16 Unusual Baby Girl Names Borrowed From Our Favorite Books

More from CafeMom: 50 Best Irish Baby Names for Lucky Little Boys & Girls There are obviously a million to choose from, but we picked 16 of our favorites — these leading ladies had to have a great story and a great name to pass our test, plus be a little unexpected. For the record, it really pained us to not put Alice or Scarlett O’Hara or Jo March on this list (those and many other favorites can be found here), but we really committed to being unexpected....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;741 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Nichole Royal

17 Ways You Could Be Causing You Own Acne

And you know what? They’re right. Every single busybody with an opinion and an internet connection is DEFINITELY correct about all the ways that you, a person who they have never met, are causing your own acne. So here are 17 ways that you are definitely, seriously, truly causing your own acne. And I am absolutely not being satirical here. Nope. Not me. For the VAST majority of people, makeup is not causing their acne — it’s helping them cope with it....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;839 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Ruth Bruce

18 Gorgeous Celtic Baby Names That Are Totally Overlooked

More from CafeMom: 20 Totally Brand-New Baby Girl Names No One Else Will Have Plenty of parents adore Celtic names, but it can be hard to find ones that aren’t already super-popular. Pronunciations can proving challenging, but thankfully Wattenberg has included those as well. These names have history, but sound pleasantly modern. Almost like you are naming a tiny fairy — and we just adore the first name on our list....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;1003 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Bobbie Chase

19 Hand Poke Tats That Show The True Beauty Of Tattoo Art

(Hell, we can even get regrettable tattoos removed.) But for those who aren’t into flashy tats, sometimes it’s nice to take body art back to the basics. Characterized by its dot work, the “stick ’n’ poke” method — also known as hand-poke tattooing — is the non-electric way to get a permanent design. Using only a single needle and ink, the process is done freehand and is far less invasive than machine tattooing, making it the perfect style for badass minimalists....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;283 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Jack Sweeden

20 Baby Names Inspired By Pure Love

And with the word love comes a whole lot of different name options. Different cultures have different words and names that mean love. And in addition to that, there are a lot of references that lead back to love. For example, Aphrodite, the Greek god of love, or Romeo and Juliet, the most famous love story ever. Love references are abundant — and so are baby name possibilities. The feeling of love is universal, so every culture and place has its own way of saying it and expressing it....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;160 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Ronald Jones

20 Craziest Bits Of Pregnancy Advice Moms Have Ever Heard

We asked moms for the kookiest bits of advice they got from family, friends, and even strangers who just happened to notice that bump they were carrying around. We’re pretty positive that none of this has any bearing on your pregnancy … but at least you’ll know what people might say! Does No. 5 make any sense to you? Can you top it? More from CafeMom: 5 Ways to Predict Your Baby’s Gender More from CafeMom: 6 Reasons Pregnant Women Should Be Having More Sex More from CafeMom: Ultrasound Images Show What Happens in the Womb When Moms Smoke More from CafeMom: Weird Dreams During Pregnancy: What They Mean More from CafeMom: 10 Labor & Delivery Problems No One Warns You About...

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;682 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Jacob Nielsen

20 Dashing Literary Baby Names For Boys

Below, we’ve put together 20 of our favorite literary-inspired names for boys. Read through and get inspired. Albus: Of course, we were inspired by Dumbledore in the Harry Potter books. Who wouldn’t want their son to grow up that smart, kind, and courageous? Almanzo: Remember the patient farmer boy who marries Laura Ingalls Wilder? We love the rough-hewn sound of this old-fashioned name. Arthur: … As in King Arthur, in TH White’s The Once and Future King....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;12 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;2540 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Norma Wages

20 Horror Movie Tattoos That Are Scary Cool

Some are literal replications, others take a little artistic liberty, but all are creative with a side of creepy in the coolest way possible. From skeleton bones to green skinned creepers to a bit of blood and gore, check out these scary good horror movie tattoos. Image via briebrutal/Instagram Tattoo artist Alex Martinez did an incredible job on this one, capturing the spooky yet sweet bond between these two. More from CafeMom: Lady Tattoo Artists We Love: Inma We love Brie Brutal’s version of this classic in a bleeding heart....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;470 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Tanya Hull

20 Huge Fashion Brands Got Graded For Slave Labor

Forced labor is a practice in which people (mostly women and children) are coerced into working for inadequate pay or none at all. KnowTheChain, an organization that reports on corporate practices, looked at 20 footwear and apparel companies and scored them from 0 to 100 based on their efforts to eliminate forced labor in their supply chains. Brands like Adidas, Gap, and Lululemon proved that they are doing their part in preventing the exploitation of workers — but brands like Prada and Puma scored frighteningly low, making them the worst offenders....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;313 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Josefa Thomas

20 Most Bizarre Baby Shower Cakes Ever Photos

More from The Stir: Baby Shower Cake With Darth Vader They can also decide that this is the perfect opportunity to remind you that they are, in fact, sick, weird, hilarious monsters. Sure, a nice, normal, boring baby shower cake TASTES good, but why stop there when you can detail a woman’s butthole with a chocolate M&M? My thoughts exactly. Here are 20 of the weirdest, grossest, and just plain hilarious baby shower cakes we’ve ever seen....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;7 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;1320 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Donna Baxter

20 Signs You Might Be A Sex Addict

Experts are on the fence about whether sex addiction is a real condition – but most agree that it is an actual, if not a diagnosable, disorder (though it’s not listed in the bible of psychology, the DSM-IV). So what are some of the symptoms? Are you a sex addict? Is your partner a sex addict? Read on to learn more about the signs of a true sex addiction. If you recognize a good number of these traits in yourself or your partner, seek out a therapist in order to get some help....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;920 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Paul Kinnard

24 Feminist Tattoos That Will Fill You With Girl Power

You know what else lasts a lifetime? Tattoos. And for that reason, we rounded up 24 gorgeous tattoos that are feminist AF to inspire your next (or first!) piece of body art. title: “24 Feminist Tattoos That Will Fill You With Girl Power” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-24” author: “Edward Cosselman” You know what else lasts a lifetime? Tattoos. And for that reason, we rounded up 24 gorgeous tattoos that are feminist AF to inspire your next (or first!...

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;132 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Claire Jones

25 Elegant Names For Baby Boys Starting With An E

These 25 ‘E’ names for boys are exquisite and elegant. Take a look at the favorite: Which is your favorite ‘E’ name for boys? More from The Stir: 21 Presidential Names for Baby Boys For more great baby name ideas that are inspired by celebs or otherwise, visit Baby Name Wizard*. * Image via Ratchapol Yindeesuk/shutterstock; Samuel Borges Photography/shutterstock title: “25 Elegant Names For Baby Boys Starting With An E " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-13” author: “Janet Blanke” These 25 ‘E’ names for boys are exquisite and elegant....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;293 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Betty Wolfe

25 Gorgeous Unusual Baby Names That Work For Boys Or Girls

More from CafeMom: 19 Unique Celebrity Middle Names to Steal for Baby Finding a baby name can be a challenge. We want a name that won’t just sound good today, it needs to sound good in the future too. And we also don’t want a name that only sounds good for children, because as sad as it makes us, one day our kids are going to grow up and they will need a name to match who they will be when they are adults....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;782 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Krystal Anderson

25 Of The Most Magically Wonderful Disney Tattoos On Earth

From the enchanting castle to the iconic Mickey Mouse ears, and the sweet and lovable characters of old and new, these dreamy Disney tattoos will surely inspire. Image via zoefrasertattoolottielizzie3/Instagram More from The Stir: 21 Disney Princess Tattoos That Are Truly Magical More from The Stir: 18 Incredible Insect Tattoos You’ll Want to Collect More from The Stir: Paris Jackson’s Tattoo Tribute to Her Dad Is the Only Michael Jackson Ink We Need More from The Stir: 18 Back Tattoo Ideas That Are Incredibly Beautiful More from The Stir: 11 Ways to Test Out a Tattoo Before Going Permanent More from The Stir: 20 Magical Harry Potter Tattoos...

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;486 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Norman Brewer

26 Weirdest Tricks Guaranteed To Get You Pregnant

I polled several women and scoured the web to collect some of the best — and weirdest — advice people have given on secrets to conception … beyond just having sex, of course. I will admit that I have tried at least six of these … and I ended up pregnant with twins. Does it work? Well, I can guarantee you this — it will be fun trying. Check out this list of 26 strange pieces of advice given on how to get pregnant....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;8 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;1580 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Carol Sherrod

3 Common Reasons Toddlers Refuse To Wear A Coat How To Deal

While toddlers can’t always explain their reasons for not wanting to wear a coat, there are many possibilities that parents should consider in an effort to alleviate their daily battles: Your toddler truly is too hot. Even if you’re cold, toddlers may not be as they tear around the playground. “Unlike adults, toddlers have a thick layer of brown fat just beneath their skin that with both insulate them and can burn calories just to generate heat,” explains Scott Carroll, MD, professor of child psychiatry at the University of New Mexico’s School of Medicine....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;15 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;3065 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Leo Hayes

3 Heavenly Must Haves That Blessed My Postpartum Experiences

I always say I wish I could go back and relive the days with my newborn babies all over again — so precious and sweet and tiny, that time period so short! — but I want to relive all that MINUS the giving birth part. Someone else can take care of that in my relived fantasy. LOL. Along with my husband and the support of family, friends, and the pizza delivery guy, I do remember three specific items that I could NOT have lived without in my first week postpartum....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;125 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Millie Snyder

36 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Divorce

Some of those feelings may deceive you. There are so many things I wish someone told me about divorce before I began the whole process. More from The Stir: 17 Surprising Things You Learn After a Divorce Which ones do you relate to most? What would you add? Image via Mio Miranda/Flickr title: “36 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Divorce” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-27” author: “Betty Arnold” Some of those feelings may deceive you....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;466 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Evan Ware

40 Perfect Things To Write In A Mother S Day Card

Gifts like flowers, jewelry, chocolates, or perfume are a touching way to let Mom know that she’s loved, but it’s what’s written in her Mother’s Day card that really lets her know what how family feels about her. And on those days when she needs a little reminder, re-reading a Mother’s Day card might be just the pick-me-up a mom needs to tackle that load in the dryer or help finish that science fair project....

<span title='2024-10-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>October 14, 2024</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;209 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Charles Goin