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Happy Birthday, Kerry Washington!

Posted on February 1, 2014

Happy Birthday, Bellyitch Bumpwatch Babe and Mom-to-be,

Kerry Washington

The Emmy-nominated star of Scandal turns 37 today.

Washington and her husband Nnamdi Asomugha of the National Football League are expecting their first child together since marrying last summer.

The Golden Globe nominee has a fan in the First Lady of the United States too.

In an interview that aired yesterday with Ryan Secrest, Mrs. Michelle Obama said she enjoys Washington in the hit ABC drama about fictional crisis manager Olivia Pope who solves national and international crisis while balancing internal turmoil about having an affair with the fictional president.

Oooh! Too close for comfort? Not for Mrs. O who caught up on the series during a very long flight to her vacation home in Hawaii over the Christmas break.

“I watched all the seasons, I caught up on ‘Scandal,’ I had never watched it,” the first lady said. “I love Kerry Washington, she is amazing, so it makes the show fun.”

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Grammy-nominated Wayna featured in Essence mag’s “New & Next” (VIDEO)

Posted on January 31, 2014

Grammy-nominated songstress Wayna wore the Arielle Dress by Tabii during a recent Essence shoot

Singer-songwriter Grammy-nominated Wayna is featured in today’s Essence.com‘s “New & Next” series.

“Ethiopian-born American singer Wayna describes her eclectic sound as a ‘blend of international sounds and soul music.’ the mag writes about the Maryland native who is currently 7 months pregnant while promoting her 3rd studio project. “Best known as a hip-hop soul artist (her remake of Minnie Riperton‘s “Lovin’ You” earned her a Grammy nod in 2009), Wayna was ready for a musical change for her third album so she called to her cultural heritage to create a sound she describes as ‘world soul.'”

In the video listening session, Essence asks its readers to “listen in as she sings ‘Send It Away’ from her current album, ‘The Expats.’Let us know if you’re loving Wayna as much as we are.”

Wayna and her husband Kyle Stephen are expecting their second child within weeks. The couple are parents to 2-year old Beza.

We love the new project which is available on iTunes and record stores nationwide! Take a look!

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Need Date Night Ideas? Over 100 ideas in these 21 sites

Posted on January 31, 2014

Keeping the spark alive in your marriage is no easy task, but it’s an integral one for maintaining a happy marriage. It’s all too easy for people to get wrapped up in their busy lives and forget to make time for their spouse or loved one. To avoid being one of those couples who drift apart after the kids are born, try adding a date night to your schedule. It can be once a week or once a month, just make sure you pencil time in for one. These 21 blog entries will give you some enjoyable ideas for date nights with your spouse.

Low Cost

There are many low cost options for a date night. You can check your local newspaper to see if there are any free performances that you can attend. Local theaters can be well performed and the tickets are typically inexpensive. Take a sunset walk through the park or along the beach. Take your food to go and have a picnic at the park and feed the ducks. These seven blog posts will give you more ideas for low cost date nights.

Winter Date Night

Just because the weather outside is frightful doesn’t mean that you can’t have a delightful time on your date. From ice skating at the park to snow tubing, you can enjoy yourself no matter what the weather is like. Snuggling up in front of the fireplace is a romantic way to end the evening. Check out these seven date night ideas for winter.

At Home

Whether you’re not in the mood to go out or don’t want to spend the money, there are still many ideas on how to make a date night at home entertaining. Create a carpet picnic for dinner and enjoy it in front of a roaring fire in the fireplace. Light the room with candles and turn on some soft music. Watch one of your favorite movies that you own on DVD with some popcorn. Make some room and dance with your sweetie. Here are seven more killer ideas for date night at home.

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Report: Hugh Grant welcomed third love child in two years

Posted on January 31, 2014

File this under missed and a bit reckless: It turns out Rapper Ludacris and NBA player Dwayne Wade aren’t the only ones going around having unprotected sex and spawning children outside their long-term committed relationships.

British actress Hugh Grant apparently fathered 3rd love children in two years, according to recent reports.

A Swedish TV producer named Anna Elisabeth Eberstein gave birth to the Love Actually actor’s son in September 2012, The Sun reported. That kid arrived only three months before another woman Tinglan Hong gave birth to Hugh’s second child with, a son Felix.

A year prior Hong birthed Grant’s first child, daughter Tabitha Xaoi Xi Hong. Their relationship was characterized in the British press as a fling.

But the Notting Hill star tweeted out the news about Hong’s second birth and said she’s a “fab” mum.

“In answer to some journos. Am thrilled my daughter now has a brother,” Grant tweeted in February 2013. “Adore them both to an uncool degree. They have a fab mum.”

Oh ok. Sure.

The never-married About A Boy star dated actress Elizabeth Hurley for 13 years before they split in 2000. He was busted getting services from Hollywood prostitute Divine Brown 5- years before the break up.

Spreading that seed.

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Valentine’s Day: 5 ways to pamper your pregnant wife

Posted on January 31, 2014

A woman likes to be spoiled – period. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Christmas, her birthday, or just Tuesday, she loves feeling special. So you can count on the fact that if she’s pregnant, she wants and needs to be pampered. If you’re looking to earn some brownie points, this pamper list has got you covered. Below are some great ways that you can let her know that you love her:

The Power of the Spa What girl doesn’t love to spa? Spas are the epitome of being pampered. These days, many spas are catering to pregnant women. Now she can get a specially designed massage that addresses her body’s needs. A spa is a lot like a fancy restaurant; it has a menu full of delicious choices. Feel free to select an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert for your lady. Get her a facial, a massage, and a pedicure. She’ll leave feeling relaxed, pampered, pretty – and appreciated.
The Little Things Sometimes, it’s the little things that count. Those small but thoughtful gestures can have the biggest impact. Sometimes just asking if needs or wants anything can earn you big brownie points (even getting her real brownies can get you brownie points). Her hormones are a lot like a roller coaster. It’s important that you are sensitive to her feelings, and that you simply let her know that you are there for her. Give her a little foot rub, do the dishes, make dinner, or give her a card. These may seem like small gestures, but they’re ones that will make her feel pampered and loved.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun Cyndi Lauper sang it well: “Girls just want to have fun.” Plan a special little get together for her and her friends. Organize a spa day or an intimate girl dinner at the house. Whatever you decide, just make sure it thoughtful. Don’t microwave a couple some popcorn or hotdogs and think that makes a special girls’ night. If you do it, do it well. If you succeed, you’ll be a big hit with Ms. Preggers and her friends. Warning: Fellow husbands might have a bone to pick with you.
Your Love is like a Rock Your love is like a rock, and this baby solidifies that fact. What better way to show her that you love and appreciate her than with a rock? Diamonds, baby. Getting her some jewelry, whether it’s with diamonds or not, is a great way to symbolize your love and this special event in your lives. You can give her this luxe little gift before or after the birth of your baby. What woman doesn’t love jewelry? She’ll love it, and unlike her clothes, jewelry is a perfect fit. If possible, stick to necklaces or earrings. Fingers can swell during pregnancy. Jewelry will make her feel like a princess, and make her see you as her prince.
Date Night Women love romance, which is why they’ll even see a romantic comedy that’s received bad reviews. Like shoes, a woman can never have too much romance. Try planning a romantic date or getaway. Dinner at her favorite restaurant, a romantic candle-lit dinner in the backyard, a movie night on the sofa snuggling, or a mini weekend getaway at a luxurious hotel. Any of these ideas will make her feel pampered. For an extra dose of appreciation, feel free to indulge her with more than one of these fab ideas.

Hopefully, these ideas will inspire and get the cretative juices flowing!

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Pace Wu is a stunning contender for Best Maternity Style

Posted on January 30, 2014

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Oooh! File this under missed but we think Taiwanese model and actress Pace Wu was an overlooked contender for best maternity style of 2013 when she rocked the heck out of this lemon Valentino Resort 2014 dress at the launch of her “Pace Wu’s Style Book: Fashion Alive” last Christmas.

And she dared to do it in quite dangerous yet fashionable sky high Tiffany‘s blue Christian Louboutin pumps.

Wu and her wealthy businessman beau Ji Xiaobo welcomed their baby this month and plan to marry later.

Sizzzling. Cute.

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Study: Pot smoking during pregnancy harms baby’s brain

Posted on January 30, 2014

Using marijuana while pregnant can impair the development of a baby’s brain, a new study says.The main component in cannabis – 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC – can derail how nerve cells form connections, and that could limit the amount of information the brains of affected children can process, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York say.Not all children exposed to pot will suffer immediate defects, the researchers said, but they are at an increased risk of delayed neuropsychiatric diseases.”Even if THC only would cause small changes, its effect may well be sufficient to sensitize the brain to later stressors to provoke neuropsychiatric illnesses in those affected later in life,” researcher Tibor Harkany said in a release about the study Wednesday.The study has been published in the peer-reviewedEMBO Journal.

Continue reading. http://www.lfpress.com/2014/01/29/using-pot-during-pregnancy-can-hurt-babys-brain-study

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Actress Teresa Palmer ice skates 9 months pregnant, 3 Extremely Pregnant Athletes (PHOTOS)

Posted on January 30, 2014

Look at this!

Warm Bodies star Teresa Palmer posted a photo of herself on her Instagram account this past Saturday, January 5 showing off her ice skating moves….at 9 months pregnant!

“Preggo-on-ice!! #Ninemonths @likemark,” Palmer wrote in the caption to the photo.

Wowza! Talk about putting your baby in danger. At that far along, your center of gravity it off balance and you are less able to control your movement while walking, let along on ice skates. Let’s not forget to mention the fact that another skater could bump into you while on the ice and cause you to fall ON her tummy and accidentally kill the baby.

Sheesh! I am going to assume she was not aware of the risk and she didn’t think that the list of things you shouldn’t be doing in your trimester included ice skating, but yeah. This was an uncool move here, Ms. Palmer.

I suppose the Australian actress wanted to join the long line of women recently who caught a lot of attention for engaging in athletic activities at 9 months pregnant like:

The 9-Months Pregnant weight lifter

The 9-Months Pregnant Ballerina

The 8-Months Pregnant Air Rifle Olympian

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10 Mistakes Women make when planning to save

Posted on January 30, 2014

Women are the driving force behind any economy. Moms make most of the household purchasing decisions, but don’t always put savings at the top of household priorities.

It’s hard to do given all the various items on the family budget. But finding room to stash savings can be done by first avoiding certain bad habits. Here are some tips for moms to avoid these common retirement planning mistakes when they’re considering their financial future.

1.Waiting to save.Start saving early so your money has time to grow. If you’re worried about sticking to your budget, start small. Even $20 a week can go a long way over time, and when your budget allows, contribute more. 2. Failing to plan.It is important to understand expenses for the type of lifestyle you want, so you can save enough money. Figure out what your retirement goals are, and start planning your retirement finances now. There are helpful interactive calculators that can help you determine how much you will need in retirement. 3. Saving for college before retirement.Moms want the best for their children, but there are many factors when deciding which savings take priority. Consider this: Your kids have access to loans and scholarships to help pay for college, but if you don’t save enough money for retirement, you may not be able to afford your expenses.* You could also have separate savings for college and retirement, and contribute to both. Even if you’re contributing less to each than you would like, the longer the money is in the account, the more the interest will accumulate. 4. Retiring with a lot of debt.Find a way to pay down or pay off consumer, student loan, and mortgage debt before you retire. These recurring payments will be harder to make when you’re on a fixed income. 5. Relying on Social Security.Your Social Security benefits are a valuable source of income during retirement, but with an average benefit of just $1,237,** it is unlikely that Social Security will be able to cover all your retirement expenses. Before you retire, visitwww.socialsecurity.gov to find out what benefits you should plan for. 6. Failing to research options to increase your savings.The key to growing your retirement fund is balancing risk and reward. Look into different options and how they could fit your retirement goals. If you want a low-risk option, check out fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) at www.FIAinsights.org. Market-driven options like mutual funds or securities have higher risk, but also the potential to really increase your savings. You can research a variety of retirement plans here. 7. Individualizing your accounts.If financial assets are in one account under one name, it may be hard to access those funds in the event of a family death. Having joint retirement accounts will protect you, your family, and your finances in the event of an unexpected death.*** 8. Using your retirement funds before retiring.Let the money in your retirement fund grow, and if you need money earlier, consider other sources. It is harder to save the closer you get to retirement, and many retirement accounts have steep penalties for withdrawing early. 9. Failure to plan for taxes.Keep in mind that you will still have to pay taxes after leaving the workforce. Plan ahead so you’ll have enough money to pay your taxes as well as enjoy your retirement. 10. Depending on a specific retirement age.You may plan to work until you’re 65, but sometimes unexpected circumstances alter your retirement plans. That is why it is important to start saving for retirement early, so you won’t be short of your retirement goals if you are unable to work earlier than expected.

Avoid these traps and you’ll be well on your way to building a great nest egg.

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Kerry Washington’s Scandal castmates helped her conceal her pregnancy, 5 Ways to Hide your Pregnancy

Posted on January 29, 2014

During promotion for the next season of Scandal, Kerry Washington’s cast mate Joe Morton explained that when the cast learned she was pregnant with new husband Nnamdi Asomugha‘s first baby, they all worked to make sure her secret stayed safe and not leaked to the public until Washington was ready to reveal.

“We sort of new, but she obviously wanted to keep it private, so we helped her do that,” Morton told HipHollywood at Essence Women in Music event. “So there was no kind of big celebration. ”

For women who work in offices, concealing a pregnancy may take some work too. For professional and personal reasons, women don’t want the beans spilled too soon. Here are some tips on how to keep your pregnancy a secret until you are ready to reveal the news.

5 Ways to Hide a pregnancy

1. Hiding morning sickness. You may have one challenge to not be caught by a co-worker throwing up in the bathroom. If you work in a multi-level office environment, use the bathroom on another floor. Chances are the people from those other floors won’t know who you are or won’t recognize the shoes to the woman losing her lunch in the stall next door.

2. Shielding alcohol avoidance. You may be known to NOT skip a drink offer. So if it would be uncharacteristic of you to say no to booze, take the glass when offered and pretend to sip it. Then replace the liquid with alcohol-free version when no one is looking. If it’s white wine, replace it with apple juice if convenient. If it’s pure vodka, water works. If it’s rum and coke, get just the coke.

3. Covering up the Early Pregnancy Look. There is a certain look that women who are suffering from morning sickness get: glazed eye, red nose, puffy cheeks are indications of vomiting and dealing with nausea. It’ll be hard, but just try. Also, don’t look too dumpy because that is a dead give-away that something is up. Keep your hair coiffed and keep wearing make up even if you’re feeling queezie and not up to it. If you have to heave, reapply your make up so you don’t look so green coming out of the restroom.

4. Disguising the hand on the tummy posture. You may feel the uncanny urge to rest your hand on your tummy. It’s an unexplainable phenomenon. Try to be conscious where your hands are and make an effort to keep them at your hips or another natural place OTHER than resting on your tummy…LIKE A PREGNANT WOMAN! A couple of years ago, when Mariah Carey was pregnant and before suffering her miscarriage, many outlets, including this blog, reported that she MUST have been pregnant based on that photograph alone! (see right)

5. Dressing to Hide a growing bump. Finally, dress in chunky but hip sweaters or A-line or empire waist tops or dresses to take the focus away from your tummy. Keep it fresh and trendy so it appears that you are wearing those tummy hiding outfits for style, not for the convenience of hiding a pregnancy you don’t want someone to know about.

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