Look of the Day: Granny Chic


Updated 09/27/08 7:57 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 23 comments

Look of the Day: Granny Chic

I don't know if bento barista actually raided her grandmother's closet for the contents of her ensemble, but she looks very granny chic. I love her impeccable layering job, and way to tie it all together with a cool two-tone scarf. Unfortunately she didn't break down her outfit, so come back and tell us! Congrats to bento barista! Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on Read more

Facebook: Forty Years From Now


Updated 06/05/08 11:47 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Grannies on Facebook

Facebook and similar social networking sites have changed the way Generations X, Y and Z meet, mingle, and communicate. For some, it's all they've ever known. These teenyboppers are bound to take their Internet lingo and "friendly" poking habits into adulthood and beyond. Forget retirement communities; the "golden years" are gonna play out on the net — Bee-atch! Read more

Mother-In-Law or Nanny Watch Your Babe?


Updated 02/21/08 1:23 PM · Posted by babysugar · 10 comments

Tending to Baby

My mother–in–law, whom I adore, just visited us for a long weekend. She loves our babe and is always eager to spend every second with her. As I work on Fridays, my babe usually spends the afternoon with her nanny. But since "Mimi," as we call her, was here and available, she offered to watch my babe and give the nanny a paid day off. This situation got me thinking, would you prefer to have Read more

Granny's Got Moves You've Never Seen


Updated 09/27/07 12:47 PM · Posted by · 14 comments

Granny's Got Moves You've Never Seen

Who needs glow sticks when you got grandma in the house to get this rave in high gear? Her peeps weren't in full effect just yet, so she thought she'd bust a solo move— and effectively steal the show. Her secret? Bad ass orthopedic shoes, baby! Those tootsies are prepared to dance all night day long. (This is an oldie but goodie...)  read more Read more

Did We Mention We Love Crochet? Here Are 15 Reasons That You Should, Too


Updated 05/23/12 1:24 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Crochet Clothes For Summer

Most people are on the fence about crochet; it either reminds you of the easy, bohemian sensibilities of hippie-cool style icons like Janis Joplin and Stevie Nicks, or it calls to mind your grandma and her mystifying obsession with doilies. Though it may have folksy connotations, crochet doesn't have to be a total blast from the past — we love how a knit dress or pair of shorts looks over a Read more

Three For the Road: Our Favorite Photos of Celeb Grandmas, Moms, and Tots


Updated 05/12/12 2:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity Grandmothers

It really does take a village to raise a family, and with Mother's Day weekend here, we're thinking about mom — not just our roles as moms, but the impact our own mamas have on their grandchildren's lives. And we're not the only ones. Celeb moms often turn to the moms in their lives — both their own and their partners' — for advice, support, and babysitting, creating wonderful Read more

5 Things You Can Do For Your Mom This Mother's Day — and 5 She Can Do For You


Updated 05/12/12 12:03 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mother's Day Gifts For Your Mom and You

Mother's Day is double the fun when you're a mom yourself. Not only do you get a day that celebrates you, but you have a whole new appreciation for your own mom, who definitely deserves some special attention. If you're both looking for ways to celebrate each other, consider the following 10 tips — five are just for you, and five are for her. For You: She can offer perspective. When you're in Read more