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Whether you love chocolate or fruit, we’ve got what you’re craving. From cool and creamy to crispy and crunchy, prepare your taste buds for a surprise that won’t trash your kitchen. Win-win! What is your favorite one-pan dessert? Image via oldermommystillyummy.com More from The Stir: 10 Delicious No-Bake Cakes for Summertime Celebrations (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 5 Delicious Ways to Pair Ice Cream & Fruit for the Ultimate Summer Dessert (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 10 Toaster Oven Meals You Can Make in Minutes (PHOTOS)...

The first step, says Melani, is to “find the photographer whose style you love the best and with whom you connect the most.” “Remember, the task of your photographer is not simply to take flattering images, but to provide an unforgettable experience and ambience of relaxation and comfort in which you feel pampered and beautiful,” Melani told CafeMom. “I believe that the most important advice I can offer is to understand that the goal of your photography experience is to celebrate YOU, the miraculous life within you, and capture, in portraits, the essence of your beauty and emotions as you await the birth of the greatest gift you will ever receive....

You probably know about the two more extreme personalities people are shoehorned into: introverts, meaning you prefer to be by yourself, and extroverts, who love a good crowd and actually draw energy from others. But recently, we’ve been hearing a lot more about the gray area between these two — “the ambivert.” Here’s what science knows so far about this hybrid personality type. There are more ambiverts than you may think....

Yes, few of us want to be known as an ice queen, but we also don’t feel like being that desperate, needy girl, either. So how do you find a balance? How do you act cool and collected in a relationship without being an ice queen? Let’s find out. What are some other ways you can be cool and collected without being an ice queen? Image via BarbaraWilliams2010/Flickr title: “10 Simple Ways To Play It Cool Without Being An Ice Queen” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-30” author: “Lolita Hawley” Yes, few of us want to be known as an ice queen, but we also don’t feel like being that desperate, needy girl, either....

They don’t have to be anything fancy at all, just something little to let them know that you’re thinking of them. Something to give them a little reminder of the unconditional love and support waiting for them at home no matter what kind of day they’re having. Here are 10 cute ways to send your kids a little love and a few laughs in their lunch. Do you include surprises in your kids’ lunchboxes?...

You know what I’m talking about. Your mom would be stirring a pot of spaghetti with mismatched socks over each shoulder because she went in search of their mates and then got distracted. Instead of laughing at her, now we empathize as we find ourselves doing all the same wacky stuff! In a classic case of what goes around comes around, see if you poked fun at your poor mom for doing these things — only to find you’ve turned into her clone … Image via CREATISTA/Shutterstock More from The Stir: 13 Times Mom Had to Pay Outrageous Fines Because of Their Kids More from The Stir: Dear Other Moms: Just Because I Have Kids Doesn’t Mean I’m Okay With Yours Tearing Up My House More from The Stir: 11 Rules Moms Make That Come Back to Bite Us in the Ass But then you remember the day not too long ago when you were grooving along to Adele, singing, “Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing penguins…” and your kids exploded with laughter in the backseat at your honest mistake....

I also have a weird thing with shape and texture. If something is lumpy, angular, or furry when it shouldn’t be, I’ll run away screaming into the night. Which is why I was the perfect candidate to research bizarre nail trends, ranking them by how badly each made me want to crawl out of my own skin. Let’s delve into the weird, weird world of extreme nail art, shall we?...

You’ll schedule meals, breaks, rides, and everything in between. But there’s always a secret trick to getting the most out of your Disney World vacation. Here are 11 hacks to making this Disney World trip your best yet! What Disney secrets do you have to share? Image via David Roark/Disney More from The Stir: Disney’s Extra Magic Hours: Get Your Money’s Worth More from The Stir: The Pros & Cons of Surprising Your Kids With a Disney Trip Another hack: kiosks and shops will give you cups of ice for free....

Check out these beautimous foundation garments guaranteed to squeeze you into your “rightful” lady shape — and destroy your organs’ ability to do their jobs. Oh the secret joys of womanhood! What’s the worst piece of shapewear you’ve ever tried? Image via truecorset.com More from The Stir: Sorry Spanx, I’m Pretty Darn Awesome Without You More from The Stir: Waist Training With a Corset: 4 Things You Should Know Before You Try It More from The Stir: Woman Wears Corset 23 Hours a Day...

Luckily, technology has made it way easier to stay connected than it ever has before. Video chatting is awesome and sharing photos has never been easier. Kids grow fast, and grandparents can now stay in tune with every milestone, growth spurt, and lost tooth. We’ve got 12 great ideas for making the distance disappear — and for making sure your kid isn’t just growing before your eyes, but in front of their relatives’ too....

To make matters worse, YouTubers and influencers with a lot of power have been doing “full faces of counterfeit makeup” like it’s some kind of funny trend. This is not a good idea. Counterfeit makeup can give you chemical burns, hives, and has even been shown to contain gross additives like urine. On the left, KKW by Kylie Cosmetics Creme Liquid Lipstick set ($45, KKW Beauty) On the right, Kylie Cosmetics Single Mattes ($17, Kylie Cosmetics) On the right, Kat Von D Beauty Everylasting Liquid Lipsticks ($20, Kat Von D) On the right, Morphe Jaclyn Hill Palette ($38, Morphe) On the right, Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette ($49, Too Faced) On the right, BH Cosmetics x Carli Bybel Palette....

Here are some of our favorite body-positive voices who star on our own our IG feeds. There are many, many more, but if you need a quick reminder that you can and should love yourself no matter what, these accounts are a great place to start. Image via iamiskra/Instagram More from CafeMom: The 14 Most Stylish Moms on Instagram More from CafeMom: Artist Imagines What ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Would Look Like at Peak Millennial More from CafeMom: 11 Women on Feeling More Body Positive Than Ever After Kids More from CafeMom: 10 Mom Instagram Accounts You Should Follow Now...

More from CafeMom: 11 Christmas Breakfast Recipes for an Easy, Merry Morning Finding fun stuff for kids to do during the winter holidays can be a real drag and total time suck. And of course the kids are leaning on us to make fun happen. And then there is the costs of all this adventure! So sure, if one has the money to scoot off on a ski vacation or cruise off to some Caribbean locale, he or she may actually be looking forward to winter break....

The images are beautiful, and give new moms an idea of how their babies lived inside of them before they came into the world. Image via Marry Fermont More from The Stir: 9 Parody Breastfeeding Photos That Show What Being a Working Mom Is Like More from The Stir: 10 Strange Pregnancy Cravings That Look Like Five-Star Meals title: “17 Stunning Images Of Newborn Babies Straight Out Of The Womb Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-24” author: “Larry Sudbury” The images are beautiful, and give new moms an idea of how their babies lived inside of them before they came into the world....

Yep, I’m talking about the goth queens. title: “19 Goth Makeup Artist Looks To Copy On Halloween” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-09” author: “Ellen Trinka” Yep, I’m talking about the goth queens.

Here are 19 super hot stiletto nail designs that will make you want to get your nails done ASAP. More from CafeMom: 9 Gorgeous Rainbow Nail Art Designs You Can Do Yourself! (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 15 Fast Hairstyle Hacks for Moms on the Go More from CafeMom: 15 Summery Nail Designs That Go Way Beyond Basic Pink More from CafeMom: 12 Mom Beauty Bloggers You Need to Follow on Instagram More from CafeMom: 6 Ways to Pull Off Blue Nail Polish When You’re a Mom (PHOTOS)...

Here are 20 color-inspired baby names. Blue. As in a certain very-famous pop star’s daughter. Crimson. Apparently, the name has been on the rise for quite some time in Alabama, where the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football is popular. Sienna. Sienna Miller; Burnt Sienna, the crayon. Violet. Speaking of shades of purple … Grayson or Gray. Super popular name these days. And with good reason: It’s cute! Azure. Azure is in the blue family, and it’s a beautiful name for a little girl....

But that’s where we come in. For those who don’t have time to a.) go to the beach and get the waves au natural, or b.) spend half an hour on doing hair, we have some tricks and tips. Some require a little bit more time than others, but some work their magic overnight so there isn’t that much time put in at all. But, no matter how the waves are created, we promise they’ll look they were formed by the salty waves themselves....

title: “23 Cool Halloween Costume Ideas If You Re Plus Size” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-01” author: “Inell Kaune” title: “23 Cool Halloween Costume Ideas If You Re Plus Size” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-02” author: “Clyde Bowling”

Adult bucket lists are often filled with pricey, once-in a lifetime experiences and thrills that will leave us breathless and broke, such as jumping out of an airplane or sharing a kiss with someone special on top of the Eiffel Tower. The good thing about a kindergarten bucket list is that although reaching the age of 5 is certainly a major milestone, children still have the rest of their lives ahead of them....