Living in the Middle Place


Updated 02/08/12 2:59 PM · Posted by babysugar · 3 comments

The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan

I always loved my mom . . . even when I "hated" her during those fleeting teenage dramatic moments. But, almost nothing can make a child appreciate their parents more than becoming one themselves. Author Kelly Corrigan details balancing her life as a mom, wife, and daughter in her story, The Middle Place. She aptly starts one chapter: It is one thing to be a man's wife — quite another to be the Read more

8 Myths About Sex Differences


Updated 05/25/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Myths About Gender Differences

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Agustín Fuentes points out that when it comes to men and women, what "everyone knows" isn’t what science shows. Everyone knows that men and women are really different. We think differently and act differently because we are wired differently. I mean look at our brains and genitals: they are just Read more

A Veggie-Filled Indoor Picnic


Updated 05/24/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Asparagus and Mushroom Sandwich Recipe

A sandwich of asparagus and mushrooms could be kind of dull — or, as Between the Bread demonstrates, it could be a triumphant lesson in culinary restraint. Ann Arbor's famed Zingerman's Deli is known for its corned beef sandwiches, but it's also not shy when it comes to packing on farmers market fresh veggies. This recipe, dubbed Rodger's Big Picnic, comes from my trusty Roadfood Sandwiches Read more

Wee! A Total-Body Playground Circuit Workout


Updated 05/07/12 10:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Playground Circuit Workout

Playgrounds aren't just for the kiddos. Why not use the equipment to do a little strength training after you run or bike ride through the park, or while your children are playing (might as well tone your tush rather than just sitting on it)? Check out this five-minute circuit workout to target your entire body from head to toe. For a full workout, repeat the circuit six times through for a total Read more

Should There Be a War on Makeup For Little Girls?


Updated 05/02/12 10:44 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Little Girls and Makeup

Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Betsy Shaw about kids and makeup. Hope Perlman survived the moment of mothering girls I dread. In her post for NY Times' Motherlode, she relays the day her 13-year-old daughter begged to be allowed to wear makeup to a Read more

Got Bangs? 3 Ways to Avoid Unwanted Forehead Acne


Updated 04/23/12 11:45 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

How to Solve Forehead Acne Caused by Bangs

Yes, bangs elevate your Spring hair hotness level to the umpteenth degree, but are you paying the price with unwanted forehead blemishes? Hairline acne (street name "pomade acne") can be caused by the constant contact between hair and skin, which deposits debris from your styling products onto your face. Sure, your bangs are the perfect cover-up, but clear skin is the better choice. Get tips for Read more

5 Interesting Facts About Titanic's Luxurious Turkish Baths


Updated 04/16/12 11:33 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Titanic's Turkish Baths

From a squash racquet court, state-of-the-art gymnasium (complete with an electric horse for simulated riding), and heated pool, first-class passengers aboard the Titanic were the recipients of some of the ship's finest perks. It was the elaborate Turkish baths, located on the middle deck, though, that were one of the most impressive amenities of all. Read more

Meeting My Sperm Donor


Updated 04/06/12 10:38 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Meeting Sperm Donor

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ben Sommer, conceived through alternative insemination, is a young man now and tells the story of deciding to meet his donor. I grew up in a middle-class home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with two loving parents, both of whom are women. My conception was perhaps the most organized and scientific miracle of Read more

Bully's Director Tells Us Why the Movie Should Be on Every Parent's Must-See List


Updated 03/30/12 10:31 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interview With Bully Director Lee Hirsch

Bully just may be the most important movie of the year. The documentary weaves together the stories of five families dealing with the long-term effects of school bullying — two that have recently lost their children to suicide and three that are experiencing it day in and day out. While the film has received significant media attention for receiving an R rating from the Motion Picture Read more

Decorating With: Kelly Green


Updated 03/13/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kelly Green Decor For St. Patrick's Day

While kelly green is a great color to decorate with year-round, it's particularly appropriate to celebrate the shamrock shade right now. Any St. Patrick's Day reveler would be happy to add one of these pretty green pieces to their home. Read more