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Part of the deal with having a human body is that it is constantly changing. Even if you still get carded when you order a glass of wine, your body may be aging in sneaky ways that you might not notice right away. This is definitely the case with the vagina and vulva.  They sort-of

Parents have an obscure view of playhouses: Where you see an oversized plastic toy that adds to the clutter or a wad of dollars disappearing from your wallet, your child sees endless possibilities. To invest in a playhouse is to encourage your child to create a world all their own, albeit one confined to your

Fall doesn’t begin when the calendar tells us it begins; fall begins when Starbucks unleashes its Pumpkin Spice Latte back out into the wild. That said, the first day of fall is close — very close: Aug. 27. And this year, the PSL celebrates its 16th birthday alongside a handful of other pumpkin- and caramel-flavored

Eat as clean and as light as you can — and try to squeeze in some cardio — today and through the weekend because next Monday and Tuesday are two of the more sinful national food days of the year: National Potato Day and National Bacon Lovers Day, respectively. And if you’re anything like us,

Back-to-school is here, and no matter what grade your kids are in, from kindergarten to college, you’re likely going back-to-school shopping. Is it just us, or does it seem like each year the shopping list gets a little bit longer? And while sure, pens and notebooks are only a couple dollars, those costs can add

A group of Illinois parents has been in the news recently for taking advantage of a legal loophole in order to get their kids college financial aid: The parents are giving up custody of their kids in order to game the system. As a mom who’s currently engaged in a difficult custody battle of my

Former beauty queen Nicole Johnson is preparing for the arrival of Baby No. 3, and Michael Phelps and his wife are a team during pregnancy and parenthood.” With morning sickness, I haven’t been able to do much, and Michael has been amazing, cooking, cleaning and helping me out,” Johnson told Parents Magazine. In the same

Ben & Jerry’s latest creation is sure to please coffee and caramel fans. And if you’re not a coffee person, the new flavor will definitely convert you. With cold brew, sweet cream ice cream and salted caramel swirls, the Cold Brew Caramel Latte is available now, but you won’t be able to find it at

When my 41-year-old husband died of lymphoma, I was left a 36-year-old widowed mother of four: a 3-year-old son and 17-year-old triplets, my stepchildren. (We had full custody of one and partial custody of of the other two). After my husband’s death, my life was in shambles — financially and emotionally. To make matters worse,

Now that Game of Thrones is winding down to a close, so is our supply of Game of Thrones Oreos. But Oreo has swooped in just in time to announce the release of five — yes, five! — new and returning flavors throughout the summer, and we, for one, can’t wait to stalk the cookie

What do you get the mom who has everything for Mother’s Day? A home-cooked brunch, of course! Treating your mom to a fancy meal cooked at home shows her that you’re willing to put in the time to make her feel loved, and she’ll definitely appreciate the fact that she gets to share it with

America Runs on Dunkin’, something that I, as someone born in the Dunkin’ Donuts home state of Massachusetts and raised in New England, can passionately verify. But where we previously were forced to fuel our days with coffee beverages, glazed pastries, and various carb-heavy sandwiches, there is hope for a new future: Dunkin’ is now

My idea of the perfect Ikea shopping trip involves spending an hour (or two) roaming the marketplace, stocking up on home essentials, grabbing batteries right before checking out and then — the finale — grabbing both a soft serve ice cream cone and a veggie dog on my way out. It’s truly a dream and

Our culinary queen, Ina Garten has many friends and mega-fans in Hollywood — from Jennifer Garner to Michelle Obama. And now she has one more to add to the list: ELLE’s April cover star, Taylor Swift, who just revealed her love for one of Garten’s recipes in a piece she wrote for the publication. View

Almost exactly one year ago, Jordyn Wieber stood in a courtroom and testified against Larry Nassar, telling her story of surviving his abuse. Today, the gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast stood at another podium in front of an entirely different audience as she accepted a Voices of the Year Award. Otherwise known as the VOTYs, the awards honor

When most of us reflect on Valentine’s Day, we think of roses, balloons and candy hearts. You know, big, red boxes full of caramels, nougats and chocolate-covered nuts. Yet the most popular Valentine’s Day treat is actually a small pressed candy: Sweethearts Conversation Hearts. But if these happen to be your go-to, brace yourself because

Loaded baked potatoes are one of those rare dinners that are just as exciting as an adult as they were when you were a kid. There’s something about the DIY aspect of loading a freshly baked potato with whatever toppings you like in exactly the amount you want. Plus, they’re inexpensive and pretty easy —

While New Year’s Eve often involves booze, loud music and crowds, a night like this is probably pretty unlikely if you’re ringing in the new year as a new parent. (And there’s nothing wrong with skipping all that jazz, by the way). Depending on just how new your newborn is, you might be dealing with

When most people think about New Year’s Eve, they think of late nights, loud parties and booze. Lots of booze. The holiday is basically synonymous with Champagne, right? And if you’re the parent of a young child, honestly, there’s no reason to skip the bubbly stuff. But what about if you’re parenting a young adult

Meghan Markle’s commitment to the Hubb Community Kitchen in London — and the Grenwell survivors who use the kitchen — is inspiring. Not only has she visited frequently since the fire in June 2017 and dedicated an entire cookbook to the women of Hubb, but she also helped them cook and pack 300 meals in