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“All the while I felt anger at being stuck in the middle and not feeling like I could say anything ,” he writes, “because I know my FIL loves his grandkids and this is the main way he knows how to interact with kids.” And though the OP can be sensitive to the limitations of his FIL, the truth is there is something off about his style of bonding. “If he can find something my kids dislike, he pushes it to the point of my kids being in tears....

More from CafeMom: Dads Confess How They Really Felt in the Delivery Room We already know that women have tons of feelings and opinions about breastfeeding — some hate it, some love it — but what about the men in their lives? Normally, we wouldn’t advocate doing anything off of what only men think, but the truth is that sooner or later Dad is going to notice that Mom has to pull her shirt down multiple times a day, and he’s going to have some thoughts about it....

More from CafeMom: Genius Mom Uses Selfies to Check Her Daughter’s Whereabouts and the Internet Can’t Deal More from CafeMom: This Hairy Swimsuit Is Redefining ‘Beach Body’ Goals “We know our brain tweaks what our eyes are receiving, but there’s something about this that’s triggering different people’s brains to make slightly different assumptions about what they need to tweak,” she said. Wait, so who is right then? title: “Everyone Is Losing It Over The Color Of These Old Sneakers” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-01” author: “Dorothy Dingmann” More from CafeMom: Genius Mom Uses Selfies to Check Her Daughter’s Whereabouts and the Internet Can’t Deal More from CafeMom: This Hairy Swimsuit Is Redefining ‘Beach Body’ Goals “We know our brain tweaks what our eyes are receiving, but there’s something about this that’s triggering different people’s brains to make slightly different assumptions about what they need to tweak,” she said....

Facing foreclosure on their home of 20 years, Pam Hobbs and her son lost even more when a yard sale posting on Craigslist gave people the impression that it wasn’t just the furniture in the driveway they were giving away for free. Folks were welcome to come into their home and take anything — and everything — they could get their hands on. Total. Chaos. More from The Stir: Mom Takes Craigslist Ad for ‘Baby Daddy,’ Depresses Us All How did people get the impression that all the family’s belongings were up for grabs?...

But people need to chill, perhaps by huffing their own, because it is a legal substance. In most states. It’s a kind of mint that gives you a psychedelic effect in which you feel like you’re in two different realities at once frolicking with your childhood dog Fluffy. But if you were ever a teenager, you’d know that getting high off of snuffing legal substances is no new thing. In fact, seriously desperate Cheeches and Chongs have been known to scrounge through their kitchen cabinets for a little pick-me-up....

Although US customers can shop everything online, this pop-up is the sole physical Bershka location in the states. So I made my way over to the Soho storefront, and somehow lived to tell the tale. There was a super huge screen that played Bershka videos on repeat, and a giant sitting area that I didn’t want to get up from. Alas, I had no time for sitting — I had shopping to do....

Often found at state fairs, there’s no need to wait for one to get your fix. The sinfully delicious treats are actually much easier to make than they look. This recipe from Kirbie Craving is simple to follow and comes out great every time. You don’t even need a deep-fryer, just a pan that will hold about an inch of oil is fine. They’re great to make for parties, but beware — they disappear as fast as you can make them....

My daughter was born in an icy cold December so aside from going to her two-week check-up, I don’t think I went out (out being a quick trip to the pharmacy) until she was about five weeks old. My great aunt was horrified that I went out “so soon.” In her day, new moms did not leave the house until a baby was at least six weeks old. That was mostly for religious reasons (babies were baptized at six weeks so if they died before then, people believed they’d go to hell, so it was best to keep them as safe as possible at home)....

Here’s my day-by-day journey to mastering an eyebrow routine that worked for me. Aesthetically talking, when it comes to my brows, I like the fact that they’re full closer to my nose, but they drastically thin out toward the ends, which I hate. I’ve also always wanted a higher arch, something more dramatic than what I already have. Dipbrow pomade ($18, Sephora) Step two: Fill them in starting from the middle of the brow to the tail....

Seriously in our house, our girls are just 18 months apart and they are giggling like crazy one minute and screaming the next. One of my major goals as a Mom is to remind my girls constantly how lucky they are to have each other. I pray that they grow up to be best friends and to protect, encourage and support each other through every stage of life. I haven’t found the secret quite yet to reducing the sibling rivalry but we do try anything and everything we can to be sure there are more giggles than screams and more whispered secrets than tears....

I know, I know. You’re probably thinking that the curve-clinging pants only work if you’re long and lean or have an edgy sense of style, but the truth is that anyone can rock the look without looking ridiculous — simply by following a few smart styling tips! Check out our 10 expert suggestions for making leather leggings work for you, then tell us: Do you consider #2 a rule of thumb when wearing leggings?...

When Sports Illustrated swim stunner and plus-size model Hunter McGrady posed for the esteemed Vogue Italia covered in only gold paint, it reinforced the idea that sexy knows no size (and on a global platform, no less). She’s inspired her followers by showing that plus-size models can slay ANY magazine. To see more beautiful photos shot by photographer Lois Cohen and styled by Indiana Roma Voss, visit Vogue Italia.

While most people I meet don’t notice it or choose to not comment on it, I grew up with that area looking red, scarred, and uneven. Now that the only thing that remains is a scar and an uneven Cupid’s bow, it looks less like a birth defect and more like I just can’t put on lipstick properly. That’s also the reason why I totally avoid red lipstick. The stitches eventually came off, the redness began to fade, and my lip started to somewhat even itself out....

In fact, I have one thick brow that I groom into two. (Thank you, mom and dad, for blessing me with Italian heritage.) But even thick-brow girls want to get ’em filled in, shaped, and looking their best. With the plethora of brow product and shaping services available today, getting your brow game strong can be daunting. So I ventured to Macy’s in Herald’s Square to put two brow juggernauts, Benefit Cosmetics and MAC Cosmetics, head to head based on products and how well the beauticians drew my brows in....

I’ve thought about this nearly 100 times, but never actually followed through. Then my friend told me about his roommate who was on this site called Seeking Arrangement. He told me how she would meet an older guy for lunch and come back with $700. $700? That’s crazy! $700 is maybe what I make in a week — actually, it’s probably more than what I make in a week. And this chick made that in one lunch date....

But some of us can only dream of having thick, full, and perfectly arched brows. From birth, I’ve always had extremely light, sparse, and stubborn brows. I have tried almost everything to enhance my brows; I even tinted them. Now, I’m looking to simplify my routine with the best brow gel from the drugstore. Every brow gel I tried — with the exception of e.l.f. and Revlon — was tested alone, with no other brow products on my face....

And as you read about celebrity groins, odds are you’ve noticed a particular grooming product mentioned along with it. Fur Oil, to be precise — a luxury conditioning and softening oil specially designed for only the fanciest pubic hair. Khloé Kardashian reportedly loves Fur Oil. So does Emma Watson. And if a product is good enough for the labial areas of Khlo-money and Hermione, is it not good enough for me?...

Nope. According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, dads have a lower sex drive after a newborn enters the picture. Almost one in five new dads reported not getting it on for a good three months after junior made his arrival. Yep, apparently they’re just as worn out, exhausted, and overwhelmed as we are, which makes getting down and dirty between the sheets a lower priority than normal....

As pumped as most parents are to have six hours of silence each day come September, there are a lot of things that suck about the start of the school year. Packing lunches, endless permission slips (yes, my child can drink water from the water fountain), homework. But nothing about back to school brings more eye rolls and groans than the mentioning of the PTA. I should know — I’m one of those annoying PTA moms you try to avoid eye contact with by pretending to be on your phone....

But unlike some of Star’s previous OTT designer hauls, this was all in the name of love — he bought most of it for his bae Nathan’s birthday. The amount he shelled out to celebrate his man will make you lightheaded. Clutch your wallets, ‘cause this is going to be a FUN RIDE. The prices are converted from Euros via Supreme Leak News. So when Star heard about the LV x Supreme collection, he knew he needed to shop in the name of love — he loves Louis, Nathan (who skateboards) loves Supreme....