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We asked the ladies within our CafeMom community to share the pre-birth presents meant just for them that they treasured most. “My mom passed down her diamond ring that her great-aunt had given to her. It is a beautiful antique with a small, rare-cut diamond in it. It was very special to me. Someday I will pass it to my daughter as well.” — Frogbender “My husband surprised me with roses, a bunch of vitamin waters that I was craving, Twizzlers, and marshmallows....

Motherhood isn’t pretty. It’s exhausting and it keeps us running around the clock. There are leaky boobs, perineal stitches, sleepless nights, poop (so much poop! and a good amount of pee and vomit, too!), as well as a million other tiny things we endure in order to make sure our kids stay happy and healthy. Like that not-hot-anymore cup of coffee we get to drink. Every. Single. Morning. Of. Our....

From creating a seasonal gallery wall to making a festive bed, here are 15 holiday decorating ideas inspired by retailers’ holiday catalogs and photo shoots this season. Image via potterybarn.com Products shown here include: Sled Wall Art ($169, potterybarn.com), Gallery in a Box Set ($129, potterybarnkids.com). Products shown here include: Buffalo Check Shams ($59.50, potterybarn.com, Alpine Toile Duvet Cover ($99-$129, potterybarn.com) Items shown here include: Glass Vase ($17.99, hm.com), Sequin Table Runner ($24....

There has always been something so fun about a woman choosing to rock a bald head! It exudes confidence and highlights facial features like a dream — plus, it’s a stylish middle finger to beauty standards that deem women with long hair as more valuable and attractive. Check out 15 celebrities from the past and present who stepped out with a bald head and rocked the hell out of it....

Need inspiration for combining science and Halloween? Look no further. We’ve got some killer ideas for making science experiments fit for Halloween season. More from CafeMom: 15 Amazing Halloween Pumpkin Dioramas That Are Easy to Make These Halloween science experiment ideas will get kids excited to celebrate, they engage and appeal to their senses — and some of them result in cool, unpredictable fun. So whether your kids would prefer to melt ghosts, make a jack-o’-lantern erupt, or concoct some slime using actual pumpkin, there’s something here they’ll love to do!...

The madness began when Cristine decided to spend an afternoon painting 116 layers of nail polish onto her poor nail beds. Her “polish mountain” touched the hearts of beauty vloggers everywhere, and Cristine subsequently caused the massive “100 layers of [insert crazy nonsense]” trend to take over YouTube. Some videos are better than others (try stomaching this 100 layers of fake tan video), but there are a select few that must be stopped....

More from CafeMom: 11 Surrogate Birth Photos That Illustrate a True Labor of Love We decided to ask moms if they have ever seen a photo of themselves through their kids’ eyes … and the response was overwhelming! Not only do these moms have photos their kids have taken of them, but those photos tend to be some of their favorite pictures of themselves because they offer a different, kinder view....

More from CafeMom: 10 Best Vampire & Supernatural Books to Replace Your ‘Twilight’ Obsession Cultural superstitions have been used to scare children into behaving the right way for centuries, but some were believed to be true by adults and kids alike. Sometimes the evidence and witnesses are so convincing that it makes you second-guess what’s possible and what’s not. More from CafeMom: Real Ghost Stories: 8 Women Share Their Chilling Supernatural Encounters From man-eating creatures to horrifying ghosts, there is plenty to be scared of around the world....

Over the weekend, the 19-year-old shared an Instagram photo of herself, her cat, and a brand new pair of angel wings on her back. She playfully captioned the image, “#cats & #tatts.” And just like that, we suddenly wanted to fly on over to the tattoo shop and get a set of wings for ourselves. title: “15 Wing Tattoos That Will Make Your Heart Flutter” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-02” author: “Wanda Mendoza” Over the weekend, the 19-year-old shared an Instagram photo of herself, her cat, and a brand new pair of angel wings on her back....

More from CafeMom: 15 Things You & Your Partner Must Agree on Before You Have a Baby But the truth is, there were times when I might have made a different choice. I love him, but we’ve had a few challenging moments along the way. And put to task, there were times I’m not sure I’d have come to my “forever” conclusion so easily. I’m always curious about how other people feel about married life, so I asked 15 women what they’d do if they had to make the choice to marry their husband again....

In a range of prices for every budget, this collection of jewelry will have you coveting so many pieces. Will you fall in love with the druzy stones or be smitten with a triangle ring? From a mystical eye design to gorgeous macrame, you’ll love this mix of bling and beautiful adornments. Images (clockwise from left) via freepeople.com; etsy.com; modcloth.com; urbanoutfitters.com; localeclectic.com; etsy.com More from The Stir: 18 Weird & Wonderful Pieces of Live Plant Jewelry (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 15 Spring Trends We’re Willing the Weather to Warm Up For (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 15 Must-Haves in Gorgeous Spring Prints (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: Nail Your Spring Manicure With These Pretty New Colors (PHOTOS)...

More from CafeMom: 11 Very Early Pregnancy Symptoms That Aren’t Just the Imagination Delayed cord clamping — the process of waiting to clamp and cut the umbilical cord for 30-60 seconds (and in some cases up to two minutes or longer) after birth — has officially been endorsed by the ACOG. The new guidelines, which have also been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Nurse–Midwives*,* will be published in Obstetrics and Gynecology in January....

Click through for 17 famous faces who wore regular clothes on the red carpet. Which is your favorite look? Image via Abdeljalil Bounhar/AP/Corbis More from The Stir: The Most Outrageous Celebrity Fashion Statements More from The Stir: 9 of the Biggest Celebrity Fashion Disasters (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: Trivia: How Well Do You Know Oscar Fashion? More from The Stir: Jennifer Lawrence’s 17 Most Incredible Fashion Moments (PHOTOS)...

Before winter babes make their grand entrance, incorporate their special announcement into some summer fun. Whether mom is ready to share the baby news in June, July, or August, a summer photo has some serious perks. Not only does it mean better lighting and the ability to shoot outside, but it also gives more wardrobe options such as busting out the best sundress or swimsuits in the closet. Score! There are so many fun ways to introduce the little one to the world that can include the beach, but the announcement doesn’t have to....

We’ve already imagined that the power of this unstoppable animated tale reaches beyond the usual confines of a mundane-but-cute kids’ movie. Frozen is permeating our culture, including the names we choose for our children. While we won’t have stats for 2014 until just before Mother’s Day, we could already see the uptick Elsa was showing just after the movie was released. And Elsa was a strong contender for Name of the Year, though in the end the winner was a name influenced by Frozen as well....

What’s the craziest place you’ve heard of a woman giving birth? Image © iStock.com/CarolinaSmith More from The Stir: 10 Labor & Delivery Problems No One Warns You About More from The Stir: 8 Questions Pregnant Women Should Ask on Their Hospital Tour More from The Stir: 18 Worst Things Said to Moms During Labor & Delivery More from The Stir: 11 Crazy Things I Did During Labor More from The Stir: 10 Funniest Things Said During Labor...

Here, 20 creative (and funny!) ways for saying, “I’m on my period.” Enjoy! 3. T.O.M. (time of the month) is here. 6. The redcoats are coming. 9. The oven is in cleaning mode. 12. My “Bloody Buddy” is here. 15. Riding the cotton pony. 16. I have a visitor. 17. The storm has made landfall.

Here’s your definitive guide to shopping for them this holiday season: ($28, Dollskill) ($10, Sugarpill) ($22, Sugarbones) ($90, Dollskill) ($12, Dollskill) ($8, Hot Topic) ($15, Dollskill) ($33, Black Moon Cosmetics) ($40, Dollskill) ($10, Valfre) ($25, Dollskill) ($59, Urban Outfitters) ($78, Dollskill) ($68, Dollskill) ($6, Hot Topic) ($49, Sugarbones) ($22, Dollskill) ($55, Hot Topic) ($10, Robin Eisenberg) ($10, Manic Panic) ($48, Valfre) ($47, Sugarbones) title: “22 Gifts For The Pastel Goth In Your Life” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-22” author: “Michael Brown” Here’s your definitive guide to shopping for them this holiday season: ($28, Dollskill) ($10, Sugarpill) ($22, Sugarbones) ($90, Dollskill) ($12, Dollskill) ($8, Hot Topic) ($15, Dollskill) ($33, Black Moon Cosmetics) ($40, Dollskill) ($10, Valfre) ($25, Dollskill) ($59, Urban Outfitters) ($78, Dollskill) ($68, Dollskill) ($6, Hot Topic) ($49, Sugarbones) ($22, Dollskill) ($55, Hot Topic) ($10, Robin Eisenberg) ($10, Manic Panic) ($48, Valfre) ($47, Sugarbones)

Although it may have not been easy for her to share her story, it was a powerful move to do so and helps others open up the dialogue about harassment and objectification. title: “22 Year Old Woman Was Put On A Group Chat Where Men Were Saying Gross Demeaning Things About Her” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-12” author: “Jill Hance” Although it may have not been easy for her to share her story, it was a powerful move to do so and helps others open up the dialogue about harassment and objectification....

I mean, Archie is cool, but can you blame anyone for loving the bad boys from the wrong side of the tracks? You can’t. And because of that, you’re jonesing for any and all “Riverdale” merch you can get your hands on. You can get a number of South Side Serpent patches, or you can get a jacket ($100, Etsy) that’s all ready to go. Anyone that is obsessed with “Riverdale” has it bad for Jughead....