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    Elizabeth Street

    Elizabeth Street

  • Exercising Through Your Pregnancy? Here's What You Need to Know

    It's a fantastic idea to exercise during pregnancy. As long as you listen closely to your body, you might find that challenging yourself in your fitness helps you feel happier, more energetic, and more refreshed while you're expecting.

  • When it Comes to Drinking Wine, How Much is Too Much?

    The recommended guideline for women, as stated by the 2005 Dietary Guidelines, is one drink per day, for a total of five ounces of wine. But, in the warmer months especially, I sometimes catch myself ordering another glass when perhaps an herbal tea would

  • Hold Back the Tears! the Best Graduation Advice for Parents, from Parents

    Grads of every age are marching down aisles and balancing funny caps on their heads while parents try to hold back tears and take less-than-fuzzy pictures.

  • My Daughter's New Friend Has Two Mothers—Now What?

    I was probably going to have to be prepared to explain why her new friend had two moms instead of a mom and a dad. Surprisingly (at least for our very liberal Brooklyn neighborhood), this was our first encounter with a same-sex couple.

  • Taking My Kid's Ritalin was a Nightmare—& a Revelation

    Taking my stepson's Ritalin helped me learn more about him more than any other event in our 20-year relationship.

  • Childless by Choice: So What If I Decide Never to Have Kids?

    It’s my life, and I have to live it as I see fit. After all, as Gilbert says, “not every woman in history needs to be a mother.” Indeed.

  • Are We Missing Out when We Avoid Random Interactions with Strangers?

    Although the commuters directed to strike up conversation with fellow strange commuters anticipated feelings of awkwardness and discomfort, what they discovered was that their "conversations were consistently pleasant..."

  • Does America Value Its Mothers as Much as it Should?

    If we really care for our working moms (and dads) and the growth and success of a family, then we've got to do a lot more than we're doing now.

  • 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy that Dress

    Finding our authentic style comes with time and practice, but in the meantime, there are several questions to have up your sleeve each time you go out shopping.

  • How to Establish Open Communication with Your Child's Caregiver

    The first few weeks working with your new nanny are essential for setting guidelines that channel open communication between you.

  • 10 Family Room Decorating Ideas in Soothing Shades of Blue

    It's widely thought that blue, a "cool" shade in the color spectrum, has a calming effect on the senses. Historically, blue has represented eternity and purity, along with being the symbolic shade for verbal communication. Blue is also having a moment in furniture and home design. It is quietly becoming a go-to neutral for designers thanks to its powerful, yet soothing character. What better shade to outfit what is traditionally a chaotic place, the family room? Whether it's accent pillows for quick, easy shots of blue or a navy credenza for storing all those toys, we've got some stylish ideas for adding a bit of "ommm" into your family room. By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz, the designer and creative director of Shine by S.H.O, a luxury home décor brand specializing in fashion-forward lines of upholstery, case goods, lighting and home accessories. Want more Home and DIY content from Elizabeth Street? DIY Kitchen Storage Ideas for Space of Any Size Organize Your Junk Drawer For the Last Time 16 Fabulous Tricks for Decorating Small Spaces 20 Clever DIY Ideas to Organize Your Home 13 Cool Kids Beds That'll Have Them Scrambling to Snooze

  • What Charming People Have that You Don't

    What is it about the charmers we know and love? What do they have that their less charming cohorts do not?

  • Kim Kardashian on How Motherhood Opened Her Eyes to Discrimination

    Yesterday, Kim Kardashian took time out from her meticulous wedding preparations—and dispelling false rumors of her legal “married” status—to address a far more substantive issue.

  • If I Don't Want Kids, What's it to You?

    Nowadays, it's far more acceptable than it once was for committed couples to choose not to procreate, but people with kids often just cannot comprehend why anyone would make this choice.

  • Everything You Need to Know About Kids & Divorce

    Recently, a high school student posed several questions about the effect of divorce to Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D., an expert in child psychology. The resulting exchange is a must-read for any parent.

  • The Harmful Ingredient Lurking in Your Kids' Favorite Drinks

    Learn all about BVO, the harmful ingredient that's been lurking in your kiddos' sports drinks.

  • Celebrate Mini Mani Monday with Met Gala Nails

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala is heralded as the Oscars of the East Coast. With a sea of movie stars, musicians and notable personalities all in attendance each year, the event showcases the best that fashion has to offer. Thanks to its Charles James-inspired "white tie and decorations" dress code, this year's Cinco de Met Gala is sure to live up to the hype. Just look at the guest list: Among the confirmed attendees are celeb moms Maggie Gyllenhaal, Amy Adams, Nicole Richie, Naomi Watts, Kim Kardashian and Sarah Jessica Parker. We absolutely cannot wait to see how these fashion icons interpret the theme of old world elegance. While we expect to see many an elbow-length white glove on tonight's red carpet, if last year is any indicator, the manicures will be just as extravagant as the ball gowns, updos and, of course, accessories. This mini mani Monday, let your little couture enthusiast in on the fun. As you sip on a margarita and wait for the cameras to start rolling (tonight at 6:30 PM EST), treat your little girl (and yourself) to an ultra-glam manicure inspired by Met Gala nails of yore. Click through the slideshow above to see how stars have styled their fingertips in the past. By Cordelia Tai Want more beauty content from Elizabeth Street? Beyoncé's Incredible Diamond Scrub Do You Know When to Toss Your Beauty Products? 6 Salon Safety Tips to Know Before You Schedule Your Spring Pedicure

  • Kerry Washington Gives Birth to a Baby Girl!

    The baby, named Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha, is the first child for Washington and husband Nnanmdi Asomugha.

  • The Surprising Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

    Dr. JJ Levenstein gives us a hard list of foods to avoid during pregnancy.

  • Is Our Educational System Failing Your Fidgety Boy and Harming the Economy?

    While debates over education rage on, the importance of a healthy lunch is never in question.