I was going to post my traditional ‘Weekend Eats’ today but completely lost my train of thought after stumbling upon this holy hotness to the left here. Men’s Health released it’s annual Best Celebrity Beach Body edition yesterday and it doesn’t disappoint. Yes, of course Matthew McConaughey makes an appearance but there are also some lovely new additions. On the ladies side, there are several celebrity moms featured that have better bods then their childless counterparts. Check out the list for some extra gym motivation or just to to drool. Happy Friday.
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I saw this being made on the Martha Stewart Show the other day. Yes, I do watch Martha Stewart. She’s a little dry but has (obviously) the most creative ideas. I just had to share this cake recipe with you. It’s a little, okay, a lot, time intensive but a guaranteed kid pleaser.
Ingredients
Makes one 9-inch-round six-layer cake
- Vegetable shortening
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 1/3 cups sugar
- 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups milk, room temperature
- Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple gel food coloring
- Lemony Swiss Meringue Buttercream
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Since H&H launched back in May, I have received many emails with questions from readers. So, I decided to start answering them here from time-to-time for everyone to read and hopefully, enjoy. If you have a silly, serious or superficial question send it in through the Contact page. Love hearing from you and thanks for reading! Here goes…
Dear H&H:
I went to the pool yesterday with my 6-month-old. Being a native Floridian I have a drawer full of bikinis – very tiny bikinis. I haven’t owned a ‘bathing suit’ since I was 14. My selections were so inappropriate for the community pool, I ended up wearing a massive t-shirt over a string bikini! So, my question is what is ‘appropriate’ yet attractive swimwear for a mom?
Dear Bummed over Bikinis-
First rule, NEVER say goodbye to your bikinis. That would be admitting defeat and then who knows what’s next? It’s a very slippery-slope. You may find yourself in ‘mom jeans’ and getting a ‘smart’ hair cut. Know that you will be back in them – just not this season. For two years, I bought combos of tankinis and board shorts. Board, not BOY, shorts. Boy shorts are an absolute no-no because they cut off at your widest body point. Board shorts can be found anywhere. I usually get mine at Macy’s or Nordstroms. They cover your still-in-recovery rear while maintaining a youthful appearance. NEVER go matronly and avoid the one-piece. You may be a mom but you are not a grandma!
The tankini top and board short bottom are also perfect for a clingy baby that insists on showing your boobs to the entire pool. It is a very resilient combo. In the meantime, pull those bikinis out of the drawer and try them on once a month. You’ll know when they are ready for public consumption.
- H & H
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I was going to post my traditional ‘Weekend Eats’ today but completely lost my train of thought after stumbling upon this holy hotness to the left here. Men’s Health released it’s annual Best Celebrity Beach Body edition yesterday and it doesn’t disappoint. Yes, of course Matthew McConaughey makes an appearance but there are also some lovely new additions. On the ladies side, there are several celebrity moms featured that have better bods then their childless counterparts. Check out the list for some extra gym motivation or just to to drool. Happy Friday.
