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Last week, my husband — who has pretty much no idea how to use most of the items in our home or where we keep them for that matter — screamed from the kitchen (after having a tooth extracted), “Hey honey, where do we keep the saltwater, or do we not have any in the house?” I was tempted to send him to the store to futilely search for a bottle o’ saltwater simply to avoid dealing with the ridiculousness of that question, plus I needed time to think of reasons I love him....

Parents.com Found this Thanksgiving banner craft on Parents.com. The banner is made with paper and raffia and is decorated with dry beans, cinnamon sticks, feathers, leaves, twigs, and pine cones. So cute. Life With Little Ones Here’s another fun, easy toddler craft — newspaper-rubbed leaves from Life With Little Ones. With found leaves, crayons, and some newspaper, your tots can help create some decorations for your Thanksgiving festivities. More from CafeMom: 15 Adorable Thanksgiving Kids’ Table Ideas That’ll Have Everyone Wanting to Sit There

Even for those of us who don’t feel our style is “fancy” enough to enjoy a little extra decoration on our feet — no problem! We’ve included sneakers, wingtips, flip flops, and even combat boots, in addition to the more typically dolled-up heels, ankle boots, slides, flats, and more. There is something in here for everyone. Even the bride to be! More from CafeMom: 11 Tricks to Wearing High Heels Without Pain We’ve rounded up more than 30 amazing pairs of the most gorgeous shoes....

As one photographer so eloquently put it: Moms tend to feel bonded to their babies throughout the pregnancy, but the love often doesn’t hit dads until they’re staring into their newborn’s eyes. As a new dad sees and finally gets to hold his baby in his arms for the first time, it sinks in — I am a father. This is my child. That’s what makes these images so powerful and emotional to see — consider this an ode to fatherhood from the moment it begins....

There are all sorts of fun things you can do in the bedroom to spice things up that you’re probably just not willing to try. And hey, we tell our kids “you can’t say you don’t like it if you don’t try it” when they turn their nose down to a new food. Guess what, moms? The same thing applies to sex. So loosen up that darn chastity belt and stop being such prudes....

There are so many gorgeous-looking and completely temporary tattoos available these days. It’s perfect if you have a hard time committing to the real thing. Wear a nice one out tonight just for fun — OR show off a new tattoo every week, just like you would any other fashion accessory. At The Prowl, we’ve rounded up dozens of amazing (and fake) fashion tattoo designs. Here’s a sneak peek at our findings....

Oh you haven’t heard? Some sicko at Yale is going to the campus laundromat and putting feces in unattended dryers while people’s clothes are in them. The perp (or poop) also seems to have urinated on the clothes. Of course this freaks me out about doing laundry and has me thinking about the horrific things we really don’t want to know about laundromats … but should. The poopetrator at Yale has struck four times so far and has sent an email to the local paper claiming responsibility signing his/her name Copro Philiac....

Fact of the matter is that if you’re dating after divorce, you’ve got baggage. It’s hard to go from a supposedly lifelong committed relationship to dinner with someone you met online, texted a couple of times, and maybe had a phone conversation or two with. It’s exciting, yes, but it can also be nerve-wracking as all get out. Here are some tips for surviving the beginning stages of a brand new relationship after divorce....

“I can tell you that moms should be ready to deal with some big emotions, both in their child and in themselves,” counselor and psychotherapist Carolyn Wagner, MA, LPC, tells CafeMom. “Many moms feel really conflicted when weaning.” “On the one hand, Mom may feel relieved,” she continues. “She has a bit of freedom back and her body feels a little more like it’s her own again. Weaning a toddler may also mean that Mom is getting more sleep, as nighttime wakings may decrease....

When cats scratch, the reasons are two-fold. One, they are trying to dull their nails. Two, they are essentially IM-ing everyone in the house. Scratching is their way of letting everyone know where they are and what they’re up to. You love your fluffy guy or gal, but sometimes you feel like you’re at your wits’ end. You’ve bought lotions and potions and gadgets and nothing seems to work. Allow me to turn on this fan that will accentuate the fluttering of my superhero-like cape — because I’ve got tips that could help and they won’t cost you a single cent....

The reality is, though, playgrounds aren’t all made equally. Ask any mom who has followed her 2-year-old around equipment made for 8-year-olds with clenched fists and you will know. There is a reason many playgrounds have structures for the little ones and different ones for the bigger ones. It’s not always easy to tell when a child is ready for the bigger equipment, but here are six pieces of equipment, each with signs you can look at in your child to assess his or her readiness....

For clarity, a miscarriage happens in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, most often between weeks 7 and 12. Chromosomal abnormality: This is the cause of 50 to 75 percent of miscarriages. While the cells are dividing, an anomaly in the fertilized egg’s chromosomes may occur which keeps it from developing normally. Infections or trauma: You can be extra careful and avoid taking physical risks, and you can do the usual to try to keep from getting sick....

But bread can also be the most diet-unfriendly portion of your meal if you’re not careful. Just think of all that delicious flour, butter, and sugar — aka fat and carbs. We’ve rounded up 7 mouthwatering bread baskets likely to tempt you at your next summer road trip pit stop, along with calorie info and healthy eating wisdom from nutritionist Bethany Thayer, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, so you can plan and enjoy without depriving yourself....

More From The Stir: ‘I Left My Baby in a Hot Car’: One Mom Shares Her Tragic Story “The stories of these deaths often follow the same trend: parents falling out of their usual routines, or leaving their children in the hands of others who are not normally involved in caretaking,” says Deborah Hersman, president & CEO of the National Safety Council. “While most stories don’t occupy national headlines, the end result is the same....

And preventing that pain isn’t easy. Every time you turn around, another over-the-counter pain reliever has been recalled. So what’s a mom to do when her baby is going to get his shots? When in doubt, go natural! Here are some easy natural pain relievers — approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics — to make immunizations a little easier on your little guy or girl: Dip the pacifier in sugar....

Check ’em out, if you don’t mind cringing … More from The Stir: 12 Elegant Brides Who Showed Off Tattoos on the Big Day (PHOTOS) What’s the worst (too revealing/caused a wardrobe malfunction, hideously ugly, cheesy, poofy, etc.) wedding gown you’ve ever seen? Image via Ben_Salter/Flickr title: “8 Of The Worst Wedding Dresses You Ll Ever Lay Eyes On Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-23” author: “Merlene Ryan” Check ’em out, if you don’t mind cringing … More from The Stir: 12 Elegant Brides Who Showed Off Tattoos on the Big Day (PHOTOS) What’s the worst (too revealing/caused a wardrobe malfunction, hideously ugly, cheesy, poofy, etc....

Thankfully, there are some red flags experts say parents can look out for. Here, 8 telltale signs your teen may have an eating disorder, and what you can do if you suspect that’s the case. The bottom-line: “If the way in which an individual acts around food interferes with the way they live life in any appreciable way, help is needed,” Blake says. “On average, it takes 5-7 years to treat an eating disorder....

And I guess you can’t really blame them for staying mum on the issue. No parent wants to come right out and tell people that they think their precious bundle of joy is anything less than all kinds of adorable and beautiful. I mean, if they think their kid is hideous, how do they expect others to react upon seeing him for the first time? Nobody with half a heart would ever look directly at a new mom or dad and tell them their kid could break mirrors, but let’s be honest — sometimes it takes babies, particularly newborns, a little bit longer to grow into their cuteness if it’s not present right from birth....

We live in a world that has a cookie-cutter idea of how women’s bodies should look. But like all great things in life, we come in different shapes and sizes. The ideal body is constantly changing, but having bigger boobs has always been a top “requirement.” However, some women have smaller breast and have learned to love them. So, if you are having a hard time being a part of the itty-bitty committee, here are nine women that will inspire you to love your little lady lumps....

More from CafeMom: Doctor Shares Genius Fix for the Car Seat Carrying Mistake We’re All Making Since driving is often the only logical way to get to the beach, amusement park, campground, or any other family fun–oriented point B, we figured we’d ask some moms with plenty of car travel under their belts for their best family road trip tips. Because hey, it’s better than letting them watch DVDs for six hours (and really, does that ever work?...