One of the most popular (and trendy!) ways to get healthy these days is juice cleanses. It seems like everyone is trying a cleanse (even reality stars like Real Housewives Kathy Wakile!). So I decided to try one myself to get some insider knowledge on what it really takes to survive one of these things. And here’s what you need to know before starting one yourself: Choose a plan that works best for you....
Still, we can’t forget to address the origin of the itch that’s setting the nerve receptor off in the first place. Here, six sneaky culprits behind chronic itching … What kind of itch do you suffer from most often? Image via iStock* title: “6 Sneaky Culprits Causing You To Itch Uncontrollably Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-20” author: “Elsie Cox” Still, we can’t forget to address the origin of the itch that’s setting the nerve receptor off in the first place....
Just one problem: Rather than topping these sweets with candles or Thomas the Tank Engine tracks, cakes celebrating a baby’s circumcision feature screaming babies and bloody genitals. Check out this slideshow to get a glimpse at just how disturbing circumcision cakes can get. Image via heresalink More from The Stir: 10 Really Weird ‘Yay, You’re Having a C-Section’ Cakes (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 29 Weird & Creepy Baby Shower Cakes for Boys...
Should we even call them “wardrobe malfunctions” anymore? Given how deliberate they all seem lately, especially the less scandalous ones, I think we should come up with some new terms. How about “accidentally-on-purpose underwear flashing.” Are cute undies the new must-see accessory? Take a look and see what you think. Image via Rumer Willis/Instagram title: “7 Celeb Wardrobe Malfunctions Flashing Where The Sun Don T Shine Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-04” author: “Charlene Moore” Should we even call them “wardrobe malfunctions” anymore?...
This isn’t just great news for Graham — it’s great news for the entire curve model community. Graham’s history-making cover is paving the way for other plus-size models to break out in the mainstream. There are seven in particular that I think are about to blow up. title: “7 Plus Size Models Who Are About To Blow Up” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-08” author: “Melissa Green” This isn’t just great news for Graham — it’s great news for the entire curve model community....
So don’t let Natalie’s decision scare you, my dark-haired beauties. We may have lost her now, but she’ll be back. In the meantime, let’s show her what she’ll be missing. Use these 7 beauty products for brunettes and your chestnut hair will never look better. (Take that, you Black Swan Benedict Arnold!) Photo via John Steven Fernandez/Flickr title: “7 Secrets For Making Brown Hair Look Better Than Blond” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-11” author: “Sarah Stewart” So don’t let Natalie’s decision scare you, my dark-haired beauties....
Sure, there are flutters and flips and kicks, but you won’t believe what else babies do in the womb as they grow! Here’s what scientists say about all the ways your fetus is developing and learning during your pregnancy: More from CafeMom: 15 Breathtaking Images of Childbirth in All Its Raw, Beautiful Glory
Since I a) was once a teenager, b) went to college, and c) am a lady person, here are 8 things teen girls need to know how to do before leaving home and entering the dorm. More from CafeMom: 10 Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter There are only, oh, one thousand million more things, but this is just a start. Sheri Reed title: “8 Things Teen Girls Need To Know Before Heading Off To College” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-02” author: “Charles Clark” Since I a) was once a teenager, b) went to college, and c) am a lady person, here are 8 things teen girls need to know how to do before leaving home and entering the dorm....
Half of our nation’s unintended pregnancies happen to the 10 percent of us who aren’t using protection. A survey of 50 women seeking abortions showed that women don’t use birth control because they think they are at low risk for pregnancy. And okay, fine, that’s a really small sample. But come on, how many of us have friends and family members who truly believed they were sperm-proof until proven otherwise?...
When men go gray, they are called distinguished, sexy even (proof of gray-haired male hotties here), and it shouldn’t be any different for women. Check out other beautiful celebrity women who went gray and never lost a strand of fabulousness. Image via Splash title: “9 Celebrities Who Dared To Go Gray Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-08” author: “Corey Kelly” When men go gray, they are called distinguished, sexy even (proof of gray-haired male hotties here), and it shouldn’t be any different for women....
More from CafeMom: Parents Reveal the Surprising Truth About How Much They Spend on Christmas Gifts When it’s time to play, you’ve got options. Have all your players stand in a circle. To make the game more challenging (for tweens or teens), the person unwrapping must wear oven mitts! One player starts slowly unwrapping the ball while the person to the right either keeps time (each person gets one try between 10-30 seconds) or has to roll a 6 on a die before it’s her turn to unwrap the ball....
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That’s what economist Seth Stephens-Davidowitz found when he looked at all our sex-related Google searches. His results will surprise you! But his conclusion is reassuring. And maybe instead of asking Google so many question, we should try talking with each other more. Maybe if we worried less about sex, we’d have more of it. What sex-related questions have you searched for? Were the results ever helpful? Image via Syda Productions/Shutterstock For married couples, searches for “my wife won’t have sex with me” are about equal to searches for “my husband won’t have sex with me....
More from CafeMom: 31 Meaningful Tattoos Parents Got to Honor Their Kids We all know what when a woman has children she can no longer have long hair, she must only wear turtlenecks, and she has to really boost up her budget for good, full-sleeved tops. And forget trying to be sexy. We all know that mothers can only be dowdy or matronly. No one wants to see a sexy mom … (Can anybody tell that our eyes are rolling HARD over here?...
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“I am feeling really good,” the 40-year-old shared. “Physically, I feel remarkably well. Mentally, it’s another challenge because that was phase one … that’s the first step … but mentally I think is the toughest part of this. There are days where if you really start to let your mind wander, it’s really devastating. But you keep your head together, you come into work, you hug your friends, and you’re thankful to be where you are with your family and the people who matter....
It isn’t until I had a baby that I realized all of the above was only the beginning. Was I ready for the kind of sleep deprivation torture the folks at Gitmo only wish they’d dreamed up? Ready to catch vomit in my hands? More From The Stir: 16 Grossest Things Parents Do for Their Kids Ah yes, if you think having a savings account and a mortgage is proof positive you’re ready to be a mother, let’s just say you’ve got some learning to do!...
Or not. Although often treated as a competition, baby milestones are more intended to serve as red flags. For instance, baby not sitting up by a year? Red flag. Baby crawling at 6 months? That’s great, but … doesn’t necessarily mean you have a genius on your hands. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know about four big milestones — and when it’s okay to stop worrying!...
Moms! Dads! This is not rocket science. Being parents isn’t really that hard. I mean, yes, sure, from a physical perspective, being a parent is hard. We have to go on very little sleep and make life-changing decisions about a living, breathing human being. But intellectually, parenting isn’t hard. All it takes is a little common sense to figure out that you must raise a child from 0 to 18 without killing them or at least without dropping them (at least not more than once or twice … accidents happen to the best of us)....
But it’s going to be okay: just follow these tips from consumer and money-saving expert Andrea Woroch and you can buy fruit by the bushel without breaking the bank. Good for you and your debit card, so dig in! Buy seasonal. In-season fruits and veggies will cost less since there is more available. The website eattheseasons.com will tell you what to buy now for the best prices. Buy what’s on sale and create recipes based on discounted produce....
