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For anyone who’s had to deal with the soul-crushing sensation of not only failing to protect your child, but actually being the person who caused the damage, take heart — lots of parents have horror stories that are just as bad (and in some cases, much worse) than yours. Take a look at this it’s-only-funny-in-retrospect list of OMG I Broke My Kid moments: Okay, your turn — what’s the most awful thing you’ve accidentally done to your kid?...

We asked moms to tell us about the craziest things they’ve ever done to try to make a man jealous. Some were young and foolish, others needed to give their relationship the right nudge. Can you blame a woman if it works? Image via Milles Studio/shutterstock More from The Stir: 12 Women Share What Made Them Jealous in Their Relationships They started hanging out and they found they actually had a lot in common....

Here’s the complete list of campfire games you need to make a camping getaway worth it: Glow Stick Ring Toss — Leave it to blogger Momma Did It to come up with a way to keep the games going at night. She turns glow sticks into rings for a rousing game of ring toss ‘round the campfire! Glow in the Dark Bubbles — More day-time fun turned nocturnal comes from Crafts 4 Boys, who uses traditional bubble mix with an “interesting” twist at night....

What’s the hardest part of being a stay-at-home mom for you? Image © iStock.com/Yobro10 title: “10 Hardest Moments For A Stay At Home Mom” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-25” author: “Steven Tietjen” What’s the hardest part of being a stay-at-home mom for you? Image © iStock.com/Yobro10 title: “10 Hardest Moments For A Stay At Home Mom” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-15” author: “Fred Peak” What’s the hardest part of being a stay-at-home mom for you?...

title: “10 Hilariously Inappropriate Toys For Kids Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-05” author: “Dalton Ray” title: “10 Hilariously Inappropriate Toys For Kids Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-16” author: “Roger Gearheart” title: “10 Hilariously Inappropriate Toys For Kids Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-18” author: “Santos Gorney” title: “10 Hilariously Inappropriate Toys For Kids Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-31” author: “Marx Brill”

Sure you could buy a box, but making them yourself is so much fun, and the flavor possibilities are endless. Kids love to help make them almost as much as they like to eat them. Here are 10 homemade popsicle recipes to keep you cool all summer long. Gummy Bear Popsicles Pictured above, they are beyond cute, no? You could also substitute gummy worms, cherries, or any other shape you like....

Whether you are a service woman yourself or the wife, daughter, or partner of a loved one who serves, these military tattoos on women are simply beautiful … and hardcore. Prepare to be inspired. Which tattoo is your favorite? Image via bigbeartattooca/Instagram More From The Stir: 30 All-American Tattoos That Honor Our Armed Forces (PHOTOS) More From The Stir: 16 Beautiful Patriotic Tattoos More From The Stir: 20 Awesome American Flag Tattoos (PHOTOS)...

And what better way to do that than by considering 10 sexy scientific findings? Most women just take longer to get there. You may feel a twinge of guilt if you’re taking a while to climax, but you’re not alone. Bill Masters and Virginia Johnson’s research found that it takes men, on average, 4 minutes to reach orgasm and women took anywhere from 10 to 20. Yes, multiple orgasms exist....

But before you lace up your running kicks, you need to prep for the physical toll a marathon can take on your body, especially as a first-timer. Lindsay Meyers, managing editor of The Active Times and marathon runner, has a few prep tricks to help you own that marathon like a real running boss. Just follow her lead with the tips below! title: “10 Things To Know Before You Run Your First Marathon” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-24” author: “Jessica Hopper” But before you lace up your running kicks, you need to prep for the physical toll a marathon can take on your body, especially as a first-timer....

Flattery like you’ve never heard before. Psychopaths move extremely quickly. On the first date, he’ll probably tell you that you are stunningly beautiful, unbelievably intelligent, and uproariously witty. He will play into every fantasy and insecurity you have. If you think you’re fat, he will tell you how much he loves your body. If you think you’re shy, he will laugh at every lame attempt at a joke and tell you you should have been a comedian....

For the uninitiated, this isn’t a cake you eat, but a cake — or wreath, or bear, or any shape really — made out of diapers cleverly held together with rubber bands, safety pins, and other means. When they’re done right, they look dang impressive. In case you’d like to try your hand at creating one yourself, here are some ideas (plus instructions) for a baby shower gift that will inspire oohs and ahhs AND come in handy soon enough....

With so many new ideas and creative to-go lunch recipes to consider, now you can prepare yummy hot meals for your kids. Pack them away in Tupperware or a Thermos and know that they’ll be munching on some healthy homemade meals during the school day. We’ve consulted with some of our favorite bloggers to bring you weeks’ worth of lunch ideas, so start your shopping list. This year, you’ll have plenty of go-to hot lunches that your kids can take to school:...

With its world-class natural landscapes, urban landmarks, and cultural monuments, California is full of unforgettable places to put a ring on it. Whether you prefer solitude or public displays of affection, check out these eye-popping options for diverse proposal locations all around the state. Image via Maridav/Shutterstock More from The Stir: 12 Spectacular Destination Wedding Locales in California (PHOTOS) title: “11 Most Romantic Places To Get Engaged In California Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-24” author: “Robert Orvis” With its world-class natural landscapes, urban landmarks, and cultural monuments, California is full of unforgettable places to put a ring on it....

We’ve rounded up 12 of our favorite creative moms on Instagram. They each have a unique style and prove day after day that living with kids doesn’t mean your home decor has to be boring. In fact, it’s just the opposite. Check out our picks. Images via eclectic.leigh/Instagram More from CafeMom: 11 Fab & Affordable Decor Finds Hiding in the Kids’ Department More from CafeMom: 12 Ideas for Creating a Cool Home Office in a Small Space More from CafeMom: 13 Signs Your House Is Totally, Wonderfully, Awesomely ‘Mommed Out’ More from CafeMom: Decorating Your Pad: What to Save on & What to Splurge On...

It would be a sin to lose a side dish so wonderful to a fate as terrible as dryness, so we have a list of 12 secret ingredients people add to their mashed potatoes to transport them into the dreamy state they were always meant to be in. Go ahead, test them all out. We know you want to. Image via © bhofack2/iStock More from The Stir: 10 Thanksgiving Crock-Pot Recipes to Save Your Oven for the Bird (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 11 Classic Thanksgiving Dishes & the Recipes to Make Them (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 10 Creative & Delicious Stuffing Recipes Just in Time for Thanksgiving (PHOTOS)...

They’ll out you for your bad habits while simultaneously telling you they love and hate you. But when you see it on paper in their big handwriting — accompanied sometimes by illustrations — you can’t help but laugh. Take a look at these brutally honest notes and see if any of the sentiments look familiar. Image via kiddylitter/Instagram A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Sep 13, 2016 at 10:07am PDT More from CafeMom: 13 Things No New Mom Wants to Hear (Like Ever … for All Eternity) A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Sep 30, 2016 at 10:09pm PDT A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Aug 11, 2016 at 11:04am PDT More from CafeMom: 21 Truly Mortifying ‘Mom Moments’ Shared by Survivors A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Sep 18, 2016 at 7:34am PDT A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Sep 11, 2016 at 10:53am PDT More from CafeMom: ‘I Dated His Teacher’ & 11 Other Ways Moms Have Mortified Their Kids A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Sep 1, 2016 at 9:16am PDT More from CafeMom: 10 Most Embarrassing Pregnant Mom Moments A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Apr 26, 2016 at 8:23am PDT A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Jan 4, 2016 at 2:12pm PST A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Nov 29, 2015 at 2:56am PST A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Nov 23, 2015 at 6:59am PST A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Nov 6, 2015 at 10:08pm PST More from CafeMom: 12 Dads Confess How They Really Felt in the Delivery Room A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Nov 4, 2015 at 6:25am PST A photo posted by @kiddylitter on Dec 5, 2015 at 3:10am PST More from CafeMom: 15 Good-for-You Foods Late Teethers Can Eat & Enjoy...

From backhanded compliments to internet trolls and everything else that falls in between, we’re basically warriors with armor of elastane and #fatgirlpower. Here are 13 relatable moments that truly encapsulate “that feeling when”… title: “13 Everyday Struggles All Chubby Girls Can Relate To” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-13” author: “Christopher Bon” From backhanded compliments to internet trolls and everything else that falls in between, we’re basically warriors with armor of elastane and #fatgirlpower....

Our FAVORITE thing to come from the festival, however — besides Queen Bey, of course — was the style. While most style roundups feature plenty of slim bodies in bikinis and culturally-appropriative headdresses, this year was about celebrating all bodies and all forms of nakedness. Here are what some of your favorite plus-size influencers wore to Coachella.

More from The Stir: The 9 Most Aggravating Husband Household Fails (PHOTOS) What other questions do you wish your man would stop asking? Image via CarbonNYC/Flickr title: “15 Annoying Questions Husbands Can T Stop Asking Their Wives” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-30” author: “Robert Hernandez” More from The Stir: The 9 Most Aggravating Husband Household Fails (PHOTOS) What other questions do you wish your man would stop asking? Image via CarbonNYC/Flickr...

From a hilarious Craigslist ad to dumping a load of poo on a wife’s car, here are 15 of the most insane revenge stories ever, thanks to several poor survivors of infidelity. Man, it would have been so much easier if the cheaters just broke things off. We would not want to be in their position. Image via Harsh Agrawal/Flickr More from The Stir: 12 Romance-Killing Things Couples Do When They’re Too Comfortable With Each Other (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Inappropriate Halloween Costumes No Mom Should Be Caught Wearing (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: Then & Now: 12 Supermodels From the ’90s Who Still Look Amazing!...