Valentine's Day Lingerie For 10 Types of Couples


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Valentine's Day Lingerie Gift Ideas

Tomorrow is the sexiest of holidays for serious and not-so serious couples alike. And whether your V-Day date involves staying at home with a movie or a weekend in wine country, the best way to set the sexy mood with your partner is by donning some hot lingerie. So depending on the type of pair you're in, be it friends with benefits or long-time marrieds, we've got 10 different Valentine's Day Read more

Host an Anti-Valentine's Day Soiree


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Anti-Valentine's Day Party

Even if Valentine's Day really isn't your thing, there's no reason to sit inside and sulk on Feb. 14. Use this day as an excuse to get a bunch of really fun people together and have an anti-Valentine's Day party. Watch a couple of Judd Apatow comedies, play board games or cards, and munch on the richest, messiest, most unromantic foods you can think of because, well, who cares if you enter a food Read more

Get Romantic With Books About Legendary Love Stories


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Famous Love Stories

Not in the mood for Valentine's Day? Well, get romantically inspired this February with some of the most famous love stories in history. It doesn't matter if you're single or coupled up, no one can resist a juicy story of passion, glamour, and tragedy — especially if it's true! So here are some of the books we recommend you dive into to learn more about history's most fascinating love stories. Read more

3-Layer Nails Make For the Ultimate Polish Trifecta at Costello Tagliapietra


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Costello Tagliapietra's Fall 2012 Nails

What do you get when you sandwich a classic red polish in between a deep, rich brown and a heady black-brown? Why, the ultimate trifecta of cool nail polish palettes, of course. At Costello Tagliapietra's New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 show, models donned manicures featuring a clever "stacking" of three different richly hued shades: Essie's Carry On, followed by Bordeaux, and Little Brown Dress, Read more

Take Your Taste Buds on Global Valentine's Day Adventure


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Ethnic Dinner Menu

If a classic evening or an indoor picnic don't have enough adventure for your liking, take a culinary tour of the world with your Valentine's Day date. Serve up dishes and cocktails from around the world and create a music playlist to match each course. By the end of the night, you and whoever you've shared this experience with will have bonded over all of your "travels." Here are some ethnic Read more

There's a Doll For That: Teaching Kids About Natural Birth, VBAC, and More


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Birth and VBAC Dolls

If mama ever wants to explain to her lil one how he was born vaginally, while his big sister came out via C-section, there's now a doll for that! Perhaps one of the odder baby products out there MamAmor has just introduced a VBAC doll ($175), complete with a C-section scar and a Velcro opening through which her new lil one can enter the world. The company recommends the doll for tots over the age Read more

February Must Reads


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New Books February 2012

Ready or not, February has arrived! And with Valentine's Day around the corner, we're feeling the love. This month brings the holiday for lovers along with a diverse selection of book releases — from heartbreaking memoirs to fictional love stories to beautiful odes to cities and icons. So set the mood with some of the sexiest and romantic books out this month, or simply take advantage of the Read more

5 Wooden Play Tables For Some Old-School Fun


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Activity Tables For Kids Play

If you haven't added a play table to your toy collection, we highly recommend it! A combo of activities means extra playtime for kids of all ages, and when you invest in a slightly more expensive, but doubly sturdy wooden table, even cruisers can join in on the fun, as the table gives new standers support while they explore. Just be sure to supervise, as small pieces have a way of making their Read more

Carpooling Parents Aren't Using Booster Seats


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Narrow Kids Booster Seats For Carpooling

Do your kids need a boost when riding with their friends? Most likely, yes! According to a study out today, while 76 percent of parents use a booster seat for their own child, only 55 percent require it for other children they are driving. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that tots remain in a booster seat until they are 4' 9" tall and between eight and 12 years old. When carpooling Read more

Wines We Tried (and Loved!) This Week


Updated 01/28/12 1:22 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Wine Recommendations: Rock Wall Zinfandel, Avissi Prosecco

In some ways, sipping the world's wines can be a hopeless endeavor; there's so much wine out there that we could sample wine all day long and still get nowhere near tasting everything. That doesn't mean we won't try! From an Italian Prosecco to once-in-a-lifetime 1983 Château Mouton Rothschild, here are some memorable wines we quaffed this week, as well as reasons why we loved them. Read more