Pet insurance plans are more affordable and more necessary to have than you might think. If you have had a pet or have thought about getting a pet you have probably heard of pet insurance. Pet insurance is one of those things that might seem unnecessary or just another added expense that you won’t need.
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If you’re hosting a gathering and really want to wow your guests, consider creating a gorgeous dessert charcuterie board. You don’t even need to know your way around the kitchen to pull off one of these showstoppers! Most are as simple as planning a diverse ingredient list and putting your creative thinking hat on to
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Mango is a juicy tropical fruit rich in nutrients. Ripe mangoes taste sweet and have a soft pulp with a sweet aroma. Mangoes are also hypoallergenic and relatively easy to digest, making mango for babies a good choice. But while mango seems to confer several benefits, you need to know
From super helpful to absolutely hilarious, these podcasts are your new go-to’s for when you’re cleaning, commuting or going on a stroller walk. 1. The Double Shift A show about women who are challenging how society sees mothers and how we see ourselves. Sample episode: “On Not Having It All” 2. The Longest Shortest Time
The baby books don’t tell you how MESSY kids can be! If you’re dealing with stinky shoes and stuffies, stained strollers and mouldy lunch bags, here’s help. One thing the baby books never tell you is just how much of a mess kids can make—and how baffled you’ll be about the best ways to clean
sesame via Getty Images Keep an eye out for your W-2 and 1099s and sign up for direct deposit. The federal tax filing season is about to start on Jan. 24, and you’ll want to get a head start if you want your tax refund as soon as possible. The IRS said that it is
CHRISTOPHE SIMON via Getty Images Turkish restaurateur Nusret Gokce, aka Salt Bae, has become legendary for his salting pose. Here, he does it on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019, even though there’s no salt in sight. If you’ve wondered how the chefs at your favorite restaurant always seem to make
Those who are wondering if they might be pregnant before taking a test may have run across pregnancy fingerprint tests online. Given that each fingerprint is unique to every individual, it sounds like it might almost be plausible that by simply scanning a finger it would be possible to receive an answer whether a baby
A few nights ago at 5:59 p.m., my husband gently asked what I wanted to have for dinner. He wasn’t implying that I get up and make our family of five a four-course meal. He wasn’t even hinting that I should boil a pot of spaghetti. And yet for some reason, this very simple question
If you have a baby or are about to have a baby, it’s understandable to be worried about the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes, COVID-19. Part of being a parent is worrying about your baby, even when you’re not living during a global pandemic. It’s only natural to be concerned about how COVID-19
When you’re pregnant, a road trip may sound like the most convenient form of taking a babymoon – you can pack as much as you want in the car, stop when you feel like it, and you don’t have to worry about being in close contact or bothered by other people like you would if
“I don’t understand the debate over paid maternity leave,” a mom friend remarked to me recently. “What’s the controversy?” It’s understandable why she’s confused. Born and raised in France, she enjoyed 16 weeks of paid leave after the births of both her children. That’s an unimaginable luxury to most parents in the US. Our country
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all people ages 2 and up wear face masks in indoor public settings if they are not fully vaccinated. Additionally, fully vaccinated people can maximize their protection by wearing masks inside public places in areas with high
When it comes to growing up, little ones make the transition from being babies to toddlers in a blink of an eye. From sleepless nights and fussy babies to being mobile and having opinions, parents are never sure where the time went and when their babies got so big. And while it is clear that
With many spending more time in nature over the past two years, it comes as no surprise that names inspired by nature are an upcoming baby name trend for 2022. But which are most popular? One survey looked at government data from the US and UK over the last 20 years to find the most
It’s understandable if you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. And if you’re contemplating pregnancy, or actively trying to get pregnant, social media posts may have caused you to feel concerned about possible side effects. In particular, you may have seen viral social media posts warning women that the COVID-19 vaccines may make you infertile, which is
Baby showers are synonymous with women getting together to celebrate a mother-to-be and her baby. Fathers are kept out of the loop simply because for decades, women are the ones who were seen to be responsible for taking care of babies when they were born. But now, with more of the responsibility being split between
The popular kids’ clothing brand Janie and Jack has launched a brand new collection, right in time for Lunar New Year! The collection is in collaboration with Eva Chen, director of fashion partnerships at Instagram, best-selling author and mom to three, in honor of her upcoming book I Am Golden, which tells the story of
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For many couples, it takes up to a year to conceive their first child. While that doesn’t seem like much, this wait can feel like forever for women who are excited about becoming a mom. Even worse, some women end up learning that they need help getting pregnant, and that makes the process take even