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If you can’t get to The Denver Center for the Performing Arts to see Girls Only:The Secret Comedy of Women at least don’t miss this sample of the hilarity. The pantyhose ballet is priceless!
We love amazing women and we love MSN’s 15 Amazing Women You’ve Never Heard Of. These real-life heroines will inspire you with their courage and accomplishments. We’re just proud to be sharing the planet with these Divas!
And while you’re on the subject of amazing women, take Biography.com’s Women’s History Quiz. Test your knowledge and learn more about the women who have helped shape our world and redefine what it means to be an amazing woman!
Jill Scott has a new baby boy! Talk about your amazing women! She’s a three-time Grammy winner, actress and now a new Mommy—congratulations to Jill and her fiancé Lil John Roberts. We can’t wait to see the pics of little Jett Hamilton Roberts!
Tim Allen’s wife Jane Hajduk had a baby girl! Entertainment Tonight broke the story this week. Born in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 28, their daughter Elizabeth weighed in at 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Congratulations Tim and Jane on the birth of your first baby!
We hate to bring it up, but it is tax time again. If you’ll be working until the last minute, you might want to check out FreeFile from the IRS. If your adjusted gross income was less than $56,000 in 2008, you’re eligible to do you taxes online and file electronically for free. So, unless you just love that late night line at the Post Office on April 15th, browse over to IRS.gov to learn more!
We’ve all seen monstrous bridesmaid dresses, but these surely must be some of the worst. Check out People Magazine’s Top 10 Ugliest Bridesmaid Dresses. Then take a deep breath! It doesn’t have to be that way! If you’re looking suggestions for glamorous bridesmaid’s couture, check out Sarrah Beaumont’s Top 10 Hollywood Gowns that Would Make Lovely Bridesmaid Dresses.
Conventional Cotton just doesn't measure up to Organic Cotton.
Read why at the Green and Clean Mom forum, where being green is sexy, sassy and fun!
Finally, a honeymoon bridal registry! If the Bride-to-Be already has a house full of dishes and linens, Honeymoon Wishes gives her the option to register for special things the new couple would like to do on their honeymoon or destination wedding.
First Lady Michelle Obama is on the March cover of Vogue!
Mrs. Obama is the second First Lady to be featured on the cover of Vogue and Diva Darlings everywhere will want to pick up a copy to read the eight-page feature article. Catch a sneak preview of some of the highlights at the Huffington Post.
Cultivated Caveman Guides™ are the Diva-Approved way to help every Daddy-to-Be get a handle on pregnancy and babyhood without losing their sense of humor.
Read their 10 Commandments for New Dads (pdf) and sample chapters at CultivatedCaveman.com.
Dreaming of a Green Wedding? More and more couples are looking for earth-friendly ideas for their wedding. From organic champagne to bio-degradable confetti, there are more choices than ever to reduce your impact on Mother Earth.
Victoria Recaño is expecting a baby girl in March 2009!
Eight Babies – At Once! For the second time in U.S. history, a woman has given birth to live octuplets. The California Mother is not ready for any publicity, yet, but her doctor says Mother and babies are all in stable condition. Can you imagine the size of her Baby shower?
Get a little pre-wedding workout inspiration on your iPod. The Wedding Workout from Wedding Podcast Network is ready to help the entire wedding party look and feel their best on the big day. Have you been tapped to be the Maid of Honor? Grab your Nano and get started, the big day will be here before you know it!
After the Bachelorette Party...Got a hangover? The best cure is prevention, but if you’ve gone overboard; try these tips from Fit Sugar.
Free Mascara! Free Magazines! Free Movies! Get yours and much more at Frugal, Freebies and Deals – the blog that makes it simple to find great giveaways, contests and coupons online.
The Shower Diva launches the Mink Report in January 2009! Wondering what you should wear to your next party? Check out the latest trends by Carla Mink, owner of Mink boutique in Portland, Oregon.
Idol rocker Gina Glocksen’s New Year’s wedding will have an American Idol theme. That’s a party idea The Shower Diva idolizes!
Still working on your New Year’s resolutions? Check out these suggestions from Woman’s Day magazine and make 2009 your best year ever!
Classic marital aid The Joy of Sex has, after 36 years, received a make-over. The new edition, written by psychologist Susan Quilliam, is being released this month.
Glamour Magazine has named its 2008 Women of the Year.
What do fashionista Mareen Chiquet, Senator Hilary Clinton, and 10-year-old Nujood Mohammad Ali have in common? They’ve all been named a 2008 Women of the Year by Glamour Magazine. Read their stories and watch video highlights of the awards ceremony – you’ll be inspired, Darlings!
Decorating Divas, don’t miss Cookie Magazine’s first annual Gingerbread House Contest! You know who you are, the one in your crowd who can make an elegant centerpiece out of a turkey breastbone and some pink duct tape! Get our your frosting tips and design a prize-winner!
Bachelorette Trista Sutter is pregnant again! Just a few weeks after baby Max’s 1st birthday, Trista learned she’s a Mommy-to-Be again. Congratulations, Trista!
Thinking of gifting your favorite Mommy-to-Be with a new stroller? Before you go shopping, check out Choosing the Right Stroller by Richard Woo of Citikids.
Top Baby Name Trends for 2008 lean toward the creative and meaningful. Know a Mommy-to-Be looking for some inspiration? You’ll want to forward this article to her.
Flowers add elegance to any shower – but ouch! – they can be expensive! Check out Brides.com for 13 Ways to Save on Flowers.
While you’re at Brides.com, Find Your Jewelry Style with this fun quiz! Are you glamorous? Classic? Bohemian? Or do you just need suggestions for how to accessorize at a beach wedding? Either way, you’ll find some excellent suggestions here!
And speaking of ouch! How long has it been since you walked in high heels? If you need a refresher, read Learning to Walk in High Heels. You may not be taking on the aisle in stilettos, but 2” heels can feel like stilts if you’re out of practice!
Single Parent Magazine just published their first issue! An offshoot of popular online community iheartsingleparents.com and companion site singleparentspecials.com, the new magazine is chock full of advice and inspiration for to help single parents live their "happily ever after now."
Are wedding day emergencies inevitable? Maybe, but the folks at What Happens Now offer some excellent tips for avoiding disasters before they happen in their article Dealing with Wedding Emergencies. This would be a good one to forward to your favorite Bride-to-Be.
Stilettos for Babies? When the Shower Diva heard about this controversial fashion trend from Heelarious®, she had to check it out! Some say it’s fun fashion, some say it’s a terrible idea. You be the judge! Let us know your thoughts! Send an email to: talk@theshowerdiva.com with the subject: STILETTOS FOR BABIES - MY POINT OF VIEW. If we publish your idea, you will be entered into our drawing for a gift from The Shower Diva (if you provide your shipping address and ask to be entered).
Out-of-town bachelorette weekends are the most popular choice these days according to Holiday Golightly Group Travel Planning Service. An even larger majority of respondents say they want more upscale bachelorette party themes.
Flu shots are important for Moms-to-Be and Baby too! Flu season is just around the corner, but researchers say few expectant mothers in the U.S. receive the flu shot. Don’t let this dangerous respiratory illness threaten your new arrival!
Think you’ve attended some over-the-top nuptials? Check out these 9 Excessive Weddings to Which We Weren’t Invited. Whew!
Matt Damon's Wife Gives Birth to Baby Girl Gia. Last month The Shower Diva reported that Matt Damon and his wife Luciana were expecting their third daughter. We extend a hearty congratulations to the Damon family and welcome new baby Gia.
The Business of Marriage. Do you know the financial ramifications of marriage? We say for richer or poorer at the ceremony, but what's the reality for couples today and how do you combine your finances with romance? Personal finance expert Liz Pulliam Weston tells all about it in her article, Get Real: Marriage is a Business.
Baby’s Smile Gives Mom a Natural High say doctors at Baylor College of Medicine. Of course, The Shower Diva already knew that!
Matt Damon and wife Luciana are expecting their third daughter, but the latest couple to join the Hollywood Baby Boom has a little problem.
Can you really dress any child in your wedding for under $20? Yes, believe it or not. Grooms have been renting their tuxes for years. Finally, someone got smart about clothing the wee ones on the big day!
Oh baby, baby! Our friends at Mental Floss have come up with another fun quiz that combines two of our favorite things. Can you match the songs that feature the word "baby" to their title and artist?
Dreaming of a Green Wedding? More and more couples are looking for earth-friendly ideas for their wedding. From organic champagne to bio-degradable confetti, there are more choices than ever to reduce your impact on Mother Earth.
Bizarre origins of wedding traditions: Before you head off to the next joyous union on your jam-packed calendar, why not take a moment to reflect on the rich history of marriage celebrations and revel in the realization that weddings are, at their core, incredibly bizarre...
How much do you know about high profile notable nuptials? Take this quick 10 question quiz! Be sure to stop by the Mental Floss online store to check out some more goodies
Summer Wedding Guest Styles From glitz to glam to green - check out what to wear, how to do your hair, and what make-up secrets you need for summer weddings!
Ten Things Your Wedding Planner Won't Tell You Custom silk fans? Chocolate wedding bell shaped truffles? 300 wedding guests lighting up sparklers to send you off on your honeymoon? The wedding biz - including all those trendy favors that make for a "perfect day"-- is a $120 Billion (yes, that's billion with a "B") industry in the United States. To call our bridal dreams "big" is an understatement. Hello! Who's in charge here? Enter the wedding planner. If you want to know how to pick the right one and when (so that you can save big), check out Renee DeFranco's hot tips!
9 Financial Shocks for New Parents Have you been wondering why diaper showers are becoming one of the new baby shower crazes? Here's why!
The Basics A celebrity-style wedding on a budget
How Diet Affects Fertility Harvard researchers look at the role of diet, exercise and weight control in fertility.
1 million Graco, Simplicity cribs recalled in U.S. Three babies died after becoming trapped and suffocating.
Maternal Watts has 'Promises' to keep A follow up! Naomi and Liev had a boy, Alexander Pete, nicknamed Sascha.
Green from the Get-go Organic food, clothing and accessories, all with the youngest set in mind.
"Guess the Gift" Mariska Hargitay goes into character to determine who brought which gift to her shower.
Naomi Watts is almost due! Mom-to-Be Naomi is due on August 2! Not long now!
The Most Popular Wedding Day Ever Superstitious? Couples choose 7-7-07 for their wedding date in hopes their luck will last.
A Presidential Greeting for Newborn Babies The President and First Lady will send a personalized note, at no cost, welcoming newborn babies into the world.
Knock-out Name for Baby Girl A family decides to give their baby girl 25 middle names in honor of the world's greatest boxing champs.
