We often forget that before there were text messages, emails, AOL Instant Messenger (RIP), or other forms of instant communication, there were good ol’ handwritten love notes. From Elizabeth Taylor to Winston Churchill, people have been sending their lover doting messages when they were many miles apart and without cell service because, duh, it didn’t exist yet. Love notes have spanned history, but will always give us butterflies in our stomachs....
It’s time for high schoolers to start the prom dress hunt if you want one that isn’t a last minute find. Forever 21 launched a seriously huge collection of special occasion dresses, and ALL of their prom dresses are under $80. More importantly, many of the prom dresses are actually VERY cute — so check out the 17 best picks from the Forever 21 lineup, and prepare to slay prom 2018 on a budget....
More from CafeMom: 50 Must-See Places to Take the Kids Before They Get Too Old As the kids get older, they become less interested in spending quality family time and more interested in checking out, well, the “cooler” things and people in life. This is exactly why it’s so important to squeeze in some of these classic road trips while the kids are still young enough to be told to GET IN THE CAR NOW....
Here are 28 photos of the cast’s best off-duty style: Watch “Riverdale” on The CW to check out their characters’ looks, too!
I remember having to constantly ask my daughter, Ry, to stop licking me. Until then, that request had been reserved for our puppy. Looking back, it appears there are quite a few similarities between toddlers and puppies, odd phrases included. Either I’ve just crossed that fine line into insanity or this comparison is kinda brilliant, you be the judge. Here are 28 ways puppies and toddlers are similar: They have no concept of time....
That man better be glad Twitter doesn’t know his name. Dating is hard enough regardless of your size, and if you’re plus-size, you shouldn’t be fearful of rejection, fetishization, ghosting, or being told you should be “grateful.” You’re always enough, regardless of what anyone — whether it’s a person you’re friends with, a stranger, or a person who you’re dating — says. title: “30 Horror Stories About Dating While Plus Size” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-22” author: “Ollie Florez” That man better be glad Twitter doesn’t know his name....
More from CafeMom: 15 Breathtaking Images of Childbirth in All Its Raw, Beautiful Glory As it turned out, the old wives’ tales didn’t ring true in my case: The Snickers-craving, right-side-preferring, barfy-making baby I was carrying was all boy. So I don’t have any personal experience with the many, MANY myths and wives’ tales out there that promise to predict a baby’s gender — but it’s always fun to revisit the folklore....
An article in this month’s Self magazine discusses sexual fantasies and the secret meaning behind them, but sometimes there is no meaning. There is just lust. And that’s OK, too. All of us have something that turns us on that’s a little unique, a little edgy, and a little different. I asked around and put together a long list from both men and women about the odd things that do it for them....
Not sure what to make? Well, we’ve got you covered with 38 creative and summery recipes for your next outdoor shindig. What’s your favorite barbecue dish beyond dogs and burgers? Image © Africa Studio/shutterstock More From The Stir: 35 Best Burger Toppings to Add Sizzle to Your BBQ More From The Stir: 11 Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches for a Delicious Summer Treat (PHOTOS) title: “38 Summer Barbecue Ideas For A Delicious Backyard Soiree” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-19” author: “Jana Sanchez” Not sure what to make?...
Fortunately, ham is one of those great, versatile proteins that lends itself well to a variety of dishes. It’s not a meat I buy very often, but I’m always glad when I have it on hand, and vow to remember to buy it more often. Here are five of my favorite recipes that use ham. You do have to eat something besides all of that Easter candy, you know. Ham and Broccoli Quiche Make one for dinner and freeze one for brunch down the road....
For the sake of nostalgia and passing along this wonderful (and only slightly psychologically damaging) ritual to our own kids, here are 5 of the most memorable and scary campfire stories, perfect for sharing during a campout this summer. Story #1: “Humans can lick too.” Premise: Girl left home all alone at night hears dripping noises from her bed, but every time she goes to check, she finds nothing. Each time she gets back in bed, she feels secure when her “guard dog” licks her hand from underneath the bed....
It’s not uncommon for kids to come home from an outdoor adventure with a mark many parents assume is just an ordinary bug bite or a bruise. But not all blemishes are created equal, and some could prove to be extremely dangerous. Kristine and Josh Donovan of Mendon, Massachusetts, are speaking out after doctors diagnosed their 5-year-old daughter’s mysterious purple bruise as a black widow spider bite that could’ve had serious consequences if left untreated....
Sometimes we’re feeling very “less is more,” and so we like just a few poms to add a little texture and merrymaking to a space. Other times, though, we cannot get enough! The more poms, the better! Put them on our storage baskets, string them across the mantel, and turn them into art, we’re into it. More from CafeMom: 31 Large & Stylish Wall Art Ideas to Inspire Any Room Decor Project For anyone just getting started with or looking for fresh pom-inspired pieces, we’ve rounded up a great big list of pom-embellished decor for the home....
Keep in mind, we’re talking about every-day mild depression, not the kind of severe depression that requires medication and counseling. We asked culinary nutritionist Stephanie Sacks, author of What the Fork Are You Eating and the blog, What the Fork Weekly, and Rebecca Katz, cookbook author and founder and director of the Healing Kitchens Institute at Commonweal, for their advice. “If you are feeling down,” says Sacks, “Rebecca and I think it wise to create a toolbox of Vitamin B and omega fatty acid-rich foods....
More from CafeMom: 10 Outrageous Homework Assignments That Got Teachers in Big Trouble Good teachers are worth their weight in gold. And when it comes time for the holidays or the end of the year, we want to make sure they know that they are appreciated (especially if our kids loved them!). Teachers love gifts that show the children in their classroom really appreciate them, and these crafty ideas from some of the craftiest bloggers on the web are all designed with kids in mind — yep, kids can actually make every single one!...
title: “6 Tips For Caring For Baby While Recovering From A C Section” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-24” author: “Mark Whisenant”
While many parents are intrigued by the idea, there’s quite a bit of research and opposition against it. And research has shown various short- and long-term negative effects of the method. Here, six reasons “crying it out” can hurt little ones … How do you feel about sleep training? Image via Daniel Lobo/Flickr title: “6 Ways Crying It Out Is Dangerous For Babies " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-08” author: “Henry Blockett” While many parents are intrigued by the idea, there’s quite a bit of research and opposition against it....
There’s just one time when a bottle of wine causes a problem. I’m talking about when you grab a bottle for a party, only to realize there’s no corkscrew in sight. Unless you have gotten one with a screw top (bless the person who created that pairing), you’re pretty much out of luck, right? Wrong! There are a good half dozen ways to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew....
What do you do to disinfect your home when your kids are sick? Images ©iStock.com/MachineHeadz; Dave Crosby/Flickr title: “7 Ways To Disinfect A Home With Sick Kids” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-10” author: “Scot Schrader” What do you do to disinfect your home when your kids are sick? Images ©iStock.com/MachineHeadz; Dave Crosby/Flickr title: “7 Ways To Disinfect A Home With Sick Kids” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-30” author: “Minnie Tabin” What do you do to disinfect your home when your kids are sick?...
If you still doubt that exercise keeps you young, just look at Ernestine Shepherd, a 73-year-old bodybuilder from Baltimore, Maryland. I swear, that’s a 24-inch waist and there’s not an ounce of fat or sag anywhere on her. And it’s not just her six-pack abs, her perfectly sculpted back, or her powerhouse arms and legs, but her perfect skin, posture, and energy. She wasn’t always this way. She started working out at age 60....
