We've all heard the old adage, "Mother knows best," but let's be real: some moms are woefully misguided and way, way off the mark. Just because you've got offspring doesn't give you an official Get Out of Jail Free card. From Honey Boo Boo's mom to Tanning Mom (Remember her? The mom who had a face that looked like an old leather wallet?), we saw some of the craziest mothers out there in 2012. See moms

Organic beauty trends and skincare have revolutionized the makeup and cosmetics industry by placing a bigger emphasis on environmental concern and health care. People are taking a more tailored approach nowadays to how they care for their skin and understand how their skin reacts to different factors, including environment, hormones and diet. People are also trying to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals that they expose their skin to via the products they apply. Read read more

Even though the youngest member of my family is a freshman in college, my mother still insists that "Santa" is responsible for the contents of our stockings. And it would seem that the jolly old man has a penchant for tacky holiday-themed socks, '80s-era scrunchies, and packs of Juicy Fruit. See gift ideas

Let's face it, in the grand scheme of what's truly important in life, beauty products don't rank very high. But that doesn't mean we don't love and cherish the really great ones and appreciate all that they do for us. See products

4 Prettiest Ways to Style Wet Hair

These wet hairstyles are so pretty (and easy!), your blow dryer just might start collecting dustSee styles read more

My bathroom beauty routine used to include lathering up with coconut-scented shampoo and conditioner, followed by a luxurious application of body cream, and a few strategic spritzes of Victoria's Secret Rapture. See tips

The end of November marks the start of the holiday season, meaning post-Thanksgiving shopping sprees should be restricted for gift-buying only. Get products

Twirl your hair in the conference room? Wear a lot of perfume? Huge no-nos. See our list of the worst beauty habits that could hold you back at work Avoid beauty blunder

These days, it seems that every month has a theme -- and it's not just Hallmark who's to blame. Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month, May is Pet Month, and September is Yoga Month? See list

Here's a secret: Some of the best beauty products for women are hiding in the men's aisle of your local drugstore. Yes, it may sound unlikely, but odds are that your husband/boyfriend is using products that are just as good as yours. See products