I’d never bash a name choice … mostly because I loved the names Nova, Sunshine, and Gypsy for my little girl. (My husband said no.) Perhaps you lean toward the hippie and the crunchy mama in you wants baby to have a name that reflects nature and peace and love. If so this list of 100 baby names for crunchy moms is for you. Girl Names Boy Names Which names are your favorite?...
The added twist? These brave people aren’t just simply taking their clothes off. Nope — they’re unleashing their inner Magic Mike and strip teasing. On camera. Live. In a studio. title: “100 People Of All Shapes And Sizes Perform A Striptease” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-03” author: “Daniel Gunnerson” The added twist? These brave people aren’t just simply taking their clothes off. Nope — they’re unleashing their inner Magic Mike and strip teasing....
Whether you come by your blonde hair “legally” or make that faithful appointment with your stylist every six to eight weeks, here’s what you need to know about this preternaturally playful hair color.
Well, stop worrying! We’ve found 11 delicious and delightfully-colorful pasta dishes that are sure to please even the most discriminating palates at the kiddie table. And bonus: This way, you can enjoy your meal and eggnog in peace without trying to bribe your toddler to sample ham or turkey. Plus, it’s different and fun! More from The Stir: Savor the Day With No-Worries Holiday Roast These visually stunning dishes, like the gorgeous lasagne pictured above, are chock full of both red and green and can be served on their own, as first courses, or even as tempting sides....
We recently caught up with 11 moms who’ve all had home births (some more than once) and decided it wasn’t for them. More from CafeMom: Hospital, Birthing Center, or Homebirth: Which Is Right for You? This in no way means having a child at home is bad in any way (the American Pregnancy Association praises the benefits of home birth), but does provide some insight for moms-to-be who might want to know what the other side of the childbirth coin can look like....
What could be so bad about a trip to the local museum? From sex toys to pickled brains of former classmates, these controversial field trips prove that kids may be picking up some awfully strange experiences when they board that bus. Wouldn’t #2 traumatize your kid, too? Image via Stuart Monk/shutterstock More from The Stir: 19 Things Every ’90s Kid Remembers But Our Kids Can’t Identify (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: Mom Confession: Why I Hate Field Trips More from The Stir: School’s Field Trip Fiasco Might Make You Think Twice About Signing That Permission Slip More from The Stir: 22 Kids Who Got Detention for Doing Things You Have to Admit Are Hilarious...
Turns out the season when you were born can have a real effect on everything from your health to your personality! Check out what the scientists have found out about summer babies: They’re destined for mediocrity. Think your little Cancer or Leo is bound for the stars? Well, think again. When researchers from the University of British Columbia looked at the birth dates of the CEOs of some 375 S&P 500 companies, they found a shocking disparity....
Some of these projects will even appeal to your green thumb, so grab your tools and get ready to have a great summer. What’s the best thing you’ve ever made for your backyard? Randi of Dukes and Duchesses recommends you make sure to find a planter that’s tall enough to serve as a side table and check that its tray is large enough not to sink into the middle of the planter....
Originally posted on Reddit by user Wait_No_Stop, the handwritten note was prefaced with the following explanation: And now, get ready to cringe (note the tear stains at the bottom!!): Embedded content: //imgur.com/L16q7KS Awwww, poor girl! Granted, there are lots of things we don’t know about this situation: How old is John, exactly? If he’s like, 15, then it’s possible this girl was being sorta kinda led on; if he’s like, 25, then it’s more probable that this girl is just slightly delusional in the way most 12-year-old girls are slightly delusional....
We found 13 unique and hilarious home decorations that are sure to pull you — and your home — right out of those post-holiday doldrums. How outrageous is that coat and key rack made from baby doll parts (pictured above) that we discovered on Blooming Lily? Check out our slideshow and then tell us: Would you consider adding any of these whimsical items to your home? Image via Blooming Lily More from The Stir: 14 Funny Alternatives to Those Annoying ‘Stick Family’ Car Decals (PHOTOS) “It is so much fun watching the expressions on people’s faces when they first see this knife set,” notes proud owner Betty Hobbs....
I went home that night and, though I hadn’t even missed a period yet, I took a pregnancy test. It was positive, but I wasn’t surprised — my nose had already convinced me. Although it doesn’t feel official until you see a positive pregnancy, a lot of women I know can pinpoint the exact moment they knew they were pregnant — no pee stick required. From psychics to sore boobs, click through the slideshow for 13 more funny and surprising ways women have figured out that they had a bun in the oven....
We asked women to tell us the products that they’ve loved for 10 years or more. These are the tried and true products that never let us down, so no blue eye shadow on this list — just some great makeup, hair, and skin-care products that never fail us. Images (clockwise from the left) via chanel.com; target.com; walmart.com; nordstrom.com; ulta.com; oyinhandmade.com; aveda.com To Buy: Clinique Amost Lipstick in Black Honey ($17, nordstrom....
I don’t consider us true childhood sweethearts, but we have at least some of the advantages. The longer we’re together (we just passed our 12-year wedding anniversary), the more I get the lure of staying with someone you’ve known since diaper days for the rest of your life. So on behalf of all the childhood sweethearts who are sick and tired of hearing that their marriages aren’t made to last, we’ve asked couples why they think it rocks being hitched to their childhood love....
More from CafeMom: Photographer Transforms Newborns into Tiny Disney Princesses & the Photos Are Magical Now an acclaimed baby photographer and a breastfeeding advocate, Ivette has shot thousands of moms who want to take a stand against the stigma of breastfeeding. These are women who were told that what they are doing is gross, inappropriate, or downright wrong. As you’ll see in her pictures, Ivens has completely proven her critics wrong, creating ethereal images of motherhood that could be in a museum....
More from CafeMom: 15 Stunning Photos of Moms ‘Delivering’ Their Own Babies Not only that, but squatting can encourage rapid descent, require less baring-down effort from exhausted moms, and be an excellent way to keep the baby aligned as the mom pushes. Though most moms may not have any choice in their birthing position, depending on the doctor and where they give birth, more and more women are curious about squatting while in delivery....
The gorgeous prints from this Finnish design house has some spirit of the 60s with it’s big, bold looks and statement making colors. Target will also feature Marimekko clothing, but we are currently obsessed with all things home — and the prices are oh so right. Take a look at our favorites. Image via Target More from The Stir: 11 Fab & Affordable Decor Finds Hiding in the Kids’ Department More from The Stir: 12 Ways to Use a Rug to Pull a Room Together (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 7 Simple Steps to an Orderly & Beautiful Kitchen...
More From The Stir: 9 Incredible Things Your Body Can Do in Just 30 Minutes More from The Stir: 12 Inspiring Fitness Quotes to Motivate You to Keep Going More From The Stir: QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Losing Weight? More from The Stir: 5 Yoga Poses for the Best Sex of Your Life And I want to be fit enough when I get pregnant that I have a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and it’s easier to get back into my fitness routine (sans back pain!...
The ingredients that make a boxed cake so tasty are also the base for lots of other amazing dishes that start with breakfast and end at creative cocktails! Another cool thing about cake mix is that there are so many versions from fruit flavored to seasonal ones (hello, pumpkin!) that you can swap out one flavor with another to create something new (red velvet whipped cream, we’re coming for you)....
Whether you want something simple and sensational or you’re looking to make a popsicle that truly is unique, we’ve rounded up inspo for all shapes and flavors and sizes of homemade pops. Here are 17 DIY popsicle ideas you will want to try this summer. More from CafeMom: 11 Yogurt Popsicles So Healthy You Can Serve Them All Day More from CafeMom: 20 Simple Summer Hacks Every Mom Needs More from CafeMom: 12 Sweet Treats Made With Your Favorite Breakfast Cereal More from CafeMom: 16 Crock-Pot Side Dish Recipes Perfect for Your Summer BBQ More from CafeMom: 35 Best Burger Toppings to Add Sizzle to Your BBQ...
Image via JohnE777/Flickr “You look too young to be having a baby … " “Did you even have time to lose the weight from the first one?” When were you due, like, yesterday?” “How much weight have you gained?” “So are you trying for a (girl/boy) this time?” “When I first told my co-workers that I was having twins, at 6 weeks, my boss goes, ‘Well, its still early.’ Gee, thanks, like I want to lose my babies....
