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From all around the world and throughout history, people have been doing things to “improve” their appearance, ranging from the natural, like with rose water, to the less-natural, like radioactive cosmetics. If only we could go back in time to be like, “Girl, no! That’ll burn the face off.” Also, can we hand it to Cleopatra for having some pretty great skincare tips for the most part? If she were around today, she’d most definitely have a beauty blog....

Now, anyone who has ever heard the phrase “terrible twos” might be questioning me, but I’m serious. When I think of the hardest parts about having a baby, the thing that fixed them was toddlerhood. Sleep? Toddlers do it better. Cluster feeding? Not a thing anymore! The permanent back pain from having a baby who will not let you put him down? Not toddlers. Toddlers are walking, giggling, silly, and fun....

Ok, fine, buy some Lottery tickets. But in the meantime, we’ve rounded up a bunch of really great ideas and tips for making your laundry life just a little bit easier, and, dare we say … more pleasant! What’s your least favorite part of doing laundry? Image © iStock.com/RapidEye More from The Stir: 10 Pretty Instagram Accounts to Follow for Home Inspiration Holy moly! Check out their instructions for giving your leather clothes new life by throwing them in the dryer, or even getting them wet first, then drying....

If you’re not in the latter camp, odds are you’re somewhere in the middle, because, let’s face it, you’ve got enough going on. Who has time to look cute for the gym? However, despite the fact that turning the treadmill into a catwalk shouldn’t be a priority of anyone’s, there are some super easy tricks for looking good in workout clothes. So good, in fact, that you can wear them all day and not feel like schlub....

Whether you’re in the mood for something funny and silly, totally unique, or sweetly romantic, there are designs here for everyone from your husband to your kid’s class. You can even go crazy and print out some sweet cupcake toppers or garlands and convince everyone you’re super crafty! How do you plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Images via camillestyles.com, NoBiggie.net, iheartnaptime.net, GetCreativeJuice.com title: “14 Adorable Free Valentine Printables For The Last Minute Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-25” author: “Ken Ellerbee” Whether you’re in the mood for something funny and silly, totally unique, or sweetly romantic, there are designs here for everyone from your husband to your kid’s class....

The best part? There’s no need to wait for the 31st to try these looks out; lots of them are low-key enough to wear on the average school day. After all, Halloween comes but once a year … why not make it last? Image via weecycledwardrobe/Instagram More from CafeMom: 11 Times Parents Totally Failed at Halloween More from CafeMom: 25 Best Pregnancy Halloween Costumes More from CafeMom: 11 Family Costume Ideas for Serious #HalloweenGoals (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 15 Halloween Costumes That Give Us Major Nostalgia (but Our Kids Just Won’t Understand) More from CafeMom: 16 Halloween Nail Art Ideas That Are Frightfully Fab...

And while Paris Jackson has made headlines this summer for her body hair, she isn’t the first celebrity to let her leg and armpit hair hang out in the world. Plenty of stars have flaunted their body hair, and they’re all right here in their stubbly glory. title: “15 Female Celebrities Who Proudly Flaunted Their Body Hair” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-14” author: “Jose Davis” And while Paris Jackson has made headlines this summer for her body hair, she isn’t the first celebrity to let her leg and armpit hair hang out in the world....

They’ve shared some of their favorite images of sweet little baby feet! Are you ready to squee? More from CafeMom: 18 Adorable Newborns Who Look as Grumpy About Being Awake as We Are More from CafeMom: 17 Stunning Birth Photos That Will Change the Way You See Umbilical Cords More from CafeMom: Mom Tells the Too-Real Truth About Pregnancy in These Hilarious Cartoons title: “15 Photos Of Newborn Baby Feet That Prove There S Nothing Cuter” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-17” author: “Joanne Mitchell” They’ve shared some of their favorite images of sweet little baby feet!...

From the long sleeve suits that are all the rage (yes, long sleeve suits) to a one-piece that instantly makes you look 10 pounds svelter, here are 15 one-piece bathing suits for every body type. It’s been real, bikinis. Image via torrid.com; monifc.com; tillys.com Shown: GabiFresh for Swim Sexy The Marchioness D/DD Underwire Swimsuit ($68.60, swimsuitsforall.com) Shown: Seamed Underwire Maillot ($118; anthropologie.com) Shown: Fuchsia Color Block Long Sleeve One Piece Swimsuit ($25; maykool....

Being stuck in a marriage in which at least one person unhappy is emotionally draining, and finding ways to fix that partnership can be even more so. But even in the 21st century, there’s a certain stigma that continues to go along with the divorce — the idea that we failed at something as major as love. “You can’t ever not be a divorced person again,” Mandy Stadtmiller writes for the Cut....

More from CafeMom: 15 Things Tattooed Moms Are Tired of Hearing These women show how no matter what is on our bodies (the clothes, the weight, the shapes, the tattoos), we are all beautiful, each with our own unique style and grace, and we are creators and carriers of life and pure art. It’s truly magnificent. The combination of the art and this wondrous creation of life marry together so well....

To the traditional-minded, though, Renesmee has become a symbol of everything wrong with modern baby naming: It’s not a “real name.” The author just made it up, then parents followed in imitation of pop culture. All undeniably true, yet that history itself is surprisingly traditional. Writers have always made up names, and thank goodness. Our naming culture is much the richer for their inventions. Shakespeare in particular introduced many names we now consider classics, and centuries of writers have followed in his footsteps....

Fortunately birth photographers tend to capture images of the cord so Mom can get a look-see at the link that’s been keeping baby alive all those months during pregnancy. This series of photos captures all the glorious details up close — from the otherworldly colors to rare instances of cord knots to spiritual rituals that center on the mother-child link. When mothers talk about feeling a special connection to their children, who can quantify what role this physical bond between mom and baby plays in the emotional one that forms?...

More from CafeMom: Staying Together for the Kids: 11 Women Defend Their Decision I don’t want to go into graphic detail, but there is this sound he makes when he chews and I just can’t stand it. It is the actual worst. I want to be married to him for the rest of my life. I also want to ban chicken from our household. More from Cafemom: 15 Stereotypes About Marriage That Are Just So Dumb I was griping about this online and it turns out that basically all my friends have at least one thing that they’d change about their partners, if they could....

Some are adorned with jewels and decorative designs; others are incredible replicas of the real thing or lovely abstracts versions. These winged and buzzy creatures are simply gorgeous as tattoos. Image via briebrutal/Instagram More from The Stir: 30 Brilliant Tattoo Ideas for Moms Who Want to Get Inked More from The Stir: 18 Back Tattoo Ideas That Are Incredibly Beautiful More from The Stir: 11 Ways to Test Out a Tattoo Before Going Permanent More from The Stir: Lady Tattoo Artists We Love: Amy Shapiro More from The Stir: 17 Eye-Catching Wrist Tattoos You’ll Adore...

There are plenty of reasons to want a tattoo redo, and if you find the right artist you’ll discover that a bad tattoo isn’t the end of the world. Here are 19 body-art fixes that beautified the unthinkable. title: “19 Cover Ups That Turned Bad Tattoos Into Good Ones” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-25” author: “Paul Lyon” There are plenty of reasons to want a tattoo redo, and if you find the right artist you’ll discover that a bad tattoo isn’t the end of the world....

In fact, we found 19 incredibly curvy women who do the title justice, and once you see them, you’ll never think of a pin-up girl the same way again. title: “19 Plus Size Pin Ups Who Prove Sexy Comes In Every Size” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-05” author: “Angie Harrelson” In fact, we found 19 incredibly curvy women who do the title justice, and once you see them, you’ll never think of a pin-up girl the same way again....

And, of course, one of the key symbols of royalty is the crown. From crown-shaped rings and charms to a bride wearing a tiara on her wedding day, nothing makes a girl feel more like royalty than wearing a crown of some sort. Why else would people care so much about being crowned prom queen? Whether it is made of plastic or of precious metals, a crown has a way of making someone feel special and important....

My mom is a real estate agent, and over the years I’ve seen many homes and apartments. More often than not, one is left at a crossroads when deciding where they want to live. Do I choose the home with lots of bedroom space or living space, but minimal closet space? Or do I choose the home with less room space, but more closets. Most would choose the former. But that doesn’t mean new home owners have to suffer for make that choice....

To get you inspired, check out our list of favorite literary names for baby girls. Alice: Just like Lewis Carroll’s heroine who fell down the rabbit hole and strolled into the looking glass, we find this name sweetly adventurous. Arietty: Sprightly and curious, this head-turner of a name originates in Mary Norton’s The Borrowers, about a family of very little people who live in the walls of a house. Beatrice: We love the idea of paying homage to the long-suffering older sister in Beverly Cleary’s beloved books....