But like many kids, my daughter is not a big fan of talking about her body with me. Considering her mother once sat through a sex talk with her fingers in her ears as she chanted “la, la, la, la, la” (I was such a mature kid), I suppose this is nature’s way of getting back to me. But whether she wants to talk about it or not, puberty is coming, and she has to hear about it — if not from me, then from a book....
When you hear the term “swingers,” you imagine a variety of scenarios — some of them negative and others that may be positive. But let me assure you that this is a lifestyle that’s unimaginable until you’ve actually dared to darken the steps of a swingers event IRL. However, if you’ve ever wondered if this may (or may not) be something you’re into — here are 10 stories that will give you more insight than any Google search....
We scoured tons of our favorite stores in search of the cutest couches with the most petite price tags — and what we’ve found are nine mighty foxy sofas under $500 each. Seriously, check out these fabulous finds. Images (clockwise from top left) via amazon.com; overstock.com; target.com; walmart.com More from The Stir: 12 Ways to Use a Rug to Pull a Room Together (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 11 Pretty Wallpapers for a Pop of Pattern in Your Home (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 10 Kitchen Organization Hacks to Keep Clutter Contained (PHOTOS)...
Only any breastfeeding mom who has tried to introduce the bottle knows this is easier said than done. Some babies just do not WANT to take the bottle, and when baby ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. But have no fear … help is on the way. The Stir asked real moms who have made it past the battle over bottle to share how they managed to get their little nurser to take something other than her nipple:...
And when it comes to wearing heels all day with zero pain, I’m an expert at that, too — thanks to a weird trick I’m going to share with you. Readers, I am here to tell you that taping your third and fourth toes together not only works to stop high heels from hurting your feet, but will change your entire shoe-loving life. It’s that amazing. Initially, this was a fashion hack I didn’t even know I knew: it was taught to me by a former ballet teacher, and was meant to stop me getting cramps and nerve pain in my calves when I danced en pointe....
I can tell you that when I was pregnant — even before I tested, before I knew for sure — my boobs hurt. Like, noticeably so. And that wasn’t a common PMS symptom for me. A curious potential mom-to-be asked in Answers if sore breasts might signal a pregnancy before she tested — and she wondered if this was a symptom all women experienced. Moms answered on both sides of the coin....
Julia Carpenter, a journalist, was recently reading one of Updike’s novels when she found a passage that claimed that all women have trouble urinating and that men are wholly superior at urination. — Julia Carpenter (@juliaccarpenter) July 21, 2017 No, this isn’t satire. Apparently we envy how superior men are at peeing. If only we had the power to urinate as “lordly” as men; if only our pee was thunderous… but obviously our insides are a maze of confusion....
Luckily for all of us, that didn’t happen. The palette has been released and is in customers’ hands. But the drama doesn’t stop there. Want more? Visit our Eyeliner Addict Facebook page and like us for more breaking beauty news! title: “Anastasia S Subculture Palette Is Getting Killed In Reviews” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-14” author: “James Stevens” Luckily for all of us, that didn’t happen. The palette has been released and is in customers’ hands....
It started out being about Jack leaving dirty dishes in the sink. But then it escalated a little bit. And became a fight about Jill’s mother being too bossy, telling them how to raise their children and putting Jack down. The night they’re having this fight happens to be the once in a blue moon that their kids, all three of them, are spending the night at Jill’s mother’s house so the happy, loving couple can spend some time alone....
And that’s how the ear-chopping prank shown in the video above was born. “Mommy!” the boy shouts as he feels the fake blood on his skin. The barber tells him he’s okay, but then stops short and gasps, “Oh my god! Don’t move!” The barber continues to act like Vito is gravely injured, telling him at one point that they might need to call an ambulance. Twice, Vito begs the barber to please “call my mommy....
But you can bet that my mom’s cat will be getting one for Christmas this year. And possibly Teaspoon and Sweet Pea, two of the most awesome Chihuahuas you’ll ever meet. They make great gifts — and no one will ever know you didn’t buy it in a chi-chi pet boutique down in the art district. The very basics you’ll need to create your own suitcase pet bed are:...
More from The Stir: Teacher Encourages Entire Class to ‘Bully’ 6-Year-Old & She’s Paying the Price It’s funny to see the how the primate tries to ignore the mean kids, glancing at them as though he could care less. Then, as the shouts grow louder and one boy points his finger in its face, the 400-pound animal suddenly snaps. Those kids nearly jumped out of their skin. It’s hilarious....
I love giving homemade gifts to my friends and family during the holidays! These mini cinnamon coffee cakes (the recipe is my mom’s) make festive, thoughtful gifts. For as long as I can remember, my mom has baked several batches of mini loaves of sour cream coffee cake (swirled and topped with cinnamon and brown sugar) at the start of each holiday season. She wraps them individually in plastic and aluminum foil and pops them in the freezer....
Enter these yummy, incredibly easy Pilgrim hat cookies from Taste of Home. They’re so easy you could make them with your kids while the turkey cooks. You’ll need: 1 cup vanilla frosting 7 drops yellow food coloring 32 miniature peanut butter cups 1 package (11-1/2-ounce) fudge-striped cookies 32 pieces orange mini Chiclets gum More from The Stir: 7 Amazing Apple Crisp Recipes Make it: In a small shallow bowl, combine frosting and food coloring....
Ina Garten’s Sour Cream Coffee Cake Prep time, 10 minutes. Inactive time, 30 minutes. Bake time 1 hour. Makes 8-10 servings. Ingredients: 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 extra-large eggs at room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups sour cream 2 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt...
Still I can’t help but want to poke a little fun at the fact that baby bump irks off the youngsters as much as the word ‘amazing’ (which is absolutely overused yet still an amazing word and one that I say a whole lot). Also on the list is man cave, occupy, shared sacrifice, new normal, and thank you in advance. Maybe those who made the list aren’t pro-creators. They think breeding isn’t eco-friendly (or whatever the kids are complaining about these days) and instead of something occupying their belly for nine months, they would rather Occupy Wall Street or Occupy whatever corner they live on USA....
I don’t feel the need to berate said Texans and their varieties of meats, but one traveler certainly slammed the local eating customs while in China. An Australian on the road saw a cage of koala bears for sale, for pets or meat, and was way upset. Of course he was from Australia, where they worship those little adorable furry bear-like creatures even though they are reportedly mean as hell....
So obviously, when I heard that Express is adding more sizes, I was super excited and thought it was admirable — but unfortunately, it’s not all good news. Some good news: Men’s sizes will be inclusive, too, as the clothing options will now range from 28-40 inches for the waist and 46-48 for jackets. Women AND men have curves, people! “What we hear consistently from consumers is the lack of fashion styles in the sizes they need and the ability to try on those sizes in store....
I love the bright blue and busy IKAT pattern found on this fabric wall, a bold choice for a nursery — but I think it worked out just fine! I quite enjoy the effect of the yellow wainscoting with the patterned fabric wall on top. You can see exactly how this space was transformed! The delicately patterned fabric wall contrasts with the industrial shelves quite beautifully, I think. It’s interesting how the same fabric on this wall carries through the rest of the room....
I figured that having an IUD installed while my lower half was already in the midst of a massive medical procedure was a handy way to avoid that whole unpleasant insertion business later, and while I was sort of right, I was also wrong on the avoiding-discomfort front. Really, REALLY wrong. I don’t even know when the IUD went in, so distracted was I by that whole crazy childbirth business that was going on, and I certainly didn’t notice anything later while I was recovering from surgery....
