I've already given you previews of tons of upcoming Fall films, but now that their release dates are fast-approaching, I'm going to share my picks for the ones most worth seeing. Mark your calendar (or just write 'em in on your TV calendar!). First up, comedies. Photos courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures, Fox Searchlight, and Sony Pictures Read more

Whether the thought of shopping for maternity clothes for the first time terrifies or thrills you, the reality is, if you're pregnant, your body is going to change — substantially. While you shouldn't have to replace each and every piece in your closet, there are a few maternity must-haves that every mama-to-be will want in her wardrobe. In each category, we've provided a "splurge" and a "save" Read more

We've just wrapped up National Tea Month and learned plenty about different teas along the way. Tea, like wine, is a complex and intricate subject, but now we feel ready and able to brew the best cup of tea ever. If you weren't a tea lover before this month, here are seven reasons you should become one. Source: Thinkstock, Flickr User A Girl With Tea, Flickr User abon Read more

CES is a tech conference, not a disco, but we certainly saw enough shimmering gadget accessories to have us temporarily seeing double (and dancing). Gone is the customized crystal craze of years past, and in its place are mass-produced phone and tablet covers that are anything but subtle. Want your iPhone to wear a sparkling smiley face and a 3D crystal bow? Boom, done. Along with a teddy bear Read more

One incredibly cute waddling penguin . . . two incredibly cute waddling penguins . . . It's a new year, and across the globe, zoos are taking stock of their vibrantly diverse menageries. Animals are counted, measured, and weighed in an effort to keep tabs on the huge critter populations housed within the zoos' walls. At the London Zoo, keepers had the daunting task of rounding up more than 18,000 Read more

If there's one things moms like to do, it's share information. We have our favorite car seat, stroller, toys, and more, and we're not afraid to tell everyone about them. Over the past month, we asked you to vote on your favorite things from 2011 — everything from the top push chair and celebrity baby name to the celeb mom you most like to follow on Twitter — and you weren't afraid to speak Read more

I first visited Shibumi Gallery, located in Berkeley, CA, years ago when a friend told me that I had to check out the jewelry gallery for its amazing curated collection of jewelry artists — as well as for its great display cases and decor. Jeweler and owner/curator April Higashi is responsible for the gallery's unique aesthetic, which she describes as "organic, elegant, artful, refined, Read more

I'm all about eating foods made with natural ingredients, but sometimes even "all-natural" foods contain unfamiliar ingredients on their nutrition labels. You could just assume they're OK to eat, or continue reading to find out which ingredients you might want to avoid. Read more

Is there such a thing as a healthy cookie? That's what many manufacturers want us to believe. Containing all-natural ingredients or added nutrients like vitamins and calcium, these "healthier-for-you" cookies are often marketed as a way to indulge without totally blowing a healthy diet. But are the claims the real deal or just a bunch of hype? You be the judge. Read more

Here's a good way not to sell your mansion: first, sue nearly everyone related to its defects, and then, a few short months later, put it quietly on the market. According to Real Estalker, that's exactly what Rihanna's doing with her Beverly Hills mansion. Rihanna, who bought the 8-bedroom, 10-bathroom mansion a little over two years ago for $6.9 million, has listed the property for $4.5 Read more