By: Crystal Cook We want the best for our families and where we choose to live is no exception. What makes one city more desirable than another is subjective, since we all have our own criteria for that perfect place we’d like to call home. Every year, dozens of helpful lists are published to assist us in making this monumental decision. Trouble is, each list is as

YUM wouldn't miss a day like this in New York City! In honor of Fashion's Night Out, we're giving you this little beauty secret. As the premier makeup artist for Chanel, beauty expert extraordinaire and YUM's own contributor – Raedawn J – would like YOU to join her at Jeffrey NYC. Besides a special makeup application session, there will also be great fashion, good music and more! So join

By: Barb Hopkins Frenetic family life has become the norm for many homes. Jobs, kids, school, practices, play dates and everything in between can create chaos. Chaos can cause parents to become drill sergeants ordering the troops into line with a fierce rigidity. Although children need structure and rules for stability during busy times, they also need balance. To bring harmony back into the home, parents

By: Carolyn Mctighe Stretch marks are one of those unfortunate side effects of pregnancy. But unlike heartburn and midnight cravings, they don't go away once your baby is born. If you're newly pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant or you have a belly full of motherhood's war scars, here's how to prevent and reduce the look of stretch marks. Prevention When skin is stretched quickly by the growth of

By: Shen-Li Lee Gone are the days when being pregnant meant wearing those hideously ugly, tent-like dresses. These days, pregnant women are looking delightfully delicious in these hip maternity labels: Blooming Marvellous, Babes with Babies, Maternal America, Olian, Maternitedesigns, and Ripe Maternity. These are just some of the designer labels bringing high fashion to the pregnant woman. Once thing is for certain, pregnant mamas don’t have to

By: Lauren Bove It goes without saying. However, it needs to be said anyway. YUMs are an amazing, uniquely open and diverse group of women. They love urban life, family and everything that comes with it. That means the noise, semi-chaos, and the serenity in between those moments. YUMs are very special for many reasons. However, below are only a handful listed. Enjoy and don't