In recent months, I’ve watched as some friends have worked on getting through their divorces and re-entering the dating scene after years of married life. They’re figuring out dating apps, checking out cute single dads at the park, and deciding if they’re looking for a fling or for a second chance at marriage. They’re also learning to negotiate the rules of dating as a mom, which has its own set of challenges....
Floral mini dresses worn with Converse high-tops first hit the scene in the ’90s, but since then, the dress + sneaker combination has evolved. A slinky midi dress with Adidas Stan Smiths? Check.A power skirt suit with some fire Nikes? Absolutely.A brunch-approved skirt with perfectly white slip-on sneakers? Oh yeah. Here are 14 sneakers that pair perfectly with a skirt or dress. These rose gold skate sneaks are a dainty addition to any dressy ensemble....
We’ve seen little ones snoozing upside down, right side up, on cars, under cars, under food, on people, on animals … and we love them every which way. Here are our favorite photos of babies sleeping in strange positions. If only we could sleep so well! (Disclaimer: Not all of these are safe!) Image via Alina R/Shutterstock More from The Stir: Hello, World! 20 Brand-New Babies Making Some Seriously Funny Faces More from The Stir: 6 Photos That Perfectly Capture the Insanity of Parenting Answer: Always....
The American Pregnancy Association says that 10 to 25 percent of (clinically recognized) pregnancies will end in a miscarriage — proving pregnancy loss happens more often than you think. And though no book or study guide can truly prepare you for such an emotional journey, it’s important for women to know they don’t have to walk alone. Mothers, including members from our CafeMom community, are opening up about the pain of a pregnancy loss and the advice they want to give other moms who are going through it....
Okay, maybe that’s drastic, but some of these things you must agree on are hot button topics that can cause strife you really don’t need, so it’s best to sort it out now — the sooner, the better. Here are the 15 things you and your partner must agree on before you have a baby. More from The Stir: 6 Baby Products That Will Make You the Laughingstock of Your Moms’ Group Do you agree?...
Black nerds are often excluded, especially when they decide to dress as a character who has traditionally been white. Actress Noma Dumezweni learned this firsthand when she played Hermione in the “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” play. Trolls lambasted J.K. Rowling and the play’s director for casting a Black actress as Hermione. Eventually, Rowling clapped back, but the criticism still proved a bigger point: Black geeks are only supposed to play traditionally Black characters — or else....
You might remember classic names from your childhood, like Ashley or Amanda. But the decade of our youth had so many more amazing name choices to offer. Whether you had a beloved teen idol on Beverly Hills, 90210 or just a favorite Power Ranger, you can be certain thre’s a classic baby name out there that’s perfect for your little bundle of joy. More from CafeMom: 20 Totally Brand New Baby Girl Names No One Else Will Have Take a stroll down memory lane with us as we revisit some of our favorite throwback ’90s-inspired baby girl names that give us all the feels....
These wonderful tattoos are for the ultimate Harry Potter fans, full of sorcery and magic. And all are magnificently minimal — allowing the art and the meaning to speak for itself, with gorgeous lines and dot work. We love this fantastic collection — now, the only problem is where to find a tattoo shop! More from CafeMom: 22 Tarot Card Tattoos That Are Mystical & Magical More from CafeMom: 17 Sweet Candy Tattoos for the Ultimate Sugar Rush More from CafeMom: 20 Gorgeous Skull Tattoos That Give Us Life More from CafeMom: 22 Literary Tattoos That Book Lovers Will Appreciate...
There are a slew of companies offering nifty products or lofty Pinterest projects with the goal of helping to achieve max organization, but some can be downright pricey. Even those DIY ideas that look affordable can really add up. After all, there’s a reason why everything homemade on Etsy costs a fortune. So what’s a person to do? Research the very best in cheap storage ideas, of course. But, seriously, who has time for that type of fact-finding mission?...
I know we’ve all heard the name Star — and I love it, it’s so pretty, but here are 20 more heavenly baby names perfect for little one. Girls Boys Which names are your favorites? Image via Charlotte/Flickr title: “20 Heavenly Baby Names Perfect For Your Little Star” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-10” author: “Melissa Nance” I know we’ve all heard the name Star — and I love it, it’s so pretty, but here are 20 more heavenly baby names perfect for little one....
Looking at a particularly cluttered workspace may make it feel impossible to achieve #DeskGoals but organizing an office is easier than one would think. From making activity zones to dealing with that pile of unread mail*,* the clutter can be chipped away at in a way that would make Marie Kondo proud. It doesn’t have to be all label makers, storage bins and colored coded washy tape, but it can be....
It’s not always easy for an exhausted parent to cope when their kid is thrashing around on the ground in the middle of a public parking lot because they accidentally broke the head off of their animal cracker. Luckily, toddlers aren’t all fury and rage. They’re also among the world’s most adorable little creatures, and the wild justifications they come up with for throwing their ridiculous fits are usually completely hilarious....
It’s … interesting. And by interesting, I mean pretty entertaining. Mostly because in the last 52 hours or so that I’ve been a member of this one particular site, I’ve gotten more than 250 messages from men I don’t know. All of them, hitting on me. I haven’t been hit on by 250 men in my lifetime. Screw it, I haven’t been hit on this aggressively EVER. Granted some of the suitors may be nice, normal men — but most of them?...
And that’s before the insane expectations society puts on us, or that we put on ourselves. We’re expected to be beautiful, successful, well-dressed (or risk getting mocked for looking like a mom), be up for awesome sex all the time, feel completely comfortable rocking stilettos as we chase our kids around the playground, never yell, love nothing more than amusing and educating little people 24-7, and stack up favorably against images like Sainted Mother Angelina Jolie (but without her money or phalanx of nannies)....
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But things have happened during my pregnancy — weird things — that no person, book, or website ever warned me of. I mean, I know every pregnancy is different, but what the heck, guys? Somebody could have given me a heads up. Here are five (strange) things about pregnancy I wish I was warned about. The gross taste in my mouth. I’ve written about the weird, metallic-y taste in my mouth before, but I cannot concoct such a list and leave this off....
Your child is at least a year old. “Keep in mind that most babies won’t self-wean until they are older than 12 months,” says Jennifer Lincoln, MD, an OB/GYN and lactation consultant at at Bundoo.com, which connects parents with doctors and other childcare professionals online. “So any signs of weaning before that may be related to a nursing strike, which is usually temporary and can be related to stress, teething, an illness, or a changed routine like a big move or the holidays....
But shouldn’t a device designed to tackle dirty dishes be intrinsically clean, at least after you’ve run it, you ask? While that would be nice, unfortunately, that’s not the case. So, just how do you go about making sure your dishwasher is as germ-free as possible? Cleaning expert Melissa Maker, founder of Clean My Space, shares her solutions for getting your dishwasher in tip-top shape. Don’t close it completely. If your dishwasher isn’t in use, leave the door slightly ajar, Maker says....
You know ’em, you love ’em: DIVORCE T-SHIRTS. Some might call this particular tee a little harsh for the most famous Kardashian, but all’s fair in love and separation, right? Click through to see more fabulous divorce T-shirt options for our girl Kim. Well, this kind of goes without saying, Kim, don’t you think? This T-shirt is my personal fave … I can totally see this shirt on Kim — how about you?...
Time and kids came, and I loosened up A LOT. Now my tree is one big explosion of kids’ crafts, random ornaments they’ve begged me to buy, and whatever else they choose to throw up there. Still, there’s a limit as to how low I will go when it comes to what goes on my tree. And apparently some in the ornament-making business will go pretty low because there are some doozies out there....
