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A lot of platinum blonde looks can be spiced up with blue layers, a pink stripe, or purple highlights. People with brown hair can transform with an ombré or a vibrant peekaboo. Maybe some want a complete overhaul and decide to get a full cut and color they’ve never had before! Spring is totally the season for any of that. It’s the time of year to feel refreshed. It’s also the time of year for festivals and flower crowns, so a lot of people seem even more inclined to try a daring new hair color....

A rainbow baby is a term that’s used for a baby conceived after the loss of a pregnancy or a child. Just like how a real rainbow is something beautiful and hopeful that comes after a storm, a rainbow baby is a symbol of hope, love, joy, and beauty that comes after a painful loss. And just as in nature, the rainbow doesn’t eclipse or erase the fact of the storm, just as a rainbow baby will never take the place of the child or children that was or were lost....

Moisturizing face mask: Clueyblog has three different avocado face masks. And here’s a recipe for the popular avocado and egg white face mask, known to be great for both oily and dry skin. Conditioning hair mask: Give your hair a super-moisturizing boost with this simple avocado hair mask. It’s just avocado and olive oil. I love this idea in theory, but I’m wondering how the rinsing works out? Do you get most of it done in the sink and then finish in the shower?...

It’s the other age-old question: How to explain your period paraphernalia to your toddler? There are no easy answers. We asked women how they’ve explained it, and here’s how some especially funny and creative moms have put it. Tell them Moms wear diapers, too. This is a popular explanation for a lot of you. “They think my pads are diapers for adults.” May you never have to wear real adult diapers!...

Today and tomorrow, we’ll look at some classic things men do when the weather heats up that float our romance boat and those that sink our sexy ship. First up, turn-offs. He gets a “farmer tan” — We gals know how hard it is to have a wonko tan line, but our men get the worse kind when they work out in the yard or go golfing. The farmer tan is just about as pleasing to look at as my cottage-cheese thighs....

When it comes to kids, there are a million quotes out there too. I dug up some of my favorites, along with many others I loved, from fun quips to solemn social commentary. Enjoy! Which one is your favorite? What other quotes do you know and love? Image via Christie Haskell title: “50 Fabulous Quotes That Make You Glad To Be A Mom” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Billy Waldron” When it comes to kids, there are a million quotes out there too....

Whether someone is a mom with tattoos already, is considering a first tattoo, or is just a tattoo lover in general, we have found some really amazing rib cage tattoo ideas that make us want to call our tattoo artist right now! Rib cage tattoos are easy to conceal, but so much fun to show off, especially when the weather gets warm in the summertime. Whether one is interested in a vertical or horizontal design, black and white or watercolor, there are so many options to make a rib cage tattoo feel unique and special....

These are so cute and creative! Fans of all ages will be pretty impressed. If you’re planning a party, these recipes are bound to make you more popular than Han Solo and Chewbacca put together! So give them a whirl, and may the force be with you! Image via sweetsugarbelle.com More from The Stir: 9 Easy Holiday Treats for Lunches, Snacks & Class Parties (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Real-Life Kitchen Fails to Make You Feel Better About Your Cooking (PHOTOS)...

Many items you already own can be real life-savers when it comes to getting rid of the mane it looks like your sofa is sporting. More from The Stir: 5 Tips for Getting That Pet Smell Out of Your House #4 seems so obvious now that you think about it. We’re sorry we didn’t think of it sooner! What’s your secret for removing that pesky hair and fur? Image © Ljupco Smokovski/shutterstock and © Josfor/Shutterstock...

title: “6 Crazy Things You Can Do With A Crock Pot Besides Cooking Food” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-14” author: “Sandra Martinez” title: “6 Crazy Things You Can Do With A Crock Pot Besides Cooking Food” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-28” author: “Hilda Taylor” title: “6 Crazy Things You Can Do With A Crock Pot Besides Cooking Food” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-06” author: “Margarita Youngblood” title: “6 Crazy Things You Can Do With A Crock Pot Besides Cooking Food” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-23” author: “Kevin Graham” title: “6 Crazy Things You Can Do With A Crock Pot Besides Cooking Food” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-28” author: “Douglas Starr” title: “6 Crazy Things You Can Do With A Crock Pot Besides Cooking Food” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-12” author: “Misti Harkness”

But there are a few other methods of reducing a fever you can try that are completely natural and will hopefully help your child feel a bit more comfortable so he/she can get some rest. More from CafeMom: 11 Genius Mom Hacks to Try When Kids Are Sick THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT CAFEMOM IS NOT ENGAGED IN RENDERING MEDICAL ADVICE. CAFEMOM ENCOURAGES YOU TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN REGARDING ANY SITUATION THAT REQUIRES SUCH ATTENTION....

After all, there is no way to describe what it’s like for women to hear the words “you have breast cancer.” Suddenly there are words being thrown at them they’ve never truly considered before: chemotherapy, radiation, lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction. But we could always use something else. Something … hopeful? Inspiring? Here’s what some of the women who have fought breast cancer have had to say about it. From Betsey Johnson to Olivia Newton-John, these ladies know what it’s like to be wondering, “How do I get through this?...

It seems that while plenty of people are crock-pot crazy many never consider what incredible desserts can made in one. It’s a great way to save oven space during a meal, and the range of sweet treats you can make in one is amazing. Here are seven sinfully delicious crock pot dessert recipes to try. Rock Road Chocolate Cake This cake is beyond delicious. It features all of the traditional ingredients of Rocky Road ice cream — nuts, marshmallows, and chocolate chunks — but in a cake....

I had two c-sections, the first an emergency, the second because I went late and my doctor was no longer psyched about me having a VBAC. Quite frankly, I wasn’t either as he grew, and grew, and grew some more. While I would have loved to have never had major abdominal surgery, there are a few things I wish I’d had on hand post-op, for myself and the babies. Percocet is obvious....

We all know that carrying right up until your due date is the best possible scenario. Even if you aren’t considered to be having a high risk pregnancy, there are things you can do to lessen the chances of having a preterm birth. Here are seven ways to help avoid premature labor, and also take great care of yourself in the process. Have you been doing all of these things to maintain a healthy pregnancy?...

Enter: Irish brand Tiffosi, which created one-size jeans for “everyone.” The jeans that come in 16 different styles — including dark wash, light wash, and colors like purple and orange — promise to posses some kind stretchy of magic that suits a size 2 as well as a size 12. We’ll believe it when we see it… Double up navy jeans by Tifossi ($60, Cuba Clothing) Her biggest concern was how long they were on her....

Sure, some may come by them naturally, but breast implants often seem about as important to a young actress as … the ability to act. From the more-than-obvious (hello, Heidi Montag) to those that look remarkably real and enviable (Bethenny Frankel’s are perfection), they come in all shapes and sizes … even small. Fortunately, not every celebrity has jumped on the bigger-is-better bandwagon; some have been able to rise to the top with nothing much on the top....

But there’s also something to hearing advice from someone else, a person who’s been there and done that and, in sharing their own self-reflection, might have a few helpful lessons that could make your life easier, better, or less embarrassing. And that’s exactly what you’ll find here in my weekly column. First up: my thoughts on the dreaded, guilt-inducing, much-debatable baby book. And why you should do it differently than I did....

To the rest of the world, Miles’ husband was a good, church-going Christian man. “But,” Miles says, “behind closed doors he would abuse the word ‘submit’ and tell me, ‘if you follow the Bible you have to obey me.’” He was physically, sexually, and emotionally abusing her, and using a Biblical teaching to justify his actions. Miles grew up in small-town Indiana, the daughter of a conservative Baptist pastor. Like many of her peers in her community, she had married young....

Don’t believe me? Consider the evidence. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the philandering womanizer who stepped out on the lovely Maria Shriver, actually preferred sex with ugly women. Ouch. So not only do you get to be the other woman, you also get to feel like the only reason you were is because you’re homely. Awesome. And I am sure he isn’t alone. The fact is__, most men would sleep with a toad__ given the right amount of liquor and desperation....