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Holiday nails are undeniably festive, and Valentine’s Day nails truly just take the cake! They serve as a tribute to the cute and crafty Valentine’s Day cards we used to trade with each other in grade school. Plus, I hear that fun and festive Valentine’s Day nails are a great way to snag our crush’s attention … But on the real, despite whatever we have planned for Valentine’s Day, treating ourselves to an adorable manicure is one of the best ways to remind ourselves that we’re also our own Valentine and we deserve some TLC and pretty nails to boot....

Referencing classic novels such as The Great Gatsby and Pride and Prejudice, modern masterpieces such as Haruki Murakami’s The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, and timeless children’s books, these tattoos will remind you of how magical reading can be. Image via _l_l_n/Instagram More from CafeMom: 20 Tattoos That Perfectly Capture Our Love for Mythical Creatures More from CafeMom: 25 AH-Mazing ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Tattoos for The Truly Obsessed More from CafeMom: 17 Eye-Catching Wrist Tattoos You’ll Adore More from CafeMom: 17 Incredible Watercolor Tattoos That Are Truly Works of Art More from CafeMom: 15 Behind-the-Ear Tattoos That Are Easy to Adore...

From the weather to the plants that are hardy enough to grow this time of year, there’s an abundance of wintry choices for your little one. Here are 25, with lovely choices for both boys and girls! More from The Stir: More on 2014 Baby Name Trends — Unique Is All the Rage Are you having a winter baby? What’s your baby name? MIA Studio/Shutterstock title: “25 Beautiful Baby Names Inspired By Winter” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-21” author: “Roger Breeden” From the weather to the plants that are hardy enough to grow this time of year, there’s an abundance of wintry choices for your little one....

But it never worked. In fact, I only remember being wowed one time and that was by the watch this dude was waving around as he gestured for my number. That thing had more diamonds than I have strands of hair and they were sparkling under the summer sun. I was mesmerized. But I still didn’t give him my number. Yes indeedy, it would have been nice if some of the has-beens on my resume, from guys I flirted heavy with to the dreaded daughter’s father, would’ve had careers that somehow came in handy....

Take a look at these ‘F’ names for boys, and consider adding a few to your potential son’s name list: More from The Stir: 20 Baby Boy Names Inspired By Water Which ‘F’ boys’ name is your favorite? For more great baby name ideas, visit Baby Name Wizard. Image via Julie Metcalf/shutterstock; Oksana Kuzmina/shutterstock title: “25 Fabulous Names For Baby Boys That Begin With An F " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-14” author: “Francisco Prince” Take a look at these ‘F’ names for boys, and consider adding a few to your potential son’s name list:...

Take a look and take your pick: More from The Stir: 8 Hottest Baby Name Trends for 2015 Is your favorite “T” name on the list? For more great baby name ideas, visit Baby Name Wizard. Images via Elena Stepanova/shutterstock title: “25 Timeless Baby Girl Names Starting With A T " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-15” author: “Gregory Ambrosino” Take a look and take your pick: More from The Stir: 8 Hottest Baby Name Trends for 2015 Is your favorite “T” name on the list?...

From the traditional princesses like Belle, Ariel, and Jasmine, to more recent ones like Moana, Merida, and Elsa, there are tons of pretty girl names that are fit for a little princess. And there are just as many princes and fictional little boys to provide name inspiration for someone who is expecting a boy. For example, think of Robin Hood, Peter Pan, Jack and the Beanstalk, Prince Eric, Prince Phillip … the list goes on!...

Personally, I’ve never done anything more than cruise along my local shoreline, going no more than 5 mph. I’m way too scared to go fast. I think: What if it tips? What would I do? We’ve all seen them, the jet skiers who go super fast, bouncing up and down on the waves. Thrill-seekers, they are. Risk-takers, I’d say. Fortunately, Kingston is expected to fully recover within six weeks. Let us take his example as a reason to brush up on a few jet ski safety procedures....

Remember him? The 20-year-old former Stanford student sexually assaulted a young woman after a party in January, penetrating her with his fingers while she lay unconscious behind a dumpster. Although he was convicted on three counts of felony sexual assault, a judge sentenced him to only 6 months in prison. Today, after serving three months of his sentence, he has been released early for good behavior. The outcry over Turner’s sentencing was swift, and his case dominated headlines for weeks....

Carrie Wendel-Hummell, a University of Kansas sociologist, says the anxiety and depression typically blamed on hormones after baby arrives might be something else entirely. After conducting in-depth interviews with 47 new mothers and fathers who experienced mental health symptoms during pregnancy or after their child was born, she found that parents’ idealized expectations could also throw our mental health for a loop. And it’s not just moms. Dads are dealing with it too....

Sure, you might have to whip up an optical illusion or two, but you’ve got this. We consulted with entertaining experts on how to make the most of a small space when hosting a crowd. Their tips will have your place holiday-ready faster than you can say turducken. Scale it. No one will notice the size of your space if you properly scale everything in it. Katie Reynolds, an ACE Design Expert, suggests embracing the quaintness....

One of the hardest types of behavior to understand while arguing with your partner is “passive-aggressive” behavior, which is a way in which someone indirectly expresses their bad feelings rather than openly saying what’s really bugging them. The reason that passive-aggressive behavior is really hard to pinpoint is because there’s a difference in what the person says and what he or she does. For someone who engages in passive-aggressive fighting, the feelings they have are shown through actions (or inactions) rather than words....

Image via Olga Bogatyrenko/shutterstock Africa Studio/Shutterstock title: “50 Awesome Indoor Activities For Bored Kids No Parents Required " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-01” author: “Pamela Guidry” Image via Olga Bogatyrenko/shutterstock Africa Studio/Shutterstock title: “50 Awesome Indoor Activities For Bored Kids No Parents Required " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-26” author: “Carmen Reed” Image via Olga Bogatyrenko/shutterstock Africa Studio/Shutterstock title: “50 Awesome Indoor Activities For Bored Kids No Parents Required " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-25” author: “Cameron Lawhon” Image via Olga Bogatyrenko/shutterstock Africa Studio/Shutterstock...

There are rainbows, of course — wonderful works of art with splays of all the loveliest of colors. And there are also some of the most vibrant designs which feature flowers, animals, nature scenes, and outer-worldly beings. Some of these designs are so often seen purely in black — like mandalas and unalomes — but here they show up with an array of other pigments. It allows for familiar designs and patterns to be seen in a whole new way....

Zodiac tattoos are cool because not only are they representative of oneself or a loved one, but there are also so many different ways to interpret them into art. For example, a black and white symbol could be the perfect minimalist tattoo. Or for those who want a more bold approach, there are plenty of watercolor designs and nature illustrations, and even some more abstract ink ideas that can incorporate a zodiac sign....

Only the truth is, you need very little to raise a child, and most of these products marketed to parents are useless at best no matter how much they make you want them. But still you’ll want/think you need them and you’ll continue to accumulate them while your been-there-done-that friends and family will roll their eyes and maybe even giggle a bit behind your back. If they’re the bold type, they may try to save you from yourself, but more often than not, they’ll sit back and wait for you to learn the hard way … just like most of us do....

Oh wait, we could make food with it! Keep reading for six recipes using snow. Homemade Snow Ice Cream Living on a Dime shows you how to make snow ice cream. Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Ar-Zbn9TI Paula Deen’s Snow Ice Cream Leave it to Paula Deen to make the same basic recipe with sweetened condensed milk, though this might come in handy if it never stops snowing and we have to live on whatever remains in our pantry....

Two weeks ago, I learned the cancer has returned. As I recover from last week’s lumpectomy, I’m reminded of what things made me feel better and what comments I could do without. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are seven things that friends should never tell friends who are struggling with the disease. Yes, you want to cheer me up, but remember that you can’t promise that things will turn out perfect or guarantee that the test results I’m waiting on won’t deal another devastating blow....

The shade flows in waves for fat women in relationships with skinny men. Ghanaian bride Mzznaki Tetteh learned how cruel fat hatred can be when she posted her engagement photos on Instagram. Fat-shamers hurled insults at Tetteh and her now-husband, Kojo Amoah, for daring to be a mixed-size couple. Though she elegantly handled the hate, Tetteh’s experience shows just how much plus-size women endure when they’re loved by someone who society says shouldn’t be attracted to them....

There are constantly things to do, places to be, and boo-boos that need kissing. I look up sometimes and yet another week has passed. The third pregnancy is really different, indeed. Here are 7 ways: I relish every second: This is probably my last pregnancy. With the other two, I fretted over every last thing, but this time, seven years after the first, I feel so lucky just to be doing it....