13 Bridesmaid Horror Stories That Will Make Your Jaw Drop Photos

From inappropriate groomsmen and cheating brides to bailing the bridesmaid dress out of jail, the following 13 stories of bridesmaid duties gone wrong will blow your mind. You might even find yourself thinking that having to wear that ugly seafoam green number wasn’t so bad after all! Some names have been changed to protect the innocent. Image via Alexander Tolstykh/shutterstock Then she dropped it on me that I needed to feed her entire ‘crew’ of 25 lunch — on my dime....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;8 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;1552 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Alfreda Stevens

15 Best Baby Shower Gifts For The Natural Mom To Be

My friends that parent similarly have discussed how they don’t always like baby showers being thrown for them because then they’re faced with the dilemma of having tons of things they don’t want and will never use. So, I decided that there needed to be a list of top registry items for the natural or Attachment Parenting mom. Of course, some of these items are great for moms who parent differently as well....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;507 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Theodore Waites

15 Creative Braids For Little Girls

These braid styles are a simple and quick way to have her looking spiffy. They blow the basic pony out of the water, and they help prevent lice. That’s right, moms. Did you know that braids help keep lice far, far away from your kid? Those bugs love loose hair, so the tighter the braid, the less likely they are to stick around. So to make you a braiding master, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite (and cutest) hair braiding ideas for little girls....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;591 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;John Brown

15 Things Women Do That Make Men Call Them Crazy

While women can also gaslight men — there is a long history of men using invalidation to subdue women. It wasn’t that long ago that women could be put into insane asylums for defying their husbands. Here are 15 times a guy might accuse you of being “crazy.” You want to talk about the relationship and he doesn’t. You have become more emotionally attached to him than he wanted and he begins to feel overwhelmed and guilty....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;12 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;2522 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Paul Schorn

15 Worst Words In The English Language

So at our last staff meeting I asked everyone to throw out words that make them cringe. Let me just say … it was one of the funniest meetings I have ever been in. Below is our list, along with the reasons I was given. Do you feel our pain? More from The Stir: 20 Tech Words That Are More ‘Annoying’ Than Sexting What words are on your list? Any of these?...

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;705 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Loretta Trask

16 Baby Food Making Tools You Already Have In Your Kitchen

Here are 16 things that you may already have in your kitchen that you can use to whip up homemade meals for your little one. And no, you don’t need all of them. But you might want to pick up one or two you don’t have. Don’t worry: You can use them long after baby’s moved past purees to make meals for the whole family. Stephanie Kivich is a personal chef and culinary instructor....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;8 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;1601 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Willie Moon

19 Celebrities Who Got Tattoos In The Name Of Love Photos

Many celebrities have done just that. Some get names, while others opt for a symbol of their love. Some are still together, and many have broken up. Yet, the tattoo (or the scars left from it) remain. Here, 19 celebs and the ink they have gotten in the name of love and devotion. Which of these is your favorite? Least favorite? Image via Splash News More from The Stir: 20 Best Tattoos That Show You Love Your Husband (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: Our Tattoos Symbolize Our Love (VIDEO) More from The Stir: 13 Meaningful Tattoos Parents Got to Honor Their Kids (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 23 Perfectly Tiny Tattoos You Can Cover or Show at Will (PHOTOS)...

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;536 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Mary Carlisle

20 Magical Harry Potter Tattoos Photos

These unique tattoos represent all seven of the books and show the true dedication (for a lifetime!) that some people have to this magical wizarding world. Image via Reddit user acidqueen More from The Stir: What’s Your ‘Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone’ IQ? (TRIVIA) More from The Stir: An Open Letter to ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Freaking Out About Black Hermione More from The Stir: 6 Harry Potter-Inspired Drinks For a Night of Mayhem (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 15 Stars Who Got Rid of Tattoos About Their Exes After Breaking Up (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 19 Celebrities Who Got Tattoos in the Name of Love (PHOTOS)...

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;477 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Linda Bon

20 Unintentionally Inappropriate Kid Christmas Drawings Photos

Since art is left to interpretation, enjoy trying to work out what these children meant to draw for their holiday pictures — before they took a major detour. Image via Zoe Pannett/Facebook title: “20 Unintentionally Inappropriate Kid Christmas Drawings Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-22” author: “Paul Hodges” Since art is left to interpretation, enjoy trying to work out what these children meant to draw for their holiday pictures — before they took a major detour....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;176 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Mathew Gonzalez

25 Words All Toddlers Should Know By Age 2

Speech and talking is a big one. Once our babies say their first word, it’s exciting when they add more words to the mix either verbally or by sign, or both. By the time a child is 2, there are 25 words every toddler should be using say researchers from the Child Study Institute at Bryn Mawr College. Twenty-five words is considered the minimum for late talkers — the average is 75 to 225 words with phrases....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;7 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;1343 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;William Levy

26 Weird And Wonderful Names For Your Vagina

There are some pretty crude nicknames for ladybits out there (you know what they are), and there are some really funny ones too. But what other nicknames, good, bad, or super weird, do people have for their own vaginas? Or for someone else’s? Most of the ones we heard fell into three categories — food, animal, and “internet” — so I turned them all into a series of graphics. You’re welcome....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;332 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Robert Haskett

30 Great Books Written By Women Under 30 Photos

These works prove that youth is a virtue when it comes to the written word. From clever tales that reimagine the origin of the earth to meditations on mental illness to inventive tales of dystopia, these 30 works from brilliant women under the age of 30 will make you dig out your library card. Image via JB Reed/AP/Corbis More from The Stir: 10 Fun, Fabulous Book Characters That Every Little Girl Should Meet (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Gorgeous Coloring Books for Grown-Ups (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 7 Life-Changing Books That Should be on Your Must-Read List (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 15 Children’s Books That Make Us Cry Every Time (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 21 Most Outrageous Celebrity Purchases (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 15 Great TV Characters Based on Real People (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 18 Favorite Cartoons of the ’80s We Wish Would Come Back (PHOTOS)...

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;666 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Betty Roman

4 Pairs Of Underwear You Should Never Wear

A recent study reported in USA Today showed that an ugly pair of underwear really can ruin your day. Pubic hair underwear, anyone? They might give you the worst day of your life. According to the article: Here are a few pairs that will ruin your day. Remember, you have been warned. La Perla passion de fleur brief: $113 OK, so $113 for a pair of underwear may seem extreme, but wait until you try these on....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;342 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Christine Jenkins

47 Creative Easy Snack Ideas For Kids

If you and your family want to avoid a monotonous loop of cheese and crackers and chips and dip, you’re going to love this slew of creative, healthy, affordable and (most importantly) tasty snack ideas. Image © gpointstudio/iStock More From The Stir: 9 Things In Your Fridge You Should Throw Out Now More from The Stir: 10 Cute, Yummy Breakfast Ideas for Picky Eaters title: “47 Creative Easy Snack Ideas For Kids” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-19” author: “Gloria Webb” If you and your family want to avoid a monotonous loop of cheese and crackers and chips and dip, you’re going to love this slew of creative, healthy, affordable and (most importantly) tasty snack ideas....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;301 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Florence Wright

5 Reasons You Shouldn T Have Sex With A Friend

How’d that go for you? I did this once. And I admit there was alcohol involved. Lost in the moment, it seemed like a good idea. We were alone on an island for a night. Who could it hurt? But after our one and done encounter, our friendship was never the same. Having sex permanently changes your relationship, no matter how close you were before. So while I’m all for having casual sex, here are 5 reasons why having sex with a friend will ruin your friendship:...

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;12 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;2362 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Melvin Wood

6 Reasons Not To Worry If You Haven T Found Your Soul Mate

More from The Stir: Do Men Really Always Fall Short of Being What Women Want? It might stop you from finding someone to love. Depending on what your idea of a “soul mate” is, you could actually be missing out on a lot of love. Maybe he’s the friend you share good times with but who doesn’t fit your ideal. Maybe he’s the guy you’ve been dating forever, but who has — gasp!...

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;16 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;3332 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Daniela Nall

6 Things You Need To Know About The Bleached Eyebrow Trend

And it was horrible. I knew bleaching my eyebrows was going to suck. I’ve bleached the hair on my head enough times to know that. And yet the actual experience was so much worse than I ever expected. I genuinely just wanted to post a few selfies of me looking like the 11th Doctor, suffer through the indignity of being unable to express emotion with my face, and dye them back....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;853 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Ignacio Rush

6 Year Old S Death Can Be Booster Seat Lesson For Moms

We may never know why this mom didn’t have 6-year-old Isaiah in a booster and secured by a seat belt. But we do know Isaiah’s life is over. He will never graduate kindergarten. He will never grow up. He will never get married. He will never have children. He will never smile one more time, ever. He is DEAD. Booster and car seat safety is so important. Children’s lives depend on moms and dads and caretakers taking the time to educate themselves about how to secure kids in the car so in the event of an accident, they are given the best chance to survive it....

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;650 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Ismael Edelson

7 Crazy Reasons Moms Fired Their Bad Babysitters

Here, moms share the crazy reasons they fired their babysitters: Did you ever have to fire a babysitter? Image ©iStock.com/jeangill title: “7 Crazy Reasons Moms Fired Their Bad Babysitters” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-21” author: “Kristin Hanson” Here, moms share the crazy reasons they fired their babysitters: Did you ever have to fire a babysitter? Image ©iStock.com/jeangill title: “7 Crazy Reasons Moms Fired Their Bad Babysitters” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-12” author: “Emma Haislip” Here, moms share the crazy reasons they fired their babysitters: Did you ever have to fire a babysitter?...

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;164 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Stanley Baumberger

7 Mother S Day Cards We Wish We Could Send

title: “7 Mother S Day Cards We Wish We Could Send” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-10” author: “Lottie Smith” title: “7 Mother S Day Cards We Wish We Could Send” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-08” author: “Robert Roberts” title: “7 Mother S Day Cards We Wish We Could Send” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-27” author: “Juan Olson” title: “7 Mother S Day Cards We Wish We Could Send” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-02” author: “Sean Spears” title: “7 Mother S Day Cards We Wish We Could Send” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-28” author: “Annette Gonez” title: “7 Mother S Day Cards We Wish We Could Send” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-13” author: “Rocio Cook”

<span title='2024-08-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>August 25, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;108 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Robert Stanley