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There are so many autumnal design possibilities for an awesome tattoo. Many people incorporate leaves, acorns, pumpkins, or other aspects of nature. Some people rely on the color palette of oranges, reds, and yellows. There are also certain foods, animals, and pop culture references that can give off a fall vibe. For example, Thanksgiving lovers may want a design with a cute turkey or a cornucopia. Halloween fans could get something witchy or spooky....

It’s easy for party planners to pull off the woodland theme and make it stand out, with endless clever ways to bring the outdoors in. From wood slab accents and pops of arrows or flannel to the sweetest cakes any creature has ever seen, these pin-worthy ideas are spot on. Plus, if mom-to-be is planning her baby’s room around this adorable vibe, these ideas and accents can be repurposed as nursery decor for an even more sentimental feel....

Click through to see four more creative bunk beds below: It looks rather precarious, but I’ve been assured that you really can suspend a top bunk from the wall with the right kind of expertise. What do you think? I’d be a little stressed about someone rolling right out! Not the most practical or realistic for most, but this is just the coolest! Four awesome bunks tucked away in this custom-built installation....

I’ve got my own handy little tricks to shut off my racing brain and catch a few more precious z’s, and I picked up a bunch more when I asked my friends how they handle insomnia. Next time you’re wide awake in the wee hours, try these 5 tried-and-true brain tricks to see if they don’t have you snoozing in no time. Relax your brain muscles Try slowly tightening and then relaxing every muscle group from your toes to your scalp, repeating to yourself, “Let your toes relax, now your ankles, now your calves” and on up....

title: “5 Contact Lens Solution Hacks Every Beauty Lover Needs To Know” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-09” author: “Jack Ward” title: “5 Contact Lens Solution Hacks Every Beauty Lover Needs To Know” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-27” author: “Anthony Portis” title: “5 Contact Lens Solution Hacks Every Beauty Lover Needs To Know” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-02” author: “Laura Murphy”

Are you really that lazy that you refuse to get down and dirty for 10 minutes to gut a gourd? Well, in case you are (shame on you), here are five options for fake jacks that bring you the same faces, year after year. Ceramic Jacks: These ceramic pumpkins (right) even come with a metal handle to make carrying a breeze (since we can guess how much effort you want to put forth)....

I mean — have you seen her legs?! I am not one to objectify the opposite sex, but I’m willing to make an exception for my own because DAMN. I kind of feel like Gollum behind a rock, being all “tells us your secrets, precious.” Short of a stretching machine, there’s not a hell of a lot I can do to make sure I look like Christie when I’m 60....

(And, no, your baby won’t feel any discomfort during this newborn rite of passage — the umbilical cord doesn’t contain nerve endings!) Air it out. Before the cord stump falls out, try to avoid dressing your baby in tight-fitting onesies or shirts. Letting the cord get air will help speed the drying process. On the same token, avoid having baby’s diaper over the cord stump. Fold the diaper and tuck inside toward baby’s belly....

Recently featured on an episode of TLC’s My Crazy Obsession, the Best family’s fixation on strength can be traced back to dad Nick’s traumatic years as a short and skinny kid in high school. Short and skinny, that is, until he started lifting weights (and had a growth spurt). TADA! Lifting weights = Happiness. 4ever. Anyway, whatever floats that guy’s boat. If he wants to dedicate his life to lifting things up and putting them down, that’s cool....

Celebrating sports games with our friends and family is such an American tradition (let’s look at Thanksgiving, shall we?) that the Super Bowl is almost like some kind of national holiday. We get it, though. What builds camaraderie faster than cheering for the home team over some bacon-wrapped appetizers?! The answer is nothing. More from CafeMom: 14 Crock-Pot Dinners Kids Can Serve Themselves With so many games to view and so many hungry and excited mouths to feed, we might feel bored with always serving a platter of pigs in a blanket with some chips and guacamole....

Still, it can be tricky to figure out what to serve and when. While prepackaged baby food comes conveniently labeled with the corresponding age and stage, the same can’t be said for the raw ingredients in the produce aisle. The truth is, there are very few hard-and-fast rules about which foods should be introduced at what ages, and recommendations can vary from pediatrician to pediatrician (and patient to patient). More from CafeMom: 5 Myths About Making Baby Food — Debunked The recipes that follow are generally considered to be appropriate for the ages listed, but it’s always wise to check with the doctor before adding any new foods to a baby’s diet....

Whether she’s traveling the world with Prince William, strolling through a chilly and dreary London, or working the red carpet, Kate manages to always look flawless. Like with the late Princess Diana, Kate’s style is preppy, chic, and totally sophisticated — all the makings of a royal style icon. But best part is that it’s still accessible enough to mere peasants like us. Although she wears crown jewels and has access to the top designers, she still wears affordable brands!...

Want some more ‘X’ baby name inspiration? Check out this list of some of the most excellent baby names with the letter ‘X.’ Girl names More from CafeMom: 21 Beautiful but Forgotten Victorian Baby Names Boy names And of course, many of these names can be for either a boy or girl. I particularly love Phoenix for a girl. title: “51 Most Excellent Baby Names With The Letter X” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-28” author: “Karen Murphy” Want some more ‘X’ baby name inspiration?...

The names on this list represent the quirky and creative picks that uniquely define each state. Laura Wattenberg, the naming expert behind Baby Name Wizard, used national naming data and her expertise to pinpoint the exact baby names that each state chooses at a rate far above the national average. These names give the state its distinct “local style,” as Wattenberg puts it, and highlight specific regional trends people won’t find anywhere else in the country....

Tom’s, Secret Mineral Deodorant, Dove Ultimate Go-Fresh, Degree Invisible Solid, Secret Unscented, and Crystal Body Deodorant Roll-on were what we tested. We rated scent, effectiveness, and ingredients, and shared if it stained our clothes or not, on a scale of 1 through 5; 5 being the best. You will not be able to turn your nose up at what we discovered. Here are the overall results. Dove Ultimate Go-Fresh (Revive) Dove says: The crisp, nature-inspired scents of pomegranate and lemon verbena draw you in and exhilarate your senses, leaving you with a clean, fresh feeling that lasts all day, while still providing effective 24-hour protection....

Julia Child was imposingly tall and authoritative yet goofy and utterly generous. She was hilarious. And most importantly, she gave Americans the courage to cook more adventurously. I’ve gathered together a collection of Julia Child videos, clips from her show and even a little snippet from the movie that immortalized her, Julia and Julia. Julia Child with the Chicken Sisters! This lineup is amazing. I’m dying to see these chickens all do the Can-Can together in that line....

From classics comedies like Mr. Mom to dramas like Stepmom, Hollywood has given us plenty ways to pay tribute to motherhood … and here they are! Here are the sweetest lines Hollywood has served up about motherhood over the years. Which is your favorite? Image © Jeff Thrower/Shutterstock and Jeanne Sager title: “6 Mother S Day Quotes Straight From The Movies Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-09” author: “Tiffany Rivera” From classics comedies like Mr....

Fact is, most newborns, particularly between the ages of 1 and 4 months, suffer from gas. Their immature guts are still developing, making digestion difficult. It doesn’t matter if your little one is breast- or bottle-fed — infant gas isn’t discriminatory. More from CafeMom: 12 Things No One Ever Tells You About Baby’s First Month of Life If your baby is suffering from gas, first of all, I’m sorry. Been there, and it isn’t fun....

Sort the plastic now. Before you start with your ingenious new plastic storage solutions, gather ye all the plastic-ware together. Make sure there’s a lid for every container and a container for every lid. Any strays must depart from the container community and join the recycling bin. Also toss anything with cracks or other damage. Keep only your best containers. Separate lids from containers. I know it sounds counter-intuitive, once you’ve sorted out your sets....

Thankfully, there are some tricks you can pull from up your sleeve should the Worst Cough in the World strike! Here, six surprising ways to stop a nasty cough in its tracks. What’s your go-to trick for curing a persistent cough? Image via boo lee/Flickr title: “6 Surefire Ways To Stop Coughing Now” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Janine Dominquez” Thankfully, there are some tricks you can pull from up your sleeve should the Worst Cough in the World strike!...