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Here are 30 names inspired by spring. Girls More from The Stir: 52 Wackiest Celeb Baby Names of All Time Boys And then there’s always Allergies (jooooke) Do you like any of these names? title: “Beautiful Baby Names Inspired By Spring” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-16” author: “Michael Skinner” Here are 30 names inspired by spring. Girls More from The Stir: 52 Wackiest Celeb Baby Names of All Time Boys And then there’s always Allergies (jooooke) Do you like any of these names?...

Given how easy it is for card companies to capture the magic of just about any occasion under the sun—engagements, new pets, dental surgeries—it only made sense for some industrious web whiz to come up with zingers to express the awkward and sometimes debilitating emotions that go along with a divorce or breakup. Thankfully, someecards took the guesswork out of every possible scenario with hilarious and just a smidge distasteful post-breakup snark....

Over-the-counter ovulation tests can help, but they can be pricey. The best thing to do is to take cues from our bodies by following the ovulation method (or Billings method). Once we know when we’re ovulating, our chances for a successful conception will improve. The key to knowing when ovulation is occurring? Cervical mucus. It sounds icky, but trust us, cervical mucus is our best friend when we’re trying to conceive....

Bladen revealed that he originally planned to give the kid a “good old-fashioned talking to.” That plan went out the window when the teenager “smiled at [him],” causing the dad to snap. Apparently, Bladen apologized to his victim in court and warned other parents against following his lead with their kids’ bullies. “I’m very sorry for what I did, very regretful and ashamed,” he said. “Please don’t do what I did, I just lost control....

After their son, Jayce, shoved the noodle up his nose, Aultman instructed her husband to remove it via extreme air pressure. In the video, the dad inspects his son’s nostril before placing his own mouth against Jayce’s and blowing, like he’s giving the kid CPR. They claim the method works about 60 percent of the time, though they caution that you should call a doctor if the object doesn’t come out on the first try....

The mom said that she was a bit shocked, since her kids have always referred to their dad as “Daddy” with no issues. She also brought up the fact that the man still refers to his own father as “Daddy.” After mentioning that her kids were pretty upset about having to make the abrupt change, she asked the other users on Mumsnet if she was “being unreasonable.” Another user added, “One of the major rights we all have as individuals, parents or not, is deciding what we want other people to address us as, and encouraging someone to address someone else against their wishes is a terrible idea....

I always knew I wanted to have kids so before my husband and I even started trying to get pregnant—and even after—I’d buy baby items here and there. I got some one-of-a-kind baby booties and a stuffed camel in Mongolia, some gorgeous smocked dresses in a variety of baby and toddler sizes in Vietnam, a punk rock baby T-shirt in New York City, some wall prints for the nursery in Paris, a couple of incredible mobiles in Japan, a Moses basket at a going-out-of-business sale in Boston (it was $5, I had to buy it), and so on....

title: “Doctors Explain How An Orgasm Can Help Shorten Your Period” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-07” author: “Carolyn Sims”

I think it’s a perfectly acceptable practice as long as you follow these five rules of bring your own birthday cake etiquette. If you want to BYOBC (bring your own birthday cake), definitely choose a restaurant that employs a world-famous pastry chef who works really hard on a world-famous dessert menu. Of course your sheet cake will be immensely tastier than any gourmet dessert she/he could prepare. If you are planning on bringing a birthday cake to a restaurant, never ever call ahead to ask the staff if they will permit this....

Is that a expensive, high-tech, store-bought, planetary spacesuit prototype you’re wearing? Actually, it’s homemade, fashioned with state-of-the-art egg cartons and Styrofoam cups. MarthaStewart.com has some great ideas for homemade kids’ costumes using materials you can find at the grocery store. There’s a Cowboy, made out of brown paper grocery bags; Hula Dancers made from mop heads; a valiant Knight made from candy cups and pie tins; and more. Are you making your kids’ costumes this year?...

But now, there’s a new face mask in town… and it’s going to change the way you take care of your skin forever. ($12 each, Sephora) Let’s count them down. That was the best thing about this mask. While all of the ampoules had that gelatinous texture, the Bright Lover’s texture was a little thinner — which might be why the rubber mask kept sliding down my face. Annoying. I can’t say my skin looked dramatically brighter after using this, but I did smell like a damn sunny morning and my face was well-hydrated....

My 7-year-old peered at Santa for a bit, then turned to me and asked in a clear voice that fully captured the attention of every single parent waiting in line: “Mom, is that the real Santa?” It seems to me that there are two main ways of answering this question, assuming your children are Santa Believers and you’re not the sort of parent who is so invested in honesty that you take it upon yourself to loudly announce that of COURSE it isn’t, SANTA ISN’T REAL....

Forget waiting ’til you’re at your favorite sports bar, or (gulp) Hooters to chow down on some chicken wings. Make this fun spin on them tonight at home. Guy Fieri’s Tequila Lime Wings from Food Network Ingredients 1 pound of chicken wings, cut into segments, tips removed and discarded 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper Tequila Lime Sauce: 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 cup tequila 1 tablespoon agave syrup 1 teaspoon lime zest 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon adobo sauce 1/2 tablespoon freshly cracked pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt...

With festival season in full swing, famous people are stealing cultures left and right — despite being told, over and over again, that appropriation is never “appreciation.” The latest famous person being dragged for cultural theft: Halsey. During a recent performance in New Zealand, she wore a questionable stage outfit that has all of Instagram speaking up. Halsey, who is a proud multiracial woman could’ve easily taken a note from her own identity, by wearing a look inspired by Black culture....

Take a moment and let that sink in. Apparently, the quarter-century mark is the most timely age to become a mother … according to the gentlemanly folk, at least. I think I’ll pass, thankyouverymuch. After the initial nausea subsides from reading that statistic, I really only have one reaction: “HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.” Please. As if. Finally, I’ve now moved on to the anger stage. Now listen, there is nothing wrong with being a young mother....

The Stir asked weight loss experts to dish out some kid-friendly advice (some of which they say worked wonders on their own children). Here are some top dos and don’ts to set your family on a healthier path. DON’T have a blind spot about your own kids. “One study has revealed that parents may be in denial when it comes to their kids’ weight, as about half of parents with overweight or obese children don’t think their kids are too heavy,” says Merilee Kern, developer of the “Kids Making Healthy Choices” weight loss app for kids....

“Guess what?” she grinned. “We got a baby!” We hugged. We cried. We squealed. We threw together a list of necessities and started a registry for the rest. Even though I used to be completely opposed to interracial adoption, I was thrilled for my pal. After I gave her a little time to bask in her new mommyhood, we chatted about the transition for her and her hubby. “Dave’s a little disappointed....

But yes, most toddlers are bound to have accidents while in training and, therefore, get pee on their wee shoes, as is being discussed in The CafeMom Newcomers Club thread: my dd had an accident on her shoes need advice. I’ve always been of the “hose ’em off on the front porch” school of thought when it comes to peed-on (or otherwise) kid shoes. Of course, you moms deliver a broad variety of sound advice on the subject....

You might not be a fan of the way she gets things done, but you will never have the right to deny that she looks dang while she does literally everything. And while we’ve discussed at length the many ways Blossom has inspired our style habits, we have yet to talk about the fact that her perpetually flawless hair and makeup are two of the best things to ever happen to the city of Riverdale....

Am I right? Of course, it’s not always so easy to get that salon perfection in the comfort of your own home. Luckily, we are here to save the day. Here’s a simple way to achieve a DIY pedicure with salon precision. Who knew?! More from The Stir: 7 Super Cute Nail Art Ideas Your Kids Will Love! (PHOTOS) What tips do you have for doing your nails at home?...