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Seriously, I could write about this stuff all day long. My mouth is watering just thinking about it, so let’s talk about my favorite ways to use Nutella: French Toast: I love to surprise my kids by spreading a layer between two pieces of French toast. It’s such a happy way to start the day. Nutella and Peanut Butter Sandwiches: Everyone will want to eat two. At least. Frosting: This recipe from Recipeczar is so easy to make and tastes a million times better than any pre-made frosting you bring home from the supermarket....

Here, the at-home pregnancy tests moms swear by and rely on to deliver the big news … What was your at-home testing experience like? Image via fredjala/Flickr What moms really liked:“I felt tech-savvy, so I used Clearblue, and when it said ‘pregnant,’ I was so excited. That word was so much more awesome to see then a boring old line.” “I cried tears of joy both times I saw ‘pregnant’!...

OMG. Turtles. They’re only, like, the best candy EVER. They’re sweet. And gooey. And comforting. And holy moly I can’t even imagine how satisfying it will be to bite into a cupcake full of all kinds of turtle goodness. Yes, this recipe is pretty in depth, and I won’t lie, it’s a tad intimidating. But something tells me it comes with a pretty awesome sense of accomplishment once these luscious treats are done and ready to be devoured....

But men? Men do it on a whole other level. Like this guy, for instance. William Tyler Black of Florida was caught jacking off at Wal-Mart. In the toy aisle. With a Sports Illustrated swimsuit magazine. Never mind that the guy was clearly looking like a pedophile. What could have been running through his head? Something like this, I’d imagine: “Gee, this magazine slightly turns me on, so much that I can’t wait until I get home to my nice comfy bed and tube socks....

If you’ve ever looked into your toddler’s eyes and caught a glimpse of what’s really going on in that cute little head, you’ll get the humor behind Philosotoddler, the hot meme of the moment. This kid’s got more on his mind than the average adult! And he’s definitely a deep thinker. (An existentialist, perhaps.) The beauty of Philosotoddler? You can browse existing (hilarious) images, or create an original. We couldn’t resist making a few of our own (including the one to your left) … And this next one....

After all, Walmart isn’t exactly known for trendy clothing, but these new lines could change all that. Retail insiders are dubbing the new look Walmarché, a play on Target’s alias, Targét. Both of Walmart’s new clothing lines are inclusive: Time and Tru is a straight-size line that goes up to a size 3XL, while Terra and Sky starts at 14W and goes up to 30W. The lines are also made to be interchangeable for women who are straight-size on top but plus-size on the bottom....

This is likely your go-to look for every holiday party you’re invited to — it sure is mine. And because it’s the giving season, you might want to treat yourself to a holiday party makeover at your favorite beauty counter. But which one can pull off the look the best? In a mission to find out, I brought the country’s two biggest beauty retailers a fun little challenge. That’s right — it’s a holiday makeup challenge!...

I didn’t want her to get used to white rice and white bread and all of that crap we grew up eating. And it turns out I wasn’t the only one thinking that way. As part of his national WhiteOut campaign, Dr. Alan Greene, the author of Feeding Baby Green and a pediatrician at Stanford University’s Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, is touting much the same thing, citing increasing childhood obesity and diabetes rates as a reason to cut out white rice and other simple carbs in favor of more whole foods....

We went with Pampers if you were wondering. If there were an Amazing Race-like show that somehow incorporated preparing for a new baby, we would have been all over that. We were a team. To greater prepare ourselves for baby boy’s arrival, we even took one of those courses for new parents offered by the hospital. The class and the instructor couldn’t have met our expectations any more perfectly. The sweet gal who led the class was sprightly, informative, and gave entirely too detailed descriptions of her own deliveries....

Seeing life through the lenses of Dorothy (Bea Arthur), Sophia (Estelle Getty), Rose (Betty White), and Blanche (Rue McClanahan) shifted feminism’s view of aging and gained the show 68 well-deserved Emmy nominations. “The Golden Girls” reminds us that not all is lost as we age, a process we’re all undergoing at this very moment. No character embodies this more than Blanche Devereaux, the original Samantha Jones. Blanche is feisty, spunky, and sexually free....

After examining blood samples from 12 children with allergies, doctors from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne were able to see that certain babies were actually born with significant genetic differences, meaning that they didn’t develop them after birth. The report is bringing up the age-old nature vs. nurture battle. By studying the babies’ epigenetics (the change in gene expression when they’re reacting to different environmental factors), the doctors were able to narrow down the origin of their allergic genes....

More from CafeMom: 11 Very Early Pregnancy Symptoms That Aren’t Just the Imagination In the words of Full House’s Stephanie Tanner, “How rude!” No, seriously, that’s pretty damn rude — especially if a new mama proudly showed off that name, had it on full display at the baby shower (hey, those letter balloons add up), and spent endless hours customizing her son’s or daughter’s nursery. Or, what about if a mom was holding on to a name, and someone who give birth before her beats her to it?...

More from CafeMom: 18 Things Couples Should Definitely Do Before Having Kids For instance, when I found out I was pregnant with my first child, my husband and I decided not to tell anyone else at first. We’d been trying for months to get pregnant, and it felt special to know that we were the only ones who knew about this little life starting. It made the experience of my pregnancy a little more intimate before sharing with the whole world our wonderful news, and it was nice to just focus on our tiny, growing, family....

I may have found the answer. It’s called a “Punishment Wheel.” Never heard of it? No, it’s not a medieval torture device, though your naughty kids might think so. It’s like their very own Wheel of Misfortune when they are driving you nuts. And it’s fantastic! You see, “time-outs” started to lose their power when my son turned 3-and-a-half. One day as I was scolding him about something bratty he had done, he looked me right in the face and said, “Ok!...

Yeah, apparently that’s just a fancy way of saying, “I don’t have a personal trainer or chef — nor the time, effort, and willpower it takes to make my stomach look perfect in a bikini.” That being said, it’s still hard not to feel a twinge of jealousy after checking out these sexy mamas with insanely hot bods. Take a look at these photos to see 10 of the flattest abs in Hollywood — all belonging to women who’ve had babies....

More from CafeMom: Most Popular Halloween Candy by State “Every Halloween, people pick a different costume,” says Courtney Lutkus, event planner and owner of Simply Radiant Events in Southern California. “Why would people want to have the same games every year, too?” This makes sense to us! It’s good to keep an annual party fresh and exciting for returning guests. And we found everything from easy, fun activities for youngsters to games that include “adult beverages” (i....

Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls (@amypoehlerssmartgirls) Everyone’s fave funny gal Amy Poehler teamed up with her bestie Meredith Walker to create Smart Girls — a place to encourage girls to celebrate being themselves. That’s what this Instagram from Amy and Meredith — shared with the caption “There’s power in looking silly and not caring that you do” — does. Right on. Rookie (@rookiemag) Rookie is an online magazine, book series, and meeting place for teenage girls to talk about everything from fashion and beauty to love and empowerment....

As in, some people have some fantastic pumpkin carving skills. Like, more fantastic than fantastic, actually. As in — I hope to be nearly as good at something over the course of my lifetime as these pumpkin carving masters are at slicing and dicing a Halloween gourd. Seriously, there’s a life-like horse, a VW bus — even one that looks exactly like Miley Cyrus! Not only are there some serious skills displayed here but some really genius ideas....

The one thing I’ve been asked over and over again is this: “how did you know it was time to get a divorce?” It’s a simple-sounding question, but the answers are far from simple and they are absolutely not one-size-fits-all. So I’ve come up with a list of signs that it may be time to start considering the “D” word. What are some other signs that it’s time for a divorce?...

But there are a lot of things I bet you don’t know about kissing (I know I was surprised!). Read on to learn some surprising things about smooching! Did any of these kissing facts surprise you? Image via scented_mirror/Flickr title: “10 Things You Didn T Know About Kissing” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-25” author: “Edwin Frakes” But there are a lot of things I bet you don’t know about kissing (I know I was surprised!...