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Thing is, it’s not necessary. Not in the slightest, and believe it or not, something so simple as just checking your cervix can cause a whole slew of problems, from infection to induction and even potentially a c-section. And most of the time, this check means absolutely, positively NOTHING. During pregnancy, often they’ll do checks to see that your cervix is “long enough,” but it’s totally unnecessary unless there’s actually a concern, like if you have unusual bleeding or cramping....

I’m really lucky; I’ve never had to hide them because I work in a super chill industry in a big, progressive city — but I know my circumstances are rare. My plethora of tattoos, however, combined with my position as a beauty editor with access to a ton of makeup makes me the perfect candidate to find out how to best disguise a tattoo with makeup in case you need to go “bare” for an important occasion....

Only, unlike those other things, you generally don’t have emotion invested. Sobbing in the tax man’s lap might seem like the sum of hurt feelings, but try having your heart broken. Most folks would gladly fork over a few duckets to the IRS rather than experience that kind of agony firsthand. But thankfully time does — or should — heal those wounds and you move on. Unfortunately, so will your ex, which means their new love interest will inevitably be presented to your children....

It seemed like the process would be never-ending, but after a lot of moping (followed by self-reflection, followed by Excel spreadsheets) I finally got my act together and put together a — dare I say, vigorous — plan to pay of the remainder of my loans (a little over $21,000) in two years. Here’s how I’m getting it done: And I limit my spending when I go out with friends, which means switching to water or soda after a drink or two, or suggesting free outings instead....

That’s because the very question plays with our ego and makes us feel wanted, desired, sexy, and all the other good things that come with some sexual propositions. But what happens when you aren’t into really having a threesome, and you are really just super flattered you were asked? You can’t offend with your response … you know, just in case you change your mind at some point. Or maybe you’re friends with the people or person who asked....

We all know what it feels like to be dehydrated, maybe you get a little light-headed, a bit woozy. And it’s serious when a baby does get dehydrated because her little body — with less fluids and higher metabolism rate — can’t take as much as we can. Add to this the fact that our babies can’t say, “Hey, Mom, I’m not feeling so good. Can you pass the bottle?...

A first birthday is a big deal, but a first birthday party doesn’t need to be one as well. There are lots of ways to throw a stress-free first birthday party. Keep it small: Invite family and close friends but save the neighborhood kids and casual acquaintances for another time. Don’t forget that you will be throwing a party AND taking care of your baby as well. (Unless you invite your babysitter!...

Then I read the dates: August 4-6. My son’s 10th birthday is August 5. Crap. I almost responded then and there telling my editor there was no way I could miss my son’s birthday. I mean, what kind of mother would do that? Then I thought about it some more, and decided that yes, actually I could … and I would. When my son was born a decade ago, I dove right down off the corporate ladder I’d been working so hard to climb....

Not only that, she didn’t need to nurse at all between 8 p.m., when I put her down, and 5 a.m., when she had a snack and went back to sleep for an hour. So I got a full night’s sleep too, right? Right? Wrong-o. Oh, so very, very wrongly wrong with the wrongness. First of all, not nursing for all those hours meant that by 11 p.m., my breasts were painfully engorged — so much so that I could only lie on my back....

Oh ladies, I was so wrong. Yes, in the interest of the brave field of beauty blogging, I undertook the bold experiment of washing my hair with bottled spring water. I figured I’d debunk this silliness with my journalistic prowess, just like Christiane Amanpour! However. Much to my utter amazement, I noticed a big difference the very first time I tried it. I know. I was totally shocked. In the shower, I used my regular shampoo and conditioner....

I spoke with Mehak Shahani, founder of Indian beauty blog Peaches and Blush and Indian wedding blog Wed Me Good, about what goes on at a traditional Indian wedding — the customs, the cocktails, and the couture. Her wedding site is at Wed Me Good. Catch both P&B and WMG on Facebook as well! title: “Indian Wedding Traditions Make For Gorgeous Ceremonies” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-22” author: “Raymond White” I spoke with Mehak Shahani, founder of Indian beauty blog Peaches and Blush and Indian wedding blog Wed Me Good, about what goes on at a traditional Indian wedding — the customs, the cocktails, and the couture....

title: “Is My Baby Teething Early Here S How To Tell” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-06” author: “Patricia Odems”

“Her brand is very inclusive,” says Star, making an attempt to speak about the struggles that people of color face in the beauty world. “[Rihanna] spent a lot of time working on this. There are 40 foundation shades with I think even more coming… a lot of times, brand release foundations with like 10 shades, and it’s like, girl.” He applies the foundation with the Fenty beauty precision makeup sponge ($16, Sephora)....

“Our family is two people who are devoted to each other, who respect each other, who love each other … who brought a child into the world and both people give 100% to that child,” she says. Not only does that sound like a family, that sounds like an amazing family. Every child should be as lucky as Mya! Do you know any families like Mya, Laura and Lisa? Image via CafeMomStudios/YouTube...

One of the most intriguing of all his findings, however, is how to make a bagel in your dishwasher. Once I heard he could do this, I had to know how … and why. Get your cream cheese and lox ready, here’s the scoop: Can you really make a bagel in your dishwasher? Yes! If you utilize the dishwasher for one part of the process (proofing or rising). Bagels are a yeast dough and optimally they require a warm, humid environment to optimize the chemical reaction in the dough (think Houston in the summer)....

MK’s wedding band is just that — a gold band. Quite the departure from the bling Sarkozy scored for her at a Sotheby’s auction. That ring is a vintage 1953 4-carat diamond, European-cut — it also boasts 16 calibré-cut sapphires and 1.5 carats of diamonds around that big gem. It cost $81,250. More from The Stir: Mary-Kate Olsen’s Weird, Gigantic Engagement Ring Is Perfect for Her (PHOTO) But whatever. Money like that isn’t a big deal to a big money man like Sarkozy....

More from CafeMom: Edible Tide Pods Are Now a Thing & We’ve Officially Lost Our Faith in Humanity The executives claim they’re working with Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a public health company that works to reinforce “healthy eating habits and active lifestyles kids learn at school and at home,” to roll out new menu options by 2022. While the full roll-out is still a few years off, parents can expect to see cheeseburgers and chocolate milk leave the kids’ menu by June of this year....

It turns out? He didn’t. In fact, new research revealed by the New York Times last weekend reveals that daughters (not sons) actually make men better. Daughters make them more generous, more likely to think of others first, and generally more sharing. It’s not really that surprising. My own husband said, while he loves our son (and wanted a son badly), it was our daughter who truly changed him for the better....

“I was absolutely heartbroken to see my little, delicate, and sensitive boy close up so emotionally,” Johansson adds. “This, to me, is proof that it takes only three years for a child to learn the ‘gender code,’ and that, as a boy, the worst thing you can do is ‘cry like a girl’ and that he needs to ‘man up.’” So she decided to do something about it. She’s been drawing since she was a teenager and started to reinvent traditional super heroes to show her son that boys can, indeed, be sensitive, kind, and emotional....

Originally, I didn’t change my name at all. And my husband was fine with it. But when we started discussing having kids, I thought it would be nice for all parties if I had “Weber” in my name, too. And so I went through all the annoying red tape and took off of work so I could sit in a courtroom in Brooklyn all day and changed my name. But now I sometimes feel like it’s still not enough....