13 Cringeworthy Stories Of When Thanksgiving Went So So Wrong

More from CafeMom: 10 Hilarious & Embarrassing Thanksgiving Autocorrects Every family probably has at least one story of a Thanksgiving that went all wrong, so let’s be honest about how stressful Turkey Day can really be. From drunken aunts to pushy mother-in-laws and sliced-off fingers, we’ve collected some of the most unforgettable Thanksgiving disasters we’ve ever heard. Consider this a dose of perspective as folks look ahead to their own upcoming Turkey Day....

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;12 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;2433 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Elizabeth Hickerson

13 Gorgeous Ways To Cook With Flowers Photos

We’ve rounded up 13 of the most beautiful, picturesque ways to use colorful flowers in your desserts, drinks, and even dinners. And before you get scared off, these recipes don’t require that you to be a chef or baker extraordinaire! It’s the aspiring hostess’ dream: Pretty and simple. Click through our round-up and then tell us: Would you ever cook using flower petals? Image via The View From Great Island...

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;418 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Esther Cody

13 Shady Gifts For People You Secretly Hate

Why leave those assorted jerks and dickheads off your list entirely, when you can low-key flame them with the most PERFECTLY passive-aggressive gift of all time? Here are 13 intensely shady gifts for people you secretly hate. ‘Tis the season, after all. title: “13 Shady Gifts For People You Secretly Hate” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-10” author: “Diana Wiser” Why leave those assorted jerks and dickheads off your list entirely, when you can low-key flame them with the most PERFECTLY passive-aggressive gift of all time?...

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;158 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Beverly Ellenburg

14 Emoji Euphemisms For Sex That Go Beyond The Eggplant

But even emojis get stale; I mean, how many times can you say, “[eggplant emoji]???” before it becomes routine? Here are 14 other ways to get your message across. You know what I mean 😉 title: “14 Emoji Euphemisms For Sex That Go Beyond The Eggplant” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-17” author: “Susan Cole” But even emojis get stale; I mean, how many times can you say, “[eggplant emoji]???” before it becomes routine?...

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;141 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Melinda Kurkowski

14 Incredible Birth Photos A Mom Took During Her Own Labor Delivery

More from CafeMom: 12 Breathtaking Images of Babies Right in the Middle of Being Born Robinson-Ward and her husband, who also have a 9-year-old daughter, called the pregnancy a surprise; after years of trying for another baby but suffering two miscarriages, the couple had decided to put their dreams of having another baby on hold for a while. Of course, as fate would have it, that’s exactly when the stork decided to show up!...

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;703 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Jamie Harrell

14 Intense Jeffree Star And Kat Von D Tattoos

And people have picked sides. Their most hardcore fans are even pledging their loyalty to #TeamKat or #TeamJeffree in the most eternal way possible: with tattoos of their favorite makeup gurus. That’s right. Here are 14 people who have PERMANENTLY chosen a side in the Kat Von D vs. Jeffree Star beauty battle royale. title: “14 Intense Jeffree Star And Kat Von D Tattoos” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Edgar Barrientos” And people have picked sides....

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;196 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Elaine Lewis

14 Moms Share The Truth About Returning To Work After Baby

We asked around and got dozens of anonymous responses from real women detailing how they felt when they returned to work. Here are 14 of them: 1.) “I just returned in July after an uber-generous six-month leave. I was THRILLED to go back to work, couldn’t wait to re-join adult conversation, and have structure and diversity to my day. Six months later, I’ve yet to feel any guilt or longing to be home....

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;51 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;10754 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Kimberly Suarez

14 Not Too Mean April Fools Pranks To Pull On Your Kids

We chatted with moms about the funniest April Fools’ Day pranks they’ve ever played on their kids, and some of these tricks are so hilarious, you’ll want to add them to your repertoire. So get planning, stock up on supplies, and wait for them to go to sleep. Then, let the fun begin. Have you ever thought to do #6? It’s the stuff of an evil genius! Image via Lady Create-a-Lot More from The Stir: Crazy April Fools’ Day Pranks Kids Pull on Parents — Consider Yourself Warned!...

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;909 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Candance Jackson

15 Lifesaving Lip Gloss Hacks We Swear You Haven T Thought Of

The fact that we only use it for typically just one thing? Now that’s just plain wasteful. You might not think it to look at that tube of gooey stuff, but there’s a whole lot more you can with your gloss beside perfect your pout with it. This stuff is practically all-purpose! Here are just 15 of the other ways you can you your lip gloss. We bet some will surprise you....

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;15 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;3088 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Stephanie Stokes

15 Moms Clever Tricks To Get Picky Eaters To Eat Healthy

I’ve dealt with a picky kid before, but my son’s picky phase was much shorter and less intense. I feel like my usual tricks for getting her to have some more variety in her diet aren’t working and it’s actually getting to be a problem. I’ll spare you the details, but let’s just say that my kid definitely needs some more fiber in her diet. As always, when I need parenting advice, I turn to other moms who’ve lived through it....

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;866 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Patrick Delafuente

16 Amazing Bags That Look Exactly Like Food

So why not rock bags that honor your favorite foods? After all, if you’re always hungry (and you love food), you just wanna have fun. Ice cream cone sprinkle purse ($225.32, Etsy) title: “16 Amazing Bags That Look Exactly Like Food” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-24” author: “Kelsey Richardson” So why not rock bags that honor your favorite foods? After all, if you’re always hungry (and you love food), you just wanna have fun....

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;80 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Craig Harris

16 Badass Women Who Will Get You Excited To Go Gray

I say fuck that. No woman should be made to feel bad about aging, or feel obligated to color her hair when she can totally ROCK OUT with her grays out. Here are 16 silver vixens who work what Mother Nature — and Father Time — gave them. Prepare to get psyched to go gray. A photo posted by nibijp (@nibijp) on Mar 10, 2016 at 10:53pm PST title: “16 Badass Women Who Will Get You Excited To Go Gray” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-26” author: “Michele Coleman” I say fuck that....

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;329 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Susan Maier

16 Women On Why They Don T Use Birth Control

Researchers have found that the birth control pill has played a role in women’s educational and professional gains since the 1960s, according to Forbes. More women have earned higher education and have also entered more male-dominated careers, which are usually higher paying, since their access to birth control. But birth control extends beyond just wanting to get pregnant or not; for some women, birth control helps improve their quality of health....

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;416 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Frank Downing

18 Incredible Summer Skirts That Have Pockets

We combed the internet for the cutest summer skirts that come with pockets. From skater skirts to denim minis, these ultra cute pieces will keep you cool in the summer months and hold onto your belongings. ($29.00, ASOS) ($24.90, Forever 21) ($20.05, ASOS) ($35.90, Zara) ($17.90, Forever 21) ($15.99, Zara) ($49.99, ModCloth) ($12.00, Boohoo) ($15.00, Boohoo) ($94.90, Eloquii) ($29.99, ModCloth) ($14.00, Boohoo) ($59, ModCloth) ($89.90, Eloquii) ($28.90, Etsy) ($39.90, Hot Topic) ($55....

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;76 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Addie Balla

19 Of The Most Shocking Red Carpet Looks Ever Photos

And let’s face it: We all remember what Lady Gaga wore to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards (the infamous raw meat dress), but Julia Roberts’ myriad award-winning looks, who recalls? Check out our list of 19 shocking looks that left a lasting impression. Image via Johnny Lawrence / Splash News More from The Stir: 20 Biggest Red Carpet Fails of 2015 (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 16 Celebrity Pairs Who Did Some Red Carpet Twinning (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 16 Revealing Red Carpet Looks That Made Jaws Drop (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 17 Celebrities Who Wore Everyday Clothes on the Red Carpet (PHOTOS)...

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;481 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Erin Crouse

20 Baby Name Tattoo Ideas For Inked Moms

A lot of people pair the name with something else meaningful or representative of the baby, like a footprint, a birthday, or a heartbeat. They are all super sweet and sentimental ideas that can look really amazing. People even use fun little characters or animals in order to have a unique design that is representative of their little one. Another approach is to be super simple and maybe just have the name by itself in black ink....

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;135 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Joyce Martin

20 Baby Names That People Associate With Smarts And 10 They Don T

We analyzed name ratings from tens of thousands of BabyNameWizard.com visitors to answer that question. The answer turns out to be yes and no … and that Hollywood may be underestimating the public. The names rated smartest, and least smart: SMARTEST BOYS GIRLS 1 Atticus Katharine 2 Solomon Zainab 3 Truman Maritza 4 Preston Emerson 5 Edmund Athena 6 Edison Norah 7 Alistair Holland 8 Graham Jeanne 9 Grayden Gwyneth 10 Sullivan Fernanda LEAST SMART BOYS GIRLS 1 Dick Neveah 2 Rocky Britney 3 Bob Miley 4 Mike Dixie 5 Bodie Mandy More from The Stir: 10 Most & Least Attractive Names to Give a Baby What do those names tell us?...

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;12 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;2406 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Sean Wilson

20 Birthday Cakes For Little Girls That Went Terribly Wrong

Somehow saying “it’s a birthday party … for a little girl” doesn’t always mean the cake decorators think things through before they pull out their piping bags or roll out that fondant. But don’t take our word for it. These girls’ birthday cake fails will have you questioning just how these passed any sort of inspection. We can’t believe #11 is real! But real, it is. Which one is your favorite?...

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;917 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Paul Burris

20 Clever Road Trip Hacks So Moms Don T Lose It On Family Vacay

We’ve come up with a list of 20 must-try hacks to make your family’s road trip go as smoothly as possible. From boredom-buster ideas to mess-free snack ideas, we’ve got you covered. These hacks will transform the inevitable question, “Are we there yet?” into “Wow, we’re here already?” Images via Kelly Ladd More from CafeMom: 10 Kitchen Organization Hacks to Keep Clutter Contained More from CafeMom: 20 Simple Summer Hacks Every Mom Needs More from CafeMom: 50 Awesome Summer Activities for Bored Kids (No Parents Required) More from CafeMom: 10 Things to Do With a Pringles Can Besides Eat Chips Out of It More from CafeMom: Dos and Don’ts for Your Next Summer Road Trip More from CafeMom: 30 Summer Memories Every Kid Should Have...

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;419 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Sarah Cannon

20 Plus Size Jumpsuits Every Curvy Mom Needs

Curvy moms are probably rolling their eyes into the back of their heads. Typically for plus-size people, styles such as jumpsuits and rompers only create “issues.” We’ve gotten it into our heads that they aren’t “flattering” to our body types. But in actuality, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Once a style and size is determined, jumpsuits can really flaunt curves in all the best ways. Plus, 99 percent of the time they are the comfiest thing in the world to slip on....

<span title='2024-09-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>September 6, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;333 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Paul Price