When Friendships Evolve After Baby


Updated 11/17/10 11:05 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Friendships and Children

Make new friends, but keep the old . . . The friendship philosophy of the Girl Scouts might work on the playground, but isn't always the case when a baby enters the picture. When one friend enters the next stage of her life, others may feel left behind. On last night's episode of How I Met Your Mother, Robin began withdrawing from a trying to conceive Lily after growing apart from her childhood Read more

Were Your Friends Jealous Over Baby?


Updated 01/07/10 12:11 PM · Posted by babysugar · 8 comments

Modern Family on ABC

Ask any mom, and she'll tell you: life changes drastically with the birth of a baby. Nights out at the bars are put on hold indefinitely, and friendships often take a backseat to parenting. It's not that friends lose their value; it's that parents have a fuller schedule and more responsibilities, which leads to less "hang" time with their buds. Read more

Do You Give Old Foes a Second Chance For the Kids?


Updated 07/22/09 3:32 PM · Posted by babysugar · 4 comments

When Old Foes Become Friends as Moms

Old foes can turn into friends in the blink of a wee eye. Moms who once found fault with their high school classmates and childhood friends may find solace in each other during the early stages of motherhood. Women can look past those old teen crushes and get to the heart of matters — sharing opinions on diaper creams, potty training and cooking tips. When the youngsters enjoy each other's Read more

Mommy Dearest: Babyless Friends


Updated 05/19/09 5:39 PM · Posted by babysugar · 15 comments

How to Cope With Infertile Friends

Mommy Dearest, I am a mother to a three-month-old little girl whom I adore. I was blessed with a successful pregnancy on the first attempt with my husband, but sad, a few friends of my friends have not been so lucky. Having tried clomid and several rounds of in vitro fertilization, it is becoming increasingly difficult for my childless friends to see me with my baby. One friend has already cut me Read more

Mommy Dearest: Best Friend Can't Stand My Son


Updated 10/09/10 4:11 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 17 comments

Mommy Dearest: Best Friend Can't Stand My Son

Mommy Dearest, I'm a 30-year-old single mom with a son who is 3. He's a busy boy so I keep him occupied with lots of sports and activities. Since his father isn't in the picture, I take him everywhere with me. My relationship with my best friend is strained as a result. She doesn't have patience when he whines or misbehaves and always suggests I get a babysitter so we can hangout alone. I Read more

Cannes Minireview: The Sapphires


Updated 05/24/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Sapphires Review Cannes Film Festival

The Sapphires has turned out to be one of the sleeper hits to emerge from Cannes, thanks to The Weinstein Company, which has already acquired rights to the film. I caught a screening of the funny film from Down Under during the festival, so read on to find out what I thought. Who's behind it? Director Wayne Blair was behind the lens of the picture, which is based on a play by Tony Briggs. Read more

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week


Updated 05/22/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

This Means War DVD

This Means War In This Means War Reese Witherspoon plays a woman tasked with a tough challenge when she starts dating two guys (Tom Hardy and Chris Pine) at once, who just so happen to be secret agents and best friends. Her choice becomes harder as the super spies pull out all the stops to win her heart, including some hilarious hijinks meant to sabotage the other's efforts. It may be a corny Read more

Why Everyone (Even 20-Somethings) Should Make a Will


Updated 05/22/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Should I Make a Will?

Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

Jennifer Garner Spends a Play Day With Seraphina and Samuel


Updated 05/16/12 8:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jennifer Garner With Samuel and Seraphina Birthday Party

Jennifer Garner had a busy afternoon in LA with her two youngest children yesterday. She took Samuel and Seraphina to a friend's birthday party and later popped up at a park with Seraphina. Jennifer hung out around the playground with Seraphina and helped her ride down the slide. Jen got back to her weekly routine with the kids after an exciting Mother's Day on Sunday. It was her first as a mom Read more