Mommy's little helper.
My mother–in–law, whom I adore, just visited us for a long weekend. She loves our babe and is always eager to spend every second with her. As I work on Fridays, my babe usually spends the afternoon with her nanny. But since "Mimi," as we call her, was here and available, she offered to watch my babe and give the nanny a paid day off. This situation got me thinking, would you prefer to have Read more
Ever since Love Actually captured hearts and audiences with its huge cast and sweet intersecting story lines, there's been an overflow of ensemble comedies, and fatigue has officially set in. There are usually too many characters and subplots, and while What to Expect When You're Expecting does have a star-studded cast and a lot going on, it's funnier and more engrossing than most of the movies Read more
Wouldn't it be nice if adding a baby to the family was as picture perfect as the movies would have us believe? You know, the picture of the new mom sitting in bed with a newborn in her arms, and her family (including her in-laws) gathered around them? Not to disillusion the new moms among us, but throw in a lack of sleep, the cost of caring for the tot, health concerns, and family issues, and Read more
This week on Mad Men's "Dark Shadows" episode, Weight Watchers serves as a type of therapy for Betty Francis, who can definitely use it. Boredom, jealousy, and insecurity dominate Betty's life as a 1960s housewife on her second marriage, and she's turned to bags of Bugles to pass the time. Now determined to lose the weight, the former model turns to a new diet plan gaining popularity with women Read more
Drew Barrymore prepped for her wedding yesterday in NYC. Drew tried on a wedding veil and some hats while out shopping at Suzanne Couture Millinery with her soon to be mother-in-law, her fiancé Will's mom Coco. Drew and Will reunited by the evening, when they headed out from their hotel to a party. Will and Drew are in the Big Apple making the social rounds with their East Coast friends ahead of Read more
Looking good doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, it doesn't have to cost a thing. There are plenty of ways to look better without spending a single penny. We talked with top dermatologists, hair stylists, makeup artists, and estheticians to score their secrets for looking your best for the best price of all: free. Read their tips here. Read more
One year after her royal nuptials, Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, always looks lovely and put together. So it's no surprise that many women are clamoring to mimic her style. Obviously, her good looks were handed down from her parents, but constantly being so well groomed requires a serious beauty regimen. While nobody but Kate knows her exact routine, we've uncovered a few products and Read more
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Since there are just as many types of baby showers as there are moms-to-be, the etiquette behind hosting such an event can be a challenge. From who to invite, to how to invite them, and what to actually do once you're there, the range of "what's appropriate" varies depending on the honoree and her family/social circle, but there are some basic guidelines that everyone can adhere to. Here's our Read more
Wedding season has kicked in, and everyone involved from the bride to the bridesmaids to the guests has questions surrounding the big day. Whether it's gift etiquette, cold feet, crazy future mother-in-laws, bachelor party fears, guest list dilemmas, or bridezilla freakouts, our readers have been through many of the common road bumps on the way to the altar, and have sought advice from other Read more
