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We’ve had the Bobs and the Billys, but break out of that traditional list and add any of these great, but unconventional, “B” names for a son: Which is your favorite “B” name for boys? More from The Stir: 25 College-Inspired Baby Names for Little Boys With Big Futures Image via Valeriy Velikov/shutterstock; MARCTRAN/shutterstock title: “25 Best B Names For Little Boys” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-15” author: “Robert Mayo” We’ve had the Bobs and the Billys, but break out of that traditional list and add any of these great, but unconventional, “B” names for a son:...

We love the classic Charles and Christopher, but there are plenty of other names that can go on your ‘C’ list. Take a look at these clever and cute monikers: Which ‘C’ name for boys is your favorite? More from The Stir: 21 Presidential Names for Baby Boys Image via My Good Images/shutterstock; Olga Bogatyrenko/shutterstock title: “25 Clever C Names For Little Boys” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-02” author: “Billy Evans” We love the classic Charles and Christopher, but there are plenty of other names that can go on your ‘C’ list....

But, naturally no summer is complete without parties to celebrate good times. And for those summer soirees you’re going to need a party dress or two, duh! From day parties, girls night out, boozy brunches, and even a wedding or two, your social calendar will quickly begin to fill up — and I’ve got you covered with amazing plus-size party dresses that DON’T cost a fortune. Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy Click here to buy

The year, Easter nail art is better than ever. From cute pastel heart-shaped tips to bunny accent designs, these 28 Easter nail designs will inspire you to egg-sellence.

These are among the questions we’ve tried to answer with a long-term user survey. For the past five years, we’ve asked BabyNameWizard visitors to rate the names they view in Namipedia. On a scale from 1 to 100, how smart does the name sound? How sexy, creative, friendly, sophisticated? With 1.5 million sets of ratings submitted, the results paint an unprecedented picture of the way we view names. Before presenting the list of most sophisticated names, I’d like to make clear that none of these dimensions are “good” or “bad....

But there’s something about Kat not even her most intense fans know: She’s a goth gardener. Seriously. Take a tour of Kat Von D’s all-black garden and see what I mean. title: “35 Eerie Photos Of Kat Von D S Pitch Black Garden” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-14” author: “Cynthia Davis” But there’s something about Kat not even her most intense fans know: She’s a goth gardener. Seriously. Take a tour of Kat Von D’s all-black garden and see what I mean....

It’s pretty hard to forget a dress like Kate Middleton’s when she became the Duchess of Cambridge, or Kim Kardashian’s when she married Kanye West in Europe. From these celebrities’ hair styles to their shoes, every detail of their appearance is pretty much perfection on their wedding days. From vintage wedding gowns to super traditional looks to not traditional at all, everyone’s style always shines through on their wedding day....

From castle diaper cakes, to Alice in Wonderland tea parties, to gorgeous pink rose arrangements for a Minnie Mouse’s garden theme, some people get extremely creative. Decorated cakes and sugar cookies are a great way to drive home the theme of a baby shower, whether it be a princess party, an oceanic Nemo party, or a magical trip to Neverland. Other than the treats, photo booths, balloon arrangements, and centerpieces are all ways to incorporate a good Disney theme....

Sometimes you find good advice about sex and relationships in the most unsuspecting places. In this case, the advice is from a Polish priest named Father Ksawery Knotz, whose book Seks jest Boski (Sex Is Divine) was released last month. Huh? This definitely got my attention especially as a Jewish girl twice-married to Catholic guys. The book isn’t currently available in English but portions of it are on an English version of Father Knotz’s website The Act of Marriage....

I’m not just talking about your typical foreplay here either. Though finger play and oral can be totally mind-blowingly fantastic. Here are a few ideas to get you and your partner super hot for each other and halfway to orgasm. Image via ekelly89/Flickr title: “5 Foreplay Ideas That Will Drive Your Man Wild” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-17” author: “David Disalvo” I’m not just talking about your typical foreplay here either....

Conventional stove-tops are notoriously difficult to clean. Their shape, size, and the frequently caked-on reminders of meals long gone can make all the elbow-grease in the world seem like it’s going to waste. But hope is not lost — not even for the ultra-lazy like me! Here are 5 easy ways to make that stove-top sparkle once more. More from The Stir: 6 Dark Corners of My Home I’m Afraid to Clean (PHOTOS) Ammonia Ammonia might not be ideal for all-over cleaning, but nothing tackles burners better, and with less work for you!...

Yes, guys like sex. They love it. They think about it 25 hours a day. And despite all our wives’ excuses (the headaches, the time of the months, the I’m-just-too-tireds), we’d still go right on knockin’ boots. There are, however, certain things to stop us dead in our tracks. Deflate our balloons, so to speak. What exactly is our libido’s kryptonite? Glad you asked! Here’s a look at 5 things wives do to really turn off their husbands....

So let’s discuss, ladies, shall we? Let’s discuss what the hell is going on with our postnatal bodies/emotions/etc., and when we can expect to feel like ourselves again. Hair loss. This was something I really wasn’t looking forward to when I was pregnant. During the nine months of my gestation — and probably yours, too — my normally thin, fine hair was, in a word, awesome. It was thick. It was full....

Crock-Pots really shine in the dreary winter because they’re masters at brewing up the comfiest of the comfort foods. We’re talking meats so tender they just fall off the bone (and warm our bones while we eat them) to gooey cheese and steaming hot soup. After a long and cold day outside, snuggling up to a warm and hearty Crock-Pot meal is the remedy. All we need to really top off the mood is a roaring fire in the fireplace, a fuzzy blanket, and maybe some spiked hot cocoa....

And it will only cost you $8.99. Now you and your kids can both get a bit of enjoyment out of last year’s Christmas present. Use TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles like your PlayStation 3, Wii console or Xbox 360 (and for just $8.99 a month) to stream unlimited “Watch Instantly” movies from Netflix on your TV. Without further ado, here are 6 great DVDS that’ll get you up and active, without catching a cold or pinching your pennies....

I was so spooked by my friends’ experiences that I decided to do some research. Every year, thousands of women will have the same experiences my friends did. Many, unfortunately, will die. But maybe they don’t have to. Not if they know what to look for. The biggest risk factors, says Dr. Joycelyn Speight, a radiation oncologist, are a family history of it or if the woman is carrying the BRCA gene or if she has Lynch syndrome....

Most of the rules stem from one-off incidents. Rather than dealing with those on an individual basis, schools have a tendency these days to swoop in with new rules and regulations. The result is a ridiculous set of rules that do nothing but needlessly punish students and sometimes even do more harm than good. For example: Ridiculous Regulation of Bathroom Breaks Earlier this year, I wrote about a school that restricted students’ bathroom breaks to only three times per week....

When it comes down to women, weight, and baby-on-board status, it seems your wardrobe gives away your pregnancy news … or at least people think it does. You know what I mean, right? How many times have you thrown on an oversized sweater and just headed out? Bet you didn’t know it at the time, but your outfit choice likely raised a few eyebrows. I don’t know why we do it, but it seems the roomier the clothing, the more the baby rumors fly....

Of course you’ll want the foods you love to eat (hello, Oreos), but you’ll also need basics that mom (aka your IRL fair godmother) always has on hand. Don’t worry! We’ve got a few tips to help your survive your first outing. Also, be sure to look for coupons in the paper and online. But only use them on things you actually want. Saving 50 cents on a snack you otherwise wouldn’t eat isn’t really saving, especially if it goes to waste....

So you splurge on birthday gifts or reward them if they’ve done an especially great job in school. Is it bad? Oh, yeah. It’s worse than you think. More From The Stir: Quiz: Are You Raising a Brat? A new study was published in the Journal of Consumer Research and shows parents exactly what they’re doing wrong. Face it, you’re about to have a spoiled, greedy, ungrateful kid. And here’s why: Think there’s no way to win this one?...