There are certain things every beauty editor keeps for herself: the newest mascaras, fancy designer candles, and natural products that are beautifully packaged. We know we're supposed to share -- or at least show them to our colleagues -- but most of them go directly into our bags to take home and test ourselves. See products

Some women think that being pregnant means they have the opportunity to slack off and pack on the pounds, adopting the whole "I'll lose it after I have the baby" mantra. Nine months without exercise is a long time, and it may not cross your mind now, but you'll be kicking yourself seventy pounds later when you're dragging yourself to the treadmill. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends around thirty minutes or more of moderate exercise daily for expectant mothers. Benefits associated with exercising when pregnant include quicker recuperation after the birth of the baby, maintaining a more positive attitude during pregnancy as well as not gaining as much weight during pregnancy. Exercising when pregnant may sound like a lot of work, but we've got proof that working out when pregnant can actually be a lot of fun. see exercises

You may already recycle your Diet Coke cans and drive a hybrid, but have you ever thought about the impact your beauty habits might have on the environment? Our quiz will tell you how earth-friendly your routine is and give you tips on how to make daily beautifying more green. Take the quiz

If Cameron and Gwyneth do it, will you do it too? Yes, celebs have millions
of dollars at their disposal (to offset those travel emissions, for one) but Green celebs

Do Hollywood's hot shots have a dedicated type or do natural beauties simply stick together? See couples

Recently we posed this question in a blog post: What Three Wishes Would You Ask Your Natural Beauty Genie For? (Well, If One Actually Existed.) We got an overwhelming amount of responses from you. There were surprisingly lots of feet-related wishes (go figure), but unsurprisingly a ton of perfect-skin requests. As we scrolled through the comments, we were nodding and agreeing right along with you. Some actually even made us tear up (OK, we may have been PMSing, but nonetheless), like this one: See wishes granted

You never really appreciate your mom -- that is until it's your turn in the delivery room. Fourteen hours of labor followed by numerous can't sleep/feel-anything-but-overwhelmed days (not to mention the 18 years -- if you're lucky -- of constant worry) can't be properly admired or fully recognized until it's your turn to take a ride in the big 'ol baby rodeo. See tips

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Who doesn't love spotting celebrities out and about with their adorable kids? (You've got to admit -- it's everyone's guilty pleasure.) Whether it's an actress with her little girls or a music legend and her grown daughter, celebrity families always seem to intrigue us. See pairs