Mommy's little helper.
Binkie, paci, sucker, or pacifier, whatever you call it, it's an important piece of equipment for many newborns. There are many options available, and while they might all look the same during an emergency drugstore run at 3 a.m., when the baby just won't settle, all pacis are not created equal. Keep reading for a selection of suckers that will help calm baby's cries and soothe mama's nerves. Read more
Building a baby registry is a personal experience – every mama-to-be has her own vision of what she will need to care for her tot. While strollers and car seats are pretty universal, there are other items a first-time mom may overlook. When a LilSugar Community member asked for advice about her baby list, our readers were quick to give their opinions. Breast pumps received a "wait and see" Read more
We wrap our children in love and in blankets. Every mother wants to find the perfect blanket to bring her infant home in, one to toss over the child to ward off a chill when they nap and another that the tot finds security or a familiar scent in. There are tons of throws and snugglies on the market, but over the years we (and our kiddos) have put many to the test and now we bring you the six Read more
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
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. If you couldn’t let anything cross your lips from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., but you were allowed to eat anything you wanted for eight hours a day and still lose weight, would you try it? Read more
We recently caught up with design expert Kelly Edwards, who has been featured on HGTV's Design on a Dime and Style Network's Tacky House for her scrappy style and ability to transform ordinary rooms into incredible spaces, even on a budget. Kelly's decorating and design expertise apply to any room in the house, but we were eager to hear her ideas specifically for lil ones, and she didn't Read more
Molly Sims and Soleil Moon Frye celebrate Liz Lange's 10th anniversary at Target — Celebrity Baby Scoop Gwyneth Paltrow's kids rock out at the Jay-Z/Kanye West concert — Celebrity Baby Blog When motherhood is embarrassing — BabyCenter Blog 14 things to stop doing if you want to be a happy mom — The Stir Time-tested tips for soothing crying babies — Parenting Baby names inspired by TV Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Today, modern etiquette expert Anna Post advises against pinning wedding dresses until you're engaged. Recently, we interviewed modern etiquette expert Anna Post, the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, and she shared some valuable online-dating and social-media tips. From being authentic and genuine to keeping the Read more
Looking for an elegant yet simple way to serve cauliflower? Look no further than Fresh Tart's gluten-free version of cauliflower gratin. Perhaps it's cliche that I read MFK Fisher's The Gastronomical Me and wanted to immerse myself in the world of food, but that's OK. Who wouldn't want to do exactly that after reading that sexy, scrumptious book? My goodness that woman could write, my mouth Read more
For the third week in a row, The Avengers has taken the top spot at the box office. The Marvel superhero flick earned $55.1 million this weekend, bringing its total gross to an impressive $457 million. New releases Battleship and The Dictator trailed behind, with $25.3 million and $17.4 million, respectively. Johnny Depp's vampire revival Dark Shadows came in fourth in its second week in Read more
