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I'm a big advocate of the video site Hulu, which streams movies and TV shows for free (they are commercial-supported). But there's still a huge list of shows, like The Hills, that aren't available on Hulu. The website Sling — brought to you by the masterminds of the SlingPlayer — is adding Viacom Shows (like The Hills) to its full streaming lineup. Viacom shows that were exclusively on Hulu Read more
26 reasons to love being a mom right now — The Stir Katherine Heigl is out and about with her new daughter — Celebrity Baby Scoop Infidelity during pregnancy isn't as rare as you think — FitPregnancy Celebs weigh in on TIME's breastfeeding cover — Celebrity Baby Blog Apps to help organize your life — Parenting The best TV moms — The Bump Babies' favorite toys aren't found in a toy Read more
We're happy to present a post from Stylelist Home! Without a doubt, one of the most essential furniture pieces for outdoor lounging is a comfortable deck chair. And, over the years, the deck chair has come to include a wider selection of designs, from colorful slingback seats to larger adirondack styles (some even recline). Lounger-like deck chairs make relaxing seats by a pool, while foldable Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud and veelicious is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Minding Mimmy blog. A recent story in the Sydney Morning Herald says pathologists are warning that baby slings could be a suffocation danger. Looking closer at the story though, is not the issue that the sling was under the mother's clothing? Personally, I opted for the Combi Magical Compact Read more
Finding a comfortable, efficient way to tote your baby on a stroll to the park is incredibly personal. While some mamas prefer to push their tots in a stroller, others opt for a closer experience by carrying their lil one on their body. From carriers in the front to those on the hip to baby slings, there are plenty of options for all parents. Take a look at some of my favorite styles in this Read more
If you're a procrastinator like myself, you may have put off taxes until the very last minute — in which case, your weekend's spent toiling over documents and forms. Make all that paperwork just a little more enjoyable by filing it with a stiff drink in hand (not that we're endorsing drunk tax filing!). Check out a handful of the spiritous drinks we'll be nursing to ease that tax pain. Gin Read more
The magic of Pixar's Oscar-winning films is in their ability to take seemingly ordinary story lines about childhood toys or a garbage-collecting robot and transform them into emotional narratives about love and life. The studio's upcoming Summer film Brave is its first foray into the familiar coming-of-age tale, this one as told through the experiences of a defiant teenage girl. Pixar's first Read more
You've got the baby, the stroller, now you need the goods for your diaper bag. What to stash may seem like a daunting task, so we've streamlined the process for you. The below necessities are all you really need, and it's a good idea not to overstuff your bag to the point of it becoming a backbreaker (remember, you've also got a little person to tote around). As for the extras, pick and choose Read more
It's amazing just how much stuff a person as tiny as a newborn baby needs. But as anyone who's gone through it before can tell you, babies are high-maintenance little people! If you're lucky enough to have friends and family who want to gift the new addition, they'll likely be looking to rely on your registry. Consider registering at a larger, all-inclusive baby store, like Giggle or Buy Buy Read more
When it comes to cocktails, sometimes simplest is best. Don't get me wrong; I love a libation with celery bitters or creole shrubs as much as the next person, but often it's nice to enjoy a drink that's satisfying in a simple, understated way. I have a couple rudimentary bar refreshments up my sleeve: for taco nights, there's the tequila and tonic; for celebrations, the Prosecco cocktail. The Read more
