Glamour Magazine has named its 2008 Women of the Year.
What do fashionista Mareen Chiquet, Senator Hilary Clinton, and 10-year-old Nujood Mohammad Ali have in common? They’ve all been named a 2008 Women of the Year by Glamour Magazine. Read their stories and watch video highlights of the awards ceremony – you’ll be inspired, Darlings!
Decorating Divas, don’t miss Cookie Magazine’s first annualGingerbread House Contest! You know who you are, the one in your crowd who can make an elegant centerpiece out of a turkey breastbone and some pink duct tape! Get our your frosting tips and design a prize-winner!
Bachelorette Trista Sutter is pregnant again! Just a few weeks after baby Max’s 1st birthday, Trista learned she’s a Mommy-to-Be again. Congratulations, Trista!
Thinking of gifting your favorite Mommy-to-Be with a new stroller? Before you go shopping, check out Choosing the Right Stroller by Richard Woo of Citikids.
Top Baby Name Trends for 2008 lean toward the creative and meaningful. Know a Mommy-to-Be looking for some inspiration? You’ll want to forward this article to her.
Flowers add elegance to any shower – but ouch! – they can be expensive! Check out Brides.com for 13 Ways to Save on Flowers.
While you’re at Brides.com, Find Your Jewelry Style with this fun quiz! Are you glamorous? Classic? Bohemian? Or do you just need suggestions for how to accessorize at a beach wedding? Either way, you’ll find some excellent suggestions here!
And speaking of ouch! How long has it been since you walked in high heels? If you need a refresher, read Learning to Walk in High Heels. You may not be taking on the aisle in stilettos, but 2” heels can feel like stilts if you’re out of practice!
Single Parent Magazine just published their first issue! An offshoot of popular online community iheartsingleparents.com and companion site singleparentspecials.com, the new magazine is chock full of advice and inspiration for to help single parents live their "happily ever after now."
Are wedding day emergencies inevitable? Maybe, but the folks at What Happens Now offer some excellent tips for avoiding disasters before they happen in their article Dealing with Wedding Emergencies. This would be a good one to forward to your favorite Bride-to-Be.
Stilettos for Babies? When the Shower Diva heard about this controversial fashion trend from Heelarious®, she had to check it out! Some say it’s fun fashion, some say it’s a terrible idea. You be the judge! Let us know your thoughts! Send an email to: talk@theshowerdiva.com with the subject: STILETTOS FOR BABIES - MY POINT OF VIEW. If we publish your idea, you will be entered into our drawing for a gift from The Shower Diva (if you provide your shipping address and ask to be entered).
Out-of-town bachelorette weekends are the most popular choice these days according to Holiday Golightly Group Travel Planning Service. An even larger majority of respondents say they want more upscale bachelorette party themes.
Flu shots are important for Moms-to-Be and Baby too! Flu season is just around the corner, but researchers say few expectant mothers in the U.S. receive the flu shot. Don’t let this dangerous respiratory illness threaten your new arrival!
Think you’ve attended some over-the-top nuptials? Check out these 9 Excessive Weddings to Which We Weren’t Invited. Whew!
Matt Damon's Wife Gives Birth to Baby Girl Gia. Last month The Shower Diva reported that Matt Damon and his wife Luciana were expecting their third daughter. We extend a hearty congratulations to the Damon family and welcome new baby Gia.
The Business of Marriage. Do you know the financial ramifications of marriage? We say for richer or poorer at the ceremony, but what's the reality for couples today and how do you combine your finances with romance? Personal finance expert Liz Pulliam Weston tells all about it in her article, Get Real: Marriage is a Business.
Baby’s Smile Gives Mom a Natural High say doctors at Baylor College of Medicine. Of course, The Shower Diva already knew that!
Elvis spotted in Tiny Tuxedo! Mattel Toys has already sold out of their newest collectible, the Elvis® and Priscilla Barbie® Doll gift set. Dressed as they were on their wedding day, May 1, 1967, Elvis and Priscilla look set to march down the aisle – and into collector’s hearts – but good luck getting one for your favorite Elvis fan!
Matt Damon and wife Luciana are expecting their third daughter, but the latest couple to join the Hollywood Baby Boom has a little problem.
Can you really dress any child in your wedding for under $20? Yes, believe it or not. Grooms have been renting their tuxes for years. Finally, someone got smart about clothing the wee ones on the big day!
Oh baby, baby! Our friends at Mental Floss have come up with another fun quiz that combines two of our favorite things. Can you match the songs that feature the word "baby" to their title and artist?
Dreaming of a Green Wedding? More and more couples are looking for earth-friendly ideas for their wedding. From organic champagne to bio-degradable confetti, there are more choices than ever to reduce your impact on Mother Earth.
Bizarre origins of wedding traditions: Before you head off to the next joyous union on your jam-packed calendar, why not take a moment to reflect on the rich history of marriage celebrations and revel in the realization that weddings are, at their core, incredibly bizarre...
How much do you know about high profile notable nuptials? Take this quick 10 question quiz! Be sure to stop by the Mental Floss online store to check out some more goodies
Summer Wedding Guest Styles From glitz to glam to green - check out what to wear, how to do your hair, and what make-up secrets you need for summer weddings!
Ten Things Your Wedding Planner Won't Tell You Custom silk fans? Chocolate wedding bell shaped truffles? 300 wedding guests lighting up sparklers to send you off on your honeymoon? The wedding biz - including all those trendy favors that make for a "perfect day"-- is a $120 Billion (yes, that's billion with a "B") industry in the United States. To call our bridal dreams "big" is an understatement. Hello! Who's in charge here? Enter the wedding planner. If you want to know how to pick the right one and when (so that you can save big), check out Renee DeFranco's hot tips!
9 Financial Shocks for New Parents Have you been wondering why diaper showers are becoming one of the new baby shower crazes? Here's why!
The Basics A celebrity-style wedding on a budget
10 Bewitching Black Dresses Simple and sophisticated, the Little Black Dress manages to look right every time. Find fresh, modern, and thoroughly enchanting picks in every price range to wear at your next holiday party.
How Diet Affects Fertility Harvard researchers look at the role of diet, exercise and weight control in fertility.
1 million Graco, Simplicity cribs recalled in U.S. Three babies died after becoming trapped and suffocating.
Maternal Watts has 'Promises' to keep A follow up! Naomi and Liev had a boy, Alexander Pete, nicknamed Sascha.
Green from the Get-go Organic food, clothing and accessories, all with the youngest set in mind.
"Guess the Gift" Mariska Hargitay goes into character to determine who brought which gift to her shower.
Naomi Watts is almost due! Mom-to-Be Naomi is due on August 2! Not long now!
The Most Popular Wedding Day Ever Superstitious? Couples choose 7-7-07 for their wedding date in hopes their luck will last.
A Presidential Greeting for Newborn Babies The President and First Lady will send a personalized note, at no cost, welcoming newborn babies into the world.
Knock-out Name for Baby Girl A family decides to give their baby girl 25 middle names in honor of the world's greatest boxing champs.
