Toy Box: Uncle Goose Alphabet Blocks
If you want your tot to be versed in several languages, introduce them to wooden blocks from Uncle Goose. To learn about the bilingual baby blocks, read more Read more
14 Geeky Languages to Learn With Your Love
Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension. When you're thinking of a unique way to woo your valentine this year, plan a tutorial to learn together one of these 14 geeky languages. While several of these Trekkie, Tolkien, Read more
Best of 2011: Favorite New Celeb Baby Boy’s Name
It's raining boys, hallelujah! Hollywood saw no shortage of interesting lil boys names this past year, from interpretations of classic boys names to original choices honoring family or cultural heritages. Natalie Portman and her fiancé, Benjamin Millepied, chose the distinctive Aleph — the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and the Hebrew number one — for their lil boy, while Kate Hudson Read more
Martial Arts Classes to Try: Krav Maga, Tai Chi, and Tae Kwon Do
Martial arts is an umbrella term used for systems of training for combat. Boxing, karate, tai chi, tae kwon do, krav maga, kung fu, kickboxing, wrestling, and jiu jitsu all fall into the martial arts category, because they all have the same underlying principle — protection from physical threat. Martial arts can be broken into five categories including: grappling styles, stand-up or striking Read more
Welcome Passover With These Kosher Recipes!
The eight-day Jewish festival of Passover begins this year at sundown, Monday, April 18. Even if you're not formally observing the holiday, Pesach, as it's known in Hebrew, affords an opportunity to explore new food combinations, given the limited number of kosher ingredients. Check out some of our recipe ideas below. Citrus Salad Chard Lamb Orange Roast Chicken Honey Cornish Hens Mashed Read more
Isla Fisher Brings Her Littlest Baby Home to LA
Isla Fisher had her younger daughter snuggled into her chest as the twosome arrived back at LAX yesterday. They were coming off a whirlwind few days in NYC, where Isla promoted Rango before it hits theaters tomorrow. She stopped by to stack waffles and talk about her Oscar party wardrobe malfunction with Jimmy Fallon and she chatted a bit about her family on the morning shows. Isla's baby girl Read more
Natalie Portman's Résumé Addendum: Scientist Extraordinaire
It's always a nice surprise to discover that behind some of these pretty Hollywood faces, lies the minds of intellectuals. Not only does Natalie Portman have an impressive movie resume, you can sneak in the title of scientist among her life achievements. The beauty can proudly call herself an Oscar winner and summa cum laude graduate of Harvard, where she studied neuroscience. One of her former Read more
Natalie Portman's Baby Name Revealed: Aleph Millepied
It's official: Natalie Portman's son is named Aleph Millepied! Natalie Portman gave birth in mid-June, though we've yet to see the little guy, Natalie's fiancé, Benjamin Millepied, or the Oscar-winning actress herself since. Aleph is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and as well as the Hebrew number one. Hopefully the hot Summer months will mean the family venturing out to explore around Read more
Lil Links: Natalie Portman Reveals Her Son's Name
Natalie Portman chooses a Hebrew letter for her son's name — Celebrity Baby Blog A dad's open letter to Caylee Anthony — Parenting Another set of viral video twins has us laughing — The Stir Is Keri Russell pregnant? — Celebrity Baby Scoop Antidepressant use in pregnancy may increase risk of autism — Health Jewel talks about her pregnancy — FitPregnancy Fertility tricks that work Read more
