For anyone who has a crafty mom in their life, it can be hard to know what to get them. After all, they’re so good at making things themselves. But what crafty gifts do you get for the woman who can make anything? The tools to help her create, of course. No matter what her favorite hobby is – from knitting to painting to scrapbooking, and more – there’s a gift on this list that she’s sure to love....

Many people think that teenagers are the hardest age group to shop for, and that has some truth to it. They have varying interests that their parents and even the next generation to them are trying to keep up with. (Seriously, we are just getting into TikTok dances). So it can be tricky to buy gifts for them . But that’s where we come in. We spent a lot of thinking about Gen Z and its varying interests and came up with some items they’ll love, in all price ranges ....

Disasters like fires are something everyone worries about in the back of their minds — but to experience one firsthand and to have it be an intentional act of arson has to be one of the hardest things to grapple with. Sadly, two children in Birmingham, England, will have a lifetime of wrestling with that very reality. Two strangers recently claimed the children’s father’s life , according to Birmingham Live ....

Brandon Padilla Aguilera found himself in a desperate situation on September 18, 2025. He and his 2-year-old son, Xavier Padilla Aguilera, became trapped in flood waters in Barstow, California, while in the dad’s car. The rushing water swept the car off the roadway. Tragically, the father and son became separated from their vehicle and each other. Multiple agencies deployed, desperate to find Padilla Aguilera and Xavier, as the clock ticked....

A Georgia toddler is fighting for his life after being attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets. Beckham Reed and his cousins were playing on a ride-on toy side-by-side when they accidentally ran into a yellow jacket nest. The insects immediately swarmed the 2-year-old boy, stinging him more than 150 times. His parents rushed Beckham to the hospital, where he was treated for the stings and released. But once the family got him home, the situation changed....

Dads who love to explore the world deserve the world. But what can we get the dads who treat nature as their playground and are happiest with fresh air and some greenery? With Father’s Day around the corner , we thought of a few items that dads who love the outdoors, or who love outdoor activities, will be able to appreciate. Seriously, whether he’s into biking, off-roading, skiing, gardening, hiking, or bungee jumping , we found lots of products that will help enhance his experience....

CafeMom is all about supporting people in communities who are doing amazing things, especially if they’re underrepresented. Luckily for us, there are a lot of folks to support: from Black-owned businesses to AAPI ones , showing up for people and their ventures is a great way to be an ally. With Pride Month coming in June, we figured we would put together a list of LGBTQIA-friendly or/and LGBTQIA-owned businesses who deserve our cash and support (and cash support, too) year-round , and forever and always....

Finding comfy maternity clothes that we feel good in can be a challenge ( like deciding between maternity jeans — panel? no panel? half panel? Can we just wear sweatpants for the next nine months?) But if finding everyday maternity clothes we love is a struggle, finding a maternity swimsuit we feel confident in can seem downright impossible. After all, most women rank shopping for a new bathing suit right up there with having a root canal or running into an ex-boyfriend on a day when we’ve got a giant zit on our chin....

This year, Passover begins on Monday, April 22, 2024. It’s a holiday that marks the Jewish exodus from slavery in Egypt. For those who celebrate, it usually means that a Seder is served on the first night, and that can mean that parents are busy in the kitchen and may not be able to entertain their kids, as is the case with a lot of holiday meals . Anyone finding themselves in that particular situation?...

Beaches and babies seem to go together, although there is no actual correlation. There’s that baby on the sunscreen bottle and almost every family seems to have a photos of the kids at the beach as babies. Some folks would say babies and beaches don’t actually mix. There’s sand drool and sunscreen in the eyes and, OK, basically just sand. But it is possible to have a great time at the beach with little ones....

For anyone who’s been searching for the easiest fall dinner ideas possible, we’ve got it covered. As every mom who’s tried one out before knows, Crock-Pot or slow cooker recipes are the absolute best when it comes to getting dinner on the table, especially when we have a hundred other things to do. (So basically always). This is because slow cooker recipes typically require little to no prep work. Mostly, we throw some stuff in the pot, set it, and forget it....

Headed out to the store or for a walk in the park? Bring your mask! In many places, it’s the law. And even where it’s not, it’s a good idea. So everyone who cares about the health of fellow citizens is stocking up on masks. We’ve gone from “I need a mask” to “I need a fashionable mask that expresses my savvy ability to accessorize, even in a health crisis....

If you’re at all into health and fitness, your social media feeds are probably chock-full of posts about how to consume 100-plus grams of protein a day. So many people are posting about protein it’s starting to feel like a buzzword, a trend, but if you’re actually in or nearing perimenopause , adequate protein consumption could actually be as important as all those content creators and influencers are making it out to be....

Sex during pregnancy? Many women say no thanks. In fact, 93 percent of moms confess they curb their sexual frequency while pregnant . They’re feeling tired, huge, and then there’s the worry that it will hurt the baby. So does that mean pregnant ladies should spend those nine months with their partners binge-watching bad TV? Hardly! In fact, study after scientific study has shown that sex during pregnancy isn’t just fun — it’s actually good for you....

Now that the word is out about Kailyn Lowry ’s fifth child, Rio, who was born in 2022, this busy mom is sharing glimpses of what her pregnancy was like last year while she was hiding it from the world. In a new Instagram post, the former Teen Mom star shared clips from her baby shower as friends and family gathered to celebrate her new baby boy … and somehow, managed to keep her secret locked up tight in the process....

Nearly one month after John David and Abbie Duggar announced that they’re expecting their third baby , she’s sharing an update on her pregnancy so far — and how it’s getting better now that the symptoms of a complication she was facing are finally starting to improve. This week, Abbie took to Instagram to show off her growing baby bump from a recent beach trip. This future mom of three looks stunning in the sunset as she poses in the sand with the ocean in the background, a red dress accentuating her bump now that she’s reached the halfway point in her pregnancy....

What to Know In 2021, Alec Baldwin was part of a tragic incident on the set of his movie Rust that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and later, involuntary manslaughter charges for Alec. While the charges against the actor were ultimately dismissed, that time in his life wasn’t easy, and during a new podcast interview, Alec revealed that it actually put his health into a serious decline ....

As Amy Duggar prepares for the release of her upcoming memoir, Holy Disruptor, she’s opening up about parts of her upbringing in a famous family that she’s never spoken about until now. In a new interview with People , Amy revealed that her grandfather — uncle Jim Bob Duggar ‘s father — was “abusive,” and as a child, measures were taken to ensure that she would never be alone with him....

Josh Duggar is facing some serious consequences after being caught with a contraband cellphone while in federal lockup, but apparently, Anna was in on it the whole time. At least, that’s the latest intel we have on the situation … and despite her involvement, it seems like the incident has driven a wedge between the couple. Anna may have ‘willingly engaged’ with Josh on his secret cellphone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katie Joy (@withoutacrystalball)...

The autopsy results of a Kentucky newborn have been released after the baby was allegedly found dead in a trash bag in University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling’s closet . On September 3, 2025, the Fayette County Coroner’s Office in Lexington, Kentucky, shared in a news release that the autopsy was completed for the male newborn. The findings were inconclusive , however, with the cause of death listed as “currently undetermined,” WLEX reported....