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In an effort to nail those reasons down, our friends at YourTango actually surveyed mental health professionals about what actually makes a man husband material. While the ability to communicate, honesty, and reliability came out as top traits, and those make perfect sense, there are many of other characteristics that make a guy a keeper. Without further ado … More from The Stir: 6 Signs Your Marriage Is Rock Solid What are some other traits do you think make a guy husband material?...

Just when you thought it couldn’t get more disgusting than the dad who claimed he thought he was having sex with his wife when he impregnated an 11-year-old. The girl’s older, but somehow this story is just as chilling — perhaps more so. According to the Vancouver Sun, restaurant manager Mark Tyndale (not to be confused with the basketball player of the same name) struck up a relationship with the child in January 2007....

More from CafeMom: 14 Moms Share the Truth About Returning to Work After Baby That’s why we completely relate to these funny and sometimes passive-aggressive notes that people left in their workplace kitchens. Because sometimes a point needs to be made, whether it’s about stealing food, not cleaning up after using the dishes, or the many and varied ways people try to label their food that still lead to disappointment....

Is it just us or are people killing it in the braid department lately? Fat braids, multiple braids, even braids within little braids are everywhere these days. But how the heck does one create such an elaborate hairstyle? Well, duh, with the help of the Internet. From the basic beginner French braid to braids that will have everyone doing a double-take, we’ve got you covered. We’ve found some of the best braid tutorials online for those days that you want to try something new....

Of course, foundation and concealer can go a long way in achieving a flawless face, but in order to cover a zit properly, it’s important to invest in the right tools (think flat concealer brushes and even liquid bandages) and not to mention helpful makeup artist–approved tips that actually work. Green tinted products (yes, really), for example, can make all the difference, especially since they work to conceal any noticeable redness in a flash....

I’m pretty sure I wasn’t fooling anyone. For moms, it can be easy to get obsessed with growth charts and to think that bigger is better. But just like adults, kids come come in all sizes, and there is always going to be someone rocking the fifth percentile. Moms who have a little one who is, well, a little one, have an interesting perspective. Some of them find their kids’ size makes them extra fierce or scrappy....

Can you say increíble? Here, a short list of Spanish-inspired baby names for boys. You can thank us later if and when you find the perfect choice for your little bundle of joy. Image via nehopelon/Shutterstock More from CafeMom: 30 Nicknames That Make Better First Names More from CafeMom: 21 ‘Girl Names’ That Are All Sorts of Cute for Baby Boys More from CafeMom: 6 Most Popular ‘Star Wars’ Baby Names (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 14 Most Curious Sounding Boys Names Explained More from CafeMom: 21 Handsome Baby Boy Names Hailing from Classical Latin...

Well, once you say yes, and your pets say yes, it’s time to document your engagement or proposal. Of course your dog is going to want to be included, and your cat will probably reluctantly agree, as well. Check out these 16 ways to seamlessly sneak ’em into those memorable pics. Are you going to include pets in your enagement annoucements? Image via Emin Kuliyev Photography and via KAZLOVA IRYNA/shutterstock More from The Stir: What Your Engagement Ring Says About You (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 16 Fun Ways to Include Your Family Pet in Your Pregnancy Reveal (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 11 Marriage Proposals That Went Down in Flames...

Girls Aphrodite. The name means “risen from the foam.” But anyone with this name might have a hard time living up to it, considering she was the goddess of love. Athena. Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, the daughter of top god Zeus and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece. She is associated with the olive tree and the owl. Artemis. The goddess of the hunt, forest, hills, and moon....

From unlikely TV personalities to particular playthings, the tots in this slideshow have some pretty surprising passions! (Then again, if you’re a mom, there probably isn’t much that surprises you at this point.) Siri clearly does not understand her, which frustrates her so much she then throws the phone at me until I get the video on YouTube, at which time she starts baby-twerking and screams ‘BEEBA!’" — Malorie K....

So before you start believing any of the sad weepy stereotypes, check out this list of things that only children from the ages of 4 to 65 love about being onlies for a refreshing change in perspective! If you’re an only child, how do you feel about it? Image © iStock.com/g-stockstudio More from The Stir: 8 Surprising Scientific Facts About Only Children More from The Stir: 8 Things Never to Say to a Mom of an Only Child More from The Stir: Parents With Only One Kid Are Pretty Darn Selfish More from The Stir: 11 Myths About Only Children...

But admittedly getting a bathroom to a zen place can feel pretty overwhelming. Bathrooms are typically one of the smallest rooms in the home, but tend to be a catch-all for stuff. Every family member has to stake a claim in bathroom space, and often time product overflow feels inevitable and maddening to manage. From hubby’s cologne collection to dear daughter’s seemingly endless supply of glittery nail polish, managing this space can feel maddening....

There are books, pencils, markers, and new school clothes everywhere, and it’s only going to get worse once school actually gets going. That’s where the magic of the Internet comes in. Thanks to the brilliant people online, it’s easy to find clever tricks for organizing everything from school lunches to hair ties to the piles and piles of artwork kids bring home every single day. For parents who want to calm the chaos in their busy homes but aren’t quite sure how to get started, this is the right place....

What excuses have you given to avoid sex? Image via Michele Constantini/PhotoAlto/Corbis title: “20 Excuses Women Use To Get Out Of Sex With Their Husbands” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-22” author: “Wayne Sekel” What excuses have you given to avoid sex? Image via Michele Constantini/PhotoAlto/Corbis title: “20 Excuses Women Use To Get Out Of Sex With Their Husbands” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-10” author: “Cara Clark” What excuses have you given to avoid sex?...

More from CafeMom: ​15 Romantic Quotes Straight From the Movies And obviously it’s way more fun. And the outfits are usually better. And there’s awesome music. And hot guys. And — okay, everyone gets the point. For those who are looking for the perfect date night movie list — for the good of a relationship, of course — here’s our list of favorites. From Sleepless in Seattle to Say Anything, Casablanca, and The Way We Were, these are some of our favorite movies....

Some comments are judgy. Others are just nosy. All are uncalled for. We askes moms who took advantage of reproductive technologies to share the craziest, cruelest, and downright bizarre things they’ve heard over the years so you know what NOT to say to a mom whose undergoing — or underwent — IVF: If you were meant to have kids, God would have given them to you naturally. I had no idea you two were so close!...

More from CafeMom: 21 Old-Fashioned Nicknames for Girls That Make Charming First Names They’ll roll off the tongue, like Hansel and Gretel, and will give a pair of twins a deep and special connection. In essence, they’re the salt and pepper of baby names, if one will! In the past, we’ve written heartfelt essays about breastfeeding twins. Or even this woman’s story of how she survived bed rest when her unborn twins needed a miracle....

But just when the Internet thought it couldn’t handle unicorn toast, mermaid toast came along and changed the game even more. Mermaid toast typically requires cream cheese, algae powder, and a dusting of edible gold flakes to your toast — which makes it look like a gorgeous ocean swirl. While some may feel that the new toast trend is a bit excessive, we won’t deny that it is one thing we can’t stop liking over on Instagram....

More from CafeMom: 18 Gorgeous Celtic Baby Names That Are Totally Overlooked From Ophelia to Desdemona, these Shakespearean baby names are sure to impress both literary diehards and their future English teachers. They evoke a sense of intelligence, old world sophistication, and drama — as Shakespeare’s work was always meant for the stage. A child with a Shakespearean name is sure to get lots of interested name-admirers. More from CafeMom: 16 Unusual Baby Girl Names Borrowed From Our Favorite Books These elegant choices have been approved by the Bard, and are starting to gain fans for their unique and beautiful sounds....

In case you’ve missed it, there’s a little sports event happening right now. Thirty-two teams are competing in Brazil to earn the coveted title of FIFA World Cup Champion. And not only do we get a nice display of sporting prowess, but also some inventive baby name ideas. Here are some baby names inspired by the World Cup: Achille: Achille Emaná, the Cameroonian midfielder, has made appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup, so his skills are no joke....