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More from CafeMom: 16 Instant Pot Recipes That Make Cooking Crazy-Easy The truth is, there are some nights when the thought of having to create a meal at the stove just seems like too much. The good news is, there are actually a lot of tasty no-cook options out there that hit all my check marks: quick, healthy(ish), and kid friendly. As much as we want to be able to cook a gourmet meal every night of the week, there is no shame in taking shortcuts to get dinner on the table....

As a woman who wanted desperately to breastfeed and didn’t last very long before having to switch to formula, I feel like I’m right in the middle. I see both sides. I have LIVED both sides. And I’ll admit my failure as a breastfeeding mom changed me. It made me more open. It made me more understanding. I wonder — if the more fervent members of the breastfeeding community truly understood that women don’t choose formula willy-nilly, could we put this one to rest?...

The thought of communicating with the dead seems both unbelievable and intriguing. This is probably why my new playdate friend was suddenly surrounded by people wanting to hear her stories. I’m never quite sure what to believe when it comes to supernatural things like ghost stories or psychic readings, but some of her stories seemed real enough to raise the hairs on the back of my neck. According to her, communication with the dead isn’t always easy and it isn’t always pretty....

During that time in American history, people were especially intrigued by spiritualism, or the belief that the living could communicate with those who’ve passed away. By the 1910s and ’20s, there was huge surge in demand for Ouija boards, and its popularity continued to skyrocket in the following decades. Over five months in 1944, one New York department store sold 50,000 of them. The Ouija’s popularity must stem from the fact that it’s an eerily effective way to talk to the dead, right?...

Looking for high-quality beauty dupes for under $30? Here are 16 steals that are definitely better than the splurge. Peripera Ah Much Real My Cushion Blusher, $16; Peach & Lily Garnier Grow Strong Mask, $5.99; Garnier Infusium 23 Repair + Renew 3 Leave-In Treatment, $7.19; Walmart More from CafeMom: 8 Beauty ‘Gimmicks’ That Actually Work Mediental Tightening Pore Sensor Hydrogel Mask, $3; Beauteque NYX The Natural Shadow Palette, $7.50; NYX Cosmetics Essence Lash Princess False Lash Mascara, $4....

I love a good family vacation disaster story, especially when it’s one that didn’t happen to me. That’s why I asked some friends to share their biggest, most awful vacation fails of all time. Do most of these stories involve travel with kids? Yes. Is poop involved in at least three of them? Obviously. Because no one ever forgets to pack the stomach bug. Amiright? From forgotten kids in gas stations and pet resurrections to triple-X hotel rooms and that long road trip in which Dad decides to share about his other family they didn’t know existed, these crazy hair-raising vacation stories have us considering canceling our family trips from now until 2027....

Here are 16 of Hunter’s most fearless swimsuit looks to inspire your own summer slay this year. title: “16 Of Hunter Mcgrady S Best Swimsuit Looks” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-14” author: “Brock Rose” Here are 16 of Hunter’s most fearless swimsuit looks to inspire your own summer slay this year. title: “16 Of Hunter Mcgrady S Best Swimsuit Looks” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-11” author: “Mark Beckwith” Here are 16 of Hunter’s most fearless swimsuit looks to inspire your own summer slay this year....

There really is so much growth at this age, and kids are often very eager to learn and open up to new things both academically and socially. And there are some things that are great for kids to know as they enter the first grade to help them make a smooth transition. It’s not just about reading, writing, and arithmetic (though those skills are also needed). This is about further developing fine motor skills, working on comprehension and story telling, as well as science and social studies....

As a mom with tattoos, I know this is not true. However, tattoos do lend themselves to an idea about your style of parenting or what goes on in a tattooed mom’s mind and house. Prepare yourself for what tattoos do say about parenting. Here are 16 very important things to know about dads and moms with ink: Your tattoos are setting your kids up for having un-inked skin. They will grow up to think tattoos aren’t cool; therefore, what better way to ensure your kids won’t get tattooed is to get them yourself....

Mothers-in-law are often unfairly made fun of, but it’s hard to deny that they also tend to have a monopoly on weird and quirky behaviors. From making everyone wear truly hideous sweaters for widely circulated holiday photos to having a fundamental misunderstanding of how email works, they can be a bit of a mess. More from CafeMom: 20 Questions to NEVER Ask a Mother-in-Law We love them, we want them to go away, we need them....

We know it’s really not our day when Autocorrect turns the delicious “dry rub” we planning for our holiday roast into a, eh em, “dry hump” in a text message. Thanks, Autocorrect, for turning the family dinner into something terrible we now can’t un-imagine. And it’s hard to believe what Autocorrect can do to make a Black Forest Hot Chocolate sound pretty unappetizing. Sheesh. Time to really watch what we’re texting, so as not to alienate the relatives this season....

Whether we were flipping our ponytails with the Topsy Turvy Hair Loop or shocking our parents with Manic Panic’s cotton candy pink, our hair was always ready for prime time. Ready to reminisce? More from The Stir: 20 Beauty Products From the ’80s Every Girl Was Obsessed With (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: ’90s Beauty Is Back & We’re Ready to Rock These Old-School Trends (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 8 Cringeworthy Fashion Accessories From the ’80s (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 20 Hilarious & Embarrassing ’80s Beauty Trends (PHOTOS)...

From the bubblegum pink lipstick craze Nicki Minaj inspired to the Peter Pan collar obsession we developed thanks to Alexa Chung, here are some of the celebrities who sparked major trends. Image via Justin Lane/epa/Corbis More from The Stir: 13 Nastiest Celebrity Feuds That Took Place on Twitter (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 11 Times the Kardashians Were Caught With Their Spanx on Display (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 17 Sweet & Creative Celeb Marriage Proposals That Gave us #EngagementGoals (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 17 Embarrassing ’80s Fashion Trends That Probably Shouldn’t Come Back (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: Big Stars Share Their Craziest Sex Scene Stories (PHOTOS)...

More from The Stir: The 7 Best Soups to Help Get Over Colds & Flu We’ve compiled a list of 20 soup recipes written just for the slow cooker. And guess what we found out? There’s a Crock Pot recipe for just about every soup out there. So enjoy a whole season of cozy Crock Pot soups. By the way, here’s a few tips on making those soups extra tasty....

One of my favorite past times — after my toddler is asleep and all is quiet — is searching for decor inspiration by browsing my favorite furniture sites, watching home decor videos on YouTube, or reading design magazines. Pinterest is also chock full of style inspiration and ideas we can incorporate to refresh and revitalize our current decor. I get bored easily, so I’m always looking for a fresh new design idea....

This simpler way of life helps to limit a person’s environmental footprint, which is a big driving force for many tiny home buyers. So if someone is planning to downsize A LOT, this lifestyle may work for them. But if one is not exactly willing to relive their college dorm days, then this may not be the best option — especially with a family. There are, however, tons of families, couples, and singles, who love this way of life and have put a lot of heart and character into their small living quarters....

But don’t stop at boring gingerbread houses. (No offense, gingerbread folks.) Kids love the creativity and fun that go into decorating holiday treats — almost as much as they love eating them! (Us too, TBH.) Plus, adorable Christmas treats make the perfect gift for people who are typically hard to shop for, like teachers, neighbors, or hosts. After all, who wants to gift others a last-minute item that they might not even need?...

Whether someone is a Harry Potter fan, a Marvel fan, or even a Disney fan, there are probably some spellbinding baby girl names they have come across and did not even consider. That is why we took a look at all of the popular witches, stars, stones, and other magical things out there that have been turned into super cute names that a mystical mom can give her new baby girl....

(Probably a wise move on their end.) Anyway. Here’s my list of things I wished someone had gently bothered mentioning before I’d gotten knocked up. People brag about getting knocked up on the first try. This is especially problematic when you’re one of the lucky few (raises both hands) that doesn’t. Water can give you wicked heartburn. Your growing belly will become public property. While it starts off as kinda cute, if you’re one of those PERSONAL SPACE people, like me, it gets tiring....

More from CafeMom: 30 of the Most Gender-Neutral Baby Names in America Right Now If an expectant parent sees a name that tugs at the heartstrings for a little one on the way, by all means, use it. Should a mom or dad be expecting a boy, we have a list of adorable “girl” baby names one might want to consider for a little gent. (There really are some good ones....