Love It or Hate It? Lil' Mama's Beauty Show Look


Updated 12/29/07 3:25 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 60 comments

Love It or Hate It? Lil' Mama's Beauty Show Look

This weekend's Angie Martinez Hair Show & Beauty Expo in Manhattan brought stylists, makeup artists, and celebrities together to dish on multicultural hair and beauty. Rapper Lil' Mama—not to be confused with LilSugar—was there, but I'm surprised that she wasn't completely slathered with her signature product, lip gloss. What do you think of this beauty show look on Lil' Mama? Source Read more

Bella Quiz: Makeup in Music


Updated 10/09/07 11:20 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 36 comments

Bella Quiz: Makeup in Music

Lil' Mama has a huge hit this summer with "Lip Gloss," her ode to the shiny, sticky stuff. But she's far from the first musician to incorporate a love of cosmetics into her art. Test your trivia and see how much you know about the intersection of music and makeup! Source Take the Quiz Read more

Instagram Challenge: You Know You're a Mom When . . .


Updated 05/22/12 1:21 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Instagram Motherhood Challenge

Last night, while washing the dishes, I broke a ceramic baker, cutting my finger and sending me running for first aid. The only bandages I could find in the house were decorated with Toy Story characters and Angry Birds; not exactly what this sophisticated mama wanted to be wearing today. That was just one of the many moments I realized I knew I was a mom. We know that you've experienced those Read more

20 Things to Do With All Those Leftover Glass Baby Food Jars


Updated 05/22/12 1:24 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Reuse Baby Food Jars

Recycling's great, but upcycling is both fun and productive! Baby food pouches may be slowly overtaking traditional glass jars when it comes to lil ones' pureed food, but that doesn't mean the ubiquitous jars aren't taking up precious space on mama's countertop. Before dumping them in the recycle bin, check out some interesting ways the jars can live a second life — your counter and the Read more

Celebs Parents' Best Photos of the Week


Updated 05/18/12 6:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity Moms Instagram Pictures Week of May 13

Celeb moms were busy wielding their cameras this week — taking pictures of everything from their kids to their latest family-friendly creations — and sharing them over Twitter and Instagram. Find out the baker of this awesome Ninjago cake, which mama was spying on her tot on the video monitor, and why Cash Warren is envious of his lil garden princess! Read more

What to Expect Director Kirk Jones Shares the Personal Stories He Worked Into the Upcoming Film


Updated 05/11/12 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Expect When You're Expecting Director Interview

Chances are you probably have a dog-eared copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting laying around your house. The "pregnancy bible" has been the first stop for information for expectant mamas since 1985, and while the nonfiction book has undergone four significant updates since its debut, few readers probably foresaw it being turned into a movie — unless it was a film being shown in Read more

The Great Outdoors: 10 Summer Toys to Get Kids Up and Out!


Updated 04/30/12 11:39 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Toys For Summer 2012

Warm weather's not just an opportunity to shed your jacket, but to get the kids up, moving, and outside. While the sun may be all it takes to get mama outdoors, tots often need a little enticement — that's where the toys come into play. We've checked out the hottest new toys of the season and have narrowed down our favorites that will have lil ones begging to enjoy the fresh air. Check them Read more

Hilary Duff Opens Up About Postpartum Exercise, Postbaby Date Nights, and What Fills Her Phone Now


Updated 05/02/12 11:02 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Hilary Duff Talks About Motherhood

Hilary Duff's been one busy mama since welcoming son Luca Cruz to the world 5 weeks ago. The new mama's been sharing family photos with her fans, trying to return to her prepregnancy workouts, and getting back into her daily routine. Now Hilary's about to become even busier as she joins Johnson's Baby and Save the Children for the launch of Johnson's Baby CARES, a new initiative to support the Read more

See Inside Jessica Simpson's Charlotte's Web-Themed Baby Shower


Updated 04/27/12 9:16 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Jessica Simpson's Baby Shower

She might not have had her baby girl yet, but Jessica Simpson clearly has baby on her mind these days. The expectant mama — who is likely due any day now — just released a sweet video showing all of the details from her Charlotte's Web-themed baby shower. The rustic pink party included everything from white picket fences and cutout farm animals to diaper-pin necklaces and a knitting station Read more

7 Snacks Mamas May Want to Steal From the Diaper Bag


Updated 04/17/12 2:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Snacks For Kids

Sure, we all aim to eat three well-rounded meals each day, with a healthy snack tucked in for good measure. But how often does that really happen for moms on the go? More often than not, we find ourselves fishing through the diaper bag looking to snag one of our lil ones' snacks as we dart between playdates and music classes — and a handful of Goldfish crackers doesn't do much to satisfy your Read more