http://www.sheknows.com/authors/nichole-beaudry/articles Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958115/giuliana-and-bill-rancic-win-infertility-battle After suffering through years of infertility, Giuliana and Bill Rancic announced today they are expecting a baby late this summer. Here's what they had to say about their journey to this pregnancy and the details on how this baby came to be. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958115/giuliana-and-bill-rancic-win-infertility-battle Nichole Beaudry Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957965/national-infertility-week When couples struggle with infertility, they often feel alone and isolated, and their fear, questions and heartache often go ignored. RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association, is working to change that. Here's how you can make a difference during National Infertility Awareness Week. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957965/national-infertility-week Nichole Beaudry Thu, 03 May 2012 09:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957939/upcycling-meets-crafting-pinterest-edition Raise your hand if you have a stack of magazines that need to be recycled. How about a pile of old T-shirts that you need to donate? Glass jars to put out on recycling day? Instead of recycling or donating those items, here are some fun ways to upcycle them. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957939/upcycling-meets-crafting-pinterest-edition Nichole Beaudry Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957613/how-to-raise-polite-kids As parents, it's our responsibility to provide our children with an awareness of others and the skills they'll need to be the kind of person others will be happy to know. Here are five not-so-common-anymore courtesies to focus on. Once they've mastered them, it'll be time for a new list. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957613/how-to-raise-polite-kids Nichole Beaudry Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957323/practicing-gratitude-find-your-whimsy With all of the parenting stresses we carry around with us, it's all too easy to take life too seriously. Here's how to relax, live in the moment and embrace the whimsy with your kids -- even just for an afternoon. Your kids will thank you for it. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957323/practicing-gratitude-find-your-whimsy Nichole Beaudry Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:13:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957067/diy-glitter-shoes OK, be honest. You likely own a closet brimming with shoes and most of them are probably similar to one another. Here's how to take a pair of plain shoes and customize them in a glittery way that will make them stand out in a sea of boring shoes. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957067/diy-glitter-shoes Nichole Beaudry Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956923/goody-bag-trap There's no denying goody bags have become an expected part of attending children’s birthday parties. But has this practice gotten out of hand? Here's why I'm breaking free of the goody bag trap and why I hope you will, too. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956923/goody-bag-trap Nichole Beaudry Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/956663/plants-and-pots-for-container-gardening You don't need a huge patch of earth to create a beautiful garden. We’ve rounded up our favorite containers to hold your movable gardens and we’re offering our suggestions for the easiest flowers, herbs and fruits and vegetables to grow in them. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/956663/plants-and-pots-for-container-gardening Nichole Beaudry Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956609/kids-attitude A sassy attitude can start slowly and then quickly snowball into full-blown brattiness. Here's how to curb your child's backtalk. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956609/kids-attitude Nichole Beaudry Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:36:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/956589/facebook-buys-instagram Instagram has certainly had a busy couple of weeks. On the heels of the release of their Android version of their app last week, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder and CEO, announced today that Facebook has acquired Instagram. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/956589/facebook-buys-instagram Nichole Beaudry Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956487/family-bonding-over-dinner After a long day of work, school, errands and after-school activities, dinnertime can be a great opportunity to reconnect as a family. But sometimes, it can be tough to know where to begin. Here are some helpful ideas for getting the conversation started. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956487/family-bonding-over-dinner Nichole Beaudry Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/956155/10-things-your-guestroom-needs Before your next houseguests arrive, gather up these 10 thoughtful and practical items to place in your guest room. Make their stay as comfortable as possible and show them just how happy you are to have them for a visit. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/956155/10-things-your-guestroom-needs Nichole Beaudry Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/956083/top-5-creepiest-apps-and-software-for-men It used to be that you could get a good sense of another person by taking a look around his home or peeking at his Facebook wall. But now, women who are eager to learn more about their significant other might want to get a glimpse of his apps and software. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/956083/top-5-creepiest-apps-and-software-for-men Nichole Beaudry Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:08:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/955925/instagram-finally-available-for-android After what has likely felt like an eternal wait, Android users can now finally download the immensely popular Instagram app, capture great photos and instantly share them with others. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/955925/instagram-finally-available-for-android Nichole Beaudry Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/955821/ashton-kutcher-to-play-steve-jobs-in-upcoming-movie Ashton Kutcher to play Steve Jobs in Michael Stern's new indie film, Jobs. Will you watch or are you over Ashton and his promiscuous ways? http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/955821/ashton-kutcher-to-play-steve-jobs-in-upcoming-movie Nichole Beaudry Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955677/weekend-family-time One minute, we're kicking off our shoes on Friday night, and the next, we're scrambling around trying to figure out how it's already Sunday night. Here’s how to squeeze in as many happy family memories into the weekend as possible. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955677/weekend-family-time Nichole Beaudry Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:52:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/955633/homemade-personalized-notepads Yes, you can buy notepads at nearly any store, but it couldn’t be easier to make your own. Choose some pretty scrapbook paper, grab a few supplies you already have on hand and within an hour, you’ll have your own unique notepads. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/955633/homemade-personalized-notepads Nichole Beaudry Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/955253/turn-a-playroom-into-a-craft-room Kids and art go hand in hand. But art supplies are of little use when they’re spread throughout the house and we have to round them up every time our kids want to create something. Grab those supplies and keep them within reach for your little artists with these tips and tricks from Pinterest. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/955253/turn-a-playroom-into-a-craft-room Nichole Beaudry Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954951/struggles-with-secondary-infertility When you and your spouse are struggling with secondary infertility, it can be tough to find answers to your own questions. But when your children begin asking questions you simply don't have the answers to, things can get even more difficult. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954951/struggles-with-secondary-infertility Nichole Beaudry Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/954853/10-photos-to-capture-of-your-kids-this-spring Ever look at the photos you take of your kids and feel they're uninspired? We all say we want to take more pictures, but being creative is tough. Try these 10 ideas to make your photographs more memorable. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/954853/10-photos-to-capture-of-your-kids-this-spring Nichole Beaudry