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Mastering makeup can feel intimidating and overwhelming if we’re not veterans at it (okay, who taught makeup classes in high school and didn’t tell me?). Watching beauty bloggers on Instagram on YouTube can make us feel like we have no idea what we’re doing when we open a tube of mascara — or at least, don’t know how to fully unleash the power of it. Well, hath no fear. We scoured the entire Internet and rounded up 50 of the best tips, tricks, hacks, and tutorials to revamp anyone’s beauty routine....

When my long-term roommate moved out in December, I conned my best friend into moving from Texas to join me in New York. I was as excited about revisiting our college days as I was for the opportunity to get a fresh start design-wise on my mostly neglected pad. For the first few days after her arrival, we let HGTV go to our heads and walked around the place saying charming and woefully out of context phrases like, “vintage feel”, “the blank canvas” and “support walls”....

I’ve been getting desperate. A number of parents were praising melatonin to get kids to sleep, and they almost had me. I was thisclose, but then I got nervous. What if my kid is the kid who becomes dependent on drugs to sleep or worse? So what’s a mom to do? I’ve been turning to natural sleep aids that are safe for kids and might actually get me some much needed rest!...

Here are some of the many, many times this has happened to powerful women: Tina Fey said it best when she was hosting the Golden Globes: This applies to pretty much every headline about her, which focuses on her marriage or her clothing. Nevertheless, many women’s publications have taken note and started calling George her trophy husband — that’s more like it! The fact that people had the audacity to sexualize the first lady and pick apart her body is repulsive....

Just days ago, when I was being discharged from the hospital with my little one, I packed my bags full of goodies. These items truly helped me recover from pushing a human out of my nether region. When it’s your time, moms-to-be, I recommend taking this “shopping list” with you. Disposable Underwear Heavy-Duty Sanitary Pads Set those tampons aside. You won’t be needing those for a while. Instead, you’ll use the thickest maxi pads the world has ever seen....

This is why I suggest grocery shopping with a friend at least a few times a year. You’ll come up with new uses for your favorite foods. In fact, friends have shared a variety of uses for bananas over the years, and wouldn’t you know it, none of them actually involve eating (by humans, anyway)? The next time you snag a bunch of bananas at the grocery store, you might want to try one of these:...

Image via Darron Cummings/AP/Corbis Pull your hair into a high ponytail and tie it with an elastic band. Pull the hair donut through your ponytail and lay it to rest on top of the elastic band. Fan your hair out around the hair donut and secure it in a bun using bobby pins. title: “8 Hair Makeup Tips From Glamorous Olympics Ice Queens Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-28” author: “Tonya Mickelson” Image via Darron Cummings/AP/Corbis...

These are just some of the labels used to validate a sexual attraction to plus-size women. These unnecessary labels do not imply preference. They encourage the fetishization of plus-size women, which is damaging, according to sexologist and relationship expert Noni Ayana. However, what makes a person feel fetishized versus flattered varies. So, we spoke with eight plus-size women to understand the difference. She points out that fetishizing takes away her power over her body and sexuality....

Introverts get a lot of flak. In comparison to our more outgoing counterparts, many people see us as withdrawn, quiet, and even downright boring. These definitely aren’t qualities exhibited by most of the “cool moms.” But, as an introvert myself, I have long held the belief that while my personality doesn’t make me “better” than any other mom, there are some specific things about introverts that actually help us do a pretty amazing job on the mom-front....

Do any of my entries ring familiar? How do you think your man’s can’t-win list would read? Image via Iggy62pop2/Flickr title: “8 Things On A Husband S Can T Win List That Might Sound Very Familiar” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-20” author: “Paul Hunter” Do any of my entries ring familiar? How do you think your man’s can’t-win list would read? Image via Iggy62pop2/Flickr title: “8 Things On A Husband S Can T Win List That Might Sound Very Familiar” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-13” author: “Joshua Milton” Do any of my entries ring familiar?...

I’m just weeks into the experience. After 25 grueling hours of labor (with three hours of active pushing that felt like a lifetime), little Lucy was born. She was five pounds and 10 ounces of perfection, and although she was two weeks early (which many did not predict because she’s my first), I was thrilled to have gotten the “rough part” over with … But wait — was that really the “rough part”?...

Have you tried #6 yet? Image via © iStock.com/jo unruh title: “8 Ways To Use Breast Milk To Keep Your Baby Healthy Besides Breastfeeding " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-05” author: “Judith Mencia” Have you tried #6 yet? Image via © iStock.com/jo unruh title: “8 Ways To Use Breast Milk To Keep Your Baby Healthy Besides Breastfeeding " ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-27” author: “Olive Thompson” Have you tried #6 yet? Image via © iStock....

Plus, there’s a lack of help available for fat women who want to date often and effectively. The internet is full of twisted advice on how to, essentially, take advantage of larger women by exploiting their insecurities for personal gain. All of these stacked cards make it seem impossible for plus-size girls to find love. Seeming impossible, however, doesn’t mean it actually is. Fat women should enter the dating arena with confidence, a vision for what they want, and tools that will help them find a partner who loves, cherishes, and respects them — and their bodies....

More from CafeMom: 15 Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship Every couple has their troubles. Fights, petty comments, and mean behavior happen in all relationships. But how does a person know when enough is too much? There are tell-tale signs that a marriage is over — as much as we hate to admit it — but sometimes when things are happening do fast, it can be too overwhelming to focus on the details and admit that a decision needs to be made....

Just today, he told me that he couldn’t go to school because his stomach hurt … and his leg … and his elbow … and he may have had a nasty hang nail …. REALLY? This is what you’re going with? The old stomach/leg/elbow ache? Listen kiddo, I invented the ‘sick’ ploy and frankly, I expected more from you. So much more. Look kids, don’t act like you’re disappointed too....

Sure, I said, and my friend explained that she was asking because she’d heard it was against federal regulations to put human waste in landfills — but for some reason, nobody enforced this when it came to the poop found in diapers. Oh good golly. Bad enough I’m using disposables in the first place — am I doing even more damage by not taking this extra, easy-enough step? Googling didn’t tell me much; cloth-diaper and compostable-diaper sites made vague reference to this, but there was no official word....

Yesterday, Aimee Song broke that barrier. The one positive aspect to all this, though, is that bloggers and vloggers (most of whom are young women notorious for their “flawless” lives) are finally drawing attention to various mental issues, like anxiety and depression. Song’s video served as a reminder that it’s OK to be open about your battles and that social media only shows what’s on the surface — not the pain underneath....

I mean — va-va-va-VOOM! Isn’t it impossible to look away from her breasts after seeing this photo? And it’s not even like her nipples are subtly visible through the material. Nope. Those babies are right there in plain view, almost like she intended to show them off to the world. And this isn’t the only time Alyssa’s boobs have been on display lately, as she recently posed topless on the cover of Maxim magazine....

We’re all confused. Her post has been shared almost 35,000 times and many other users shared a similar sentiment. American Eagle, which owns Aerie, has made great strides in body positivity by featuring plus-size models in ads, and also doing away with retouching. However, if nothing has changed over a year later regarding sizes for the main American Eagle brand, are they truly listening to customers’ concerns? You’re more than the number in your jeans, shorts, shirt, or shoes....

And the coolest color trend of summer 2016? It’s gotta be amethyst hair. Forget spring’s been-there-done-that pastel shades — amethyst hair is moody, multi-tonal violet gorgeousness. Think stormy, gray-based shades of purple fading into one another like gradations of stone; it’s basically the ultimate crown for a punk-rock crystal queen. Obsessed yet? Me too. Get ready to get inspired. title: “Amethyst Hair Is The Coolest Color Trend You Ve Ever Seen” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-20” author: “Antoine Rae” And the coolest color trend of summer 2016?...