Bands come in designs that are minimalist and eco-chic, or quirky and elegant. There’s no need to feel forced to choose one aesthetic over the other. At the same time, couples may be seeking styles that are anything but conventional. Thankfully we’re living in a time where soon-to-be newlyweds are spoiled for choice. There’s no blaming them for that. After all, they’re choosing something they plan to wear for years to come....
Settled on naming your little guy something that begins with a G? Bust out your baby name list, and add these great ‘G’ names for boys: More from The Stir: 9 Baby-Naming Trends You Can Thank a Celebrity For Which ‘G’ name for boys is your favorite? For more great baby name ideas to find your perfect baby name match, visit Baby Name Wizard. Image via Marko Poplasen/shutterstock; Natalia Baskova/shutterstock...
Since the palette only has eight shades and A LOT of them are very bold, it can easily trick people into thinking this palette isn’t for them. But Kat Von D fans have been showing and proving all over the internet that there are WAY more than few tricks in the Divine palette bag. Even though it’s bright and bold, there are a MILLION looks you can create with this versatile palette!...
Let’s face it, when toddlers go into meltdown, they basically turn into mini lunatics, and if you’re not hyper-vigilant, you may find yourself promising them what they want just to get them to stop screaming. Then they learn they only have to scream to make Mommy batty enough to give into their tyrannical demands for Dora and chocolate. I’ve gotten through two tough toddlerhoods as a mom, and it was by the skin of my teeth, man....
As with so many things, it sounded like a good idea at the time. “The time” being when my first kid was born 12 years ago. I was a new mom, young, and, well, already ridiculously attached to my daughter — she’d just spent 9 months inside my body, for god’s sake! I couldn’t even leave the poor child in her crib alone for an entire night without hyperventilating. So the principles of attachment parenting — co-sleeping, baby-wearing, breastfeeding on demand — not only made sense to me, they validated my particular set of post-partum neuroses....
Here, 30 of the most popular, beautiful color-inspired baby names for girls … Which of these baby names would you consider? Any others inspired by colors? Image via skylark/Flickr title: “30 Beautiful Baby Names For Girls Inspired By Colors " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Pedro Anderson” Here, 30 of the most popular, beautiful color-inspired baby names for girls … Which of these baby names would you consider? Any others inspired by colors?...
Geometric nails allow for people to mix and match a variety of colors and patterns so that our nails are always looking fresh. There are almost infinite combinations and possibilities! For the holidays, try using shades of gold, silver, red, and green — oh, and obviously, add some glitter in that too. In the summer, bright neons or light pastels will make any manicure transmit those easygoing vibes. Plus, the same nail polish colors can be used with different patterns, dot-work, and angles to make completely different-looking manicures each time....
Here, 40 names that are perfect for a New Year’s baby … Girls More from The Stir: 2013’s ‘Most Extraordinary Baby Names’ List Will Blow Your Mind Boys Which names are your favorite? Image via Rochelle, just rochelle/Flickr title: “40 Perfect New Year S Inspired Baby Names” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-07” author: “Frank Girven” Here, 40 names that are perfect for a New Year’s baby … Girls More from The Stir: 2013’s ‘Most Extraordinary Baby Names’ List Will Blow Your Mind Boys Which names are your favorite?...
There are so many ways to tell friends and family when one is expecting another little one. Many people use chalkboards and balloons in their pregnancy announcements. Some people frame up cute images right in their bedroom or living room. One family even took their photo on their phone in a mirror. It definitely does not always have to be fancy to be sweet and meaningful. From holidays to cartoons, it is also common to have some kind of a theme for the announcement photo....
Yup, planning things out for the week on Sundays helps me stay in shape. All it takes is just an hour or two every weekend, and I’m able to get my head on straight and help keep off pesky pounds. Wanna find out how? Check out 5 easy things you can do to lose weight during the week: Sit down with a planner (or at least a piece of paper): Of course the weekends are for relaxing, but the best thing you can do on a Sunday is take a moment to sit down and organize yourself for the week ahead....
My daughter loves that we embrace our household fairies. At 8 years old, my daughter is at the age where she knows that they are fictional characters, but she still loves to pretend that they are the ones who stole that missing sock or ate the last Snickerdoodle. We love the whole fairy thing so much that we are thinking of adding even more fairy-sized residences to our own. So how does one incorporate fairies into their home?...
But sometimes it can be tricky to find ways of keeping those younger campers in our parties entertained! There are only so many times you can send them to collect kindling for the fire before they claim slave labor. Never fear, for we are here! And we’ve brought with us five free printable campfire games perfect for the wee ones. What are your favorite campfire games? Image © Olesia Bilkei/Shutterstock More from The Stir: 8 Camping Hacks That Will Make Your Trip a Breeze More From The Stir: 5 Spooky Ghost Stories to Tell Kids Around the Campfire...
How do you deal when your kids ignore you? More from The Stir: Ignore Your Kids: It’s Good for Them __ Image © Heide Benser/Corbis title: “5 Mistakes Moms Make When Their Kids Ignore Them” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-04” author: “Joe Morris” How do you deal when your kids ignore you? More from The Stir: Ignore Your Kids: It’s Good for Them __ Image © Heide Benser/Corbis title: “5 Mistakes Moms Make When Their Kids Ignore Them” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-23” author: “Glenn Wilcox” How do you deal when your kids ignore you?...
Could go for some right now…ankles please. Erotic massage is great foreplay — it helps sex last longer. Sure it may not change how long there is actual penetration, but this can help work up both partners to have stronger orgasms and prolong intimacy. Massages are good even if you don’t get to the sex part. So why not, right? Here’s what you need for an erotic massage…. First put the kids to bed....
Gordon Ramsay — The Hell’s Kitchen chef doesn’t require a single f-word to get his bird to stay moist. He simply takes it from the oven when it’s done, then creates a tent of tin foil over the turkey and lets it sit for about half an hour. This allows the juices to redistribute themselves throughout the bird.Paula Deen — There’s no sticking the bird in the oven and heading off to watch the parade in Paula’s kitchen....
Sure we know how important the process is in preventing (or at least trying to prevent) colds and flus and a host of other germy conditions, but for them it’s just an annoyance that gets in the way of more important things — like destroying the house. So instead of harping on them to do what’s right, lure them into doing what’s fun by offering one of these cool soaps they’ll be excited to use....
I can make it seem otherwise when in public with the steadfast use of serums and sprays and round brushes and whatnot. But when it comes down to it, years of highlighting my hair, along with the use of heated styling products, have left my hair a hot mess. But there is hope. Well, I hope there’s hope ‘cause sweet baby Jesus, I need it. Here are five ways to unfry your hair....
But some people avoid confrontation at all costs. So he (or she) either does the “ghosting” thing and drops off the face of the planet … or the even more excruciating “slow fade.” That’s when someone you’re dating, over the course of days or even months, goes from bombarding you with attention to slowly fading away. Dates become less frequent. Emails go unanswered for days but then suddenly pick up again....
Tam Dover says her family noticed something was different about their little girl, Emily, when she reached the size of an average 1-year-old at only 4 months. From there, Emily continued to mature quickly. By the time she was 2 years old, she had already started to develop breasts, a strong body odor, and cystic acne. It wasn’t until she started menstruating at 4 years old that doctors at the Pediatric Acute Care Unit in Wyong Hospital in Australia began performing a series of tests to determine the case of her accelerated growth and early puberty....
Since an Instant Pot is basically a pressure cooker, Crock Pot, rice cooker, steamer, and more in just one appliance, the meal possibilities are pretty much endless. Instant Pots can help us put together breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Is anyone else crying tears of joy? Plus, since home-cooked meals are literally the click of a button away, then we’re bound to also save money. As we all know, eating at home rather than at restaurants is more economically friendly — and healthier too!...
