Just one little thing: The experiment involved moving the whole family to France. Hey, who said this was easy? Karen and her family lived there for a year, where she had her whole food world turned upside-down and came up with her own 10 common sense, life-changing “food rules.” Her book is called French Kids Eat Everything. And they do. But Karen’s rules are meant for the rest of us living here on the other side of the ocean....
Anything that needs to be ‘grown into’ past year one. It’s okay if the outfit is a little big — after all, babies are tiny, and they grow super fast! Or if you got a pack of level-3 diapers. That’s fine, I’m sure they will come in handy. But do you have any idea how much space it takes to store things that baby can’t wear until the first grade?...
Luckily, I don’t have to deal with such challenges, as my children seem to be developing smack dab in the middle of the bell curve when it comes to brains. They’re whip-smart in some areas, totally clueless in others. All in all, they seem like perfectly typical kids, and I’m grateful for it. That said, my funny, adorable, and quick-witted children can be BREATHTAKINGLY stupid about certain things. For instance, the following 10 conversations, which happen every single week in our house....
Emily McDowell is a former advertising art director who launched her own line of greeting cards in 2013. Of course, she has a mix of cards for traditional occasions — weddings, birthdays, new baby, etc. But McDowell also has cards specifically to give people who’ve been diagnosed with a serious illness. As she is a cancer survivor, it’s an issue close to her heart. As she explains on her blog: No matter what emotion you’re feeling — guilt because you haven’t been in touch, a genuine urge to help out, feisty optimism, or dark humor, McDowell’s got an empathy card that fits....
The problem is, you’re starting to suspect that he’s digging you as just a friend or as “one of the guys,” but you’re just not sure. I mean, you’d make the most ADORABLE couple! But how do you know what he’s thinking without just straight-up asking him? How do you know if he’s into you, too, and feels that spark you feel – or if he looks at you and sees FRIEND all over your forehead?...
Sure, that’s an extreme example, but we never really considered the downside of all those totally “rad” things we longed for as kids like braces or crutches or (name that thing), did we? How many painful afflictions, experiences, or medical devices did you want growing up? Do your kids want even now? I can think of quite a few. Here are my top 10. Do any sound familiar? Braces or a retainer: In my day (let’s call “my day” the ’80s), these two items were a major score....
– You absolutely must not wear a bikini.– You shouldn’t move your body too much.– You for sure can’t be on the cover of a magazine.– And a short haircut won’t “flatter” your face. Just in case you were considering committing the latter “faux pas,” here are a few reasons that will hopefully stop you from making a huge mistake. title: “10 Reasons Plus Size Girls Shouldn T Have Short Hair” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Loida Hunter” – You absolutely must not wear a bikini....
Here, 10 scientific facts about calling it quits. Heartbreak isn’t just a metaphor. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam studied what happens to us physically when we’re rejected unexpectedly, and as it turns out, breakups actually affect the parasympathetic nervous system, which involves sexual arousal, digestion, and regulation of internal organs (like the heart). When study participants felt rejection, their heart rates slowed for a while. It was even more exaggerated when the rejection came from out of the blue, and it also happened if the participant feared the possibility....
As they learn to live in the outside world for the first time, every sense that a baby has updates and adjusts to all the new things around them. They have to learn how to use all their brand new body parts to interact with this cool new world, and that involves a lot of growth and development on their part. The first month is one of the biggest periods of change in a babies life, and here are some of the most dramatic changes you can expect....
The bucket shape of the egg cups lends itself well to all sorts of unusual crafts, so we picked out 11 of our favorites to share. Most of them are so beautiful by the end, no one will be able to tell what you started with! Image via huppiemama.com More from The Stir: 10 Cool Ways to Upcycle Legos More from The Stir: 8 Ways to Upcycle K-Cups into Cool Kid Crafts (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 10 Fun Kid Crafts That Also Build Reading Skills More from The Stir: 10 Things to Do With a Pringles Can Besides Eat Chips Out of It (PHOTOS)...
These recipes, shared by food bloogers, are easy to create and will dazzle even the most discriminating baker. So, get your apron on and your mixing bowls ready but leave your oven mitts in the drawer. It’s no-bake cookie time! Image via confessionsofacookqueen.com More from The Stir: 10 Finger Foods Your Kids Will Devour for Dinner (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 11 Cupcakes Disguised as Other Things (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Simple Kid Treats to Make ‘Snack Mom’ Duty a Snap (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 10 Toaster Oven Meals You Can Make in Minutes (PHOTOS) “They are SO simple to whip up (no baking!...
With changes in our estrogen levels as we age, acne can be an unpleasant result. Between that and juggling what types of anti-aging potions we should start including in our regimen, it can be a little confusing — so we asked dermatologists to take the guesswork out of what we should be using in our daily regimens. The good news? Probably not as much product as you would think. Here’s what they had to say....
From the couples retreat idea that takes some planning to completely unplugging that takes nearly no effort, these ways to keep the spark alive will inspire you … and may even be just the thing you need to take your love to the next level. More from CafeMom: This Sex Tip From Victorian Times Can Take Your Relationship to the Next Level More from CafeMom: This Is the Literal Exact Hour You Should Have Sex, According to Science More from CafeMom: 9 Reasons Why Single Women Are Way Less Happy Than Women in Relationships...
People who binge eat consume large quantities of food in a relatively short amount of time. It’s not satisfying. Rather, it can feel scary and like your body is out of control. Here’s what else you may not know about binge eating — but should. Binge eating is THE most common eating disorder. And it’s not just women who are affected. Two percent of men and up to 1 percent of adolescents in the US struggle with it, too....
More from CafeMom: 15 Movies That Don’t Try to Sugarcoat Motherhood We found these 12 amazing quotes about motherhood we just had to share. From sayings that will help you appreciate the little things, to the quotes that will make you say, “That’s me!” — we’ve found the words that will help you through times of struggle and triumph. They don’t say everything there is to say about motherhood — but they say a lot!...
More from CafeMom: 15 Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship What these, as Bridget Jones would call them, “smug marrieds” are quick to forget is that sometimes it can be hard to tell if the guy is a keeper or not. And what if a guy felt like a keeper before, but then it didn’t work out? Maybe we don’t even know what a keeper looks like! Well, take a deep breath and keep calm....
You may be a social media junkie. There is currently no cure for this, short of an electromagnetic pulse that would basically just wipe out all electronics, and if that happens, you’ll probably have bigger things to worry about than tweeting — like your bank balance. Here are 12 signs you’re a social media junkie. Are you a social media junkie? Image via Jason Howie/Flickr title: “12 Signs You Re A Social Media Junkie” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-11” author: “Walter Orr” You may be a social media junkie....
Before you start wrinkling your nose at the consistency you think these mug cakes have, let us just tell you that these are not your mother’s mug cake recipes. The idea for these masterpieces have been around long enough that people are starting to get it right — in taste, ease, and texture. Give it five minutes — we promise, you’ll love ’em. Image via Sweet 2 Eat Baking and p....
But your collection probably has a lot more creative potential than you’re giving it. Try arranging your pins and patches like this to get those styling juices flowing. Previously unmentioned on the right: Fancy Pink Poodle Enamel Pin ($10, Wildflower & Co.); It’s Lit Bra Enamel Pin ($10, Sara M Lyons) title: “13 Ways To Style Pins And Patches That Aren T On A Tote Bag” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-07” author: “Adriana Eoff” But your collection probably has a lot more creative potential than you’re giving it....
Here are 14 ideas that take minutes to make in the a.m. (or can be prepped days in advance). Image via iStock.com/Nicolas McComber More from CafeMom: My Daughter May Have a Nut Allergy & I’m Kind of Freaking Out More from CafeMom: Checklist for Food Allergies in School: 7 Ways Parents Can Prepare Ahead More from CafeMom: What Your Kid’s School Lunch Says About You title: “14 Easy Nut Free Lunches To Pack For A Picky Eater” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-02” author: “James Bender” Here are 14 ideas that take minutes to make in the a....
