Most of the top-visited name pages are hot baby name choices, like Amelia and Liam. But mixed in among those are names you’ll seldom encounter in real life. When the ratio of web searches to actual babies is sky high, that’s a point of mass public curiosity. Where does the name come from? What does it mean? Is it a “real” name, or did the author invent it? And does anybody actually dare choose it for their baby?...
“There are plenty of reasons to love nickname style,” says Laura Wattenberg of BabyNameWizard.com. “The names are light, friendly, and cheerful, and usually easy to spell and pronounce. They come across as straightforward and likable.” Sometimes these “nickname-style” names actually are derived from longer names, and sometimes they’re just short and sweet names that seem like they could be nicknames. More from CafeMom: 21 Bizarre Baby Names We Can’t Believe Are Real Aside from the obvious (being head over heels for our newfound sobriquet), there are no rules in the realm of baby names....
We gathered up some of our favorite behind-the-ear tattoos for inspiration, and they range from small and subtle to big statement pieces. We love ’em all, and we also love that many of these people assured us that getting a tat behind the ear doesn’t hurt as much as you’ve been told. You ready to book your next appointment yet? Image via evantattoo/Instagram More from The Stir: 21 Hip Tattoos That Are So Stunning, We Can’t Help But Stare (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 23 Perfectly Tiny Tattoos You Can Cover or Show at Will (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 30 Brilliant Tattoo Ideas for Moms Who Want to Get Inked (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 21 Mother-Daughter Tattoos That Are Simply Breathtaking (PHOTOS)...
To help get things rolling, we asked photographers and moms to submit their most creative family photos. The results — from fun backdrops and framing devices to just letting kids be kids — will give you plenty of ideas of what to do the next time you whip out your camera. Talk about great parental role models in #2! Image via Little Leapling Photography More from The Stir: Why My Babysitter Is in My Family Portrait More from The Stir: 12 Breathtaking Images of Babies Right In the Middle of Being Born (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Extraordinary Images That Capture the Moment Moms Met Their New Babies (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Creative Senior Portrait Ideas to Celebrate Their Last Year of High School...
Anyway, the above question unfortunately isn’t a hypothetical one for Texas mom Anna Jorgenson, who “came unglued” when her 15-year-old daughter Taylor Santos got home from school with a butt that “looked almost like it had been burned and blistered, it was so bad.” What did she do? Well, considering the vice principal’s actions were legal in the state of Texas — and that Jorgenson gave permission for her daughter to be paddled — what COULD she do?...
More from CafeMom: 50 Things to Try Tonight to Have the Hottest Sex When it comes to keeping the sex life interesting, especially once one add kids into the mix, it turns out that location can be everything! Sure, things can get a little tricky when the kids are yelling about where to find the jar of peanut butter at home or if work has been really busy lately and planning the typical “date night” seems exhausting, but the great thing about sex is that it is a totally portable activity....
Sneak a peek at the barely there looks that made jaws drop when they hit the red carpet. Which is your favorite, and which star do you think went too far? Image via Splash News More from The Stir: 16 Celebrity Pairs Who Did Some Red Carpet Twinning (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 17 Celebrities Who Wore Everyday Clothes on the Red Carpet (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 9 of the Biggest Celebrity Fashion Disasters (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: The Most Outrageous Celebrity Fashion Statements...
Everyone in the series may be trying to save his or her own skin, but these fans volunteered their own flesh to celebrate the zombie thriller series. Check out these Walking Dead tattoos that are really works of art. Image via aontattoo/Instagram More from CafeMom: 15 Times ‘Walking Dead’ Star Norman Reedus Gave Us Life More from CafeMom: 20 ‘Game Of Thrones’ Tattoos to Tide You Over ‘Til Next Season More from CafeMom: 12 Terrifyingly Creepy Tattoos Just in Time for Halloween More from CafeMom: 20 Horror Movie Tattoos That Are Scary Cool...
Check out the beauty products YouTubers totally roasted this January. “My skin is actually really, really greasy and oily. This is the third time in a day that I’ve had to pat powder on my face to get the oil off.” Welp! “It’s accentuating so much texture. It’s not covering much at all and it stays really oily. Things are transferring on top of it too.” “It sits really heavy on the skin....
From soft and relaxed to dramatic and exciting, Bella Hadid can transform into nearly any look.Here are 18 extreme beauty close-ups of Bella Hadid’s makeup.
And because you never even need a reason, we decided to celebrate with a collection of some of his handsomest photos. That’s right: you’re getting the presents. We’re fairly sure Burt would want it that way. So hold onto your butts and enjoy this retrospective. title: “18 Incredibly Sexy Photos Of Burt Reynolds” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-20” author: “Kevin Figueroa” And because you never even need a reason, we decided to celebrate with a collection of some of his handsomest photos....
These inexpensive hacks will not only impress your friends — they will also make your life a little easier. Here are 20 clever ways to make your summer as simple as possible. Images via Kelly Ladd More from The Stir: 5 Simple but Posh Must-Haves for Hosting Guests in the Summertime title: “19 Simple Summer Hacks Every Mom Needs” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-18” author: “Tomeka Conway” These inexpensive hacks will not only impress your friends — they will also make your life a little easier....
Check out the list below to see which past POTUS names have the right mix of sugar, spice, and everything nice (as well as a sense of history and knack for diplomacy), then vote for your favorite. * *1. Ama: Did we shorten “Obama”? Yes. Have we ever heard this name before? No. Do we love it and hope you use it? Absolutely! 2. Birch: Shorten “Birchard,” Rutherford Hayes’ middle name, and you get a charming, clever girls’ name....
I know I have. In fact, for me, it began decades ago sitting in front of The Brady Bunch. Seriously, wouldn’t that have been the ultimate hide-and-seek house? Or how about the view from The Jeffersons deluxe apartment in the sky? I was ready to move on up! But the homes of fictional families of our youth were modest by comparison to the ones we see on-screen today. From spacious apartments like Monica Geller’s Manhattan pad (pictured above) in Friends to well-appointed, old-fashioned gems like the one where Lorelai and Rory traded speedy quips in The Gilmore Girls, there are plenty of places that look pretty appealing....
In fact, someone in my family (related only by marriage) went and researched our tree back to the 1600s. He unwittingly came up with one heck of a hardcore antique baby name list. When I first saw it, I thought Holy Moses! And, yes, there’s more than one Moses in our family. And, of course, we have our share of cutesy, old-timey but still-popular today names like Jacob and Hannah....
While we don’t want our little ones to become outlaws, these cowboy and cowgirl baby names have style, perhaps a little more of the Western variety. Check out the list for inspiration. Girls Boys Which Wild West-inspired name are your favorites? title: “20 Outlaw Cowboy Baby Names” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-06” author: “Jessica Hledik” While we don’t want our little ones to become outlaws, these cowboy and cowgirl baby names have style, perhaps a little more of the Western variety....
With simple script or bold letters, swirls and lines and abstract extras, these word and letter tattoos are made more lovely, thanks to the way they are designed. More from CafeMom: Lady Tattoo Artists We Love: Michelle Wanhala More from CafeMom: 17 Sweet Candy Tattoos for the Ultimate Sugar Rush More from CafeMom: 20 Heartfelt Tattoos You’ll Fall in Love With More from CafeMom: 22 Tarot Card Tattoos That Are Mystical & Magical...
Find out which of your favorite stars had a little help getting their gorgeous smiles. Which ones did you predict? Image via Splash News/Splash News/Corbis More from The Stir: 10 Male Stars With Gorgeous Fake Hair Pieces (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 5 Celebrities Who Are Almost Unrecognizable Without Their Fake Eyelashes (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 6 Surprising Celebrities Who Have Fake Hair (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: How to Fake Bangs When You Don’t Want to Cut Your Hair More from The Stir: 6 Stars Who Are Secretly Going Bald (PHOTOS)...
We already gave some suggestions for our favorite Greek baby names for girls, and here’s our list of our favorites for boys. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re more interested in classic names or unusual ones. Adonis: In Greek mythology, Adonis was very popular and very attractive. No guarantee that your son will be, too, but we love this name for other reasons. It’s strong and graceful, and Don makes an unassuming nickname....
From the traditional to the new and trendy, these names have topped popular name charts for years. They’re a little floral, totally fierce, and definitely fantastic. Take a look at these 25 ‘F’ names for little girls: More from The Stir: 20 Strong Military Baby Names for Little Girls Which is your favorite ‘F’ name for girls? For more great baby name ideas that are inspired by celebs or otherwise, visit Baby Name Wizard*....
