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Jacqueline Burt Cote

Jacqueline is a Contributing Lifestyle Editor at Romper. She covers a wide range of topics including everything from hot-button parenting issues to the latest in baby gear to fashion & beauty trends to health, wellness, astrology, and more. Her work has appeared in such print and online publications as Parents, Parenting, Pregnancy, American Baby, Bon Appetit, Details, Time Out New York Kids, Mommyish, The Huffington Post, The New York Post, Salon, and many others. She was a staff writer at CafeMom's The Stir, and has appeared on such TV/web programs as Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper 360, and HuffPost Live. She is also the author of the bestselling "Fast and Fresh Baby Food Cookbook: 120 Ridiculously Simple and Naturally Wholesome Baby Food Recipes." Jacqueline is the mother of three children ranging in age from 4 to 18 years. She lives with her family in Greenwich, CT, where her hobbies include putting off housework, staring into space whilst trying to remember what's next on her to-do list, and other things that she can't bring to mind at the moment. She can be reached at contributingeditor@bustle.com and is on Twitter @WWLD_jburt.
Were You Born During Mercury Retrograde? It's Pretty Easy To Find Out
If you lived a particularly fortunate life, people might say you were "born under a lucky star." A less fortunate existence, on the other hand, might be attributed to a person being "born under a bad sign." But what does it mean to be born under…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Sephora's Cyber Monday Deals Include $50 Off A Clarisonic Set
Whether it's time to restock your own stash of skin care and cosmetics or you're ready to get started on your holiday shopping, Sephora's Cyber Monday sale is definitely an opportunity you don't want to miss. You'll get up to 50% off on a huge range…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Bekah Martinez Is Having Another Baby & Yay, That Means More Cute Insta Posts
Great news for anyone who loves pics of adorable babies on social media: Bekah Martinez is expecting her second baby. The 24-year-old Bachelor alumni shared the news on Instagram on Thanksgiving Day with an adorable photo of herself with boyfriend…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Pretty Much The Entire Kardashian Family Is In Kanye West's New Video
Lots of kids grow up helping out with their family's business, and the Kardashian-West children are no different... except that their responsibilities include starring in music videos. Pretty much the entire Kardashian family appears in Kanye West's…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Jennifer Aniston's Friendsgiving Bash Included Enchiladas, An Ex, & Jimmy Kimmel
Call it "The One with the Enchiladas." Jennifer Aniston and Thanksgiving go hand-in-hand for millions of Friends fans: The long-running sitcom aired so many iconic episodes devoted to Turkey Day (Monica dancing with a turkey on her head, anyone?).…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Build-A-Bear's $11.11 Flash Sale Is The Best Thing About Singles Day
You know all about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but Singles Day is actually the world's largest online shopping holiday (even if you've never heard of it), and it just so happens to be November 11. But there's still time to shop: Build-A-Bear's…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
When Is Veterans Day 2019? It's Almost Here
You probably have no trouble recalling the dates of major holidays like Halloween and Christmas, but when it comes to "minor" holidays (as in, national holidays that might result in a day off from school or work but don't involve things like gifts…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
These Ugly Christmas Sweaters Are Every Disney Fan's Holiday Wish Come True
Once upon a time, ugly Christmas sweaters were an unfortunate reality, usually hand-knit by your elderly aunt and worn with embarrassment, not irony. Now, ugly Christmas sweaters seem to get trendier by the year — and for 2019, Disney's ugly…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Good News, Procrastinators: ShopDisney's Halloween Costume Sale Is Slashing Prices
Attention last-minute Halloween shoppers: Your tendency to procrastinate probably saved you a few bucks this year, because ShopDisney's Halloween costume sale is now underway, and the savings are so huge, it's scary. If you think every Disney…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
The New American Girls Series On YouTube Are Adorably Imaginative
As millions of parents know, once your kid discovers the wide world of American Girl, there's no going back. It all started with the historical dolls, of course, but the AG empire just keeps on growing. Case in point: American Girl's four new…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
If You Hate Buying Maternity Clothes, Rent Them From One Of These Cool Sites
If spending money on maternity clothes makes you feel like you're tossing cash out the window, you're not alone. Pregnancy is so temporary, it's not like you can get away with convincing yourself that you're making an investment purchase. And yet,…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
The Reason Why Babies Have Such Cute & Chubby Cheeks Will Make You *Squeal*
There are a million things about babies that make them absolutely irresistible: their soft skin, the way the tops of their little heads smell, and (perhaps most of all) those adorably squishy, chubby cheeks. Some babies have more sizable cheeks than…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
These 10 Halloween Costumes Are So Perfect For Your 2nd Trimester
Halloween can be rough during the first and last trimesters of pregnancy: Either you're fighting off candy-induced queasiness or struggling to schlep your pumpkin-sized bump around. But if October 31st happens to occur in the magical middle of your…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Bed Bath & Beyond's One Kings Lane Open House Collection Is Simply Stunning
When high end labels team up with more accessible names, everybody wins (think H&M and Target's bestselling designer partnerships). That's why Bed Bath & Beyond's One Kings Lane Open House is a new home furnishings collaboration to be very excited…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Here's Why Nanny Shaming Can Be As Hurtful As Mom Shaming
Nannies deal with so many of the same issues moms deal with: tantrums at the park, spit-up in their hair, sore backs from schlepping strollers and diaper bags all over town... and even being shamed for how they handle all of those things (and…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
When Is Hispanic Heritage Month 2019? It's Actually Two Months In One
You might think of September as the first month of school... and not much else. But in fact, the ninth month of the year is set aside to honor and/or raise awareness for a variety of things: honey, cholesterol education, sexual health. One of the…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
If Your Hands & Feet Are Always Falling Asleep, You Might Have 1 Of These 6 Health Issues
There probably isn't a human being alive who isn't familiar with odd sensation of a hand or foot or limb falling asleep. That tingly, slightly numb feeling is annoying, to be sure, and can definitely derail you for a minute or two, but it's usually…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Wait, How Is It Practically Labor Day Already? The Holiday Is Creeping Up Fast
Even though it feels like it was just Memorial Day, the truth is that Labor Day weekend is right around the corner. It's kind of a bummer, because even though the summer isn't officially over until several weeks into September, everybody knows that…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Carrying Low When You're Pregnant Might Not Mean What You Think
When you're pregnant, people love to randomly choose some aspect of your body and use it to predict your future: Carrying high? You must be having a girl. Carrying small? Small baby. (Big? Big baby.) Carrying low? That baby's coming early! Never…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
What To Do If A Tick's Head Gets Stuck, Because It Happens All The Time
If you're the type of person who lives for the summer, you might spend the rest of the year in a state of denial about the not-so-great stuff that comes with the warmer months, such as... ticks. Unfortunately, ticks and Lyme Disease are as much a…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote