Posts for February 7th 2013

popsugar Feb 07, 2013

Check Out How POPSUGAR Is Changing!

At POPSUGAR, we have a blast sharing everything we all love across all the topics we're so passionate about.

by Lisa Sugar

At POPSUGAR, we have a blast sharing everything we all love across all the topics we're so passionate about. We've gushed over our favorite products and the most amazing celebrity images and videos; we've shopped the up-and-coming trends and discovered designers with ShopStyle; we've even watched some of you become moms. And we've grown to create unparalleled original videos about all the things you care about. Today, we're making a big change. We're bringing all of our content and shopping together under one home: the new POPSUGAR.

Over the next few weeks, there will be some exciting innovations here, and while we'll be adding to the editorial and video content you love, we won't be losing anything. We're making it easier to find and shop. We'll continue to deliver the biggest moments, the hottest trends, and the best tips in entertainment, fashion, beauty, fitness, and food — and the ability to shop for it all.

POPSUGAR and our companion site names now reflect a unified place as your leading entertainment and lifestyle content and shopping destination. We also got a bit of a face-lift. We're bringing you new, easy-to-navigate categories across the top of the site. Click through to find everything you love in fashion, beauty, fitness, moms, living, entertainment, celebrity, sex and culture, and so much more!

Plus, there are new ways to view your favorite POPSUGAR stories. View stories by "latest" or "popular," or see our gorgeous new "grid view." Our videos and POPSUGAR Shopping — formerly ShopStyle — are also more accessible along the top of the site. In the coming weeks, we'll be rolling out even more exciting features, ways to interact with our stories, and our huge POPSUGAR TV launch.

We hope you love it as much as we do, but we want to hear what you think. Send your feedback to redesign@popsugar.com!

POPSUGAR is everything you love, all in one place.

Maternity Clothes Feb 07, 2013

Va-Va-Voom! Valentine's Day Date Night Dresses For Moms-to-Be

Whether it's dinner and a movie or pizza and your DVR, a Valentine's Day date night — pregnant or not — is the perfect time to get dressed up and bring a bit of romance back to your relationship.

by Laura Marie Meyers

Whether it's dinner and a movie or pizza and your DVR, a Valentine's Day date night — pregnant or not — is the perfect time to get dressed up and bring a bit of romance back to your relationship. We've rounded up flattering styles for you to buy before Feb. 14 — and trust us, if you weren't planning a date night before, these gorgeous looks will have you reconsidering that fancy reservation.

Isabella Oliver Francesca Maternity Dress

James Coviello For Veronique Shift Dress

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Kid Shopping Feb 07, 2013

New Line to Love: Playful Bedding For Lil Ones From Swank Designs

We're always on the lookout for great options when it comes to new ways to breathe life into our kids' rooms, and Swank Designs' line of globally inspired children's bedding, window treatments, and pillows certainly fits the bill.

by Lisa Horten

We're always on the lookout for great options when it comes to new ways to breathe life into our kids' rooms, and Swank Designs' line of globally inspired children's bedding, window treatments, and pillows certainly fits the bill. Each order is custom-made with textiles from around the world, and many are finished off with exquisitely detailed trim and embellishments.

Pieces from each of Swank's five children's bedding ensembles can be mixed and matched to created a luxe, layered look. Since everything is custom, you'll have to wait six to eight weeks to receive your purchase. Order now, and you'll have a completely new look to kick off Spring!

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parenting Feb 07, 2013

Would You Let Your Kids Run a Marathon?

We're used to encouraging our kids to stay physically fit, but is there such a thing as taking it too far?

by Lisa Horten

We're used to encouraging our kids to stay physically fit, but is there such a thing as taking it too far? Sisters Kaytlynn and Heather Welsch are two of the fastest endurance runners in the country . . . and they're 12 and 10 years old, respectively. The girls, who are coached by their dad, Rodney, have each completed more than 100 races in the past two years, often running in back-to-back events on the weekends. They competed in their first kids' triathlon when Kaytlynn was 8 and Heather was 6. Last year, at 11, Kaytlynn ran her first full marathon.

"Every since they were little bitty, I thought, golly, there's something special about these kids," the girls' mom, Vicky Welsch, told the Today show's Kate Snow. Both girls have aspirations of one day competing in the Olympic Games, a dream that they take so seriously, they refuse prize money so they can maintain their amateur status as runners.

The girls are patients of Dr. Dan O'Neill, a specialist in sports medicine, who says that the girls "are in great condition, without any stiff joints, swelling, or any evidence of any harm." The one thing that does concern him, however, is whether or not the Welsch sisters will reach their full skeletal growth. At this point, there is no conclusive medical data on what happens to kids who run this frequently and at this level of intensity.

What do you think of the Welsch family's approach to Kaytlynn and Heather's running?

Kid Shopping Feb 07, 2013

7 Fabulous Finds From Pottery Barn Kids' Spring Catalog

Are you counting down the days until Spring?

by Rebecca M Gruber

Are you counting down the days until Spring? We are, and the arrival of the Spring Pottery Barn Kids catalog has us dreaming of warmer days, lighter fabrics, and brighter colors. We got a sneak peek at some of the catalog's newest bedding collections and Easter finds, and we couldn't be more excited. Aside from the sweet designs and new patterns, we can't wait to steal some of the design details used in the photo shoots. Click through to see some of the updates we just might have to copy from the upcoming catalog.

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Kate Middleton's Parents Building Granny Flat

Celebrity Pregnancies Feb 07, 2013

Would You Want Your Baby's Grandparents to Build a "Granny Flat"?

Not to be outdone by their future grandchild's royal paternal grandparents, word out of the UK is that Kate Middleton's mum and dad are adding a "granny flat" to their home.

by Lisa Horten

Not to be outdone by their future grandchild's royal paternal grandparents, word out of the UK is that Kate Middleton's mum and dad are adding a "granny flat" to their home. The Middleton's estate — where Kate grew up — in the village of Bucklebury, Berkshire sits upon 18 acres, certainly spacious enough for visiting relatives. The addition is said to include a room for the royal couple's nanny, as well as a four-car garage.

Prince William and the duchess have been spending a lot of time with the Middletons throughout Kate's pregnancy, including a Christmas stay and now a family babymoon in Mustique.

What do you think of Kate's parents' home addition: well-intentioned or over-involved? Would you like it if your parents or in-laws did the same?

Valentine's Day Feb 07, 2013

26 Supersweet Valentine's Day Treats For Kids — and Mama, Too!

Well, hello there, Cupid!

by Kate Stahl

Well, hello there, Cupid! Valentine's Day takes on a whole new meaning once you become a mom. Sure, it's still fun to plan a little romantic something for the hubs, but a man can't really appreciate the beauty of heart-shaped or Valentine-inspired desserts like your kids can. Click through to check out these 26 sweet treats for mama to share with her special little someone this Valentine's Day.

Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Celebrity Babies Feb 07, 2013

Winter Wonderland: See How Celeb Tots Play in the Snow

Sure, Tinseltown tots have fun in the LA sun with year-round access to beautiful beaches, but sometimes it's more fun to trade in the bathing suit for snow pants and head to the mountains for some old-fashioned fun in the snow.

by Rebecca M Gruber

Sure, Tinseltown tots have fun in the LA sun with year-round access to beautiful beaches, but sometimes it's more fun to trade in the bathing suit for snow pants and head to the mountains for some old-fashioned fun in the snow. From snowball fights and ski school to baby's first sleigh ride, we've rounded up our favorite pictures of celebrity families enjoying the snow.