Paula Patton's Half-Naked Red Carpet Look Is Actually Really Classy (PHOTO)

donderdag 26 september 2013

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by Mary Fischer 1 hour ago

Uh ... damn. It might be totally inappropriate to show up on the red carpet in the buff, but Paula Patton's black, lacy dress really does make her look pretty darn close to naked.

She wore the frock for the premiere of her new movie, Baggage Claim. As much as I zoom in to try and get a closer look at this thing, I can't tell whether she's really showing that much skin or if the dress has some nude colored material going on.

Gah. She really gives new meaning to the concept of looking sexy and confident in a little black dress, doesn't she?

There aren't many women who can pull off a style like this without looking the least bit trashy or desperate, but somehow Paula makes this dress look like the classiest thing we've seen in a long time. Who cares if it really doesn't leave much to the imagination? This little number has "I'm a hot ticket and I know it" written all over it.

And she really nailed this stunning look even more by letting her hair fall loose around her shoulders, and by pairing the frock with simple black pumps instead of stripy sandals or embellished heels, which would've taken away some of the "wow" factor from the dress.

Oh -- and how cute is the red nail polish shade she's wearing? It gives her whole look a tiny pop of color that makes her look even sassier than she SO obviously is.

Huh. The only thing that could make Paula look any more gorgeous is if she lost the dude standing to the left of her. Isn't she just a little bit out of his league? (Kidding. Sort of.)

What do you think of Paula's sexy dress?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mary Fischer

is the writer behind The Mommyologist, and the mom of a future famous comedian. Her current loves include Pinot Grigio on ice and Harry Styles -- in that order.

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Orgasmic Birth: What It's Really Like

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Earlier this week, I talked about the possibility of using laughter to achieve an orgasmic birth -- you know, as in having the big "O" in the midst of your baby coming into the world.

And while I will probably always find the whole deal a little bit on the hokey side, there are women who are having orgasms during their deliveries, which got me thinking. What exactly goes through their heads while they're climaxing in the delivery room?

My gut tells me it's quite the scene -- and it probably goes a little something like this.

"OMG. Here comes another contraction. Holy fu&%ing sh&$, this HURTS."

(Panting like a dog in heat.) "Wait a second, I'm supposed to laugh. If I laugh, all the pain will magically go away. But it HURTS, dammit."

"Wait! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ooo! I think it's working."

"Ooo. Is it getting warm in here? And that doctor is all sorts of hot. I think he wants me."

"OMG. OMG. OMG. This feels absolutely AMAZING. Should I go for it?"

"Oh yeah! YEAAAAHHHHHH! YES! YES! YES!"

"Sigh. Whew. I think I need a nap now."

"Huh? What happened? And where the hell am I?"

"Snort. I just had a flipping orgasm in the middle of giving birth and no one noticed."

"OMG. Why are they all looking at me like that. Crap. They totally know what just happened. This is mortifying."

"Ahh! I think I feel the head!"

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Ian Somerhalder Reveals How He Really Feels About Not Being Cast as Christian Grey

woensdag 25 september 2013

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by Maressa Brown 14 hours ago

Ever since Ian Somerhalder was left in the dust by confirmation that Charlie Hunnam is going to be the big screen incarnation of Christian Grey, the Vampire Diaries' star's fans have been livid. Feeling downright brokenhearted and disappointed, they feel like they want justice to be served. Well, they may finally be able to cool their jets now that Ian has spoken out about how he truly feels about losing the coveted role ...

Speaking to HuffPost Live, Ian clarified that while he is "unbelievably grateful for all the support and all the cheering and the love" from fans who were campaigning for him to play Christian Grey, he's got enough on his plate already.

Ian elaborated, "I'm on a TV show that shoots 10 months a year." Furthermore, he says:

It's so funny, you read these blogs: 'Ian Somerhalder angry, livid he's not Christian Grey' -- I mean, no, no, no, there's none of that.

Whew! I don't know about you, but an enraged Ian Somerhalder is not someone I'd ever want to cross paths with! Eek! No, but seriously, good for him for setting the record straight -- and handling the situation in a mature, chill, professional way. I wouldn't be surprised if the guy's a bit bummed, but he gets major points -- from fans and Hollywood insiders alike -- for taking the disappointment like a man!

What's more, he's reminding fans they can see him as much as they want thanks to his existing gig with the CW! Plus, if rumors are true that he could end up cast as Gideon Cross in the upcoming small screen version of Sylvia Day's Crossfire novels, we'll get to see much, much more of him. Even more than if he had been cast as Christian Grey! And really, what could be better than that?

How do you feel about Ian's reaction to the post-Fifty Shades casting buzz?

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has enjoyed reporting and writing for a variety of entertainment and women's magazines and websites. More often than not, you'll find her blogging, hitting the gym, reading, researching something on her iPhone, laughing, chatting at an above-"normal" volume, or getting her caffeine fix.

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Pastor May Lose His Job for Being a Really Good Parent

dinsdag 24 september 2013

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by Nicole Fabian-Weber 1 hour ago

Rev. Frank Schaefer, a pastor in South Lebanon, Pennsylvania, is about to go on trial before the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church -- all because he officiated his son's wedding six years ago. What's wrong with a pastor officiating his son's wedding? Ah, well, you see, Rev. Schaefer's son happens to be gay, and his wedding was to -- gasp! -- someone of the same sex.

The trial is set to begin on November 18, and if things go really bad, he could be stripped of his ministerial credentials and out of a job. Schaefer says that he knew when he made the decision to officiate his child's wedding, it could lead to trouble, but it was a no-brainer. "The love for my son took over the fear of losing my job with the United Methodist Church," Schaefer said. "It was a tough decision in some sense, but I just knew I had to make it. I had to follow my heart."

Beautiful. And also ... horrible. How could a church put a man on trial for loving his son? For putting his kid's needs before his own? Isn't that what being a parent, and being a good person, is all about? Selflessness? Kindness? Love?

The fact that a good person like Schaefer could be out of a job for deciding to stand by his child is sickening and, quite honestly, something that seems like it dates back to the 1800s. There ought to be more pastors like him, not less. This is a man who decided to deviate from the archaic, group thinking in order to put what's right and, more importantly, love first. People should look to him as an example, not as someone who did something wrong. 

Hopefully, Rev. Schaefer won't lose his job, because it sounds like the church needs him more than he needs it. And if he does, I'm sure he has faith that things will work out. At least he can rest easy knowing he has his family's love.

What do you think of this?

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'Real Housewives' Star Reveals Weight Loss Secret That REALLY Works

maandag 23 september 2013

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by Emily Abbate 2 hours ago

Whether you're excited or less-than-stoked for the reported Real Housewives of New Jersey spin-off featuring Caroline Manzo and her family, there is no arguing that the Manzos are an interesting bunch. You have Albie who is arguably the most handsome son to emerge out of the Housewives franchise and then the whole situation with them owning the Brownstone. But my favorite player of the Manzo clan? Lauren Manzo.

Struggling with her weight on national television can't be an easy thing. Lauren's been battling to drop pounds ever since she underwent lap band surgery in September 2011 and recently posted a photo of her diet efforts on Twitter (right). Looks like Lauren Manzo's weight loss efforts have been kicked into HIGH gear.

Let's get real: We could look at a zillion bikini body photos, but something like this is much more impressive. I like to see celebs work hard to get a great bod. This intense portion control, this is something that you and I normal folk can appreciate.

... and it works, too. Back when I was really trying to shed pounds, I always found putting things into small Tupperware and planning for the day to be tedious (because it is). The truth, though, is that although planning takes effort, that effort pays off. Look at all of the awesome options that Lauren has laid out up there. You can see just by looking at her array of treats that she's prepared, and she most definitely won't go hungry.

Just think about what could happen if she didn't prepare. Instead of having ALL of those things to nosh on over the course of a full day, lady could have opted for a horribly "healthy" salad that's actually 1,200 calories alone at a nearby bodega. I don't know about you all, but I'd rather munch the whole day through for 1,200 calories than eat it all within 12 minutes.

Kudos to Lauren on putting the work in. Now, excuse me while I go satisfy my raspberry craving. Thanks, Laur.

Are you good at planning ahead when you're on a diet, or do you find it to be tedious?

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7 Things People Really Think About Twins

zaterdag 14 september 2013

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by Brian Farnham 21 hours ago My wife is expecting twin boys (we've dubbed them Hans and Frans for now) and the news kind of rocked our world, given we already have two kids. We were trying for more but weren’t looking to double down, exactly. 

Of course we’re excited to be expanding our family, but impending multiples has forced me to admit and rethink certain pre-conceived notions I held about the multi-zygotic subset of our species. Such as:

People expecting twins inspire pity. Whenever someone tells you they’re expecting twins, especially if you’re a father yourself, your first thought before congratulating them is always, “Wow. You’re screwed.”Identicals are creepy. Two (or more) people who look and act like each other makes humanity feel like something you can run off at Kinko’s.There are too many twins in the world. Twins used to seem kind of cool and unique, like iPhones. Now they seem ubiquitous and hackneyed, like iPhones.It’s us against them. When you’re expecting a single baby, it feels like you’re waiting for a special invited guest. When you’re expecting twins, it feels like you’re preparing for a rock band that’s planning on staying at your house.Everyone assumes it was IVF. Which makes some people look at you like, “Had to cheat, huh?”Rhyme-y or sound-alike twin names are annoying. Oh, it’s Jayden and Jacob? Lucy and Lacy? Brian and Brianna? Why don’t you just go ahead and name them Thing 1 and Thing 2?Dressing twins the same is cruel. Nothing quite says “If we lose one we have a spare” like matching outfits.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Brian Farnham

is a writer, editor, and digital-content type guy who, among other things, helped found Patch.com. He also helped found a 4-year-old boy, a 2-year-old girl and soon-to-be twin boys. He lives in NYC.

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Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy Show How They Really Feel About Each Other in Court

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by Adriana Velez 23 hours ago

I'm sorry to report, Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy relations appear to be at an all-time low. It's a bit chilly between these two battling parents. How chilly? Glaciers impervious to global warming chilly. Avoiding eye contact chilly. Yeah, it's that bad. According to a witness, when Jason and Bethenny met in court the other day they couldn't even bring themselves to look each other in the eyes.

The witness says,

They completely avoided eye contact and communication despite being within three feet of each other. As Bethenny made her way past Jason, he put his head down and busied himself on his phone. He couldn't bring himself to look at her.

When they were finally dismissed after an hour and a painful half they both got out in a hurry -- especially Bethenny, the source says.

Ooh, avoiding eye contact. That is one of the biggest signs of repressed contempt there is. That's what you do when you know just looking at someone is going to set off a nuclear warhead. I'm so sorry it's still this bad. It's been a year and things are still so tense between these two. Poor Bryn! Jason and Bethenny are supposed to be co-parenting. They were supposed to stay friends.

Is there just too much money at stake for Bethenny and Jason to reach harmony?

I don't know what it's going to take to get these two to stop hating each other. Maybe the damage is permanent. I can see how it could take several months for a divorcing couple with children to heal their wounds and move forward. But this? Time does not seem to be healing anything at all. 

And if time isn't changing anything, I don't know what else could. Maybe when Bryn is a little older she'll be able to say something that will melt her parents hearts. But until then, it looks like Bethenny and Jason are permanently frozen in frostville.

Do you think Jason and Bethenny will ever reconcile enough to at least be civil with each other?

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Click the "Like" button below if you're a fan of Real Housewives. 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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Charlie Hunnam Confesses How He Really Feels About Playing Christian Grey (VIDEO)

vrijdag 13 september 2013

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by Maressa Brown 3 hours ago

Charlie Hunnam may be on top of the world right now having just nabbed the gig that could catapult him to superstardom, but he also seems to realize that with great power comes great responsibility. Ha ha, yes, the POWER -- and responsibility -- of playing Christian Grey!

The handsome actor recently spoke with On the Red Carpet about how he hopes he can do the character justice considering just how attached to him fans have grown. And believe me when I tell you that if you haven't yet warmed up to the idea of him playing Christian, this could be the gamechanger ...

Explaining where he was coming from when he was first approached and later cast for the Fifty Shades of Grey movie, Charlie said:

You know, I wasn't familiar with the material. I obviously knew of it, but I hadn't read the books myself and I was approached by the director, Samantha Taylor-Johnson, and she talked to me at great length about her intention and what she hoped to do with this film and it just got me really, really excited when I read the book. As the process progressed and it became clear that they wanted me to do it, it was just really exciting and a great honor to be entrusted with bringing this character to life. ... I mean, he's such a -- you know, he became part of the zeitgeist. He's such a loved, you know, character that's it's a real honor to be entrusted with him.

"A great honor"?! "Entrusted"?! Awww! See what I mean?! He's thoroughly, adorably grateful and seems to understand it's a really big deal that he was cast ... even if he wasn't super-familiar with the books.

He elaborated on the drawbacks of stepping into the beloved, mercurial billionaire's shoes:

I mean of course, a little bit of pressure. With literature and properties that are so well known, everybody has their own vision, you know, literature is so subjective, so that you come into it you create, as a reader, as an audience member, the character in one's own mind. So I'm never going to satisfy everyone's vision of who this guy is, but I do know and feel really confident that I have a strong take on who he is, who I think he is and can bring him to life in a really fun and exciting way.

Fun and exciting?! Whoa. Christian's never sounded hotter. This to me is the best proof yet that Charlie's going to win our hearts as the leading man. Sign me up! Really, it is no wonder Brad Pitt is backing Charlie has a whipsmart, stand-up, talented guy! He sure sounds like it to me.

Here's the clip of his interview in full ...

What do you think about Charlie's approach to playing Christian Grey?

Click the "Like" button below if you're a fan of Fifty Shades of Grey! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Maressa Brown

has enjoyed reporting and writing for a variety of entertainment and women's magazines and websites. More often than not, you'll find her blogging, hitting the gym, reading, researching something on her iPhone, laughing, chatting at an above-"normal" volume, or getting her caffeine fix.

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Lamar Odom Hires O.J. Simpson Lawyer for DUI Case but Is That Really Necessary?

woensdag 4 september 2013

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by Ericka Sóuter 9 hours ago

Poor Lamar Odom. Things have gone from bad to worse for the NBA star. First he was dogged by rumors that he cheated on wife Khloe Kardashian, then claims that his marriage was over, followed by whispers that he was on crack. Crack!!! His recent DUI arrest didn't do much to squash all those nasty reports and the latest development won't be much help either. 

He has hired Robert Shapiro to represent him in his drunk driving case. That would be the same Robert Shapiro who was on OJ Simpson's legal dream team along with Robert Kardashian (Kris Jenner's ex and Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, and Rob's dad). In case you were living on Mars in the '90s, he helped the disgraced football player escape a guilty verdict in the murder trial for the deaths of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. In fact, Shapiro may have taken the case after Kris convinced him to.

Is it just me or does that seem as though Lamar is going a little overboard with his legal defense? A DUI is serious, of course. But did he really need a guy famous for representing suspected murderers? You know Lamar is in a bad place if he feels like this is a necessary step.

I suppose he does have a lot to worry about if all those substance abuse rumors are true. He refused to take a sobriety test when he was pulled over, so his license was automatically suspended for a year. Reportedly, the police suspect he was using both drugs and alcohol. Word is, Shapiro will want him to plead no contest to one count of DUI so that he would just get probation.

If there is a monkey on his back, I just hope this is the wake-up call Lamar needs to seek help and get his life back on track.

Do you think it's strange that Lamar hired Robert Shapiro?

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is a veteran pop culture and celeb news writer. That experience boils down to two things: she knows way too much about the Kardashians and she dominates on Trivial Pursuit's arts and entertainment questions.

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Kim Kardashian's Famous Butt Might Be Thanks to Plastic Surgery -- Are You Really Surprised?

donderdag 22 augustus 2013

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by Emily Abbate 3 hours ago

It's been one of the biggest mysteries in all of Hollywood: Is Kim Kardashian's butt the REAL deal? The Dash doll tried to prove her derriere's authenticity on an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, even going as far as getting her butt x-rayed. When the results showed no sign of an implant, I personally was convinced and astonished by the laws of nature that Kim's backside was 100 percent Kardashian genes. Now, a source is saying that we may have all been fooled.

A source told Life & Style Magazine that Kim had fat injected into her butt after receiving liposuction on her legs, and that's why the extra oomph didn't show up on her infamous x-ray. A doctor added that Kim may even have an implant that doesn't show up on an x-ray -- one which the world may never know about.

Alright y'all, so Kim's backside may not be all her own. But honestly, what's the big deal?

Whether or not Kim had fat injections into her but, she's entitled. I mean, think about all of the celebrities, especially reality TV stars, who have Botox, breast implants, or other work done all of the time. These procedures, they're all elective. These stars are choosing to change their appearance, and if that's what they want, then so be it.

Of course Kim is going to claim her butt all-natural. It's something uniquely hers and she's known for it! You know what? That's just fine. Kim doesn't owe any of us anything. Her butt is part of her brand. Personally, I think we all need to spend less time worrying about whether or not Kim had work done on her backside, and use our time for better purposes. You know, like contemplating what work Amanda Bynes has actually had done. Now THAT is a mystery.

Do you think Kim Kardashian's butt is 100 percent real?

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Mom Takes On Stupid Pregnancy 'Rules' and Tells It Like It Really Is

woensdag 14 augustus 2013

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by Jacqueline Burt 2 hours ago

What's safe during pregnancy? What's not? It's a debate that will continue to rage on, I suspect, for as long as babies are born, but the answers change -- often. Or maybe I should say opinions? And those opinions do tend to stir up some serious controversy, as is the case with those contained in the new book Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong -- and What You Really Need to Know by Emily Oster. As you might have guessed from the name, Oster's take on what's okay/not okay during pregnancy is slightly different from what's currently considered conventional wisdom: Caffeine and alcohol -- in moderation, of course -- aren't necessarily mortal sins for mothers-to-be. Now, Oster isn't a doctor, but she is an economist. And when -- while pregnant with her first child -- she applied her expertise with numbers to relevant studies, what she found was, in her words, "surprising."

In search of real answers, I combed through hundreds of studies -- the ones that the recommendations were based on -- to get to the good data. This is where another part of my training as an economist came in: I knew enough to read the numbers correctly ... the key problem lies in separating correlation from causation. The claim that you should stop having coffee while pregnant, for instance, is based on causal reasoning: If you change nothing else, you'll be less likely to have a miscarriage if you drink less coffee. But what we see in the data is only a correlation -- the women who drink coffee are more likely to miscarry. There are also many other differences between women who drink coffee and those who don't, differences that could themselves be responsible for the differences in miscarriage rates.

This makes a lot of sense to me. My first pregnancy was something of a surprise, so I was already eight weeks along when I saw those double lines on the test stick. And let me tell ya: Insta-panic!! Those first ignorant eight weeks were filled with all sorts of activity not generally considered to be appropriate during pregnancy. Naturally I quit smoking, drinking, and guzzling Starbucks right away, but I still worried ... thankfully, my daughter was born perfectly healthy (and too smart for her own good).

Still, not surprisingly, lots of people are absolutely going insane over Oster's ideas, accusing the mom and author of being "irresponsible" and even a "danger to pregnant women and their families." Is that fair? When my grandmother was pregnant with my father, her ob/gyn encouraged her to smoke cigarettes to keep her weight down -- he even prescribed Dexedrine! My mom, on the other hand, was told by her ob/gyn to eat "as much as she wanted," weight gain be damned! Maybe it's safe to say none of us has all the answers? For me, it all goes back to the common sense thing: A glass of wine is probably fine, a bottle is probably less fine. But that's just me.

Do you think drinking coffee and/or alcohol during pregnancy in moderation is okay?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jacqueline Burt

has written for numerous magazines, newspapers, and websites. She is easily bored and often tired, so she requires constant entertainment to keep her awake. Dance, Monkey! Dance! 

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6 Ways Brothers and Sisters Really Do Prepare You for Marriage

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by Sasha Brown-Worsham 2 hours ago

A new study is suggesting that people with siblings make better spouses and that they are, in fact, less likely to divorce than those who don't have siblings or who have less siblings. In fact, your risk for divorce goes down by 2 percent for every sibling you have. Finally! A reason for all those hideous fights! Am I right?

The thing is, this study could really be filed under one word: Duh. Anyone who grew up with siblings knows that marriage is actually not all that terribly dissimilar. There are constant negotiations, worries about sharing, fights, and dramatic make-ups. Minus the sex, marriage does look an awful lot like the relationship we once shared with those who lived in our house.

Here are 6 ways siblings really do prepare us for the ultimate life commitment:

1.) Sharing is caring: I see this with my kids all the time. They want to kill each other, and they squabble and fight, sure, but they are also best friends. Sam would never get a lollipop without also getting one for her brother. You learn to think about others pretty early. My paycheck is your paycheck, dear.

2.) Constant companionship: My kids are used to having someone up in their space 24/7. It's not unlike a marriage. You get used to someone being in your space and that becomes A-OK.

3.) Us against them mentality: Siblings have each other's backs. This is early training for a marriage. My kids may fight one another, but God help the person who tries to step in between them or hurt the other one. There will be hell to pay! This is a lot like a marriage, too.

4.) Fighting followed by love: Sure, there are some big fights (some even bigger than others), but there is also big, big love. That is what it's all about. In marriage, it's much the same. Most married people experience a few epic fights, but they also know how to go right back to working together. Those of us with siblings learned to practice this early.

5.) Sharing a room: The expectation of our own space, far from other people, isn't that high when you share a room with a sibling. It makes sharing a room with a spouse a piece of cake!

6.) A best friend: Siblings are, above all, best friends (at least when it's good). When you all move out and go off to college, it can be sad to lose all that. You get all that back (and then some) with marriage with the bonus of forever!

How did your siblings prepare you for marriage?

Click "Like" if you love your husband! 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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Nina Dobrev Spills How She Really Feels About One-Night Stands

dinsdag 6 augustus 2013

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by Maressa Brown 1 hour ago

Nina Dobrev hasn't exactly had the easiest year so far, at least in matters of love. (We're still wondering just how she seemingly got over her breakup with Ian Somerhalder so quickly!) Still, she has plenty to be proud and happy about. Her star seems to be rising in a big way, and she's also confident about finding Mr. Right at some point -- especially considering that she's already figured out what qualities he's gotta have.

Nina told Cosmo, "You either have chemistry or you don't, but a lot of what attracts me is a guy's mind and humor and talent. I need to get to know all those things before I fall for someone. I'm not a one-night-stand kind of girl. I'm a relationship girl." Aw, good for her! Although, let's be real: What woman would openly say she's a "one-night-stand kind of girl"? Haa ... I'd guess not many! But no, really, from Nina, I believe it. She really seems to have her head on straight when it comes to finding the right serious relationship.

All too often, people say they want a serious relationship but continue to carry a torch for (or keep hooking up with!) an old flame who's never going to commit. Or have a friend with benefits. Or keep falling for and prey to the same hot but empty or emotionally detached guy. These are all totally easy traps to fall into! But hooking up with or being hung up on losers only serves to set yourself even further back from finding a winner.  

So, good for Nina to know what she wants -- and realize that's not going to happen in the form of a hookup. What's more, it sounds like she knows HERSELF, which is undoubtedly key to forging a lasting bond.

She underlined her interest in maintaining her independence, noting:

People aren't defined by their relationships. The whole point is being true to yourself and not losing yourself in relationships, whether romances or friendships.

Cheers to that, Nina. Sounds like she's well on her way to finding that happy, healthy relationship she deserves!

What do you think about Nina declaring herself a "relationship girl"? Do you think hookups get in the way of finding the right person?

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Click the "Like" button below if you love vampires! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Maressa Brown

has enjoyed reporting and writing for a variety of entertainment and women's magazines and websites. More often than not, you'll find her blogging, hitting the gym, reading, researching something on her iPhone, laughing, chatting at an above-"normal" volume, or getting her caffeine fix.

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Prince William's Paternity Leave Was Too Short to Really Bond With Son George

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by Adriana Velez 9 hours ago

Can you believe it's already been two weeks since the royal baby, Prince George, was born? Time has just flown by, especially for his poor dad. Prince William's paternity leave is already over. Will is officially back on duty as a search and rescue pilot for the Royal Air Force in Anglesey, Wales as of today, but his next assignment isn't until Wednesday so he'll probably not leave until Tuesday night. Still... only two weeks? That's so short!

I guess not even a prince can get away with extending his paternity leave. That's too bad. I think two weeks is too short for any new dad, whatever your job is. But I also know that dads rarely take more time off than that. In fact, you're lucky if you even get those two weeks at all.

Maybe Prince William doesn't want to appear like he's getting special privileges not granted to anyone else in the Royal Air Force just because he's the prince. I can understand that... I guess. But then, he's probably getting some other, less public privileges. And wouldn't this be a good time for him to advocate for longer paternity leave?

Oh well, it's just for the rest of the summer. Prince William plans to change his assignment once his tour is over so he can spend more time with the family, and that's a choice most military families can't make. Plus Kate is staying with her parents in Bucklebury, so she's not exactly being left on her own.

But I'm sure she'll be thrilled once William is back for good. Babies are funny -- in some ways, they don't do a whole lot at this stage, so it's easy to say William won't miss out on much. But then, babies grow and change so quickly, so he'll come back to a different child even after just a few weeks. Good thing he had the time that he did with Kate and George.

How long do you think new dads should get for paternity leave?

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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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Why Buying Your Toddler Their Own Smartphone Is Really Dumb (VIDEO)

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Casi no lo creía cuando lo leí porque parece una locura, pero al parecer es cierto. Un entero 25 por ciento de americanos chicos de edad dos y tiene bajo su propio smartphone. Su! Propia! Smartphone! Es uno de cada cuatro niños pequeños. ¿WTF, padres, verdad? De repente me estoy imaginando miles de niños vagando por las calles, buscando la dirección de la abuela en Google Maps y llamando a sus amigos para jugar. ¿No es eso lo que sus padres son para? No puedo imaginar por qué usted nunca compraría un niño un smartphone.

¡ Espera, sí que puedo. Los juegos "educativos". Esta es la nueva justificación para entregar un iPhone a tu two-year-old. Porque van a aprender cosas de él y más inteligente. Riiiight.

El Dr. psiquiatra Gail Saltz dice padres deben pensar en lo que su niño no está aprendiendo mientras tienen su pantalla frente a su cara. Me siento como los padres hoy en día están obsesionados con dar a sus hijos una ventaja inicial con la lectura y matemáticas--un ridículamente early head start. Pero los niños aún no están preparados para eso. Y hay mucho más a la educación de los niños que la lectura y matemáticas.

Los niños pequeños necesitan experimentar mucho antes de aprender su alfabeto o sus números, las cosas sólo pueden aprender interactuando con el mundo real. Tienen que estar tocando, oliendo, cata, escuchando. Necesitan conectarse expresiones faciales con palabras. Todas las innumerables interacciones que tienen con su mundo se suman a una Fundación muy necesaria que prepararlos para aprender a leer y añadir más adelante, cuando están realmente listos. Y no hay ningún sustituto para eso. Te van a echar de menos esa Fundación si siempre tienen una pantalla delante de sus caras.

Y luego está el problema de los niños convertirse en adicto a smartphones --y otras pantallas. Es tan fácil que esto pasara. Creo que casi todos los niños va a convertirse en adicto a las pantallas en algún momento de sus vidas. (Por favor conocer a mi hijo--oy vey). Es casi inevitable. Pero ¿por qué empezar tan temprano?

Hemos usado todos los smartphones como niñera temporal. A policía que de eso... lo he hecho. Entregue ese teléfono y soluciona muchos problemas para ti. Pero... creo que todos tenemos que ser conscientes de cuánto hacemos eso y por cuánto tiempo. Creo que en realidad dando a su niño su propio smartphone (no sólo a prestar por unos minutos, pero comprar uno para ellos) empuja los acerca mucho más a esa adicción. Y finalmente, como la gente me lo recuerdes, está bien para tu hijo a ser aburrido. De hecho, es bueno para ellos.

Uf, qué estos dos panelistas en el siguiente vídeo decir: todo.

¿Alguna vez comprar o dar a su niño su propio smartphone?

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Sobre el autorAdriana Vélez

es un escritor de personal que recrea en alimentos, crianza, noticias, Entretenimiento, biología molecular y nada más que lo que aparece en su cabeza. Ella vive con su hijo de edad escolar primaria en Brooklyn, tierra de granjas urbanas y artesanal todo.

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Gretchen Rossi Confesses How She REALLY Wanted to Propose to Slade Smiley (VIDEO)

maandag 5 augustus 2013

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by Emily Abbate 2 hours ago

After four years of dating, to say that Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley's engagement was inevitable is an understatement. The duo, who filmed the whole shebang for the season 8 finale of Real Housewives of Orange County, are happy as can be -- as apparent by Gretchen's overwhelming glow on Watch What Happens Live last week. But get this: as if her proposal to Slade complete with the debut of her song "The Time Is Now" and a helicopter ride wasn't big and dramatic enough, the Real Housewives star confessed to Bravo that originally she wanted it to be different. Very different.

Just wait 'til you hear the insane proposal Gretchen really wanted, here:

Alcohol lit on fire in snow near a forest!? Hello, fantasy world! I like Gretchen, I really do. But it seems like fame has RUINED her perception of reality just a little bit. That whole fire bit ... that's only something that one could make happen with the help of a reality TV camera crew and a whole bunch of weird professionals that specialize in that sorta thing.

I commend Gretchen, though. She chose love over money (because she has her own) and it's clear that she's head-over-heels in love with Slade. Now that she got that big TV proposal she probably wanted and everyone knows her business, I think it would be a good idea for her to enjoy being engaged, spend time with her honey, and take a step back.

Unfortunately, something tells me that isn't happening any time soon. Gretchen and Slade wedding special? I definitely won't be surprised.

What did you think of Gretchen's proposal to Slade?

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Bethenny Frankel Really Shouldn't Be Judging Teresa Giudice Right Now

zaterdag 3 augustus 2013

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by Casey Rackham 19 hours ago

Teresa and Joe Giudice are currently going through a difficult time defending themselves against fraud charges, but it seems like Bethenny Frankel couldn't care less if they end up in jail or not.

According to Us Weekly, Bethenny doesn't feel badly for Teresa at all because she did it to herself (with the help of her charming husband). Bethenny says, "... people who love to be in the spotlight often have a lot of skeletons in their closet." True. That. Bethenny is well aware of all of the things that come out when you're on a popular reality TV show, like all her own personal stories of a messed up childhood, past relationships, and inside her current divorce from husband Jason Hoppy.

However, Bethenny went on to say, "I feel badly for them because they have kids, and their kids didn't sign up for this."

Wait a second, Bethenny. Are you saying that your 3-year-old daughter Bryn signed up to have to be a part of your very public divorce from your husband? I don't think so. Bethenny knows better than anyone what kind of strain can be put on a family when it's in the public eye, and I don't think it's right for her to judge Teresa for what she's putting her daughters through when she's basically putting Bryn publicly through something that's also very painful.

In this day and age, a public (and celebrity filled) divorce can turn just as nasty as a trial, and both can negatively affect children. It's hard enough for a young child to go through her parents' divorce, but it's a whole other thing to have it appear in the media. The same goes for Teresa's four daughters Gia, Gabriella, Milania, and Audriana (who's the same age as Bryn), who are also going through a traumatic, and very public, experience.

It's no surprise that Bethenny has something to say about this whole Teresa fiasco, but she should probably learn to hold her tongue when it comes to other Housewives' children, especially since she's just as guilty of putting her daughter in the spotlight.

Do you think Bethenny has a right to judge Teresa?

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Click the "Like" button below if you're a fan of Real Housewives. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Casey Rackham

is a Californian who loves everything having to do with brie, Christmas, BBC America, and Mindy Kaling. Spoiled by perfect west coast weather, she doesn't understand why humidity exists.

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8 Women Share How They REALLY Feel About Guys Who Wear Socks During Sex

woensdag 31 juli 2013

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by Maressa Brown 4 hours ago

If one thing's true about sex, it's probably that no one thing is true for everyone across the board ... Even some things that you were under the impression were totally cringe-worthy are kinda NBD to others and vice-versa. Take, for example, wearing socks during sex. Haa! Just reading that phrase probably feels like nails on a chalkboard to some of you out there, right? I know it totally skeeves me out! And it's funny, because everyone seems to have a passionate opinion on the subject -- whether they're debating pro or con!

Here, eight women's varied, hilarious reactions to the idea of sex in clothed feet ...

"Maybe if we were living in Antarctica or doing it on top of Everest. But otherwise NO!!!!""It's not the sexiest, but I'm all for it. Sometimes your feet get cold!""Honestly, I think people who care about this haven't had kids yet. Once you have kids, you realize that any chance you get when the kids are quiet and not bugging you, you don't waste time, you make good on it. If that means you don't have time to take your socks off, well, hey, what's more important? Orgasm or footwear?""My ex almost always wore socks in bed. I couldn’t help wondering: If you have no problem putting your hands all over my body, then what is it about your feet touching me that skeeves you out? Normal. Really.""It depends what else you (or your partner) is wearing. Like if you are wearing a camisole or boxer shorts to bed and it just 'happens,' it's not all that strange. But if the rest of you is buck naked, yeah, that's weird.""This is actually the one thing I demand NEVER happen during sex. I'd rather a guy wear a hat. There is just something that screams 'lazy' about it. Like, ok, I'm going to do my duty here and have some sex, but as soon as I can, I'm going to put on my shoes and get the hell out of here.""I would say it depends on the socks … but I gave that some thought and I really could not come up with any socks that would be sexy. I would say maybe if it’s really cold, and you have a short blanket, it might be acceptable, otherwise NO.""EW. No. Totally unsexy."

What are your thoughts on the matter?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Maressa Brown

has enjoyed reporting and writing for a variety of entertainment and women's magazines and websites. More often than not, you'll find her blogging, hitting the gym, reading, researching something on her iPhone, laughing, chatting at an above-"normal" volume, or getting her caffeine fix.

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Motherhood Means Accepting That Kids Are Just Really Gross

zaterdag 13 juli 2013

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by Ericka Sóuter 21 hours ago

For his mom's sake, I hope this is mud and not dog poo!I have always had a weak stomach. Even watching my grandmother eat a banana used to turn my stomach. I think that is why I avoided changing diapers until I actually had a child. Despite my history, everyone told me it would all change once I had a kid of my own. That somehow, miraculously, poop and other messes would no longer bother me.  Sure, that was the case the first month, but as soon as it gained a little more substance and became more pungent, I dreaded it. I'm not going to lie, there were times when I retched. Bottom line is kids can be pretty icky at times. Can you relate? Be honest!

For every mom it's different. Skinned knees, boogers, vomit, drool. The list of possible messes is endless. One CafeMom member was totally freaked out by the thready skin hanging from her daughter's gums after she lost a tooth.

I have one mommy friend who dreads dinner time. “It’s so gross,” she always complains about her two kids' eating habits. I realized exactly what she was talking about after sitting across from them during a barbecue. To this day I have no idea how their plates ended up with so much spit and chewed food on it. Ugh.

Sadly, it only gets grosser as they get older. The nose is an endless source of nausea for me. I don't even want to think about what I will find in my son's room once he hits puberty. I guess we easily eeked out moms can find solace in the fact that all parents go through this to some extent.  There is no way to avoid this stuff. You just have to get through it. I hear it’s better once they hit 18. We just have to hold on until then.

What do your kids do that grosses you out?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ericka Sóuter

is a veteran pop culture and celeb news writer. That experience boils down to two things: she knows way too much about the Kardashians and she dominates on Trivial Pursuit's arts and entertainment questions.

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