Still life: Cat, conch, asparagus fern. [...] I was raised in a traditional household by a stay-at-home mom and a dad who expected his dinner on the table when he got home from work. There are, of course, many often-discussed pluses and minuses to "love, honor, and obey," and a boatload of passionate opinion to go with [...]

What's happening this week in the world of fashion? We have celebrity style from Anne Hathaway, five beauty must-haves to keep you pretty this summer, and a zippy summer trend. Plus, how to wear a miniskirt in style!
Fashiontribes shows you how to wear bright denim jeans. [...]
After taking part in a recent discussion on Twitter with @NTFFC, @feelslikehome and @phdinparenting regarding the fact that we all were experiencing various degrees of separation anxiety about leaving our kids to go to BlogHer, I felt certain that we weren't the only moms feeling' [...]
