'Naughty Leopard' Costume for Toddlers Has Parents Freaking Out Over Nothing

dinsdag 24 september 2013

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by Michele Zipp 2 hours ago

When I heard about this Naughty Leopard Costume for toddlers, I thought for sure I was going to see a skin-tight leopard body suit with some chicken cutlets sewn in where the boobs should be. Something very "naughty" or risque and totally inappropriate for a little girl to wear on Halloween. Instead I saw this cute little girl (featured) in what looked more like a goth princess costume, and if it wasn't for the ears, I wouldn't have identified her as a little girl dressed up as a leopard of the naughty (or any other) variety.

The packaging the costume comes in reads "Naughty Leopard" and I sure don't want my daughter to be a "naughty leopard" (said with that stress you put on naughty when describing something sexual). But the costume isn't "slutty" or suggestive and I think people are getting really riled up over a word.

And then I thought more about the word naughty.

Have you ever watched Peppa Pig? They use the word naughty all the time! I guess some people think it should be bleeped. We're just so used to the word naughty being something sexual that we forget it also means "disobedient" and "badly behaved." Something nearly every child is going to be after they eat too much of their Halloween candy. So technically there will be Naughty Pumpkins, Naughty Cinderellas, Naughty Dinosaurs, and I'll have my very own Naughty Ariel and Naughty Spider-Man to deal with.

Naughty can mean different things depending on context. Just like the word pussy can. We say pussy cat with no issue. But you all know the other ways it can be said with a totally different meaning.

What exactly does a "Naughty Leopard" do, anyway? Hunts down other kids and steals their Halloween candy, perhaps. A leopard, by nature, is kind of naughty. It's not like it was a nurse costume and it was called "Naughty Nurse" and sold in toddler sizes. Then I'd have a problem ... maybe ... if there was a vinyl mini skirt involved.

There are some very crazy Halloween kid costumes out there, but this one is not one of them. Stop thinking with such a naughty, I mean dirty mind.

What do you think of the "Naughty Leopard" costume? Since the word "naughty" was just on the packaging, do you think it's really something we should be upset about?

Image via Walmart

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Michele Zipp

loves vintage and will defend skinny jeans to the death though she is highly superstitious and "death" is probably a bad word choice. She has a touch of the hoarding disease and enjoys sleuthing, the worst reality shows, and wearing high heels, even at the playground. She's an AP mom of twins, slightly crunchy but with a pedicure.

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Miley Cyrus' Ridiculous Outfit Leaves Literally Nothing to the Imagination (PHOTO)

maandag 23 september 2013

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by Nicole Fabian-Weber 5 hours ago

Oh god. It's getting worse. Much worse. I thought Miley Cyrus would, for lack of a better phrase, tone it down a bit after she and Liam Hemsworth broke things off, but no. Not even a little. Whatever the opposite of toning down is? That's what Miley's doing. Need proof? Just shift your gaze to this photo of Miley wearing little more than tape over her boobs and a pair of undies.

I know.

Typically, when a girl and a guy break up, one of the first telltale signs of how things are going for the female is how she starts dressing. If Miley were suddenly spotted in jeans, t-shirts, and sneakers, we'd probably think: "Hey, Miley seems to be more introspective lately. Maybe she's thinking about how she's been acting and starting to regret some of her recent antics?" Or if she started walking around looking completely unkempt -- hair a mess, pajama pants on -- we may think: "Yikes. Miley really doesn't seem to be doing well right now. I hope she's okay." But the fact that Miley is dressing more revealing than she has in the past (who thought that was possible?), it makes us think: "Wow, Miley doesn't seem to be doing all that well ... and she has absolutely no idea whatsoever. Also, she isn't going to stop any time soon!"

This ... is not an outfit. It's a fishing net and some office supplies. I'm not sure who told Miley after she got dressed: "Yeah! That's a great idea to wear that in public!" But whoever it is, they're not her real friend; they're her mortal enemy. Because this is ridiculous. Miley has a hot body, and if she wants to show it off, she has every right to. But I really have no clue what the hell is going on here. It actually could be her worst fashion choice yet. And after the non-clothes she wore to the VMAs, that's saying a lot.

Miley, I hope you're okay, girl. Kind of doesn't look like it.

What do you think of Miley's outfit?

Image via Splash News

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Kim Kardashian’s Next Wedding Will Be Nothing Like Her Last -- If She Gets Her Way

zaterdag 10 augustus 2013

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by Adriana Velez 15 hours ago

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West aren't even engaged yet, but they're already talking about the wedding -- supposedly. And what we hear is shocking! Do we overuse that word? Okay, fine. We're just kind of surprised, is all. This time Kim wants a small wedding, just an intimate little affair with around 50 people and no television coverage. NO TEE VEE?!? Kim, you've changed. I don't even know who you ARE anymore.

I guess that huge, splashy to-do with Kris Humphries got Kim thinking a little. Thinking about how she put too much emphasis on the fantasy and not enough on the reality -- I mean the real reality, not reality TV. Just hearing this makes me cringe a little for her. I think it would take a lot of guts to consider getting married again at all, after the backlash she got from her seven-week marriage.

So yeah, you'd better believe Kim wants a small, quiet wedding. If it doesn't work out (and of course we hope it does, but IF), she doesn't want to be accused of getting hitched for the publicity again. And she doesn't want to feel like she's all style and no substance. Yes, even Kim Kardashian has a soul, and even Kim Kardashian can aspire to some integrity. I think we need to give her a chance to prove herself.

But who knows if she'll get that chance. A friend of Kanye's says he wants a big wedding. "He wants to do something really cool and big and over-the-top." Oof, and if we know Kanye, I think that means Kim's got a Groomszilla in her future. Then again, Kanye's "big and over-the-top" is going to be different than Kim's "big and over-the-top." Maybe for him it means holding the wedding in a Mies van der Rohe house, getting his favorite DJs together, and designing Kim's dress himself. At any rate, I can't wait to see how it all turns out. That is ... after Kanye proposes and all that.

Do you think Kim will get away with having a small wedding this time?

Image via Kim Kardashian/Instagram

Click the "Like" button below if you're Krazy for the Kardashians! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Adriana Velez

is a staff writer who dabbles in food, parenting, news, entertainment, molecular biology, and anything else that that pops into her head. She lives with her elementary school-aged son in Brooklyn, land of urban farms and artisan everything.  

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7 Ways the Third Pregnancy Is Nothing Like the First 2 Times

zaterdag 3 augustus 2013

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by Sasha Brown-Worsham 20 hours ago

For the past three years, I have been debating, deciding, and mulling over the possibility of a third baby. By the time my husband and I decided to try, it felt like we had been discussing it for an eternity. Two weeks later, surprise! We were pregnant. With a girl.

We are thrilled, elated, and over the moon to be adding a third child to our family, but with a 5-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl, this pregnancy hasn't been anything like the first two.

There are constantly things to do, places to be, and boo-boos that need kissing. I look up sometimes and yet another week has passed. The third pregnancy is really different, indeed. Here are 7 ways:

1.) I relish every second: This is probably my last pregnancy. With the other two, I fretted over every last thing, but this time, seven years after the first, I feel so lucky just to be doing it. Feeling the baby move is a total miracle and I can't believe I get to experience it again.

2.) I don't fret the weight gain as much: The first two times, I gained 50 pounds. I also lost all 50 of them by month 5. Sure, I worked at it, but it wasn't that hard. This time, I seem to be headed in that same general direction. And you know what? It's fine. I will be back to my size 4's in no time. In the meantime, I am going to enjoy it.

3.) So much LOVE: The first time I was pregnant, obviously there was a lot of love. It was so exciting to be expecting with my husband for the first time and my whole family was thrilled. The second time, just nine months after the first was born, was met with equal enthusiasm, but my daughter was too young to get it. NOW? Holy wow. These kids could NOT be more excited. They kiss my belly so much, they leave white streaks from their sunscreen all over my clothes. And I don't mind a bit.

4.) Time is flying: The truth is, I can get very busy between working at home, taking care of the kiddos, planning birthday parties, and every other little thing that goes into being a working mama. It's very easy to forget I am expecting and let a whole week pass. It's hard to believe I am already through the first trimester. The first and second time, every week was an eternity. Not this time!

5.) People act like you are a pro: The first time, everyone and their mother has tons of advice. This time, first-time moms are asking ME for advice!

6.) Less time to connect: With my first two pregnancies, I was a pro about going to prenatal yoga at least three times a week. It was a great time to think only about myself and the baby and really connect. This time around, I am 15 weeks and I have gone once. Oops. I am going to try to go more, but there is just so little time.

7.) I ignore a lot of things: The first time, I stopped running (something I adore) on the off-chance that it could hurt the baby. The second time, I ran, but cautiously. This time, I run. I keep up with my routine the way I did before and so far, so good. I also ignore a lot of comments from people who tell me what I can and can't do. It's between me and my midwife. The end.

Was your third pregnancy different from your first two?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sasha Brown-Worsham

can't decide whether she is a mother, writer, or runner, but is usually all three at some point each day. She has written for dozens of print magazines, newspapers, and websites. She rarely ever writes on bathroom walls.

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