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Have You Played with Your Kids Today?
[Editor's Note: Maybe you're like me and you have some extra time off this week due to the holidays. If so, I encourage you to play more with your kids and not just veg in front of the Internet at...
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Giving New Life To Old Lipsticks
Some folks are just more resourceful than others. Thankfully, those people blog. This post offers a step-by-step guide on how to revamp those old lipsticks and save them from the trash bucket:"5. Melt...
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New Year's Eve Buckwheat Noodles with Mochi
At the stroke of midnight in Japan, gigantic temple bells reverberate in every neighborhood on the last day of the year.During my time in Tokyo, the sound struck an awe-filled sense of the sacred....
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Woman Arrested in Sandy Hook Shooting Donation Scam
If you're like me, you were probably disturbed to hear today of the arrest of a Bronx woman, charged with impersonating a member of the Pozner family, who lost their 6-year-old son Noah in the Sandy...
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In Defense of the Big, Bad Media
I want to take a tiny, inconsequential sliver of the gruesome tragedy in Connecticut and apply it to the broader hatred and ranting I'm seeing pop up everywhere...against the media. And it's not like...
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It's Not About Pants!
I'm a Mormon. But you already knew that. I'm also a feminist. But you probably already knew that, too. And I know you know this: I do not like to wear pants. My favorite part of the day is when I shut...
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What Motherhood Taught Me About My Personality
You know, you go through your life (in this case about 29 years so far) thinking that you’ve pretty much got yourself figured out. You come to terms with some things (like the fact that you can’t sleep...
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Get Back on a Budget Post-Holidays with Frugal Parenting Sites
Feeling the post-holiday just-how-much-did-we-spend-on-those-gifts pinch? It's the frugal blogosphere to the rescue to get you back on budget. I know what you're thinking: Frugal parenting is not so...
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Women of the Year 2012
As 2012 draws to a close, we're looking back at women who've done amazing things throughout the year. There are too many of them to pick just one -- enough to fill a binder, you might say. Many of them...
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The Secrets and Magic of Being a Mother
Maybe you are a dude, a dad. Or possibly a lady wondering if this mothering thing is up your alley. Perhaps you are a mother, trying to figure out if your normal is actually normal, or if you should...
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Barbecue Chicken Bites
[Editor's Note: With just a few ingredients, these barbecue chicken bites are simple to assemble before a party. They're sure to disappear quickly, thanks to the magic combination of bacon and barbecue...
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Eye Makeup To Get You Noticed
This holiday season, I have been feeling especially festive, so I've been trying out all sorts of makeup looks. One thing I've been obsessing over lately is colored eyeliner, and I've decided to start...
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Survival Mode vs Intentional Parenting
I don't think anyone will argue with me when I say that parenting is a really tough job. It's a rewarding job, but far tougher than anyone realizes. There are so many decisions, conscious and...
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Dressing for the Office (Nursing Mom Style)
[Editor's Note: Dressing for work (even business casual) can be a challenge for the nursing mother. Here's a personal look at how to work with style when you're back at work and still nursing. - Paula...
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Feminine Style for Very Special Occasions
Forget the gender wars and embrace your best feature: femininity. From the top of your head to the tip of your toes, get girled out -- because when you're all woman, your confidence soars and people...
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Delicious Appetizer Bites for Your New Year's Party
A fabulous New Year's Party must include sumptuous appetizers. While I was assembling this collection to serve at a New Year's party, I kept in mind a couple of things:Your guests will be dressed too...
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I'm Sexy and I Know It
Data Scientist - The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century? The Harvard Business Review (HBR) set off a fire storm of analysis when it published its article on The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century. Of course...
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Setting Reading Goals for 2013
With every new year I like to think back on my previous reading year and try to figure out what worked for me and what did not. Did I read all the books I wanted to read? Of course not, I never do. But...
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5 Cheap New Year's Eve Activities with Kids
Ah, the New Year's Eves of yore, back before ... children. I remember the nights of bar-hopping and champagne parties that last until dawn. For the last almost nine years ... not so much. Now with a...
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Party-Perfect Antipasto Skewers
[Editor's Note: If you're still in search of easy-yet-elegant bites for a New Year's Eve party, look no further. You can mix and match the ingredients on these little bites depending on your taste and...
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