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But it turns out it being seriously worried wasn’t extreme at all. Williams took their advice and saw a doctor. She learned that her bent nail was much more serious than she ever imagined. “I was rushed for blood tests and a chest X-ray. Two days later I got a phone call to go for a CT scan, two days later a PET scan and more blood tests, [a] day later a breathing test on my lungs and a scan on my heart, [a] day later an MRI scan then a lung biopsy,” she explained....

These women remember, and they’re not afraid to dish out the details. And what better day to take a walk down that chill memory lane than 4/20? Pop in some Marley jams, sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh. DISCLAIMER: Revelist does not promote the use of illegal substances. These women were not high during the making of this video. title: “Women Talk About Their First Time Smoking Weed " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-07” author: “Buddy Merrithew” These women remember, and they’re not afraid to dish out the details....

OKCupid’s co-founder, Christian Rudder, found that Black women are the least likely to get a response from all races of men, but are the most likely to write a message. During my years writing about dating, I’ve spoken to hundreds of women of color about their experience with dating apps and they all seem to have similar sentiments. To put it plainly, as one woman did, “It seems like the men aren’t really checking for us on those apps....

If your kids are bored of the usual bubble blowing and want to branch out, consider introducing them to these 10 fun and easy hacks and activities. From smoke-filled bubbles to square bubbles to ones so large kids can fit inside, these tricks will keep bubbles interesting for all ages, even for you! Who knew that creating bubbles that don’t break could be as easy as #3? Image via Play Enthusiasm More from The Stir: 50 Awesome Summer Activities for Bored Kids (No Parents Required) More from The Stir: 12 Science Experiments Kids Can Create at Home More from The Stir: 10 Genius Beach Trip Hacks Every Parent Really Needs (PHOTOS)...

The answer, quite simply, is no. BUT there are a number of key photos parents absolutely must take of their kids! These are the pictures you’ll look back on in years to come and be able to flash back in time. We’ve already covered 10 of them here at The Stir — from the naked baby butt to the bath shot. But as a mom and professional photographer both, I know 10 isn’t enough!...

Even though they don’t have their own “yummy mummy” moniker (side note — does anyone else think if you’re calling yourself “yummy,” you may have some self-esteem/infantilizing issues?), dads are hella sexy. In case you need any more convincing, here are 10 reasons why dads will rock your world. For a list of the sexiest dad bloggers, check out Backpacking Dad’s list of the hottest. Yeah, he lists himself as #1....

Enter the water birth. Don’t we all feel relaxed in water? Who doesn’t love a hot tub? Water births can happen at home or in a birthing center or hospital that has this type of service. And they have amazing benefits. I’ve got the facts on having a water immersion birth. Water is known to bring pain relief. Generations of women once gave birth in shallow sea water — the therapeutic effects of water certainly don’t have the side effects of labor drugs....

Anyway, one of the things I worry about in particular is boyfriends. As much as I’d like to lock them in a tower and protect their emotional little hearts (not to mention keep them as effectively as possible away from STDs or teen pregnancy), that’s just not an option. Nope, someday my little princesses will go on dates with scummy teen boys, and I’ll have to smile like I mean it and hope to God that he’s interested in something other than what’s in her bra....

Since becoming a mom, however, the tears just won’t stop. They hit me at the most obscure and unexpected times. Sometimes they spring from happiness, sometimes out of frustration, and sometimes I find myself blubbering and bawling, and I have no idea why. No one ever warned me about this littler perk of parenthood. Here are 10 of the approximately 10 billion things that make moms cry. What things about motherhood make you cry?...

**Clearly we are being sarcastic.

Besides making you feel like crap, it’s a fairly uncomfortable situation to be in. You never know — she could be a frenemy in disguise. And he could be a jerk. Here’s how to handle someone flirting with your guy while acting like a lady (read: without turning into a psychopath). What are some other ways to handle another girl flirting with your guy? Image via Manu_H/Flickr title: “10 Ways To Handle A Friend Flirting With Your Man Without Acting Crazy” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-14” author: “Joseph Patel” Besides making you feel like crap, it’s a fairly uncomfortable situation to be in....

“Pretty for a dark-skinned girl” suggests she comes second to light-skinned women and/or she’s just one of the dark-skinned women who got “lucky.” Being beautiful and dark-skinned has never been an anomaly. Dark skin is as beautiful as fairer skin. Period. People seem more prone to assume a Black women is wearing weave whenever her hair is longer than shoulder-length, or appears to be super full. Few white women get asked about their hair being real....

Jennifer Robins, author of Paleo Cooking with Your Instant Pot: 80 Incredible Gluten- and Grain-Free Recipes Made Twice as Delicious in Half Time, and Kathy Hester, author of The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook for Your Instant Pot: 80 Easy and Delicious Plant-Based Recipes That You Can Make in Half the Time, shared some of their mouthwatering recipes that will make you want to get cookin’. We’ve added in a few others that looked too good to pass up as well....

Children have been known to do some pretty crazy stuff — including purchase the most random of things using their parents’ credit card information. These moms and dads — who’ve likely found new ways to turn their smartphones and computers into Fort Knox — are opening up about the charges and miscellaneous items their kids “gifted” them without their knowledge. More from CafeMom: 11 Insider Disney World Tricks Every Mom Should Know More from CafeMom: 21 Most Outrageous Celebrity Purchases More from CafeMom: 12 Brutally Honest Rules for Dating a Single Mom More from CafeMom: 9 Postpartum Fitness Tips From a New Mom (and Personal Trainer)...

Traditionally shiplap — a rough-sawn board with grooved sides to fit snugly together — was used to construct barns and outbuildings. The rustic, casual look has moved indoors, and at its best, shiplap adds character, texture, and charm to a room. At its worst, it feels overdone, barn-like, and at odds with a home’s decorative style or architecture. Like any design trend, the key is to find a balance. Check out these 12 rooms that use original shiplap (or recreate the look of original shiplap) gorgeously....

More From The Stir: 7 Surprising New Sunscreen Facts That Could Change How You Soak Up the Sun Image ©iStock.com/jcarillet Next time get a friend to help you spread the stuff evenly over your back. Drink plenty of fluids and maybe apply a cold compress. Carefully apply antiseptic and cover with a bandage, if possible. It’s true that the sun can be hardest on points like shoulders and your nose, but if you’re getting out the sunscreen, go ahead and put it everywhere....

I hear ya! For years my stove served only as an extra heating source in the winter. I was so overwhelmed by the thought of using it for cooking: What should I cook? How do I cook it? How much will it cost? … Most times I got so overwhelmed by the questions that I turned to my takeout menu drawer for comfort. In the end, however, I learned to overcome my fear of cooking....

More from CafeMom: 12 Quotes to Inspire Single Moms on Their Hardest Days As a writer, I obviously love words. I think about them all day and words are the way I organize my feelings. So when I see the words of other mothers who can so accurately explain what it feels like to be a mom, raise a child, sacrifice, and care — well, I get a little choked up with emotion....

Because as we all know, girls need the delicate versions while boys wouldn’t be caught dead with a pink copy. Yes, that’s sarcasm. Unfortunately, it’s also what the majority of the toy industry seems to think our kids actually believe. And it’s not just toys. The shelves of American stores are littered with countless products marketed down gender lines … for absolutely no reason. From tape (yes, the stuff you use to stick two piece of paper together) to basketballs, the divisions between boys and girls run deep....

Here are some Victorian nicknames that, in today’s naming landscape, have nearly been left in a cloud of dust. They rate high on over-the-top darling, carving out a niche for parents who love everything boldly quaint. More from The Stir: 25 Elegant ‘E’ Names for Baby Girls More from The Stir: 13 Old-School Baby Names Making a Comeback Which of these Victorian names is your favorite? For more great baby name ideas, visit Baby Name Wizard....