Inspired by movies, legends, and scary stuff in general, here are 50 more of the best Halloween-inspired baby names — coupled with last year’s list, that’s 100 in all! More from CafeMom: 22 Halloween-Inspired Baby Names for Boys Boys Talon — Think the claw of a scary crow. Trick — Kind of catchy. Chucky — From the terrifying movie Child’s Play. Freddy — Krueger, of course. Herman — As in Munster from The Munsters....
For children in their first year of school or even in the first week of the new school year, it’s nice to remind them they are loved and cherished by sending a sweet little “thinking of you” surprise in their lunch box. (Tweens and teens often dig this too! Not that they’ll admit it.) Every day, once a week, monthly, or a few special days a year, it’s up to you how far you want to go with the lunch box fun....
I can’t help but love the idea of adding window boxes to any home or apartment and have gathered together a few more fantastic inspirations below: Though technically not under a window, these pretty planters add such a fun pop of color to the white brick walls. I don’t know what you have to do to get flowers to grow like this, but I think I’d like to find out!...
Our own Jill Smokler, aka Scary Mommy, is on a personal mission to feed families this year by matching up donors with those in need. She’s collecting money to buy grocery store gift cards for people who stop by (and there have been a lot of them) and let her know their struggles include not being able to afford Thanksgiving dinner. Yeah, you guys, it’s heartbreaking. Whether you join Jill in her effort or are looking for another way to give back for the holiday, here are 5 more ways to feed those in need you should consider....
Here are a few other ridiculous divorce statistics. If your parents are happily married, your risk of divorce decreases by 14 percent. Sure, this makes loads of sense because obviously if you never see a couple argue and make up, you’d just assume that successfully married couples never fight and you’d become passive in the relationship. Hogwash. In reality, you learn how to make things work and what it means to have a partner for life....
Now let’s pause for a moment and talk about something else: stilettos. I can’t walk in them to save my life. I would faceplant. I can see wearing these sky-high spikes if you had no nerve endings in your feet (or were eager to lose said nerve endings), but for the rest of us, it just seems hopeless. Now now, don’t you fret, you fashionistas you! I have the stiletto solution EVERY style savvy mom has been waiting for … Wear the heels anyway....
So what’s a smoothie lover to do? Well, find some low-calorie, healthier options of course! Check out these 6 great slimming smoothies that’ll help you lose inches and satisfy your sweet tooth. Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe? Image via khawkins04/ Flickr title: “6 Slimming Smoothie Recipes That Ll Jumpstart Your Diet Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-26” author: “Debra Horney” So what’s a smoothie lover to do? Well, find some low-calorie, healthier options of course!...
This scenario is all too familiar for moms of kids between 15 months to 2 years, says Sharon Silver, founder of ProactiveParenting.net and the author of Stop Reacting and Start Responding: 108 Ways to Discipline Consciously and Become the Parent You Want to Be. The reason? “Toddlers are all about power and who’s in control,” Silver says. “They’re thinking, ‘You might have put me in here, but I’m going to show you I can get out....
This news has prompted hordes of hopeful parents to scrutinize their early sonogram pics, and upload them online for predictions from others. According to a survey by the British parenting site Netmums, one third of parents have posted early ultrasound images on websites like Facebook soliciting friends to weigh in on whether it’s a boy or girl; meanwhile sites like In-gender hosts whole discussion boards on how to guess right....
Are you raising your kids in the country? More from The Stir: 25 Signs You’re Raising a Country Kid __ More From The Stir: 6 Scientific Reasons You Should Raise Your Kid in the City__ Image © Arman Zhenikeyev/Corbis title: “7 Benefits Of Raising Kids In The Country” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-10” author: “Lisa Roy” Are you raising your kids in the country? More from The Stir: 25 Signs You’re Raising a Country Kid...
I’m also incredibly cheap when it comes to garden decor. It is true, I do love the challenge of creating my own pieces of art … but it’s more true that I simply refuse to pay art haus prices for something I know I can make for under $50 (or for free, even). You can make these pieces from things you have around the house, items you’ve collected, salvaged, or thrifted, and some of the cheapest supplies your local Lowe’s has to offer....
First on that list, of course, is getting your house organized and clean. And we don’t mean obvious spots like the bathroom sink or kitchen floor (although of course those will need some attention, too). Here’s your list of places the spots you need to spray, scrub, and organize now…or who knows when it will get done! What parts of your house do you plan to clean and organize before school starts?...
Here’s 7 reasons you might still not be over him. Regrets. You still regret all of the ways the relationship broke down, and run over different scenarios in your mind as to how you could have done things differently. Or how he could have done things differently. Or how, basically, the whole thing should have gone v. how it went. Time to start forgiving yourself for whatever you did or didn’t do....
According to an ABC story that highlighted the growing trend, snow plow parents are those who attempt to push life’s obstacles out of their children’s way. It can be with anything — from friends to school and sports — and they’ll do anything to ensure their children don’t fail. They interviewed one mom who wanted her son to get a good position on his baseball team. She brought lemon cupcakes to practice one day, but when she realized the coach didn’t like lemon, she baked some new vanilla ones and delivered them personally to his house....
I’ve always had a hard time finding a hairstylist. Once I grew up and moved away from home and the lady who kept the tresses of my entire family tamed, I couldn’t find a place that felt like my hair-home. If I’m honest, I’m still a bit of a stylist-slut. I bounce from chair to chair, satiating my own base desires and seldom returning, except for the quickie. And by quickie I mean bang clean-up....
How much water does a garden truly need? Here are a few things to consider when thinking about your garden’s water needs. Gardens need an inch of water per week. This, of course, is just a basic rule of thumb. Some plants will require more water and others less. How do you know if your garden has received an inch of water? Invest in a rain gauge. Check the gauge at the end of the week, and if you see less than inch, better roll out that garden hose....
Well, there are lots of ways to say no to anal sex, but I think I came up with seven of the best responses on how to decline some butt love. Just say “no.” Short. Sweet. To the point. Talk extremely dirty about having sex with your vagina. If you mutter the words, “F*ck me in my pu**y, that’s where I want you” in your sexiest breathy voice, he’ll forget all about entering the back....
But they’re not the only fish in the flawless foundation sea — there are plenty of internet-famous sponges, brushes, and tools aiming to give you selfie-worthy skin. Here are 7 crazy foundation application tools guaranteed to give you a perfect complexion AND jazz up your vanity. “If you are tired of dropping sponges, messy fingers/hand, crampy fingers or just looking for the freedom to hold multiple items at a time, then this will be the perfect blending sponge for you,” the company writes on its website....
Notice I didn’t say BAD breed, but their minds work a bit differently than women’s, which means that sometimes we ladies don’t quite get what’s really going on in our guys’ heads. Is he blowing you off or is his behavior nothing to worry about? And if he is giving you the cold shoulder, what do you do about it? Any other signs he’s blowing you off? Image via liquene/Flickr...
We found 8 clever courses you’ll totally want to replicate at home. Many are made from materials you probably already own, and they’ll provide plenty of entertainment for crawler or walker — and for you as you watch them adorably navigate your DIY designs! Image via developingthewholechild.com More from CafeMom: Baby Milestones: Red Flags in a Child’s Development or Bragging Rights for Competitive Moms? More from CafeMom: QUIZ: Baby’s 1st-Year Milestones: How Well Do You Know the Norm?...
