Women in the 1700s Used Hog Lard Moisturizer, and so Can You


Updated 03/29/11 9:16 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Fascinating 18th Century Beauty Facts 2011-03-29 04:00:54

Eighteenth-century beauties like Marie-Gabrielle Capet (pictured) were apparently fond of pig fat face creams, strawberry and white wine face wash, and enormous fake moles, according to a fascinating Art of Beauty podcast from Colonial Williamsburg historical interpreter Meg Brown. The podcast is full of great facts about what women were using to keep themselves looking good in the colonial Read more

Colonial New Jersey


Updated 09/18/08 6:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Colonial New Jersey

Paul Revere and his Midnight Riders took a little detour and ended up on the Jersey Shore. Forget drunk history. I want all historical events to be performed by over-the-top actors in "Jersey douchebag" drag. Read more

Lil Links: It's Not Mama's Fault When Breastfeeding Hurts


Updated 04/06/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lil Links: It's Not Mama's Fault When Breastfeeding Hurts

It's true: breastfeeding hurts, and it's not mom's fault! — Momformation Ten reasons people may think you're a bad mom — The Stir Charlize Theron says baby Jackson is the coolest kid ever — Celebrity Baby Scoop Vanessa Lachey and Alessandra Ambrosio share some maternity style — Celebrity Baby Blog A ban on BPA was rejected — FitPregnancy How to create a great video of your kids' Read more

Your American Girl Doll Stories


Updated 05/12/11 2:01 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

American Girl Doll Stories

When we read The Hairpin's article about how your American Girl doll shaped your life, we immediately began reminiscing about our own AG dolls. This year American Girl is celebrating its 25-year anniversary, and only a couple of the historical girls we grew up with are still available. But I remember when it was just the classic Molly, Samantha, Felicity, Addy, and Kirsten. I had Samantha first, Read more