Mommy's little helper.
Step away from the bump! Unless a mama-to-be has given someone permission to rub the belly, people should keep their hands to themselves. Though many ladies don't mind a tummy pat, it may leave others feeling violated. To ward off stomach rubbers, expectant ladies might consider sporting one of these cheeky tees. Read more
The only thing worse than strangers rubbing your pregnant belly is when they touch your children! And, as a new mom, it took me by surprise since I had lived my life as a person who kept her hands to herself. My daughter had a set of irresistible chipmunk cheeks that passersby felt free to pinch. But beyond the sheer germ factor of dirty hands touching my infant's face, the tugging alarmed me. Read more
Seeking sweet weekend style? Lauren Conrad showed off the easiest way to style up denim with a little seasonal charm while out in LA. With a white baby-doll blouse, ballet flats, and a touch of leopard print, the reality-star-turned-designer outfitted her staple skinny jeans with polish. Add in oversize shades and your favorite tote, like Lauren's Balenciaga, and this pretty play on denim could Read more
Charlize Theron arrived at LAX yesterday with her baby son Jackson, and they touched down in Paris this morning — it's Jackson Theron's first photo op! The duo headed inside to go through security and board a flight out of town. Charlize adopted Jackson a few months ago and finally confirmed the news in March. Her rep released a statement in mid-March which read, "Charlize Theron has adopted a Read more
Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez share the cover of June's Redbook. The girls posed alongside their What to Expect When You're Expecting leading ladies Brooklyn Decker, Elizabeth Banks, and Anna Kendrick. The parenthood themes of the movie were addressed in the accompanying interview, with J Lo sharing about her experiences after welcoming twins Max and Emme. Brooklyn spoke about her high hopes Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and Jo Aaron is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Mommy Brain blog. While innocently looking for a restaurant suggestion online the other day, I stumbled across an anti-parent, anti-child blog entry that just annoyed me. It was an angry (and narrow-minded, in my opinion) piece about how awful it is when this particular person has to dine with Read more
Cameron Diaz strikes a sexy pose for the June 2012 cover of Harper's Bazaar UK. The full feature appears in the June issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK, which is on sale Thursday, May 3. Her next movie, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, will be out in the US next month. In the picture, Cameron plays a mother-to-be. She spoke about having kids in real life with the magazine and also touched on Read more
Since baby showers are often afternoon affairs, sweet treats aren't just a nice touch, they're a necessity! If cupcakes are your sugar fix of choice, you're in luck. We've uncovered some of the prettiest, most creative, and covetable cupcake ideas out there. From the simple to the super-involved, you're sure to find inspiration for your baby shower bash right here. Read more
Savannah, GA-based Emily McCarthy of Emma J Design makes paper and other products beautiful for a living. When she was preparing a nursery for her baby boy, Rhett (who was born in December), McCarthy took plenty of time and effort to ensure that the room was totally one of a kind. "We have poured our heart and soul into creating an inspirational environment for this little guy and hope he grows Read more
New dad Nick Cannon recently told Us Weekly that his twins with Mariah Carey are too smart for babyproofing: "They know how to take the knobs and the babyproof stuff off. They know what's babyproof, so they are like, 'We are not supposed to be touching that — so we are going to touch that!' It's crazy!" While Cannon and Carey are certainly not the first parents to have to deal with super-savvy Read more
