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At the height of their popularity, these baby names were the coolest names around. Gail? Norman? Susan? Those were absolute winners through the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s. But in recent years these names have fallen out of fashion. Now they just seem a little bit old and stodgy. Imagine sending a little Ronald into preschool in 2018? Which is why these names have not only slid into obscurity, but they mark a real difference between millennial moms and their own parents....

The traditional route is well and good, and Grandma and Grandpa are tried and true names, but there are plenty of other options. Give a nod to family history by choosing words from your ethnic heritage, let your mom choose what she’d like to be called, or just wait and see what completely sweet and hilarious name your child comes up with on her own. There are so many ways to go!...

Here are five nip slips that made headlines this year. These photos will have you adjusting your sundress and checking your halter tops all summer long. You’re welcome. More from The Stir: The Worst Celebrity Beauty FAILS! title: “5 Celebrity Nip Slips That Made Us Gasp Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-09” author: “Molly Moore” Here are five nip slips that made headlines this year. These photos will have you adjusting your sundress and checking your halter tops all summer long....

But it’s not always easy wearing those cozy fall sweaters the right way. Sometimes a chunky piece of clothing can make you look … well … chunky, bulky, and too big. It’s easy to think that it doesn’t do anything for your shape, but I am here to tell you that’s just plain wrong. If you’re curious about how to look hot in a heavy sweater, then you’ve come to the right place....

How do you know if you might be the faux-girlfriend? Here’s 6 bigtime clues. Facebook status. Yes, no matter that you spend six nights out of seven together, and he calls you crying whenever he needs a pep talk, he still has not changed his status from “single” to “In a relationship.” I know this sounds cliche, but it’s a big one — if you ask him to do it and he comes up with reasons why he can’t....

The answer, my friends, is so much simpler than any of us could have imagined. It turns out, something you already have in your bathroom can stop the foggy mirror blues once and for all. It’s as basic as a bar of soap and a towel. I’ve tried it. It works! Defogging your bathroom mirror is an easy six-step process. Wait ’til you see how it’s done … More From The Stir: 8 Tips for a Budget Bathroom Makeover Images ©iStock....

As it turns out, you’ve probably got most, if not all of these things sitting right there in your home looking innocent. So get ready to get dirty with my spicy suggestions! Shower Head: Remember the tub scene in The 40-Year-Old Virgin? That was no joke. They totally work, if you know what I mean, especially if you’ve got a fancy one with multiple settings. Pulsating? Yes, please. Boppy Pillow: Don’t throw out your nursing pillow!...

If you think maternity leave is a joke in this country, may I introduce you to paternity leave? Your partner can save up all the vacation and sick days he possibly can, but odds are, he isn’t going to be able to stay home with you very long. And that first day you’re alone with a tiny (screaming?) newborn can be terrifying. But you’ll get through it. Promise. Here are 6 tips that will make life easier for you when your partner goes back to work....

More from The Stir: Simple Thing Moms Use Every Day Causes Thousands of Toddler Head Injuries In addition to knowing infant and child CPR and brushing up on your skills regularly (I keep my booklet in my daughter’s diaper drawer and glance over it every few months), it’s important to know which foods are considered choking hazards for young children. You may think your child has fully grasped the concept of chewing and swallowing all foods, but it only takes one time for things to go irreversibly wrong....

My white button-down of choice is this asymmetric number ($49, Zara), which I love because of its unusually versatile hem and wrinkle-resistant fabric. Get ready to see a lot of photos of this shirt. – Alle / Revelist So without further adieu, here are seven awesome, not-boring-at-all ways to wear a white shirt. Get ready to get inspired. Oh, you’re saying you’d like to see this look with the jacket on?...

I’m going to break the one and done code here for just a moment and say it: sometimes I’m jealous of parents with more kids. Usually it comes just after my daughter’s latest buddy has left our house at the end of a particularly good sleepover. It passes, but I can’t lie and say it doesn’t happen. Yes, oh parents with more than one kid, it’s true, I think you have it better....

Here are some easy sexy tips for a sexy night. Pick up some massage oil from your local bath and body shop for a nice, sexy, naked massage after a hard day. For a special treat, have your partner use it on you. Buy new sheets for your bed. Try satin or another sexy color-fabric combination — like red cotton sheets — for a fresh feel in your old bed....

In other words, it’s understandable that moms are extra vigilant about signs of dyslexia … only the red flags may not be exactly what you think. Case in point: writing letters or numbers in reverse is very common in kids, and not symptom of dyslexia. So what is? Keep an eye out for the following tip-offs — many of which go unrecognized: Your child is late in learning how to tie his shoes....

Image via Sephora title: “8 Festive New Year S Nail Art Ideas That Aren T The Least Bit Cheesy Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-29” author: “Suzanne Martinez” Image via Sephora title: “8 Festive New Year S Nail Art Ideas That Aren T The Least Bit Cheesy Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-13” author: “Jennifer Garcia” Image via Sephora title: “8 Festive New Year S Nail Art Ideas That Aren T The Least Bit Cheesy Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-13” author: “Samuel Gonzales” Image via Sephora...

We talked to Perpetua Neo, a doctor of clinical psychology, master of philosophy, and chartered psychologist from Brighton, UK, to get our anger management 101. Here’s what she had to say: “You have an anger problem if you find yourself raging often at the slightest trigger, wanting to hurt someone or vent your feelings at objects, or are often preoccupied by (the many) things that seem unfair,” Neo explains. “You feel as though you can go from feeling extremely calm to raging very quickly, and this is often provoked by things that wouldn’t make others react as strongly....

What’s even better is that his advice is timeless, and the stuff they’re reading now will continue to be important for most of their lives. More from The Stir: Trivia: The Dr. Seuss Test Better Than the Rest He wrote about curing the slips and slumps, and about bouncing back from bumps and thumps. He warned us of the dangers of dictators and peer pressure and just being mean, but he also showed us how bright and colorful life can be....

Getting clothes (or more specifically the clothes you want) on a toddler is one of the most challenging tasks known to moms. They have opinions (and STRONG ones) about them, and often insist on doing it themselves, which would be great … if they had a freaking clue what they were doing. Instead they come out in the craziest, most mismatched messes … and then expect us to take them out in public like that....

The line is cheekily called “Designs by Chester Cheetah” and features all sorts of interesting Cheetos-inspired products, including a Cheeteau perfume ($18.99) and the coveted Colour de Cheetos Bronzer ($11.99). title: “Actual Cheetos Bronzer Is Here But Read The Product Warning” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-18” author: “Lisa Curtis” The line is cheekily called “Designs by Chester Cheetah” and features all sorts of interesting Cheetos-inspired products, including a Cheeteau perfume ($18....

This recipe from Food-Pusher starts out with a cookie made of pie crust. Hint: If you want to save time, you can even use a refrigerated pie crust. That’s then topped with a mixture of apples, oatmeal, brown sugar, and buttery apples. I love them for holiday buffets since they’re much easier to serve than pieces of pie, and they’re pretty too. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’d also like to take a stab at making some with a pumpkin pie filling on top....

Okay, it still sounds stupid, but Rowan was a tantrum-thrower — a big one. He was a full-blown throwing things, screaming, hitting his head on the wall or floor, kicking the floor TANTRUM thrower. I thank the stars that Aurora is a pouter and crier instead. He would literally make his forehead bleed from hitting it hard enough, even on carpet. As painful as this was to watch, I learned that it was totally normal....