you think eating placenta pills postpartum is a weird thing to do, well, let’s just say it pales in comparison to what many long-ago cultures did with the afterbirth. And at least you probably didn’t have to deal with a basket of snakes in the delivery room! Read on for one of the strangest history lessons you’ll ever get! Image via Eric Bégin/Flickr More from The Stir: 20 Craziest Places Moms Have Given Birth More from The Stir: 10 Long-Forgotten, Natural Birth Control Methods (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 5 Crazy Birth Control Methods We’re Too Scared to Try More from The Stir: 9 Celebrity Moms Who Ate Their Own Placenta More from The Stir: 20 Most Bizarre Baby Shower Cakes Ever (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 25 Pregnancy Beliefs from Around the World...
As fans await the debut of season seven, they can find some solace in these grand tattoos that pay homage to the series, its intricate folklore, and its unforgettable characters. Which Game of Thrones tattoo would you consider getting? *Image via *mikeycumming/Instagram More from CafeMom: 25 AH-Mazing ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Tattoos for the Truly Obsessed More from CafeMom: 18 Back Tattoo Ideas That Are Incredibly Beautiful More from CafeMom: 20 Magical Harry Potter Tattoos More from CafeMom: 10 Cryptic Celebrity Tattoos & What They Mean...
We’ve found some great outdoor activities that are sure to make your BBQ a hit. Some of the games also double as easy DIY projects, while the others just require a few supplies you can pick up at a nearby dollar store. Either case, your guests are sure to have a blast. More from CafeMom: 18 Vegetarian BBQ Recipes Even Meat Eaters Will Love More from CafeMom: 5 Quick Ideas for BBQ Burgers That Sizzle More from CafeMom: What to Do When Your BBQ Gets Rained Out More from CafeMom: 8 Awesome Water Games for Backyard Fun on Hot Days More from CafeMom: 7 Backyard Games the Whole Family Can Play...
From conflicting information to brands that hide ingredient lists, buying vegan beauty on a budget can be confusing. Not anymore. I’ve put together a list of 15 fantastic (and fantastically cheap) drugstore beauty products that you never, ever knew were vegan. They’ll blow your mind, transform your beauty game, and make your wallet happy. Good news, everyone! E.l.f. Cosmetics, makers of the most affordable and awesome makeup at the drugstore, is totally cruelty-free and vegan!...
Get into the spirit of prom season, friends, with these 16 hilariously awkward prom photos. Gotta love high schoolers. And gotta love the fact that high school is now a distant memory for most of us. Phew! Image via margaret/Flickr “Me and my prom date. To this day, it’s a mystery (a) why she agreed to go with me in the first place, and (b) why she didn’t walk out when she saw what I was wearing....
