Carrie Underwood's Grammy Awards dress kept her covered up from the front, but showed off some sexy skin in the back as she stepped out this afternoon in LA. The Gomez-Gracia sparkled and her black clutch added a splash of contrast as she made her way down the carpet. Carrie, who is nominated this evening for Best Solo Country Vocal Performance for "Mama's Song," was without husband Mike Fisher Read more

Planning a Winter escape to somewhere sunny and warm? Mama isn't the only one who needs a new swimsuit. Pick up one of the following pink floral suits for your littlest girls (we'll bring you boys options soon), and get ready to say "bye bye" to snow and cold and "hello" to the beach in sweet style! Read more

From the moment the alarm goes off each morning (if you're lucky enough to wake up to an alarm rather than an early riser!), the rush is on! Getting everyone washed, dressed, fed, and packed can seem like a sprint as you race against the clock to make it to school on time. Add to that some school permission forms that must be signed, a note for the teacher, and that sinking suspicion that there's Read more

Mommy and daddy aren't the only ones who have been expecting the stork's arrival, so announcing baby's debut is big deal to new parents. Lots of mamas prefer to go with a custom birth announcement as unique as their new baby — and nothing says custom like letterpress announcements or photo birth announcements. Click through to check out nine creative custom birth announcements for a little Read more

Sibling rivalry alert! The impending arrival of a new baby in the house is exciting but not necessarily issue-free. When the new lil one is joining a big brother or sister — especially one who's used to having mama and daddy all to herself — a certain amount of jealousy and fear is bound to crop up. Keep reading for eight great books to help talk to tots about the joy of bringing a new baby Read more

Jay-Z's instant hit, "Glory," not only celebrated the birth of baby Blue Ivy, it cracked open a window into the lives of two of the hip-hop world's biggest stars. While rapping about his amazement over the birth of his daughter, Jay-Z also revealed that Beyoncé suffered a painful miscarriage before this pregnancy. While many mamas keep their road to pregnancy private, others are very open about Read more

Anyone who's had a screaming child in the backseat while trying to make it the two hours to grandma's house — or just the two minutes to the grocery — knows that a great kids' album is a must-have! Kids are crazy about music, but unfortunately, too many of the tunes that appeal most to our lil ones can cause a mommy meltdown. Instead of picking the lesser of two evils (whining or crying Read more

Congratulations, you not only made it through 2011, you were wise enough to make plans (child-free ones!) to ring in 2012. Now comes the tough part — finding someone to watch the kids! I spoke with Katie Bugbee, managing editor of Care.com — the online caregiver community — about the challenges of finding a sitter during the holidays. While babysitters are certainly at a premium, she Read more

Expecting mamas have a long list of foods they can't consume, but luckily there is also a whole slew of goodies she can enjoy that may actually help boost her growing baby's wellness after he or she is born. Pregnant women who eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids will not only improve their own health, but they are also helping to support their baby’s brain and eye development and function. Read more

Carrie Underwood kicked off the American Country Awards red carpet in Las Vegas tonight. She wore a playful white Maria Lucia Hohan number while Jordin Sparks also went with the neutral hue. Kristin Chenoweth, who cohosted the evening with singer Trace Adkins, chose a bright plunging green gown by Honor. Kristin started off the show with a funny skit and then handed the microphone to Jordin. Read more