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This 5-Year-Old Girl Can Pick a Lock in Less Than a Minute! (Video)

POSTED MAY 16, 2:16 PM

Our children show different sorts of talents at an early age. Some will be good at art, others will have a talent for a musical instrument like the piano or the violin, and a few will have a gift for a sport like soccer or T-ball. But this little five-year-old girl? She has a very [...]

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Would You Attend a "50 Shades" Workshop?

POSTED MAY 16, 12:17 PM

I did it. I devoured the 50 Shades trilogy in record time. I did because all the cool kids were doing it and even though I hated the writing, it wasn’t enough to stop me. I read it for the sex. The naughty, naughty sex between one Anastasia Steele and Mr. Christian Grey. And I’m [...]

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What'd You Call Me? Baby Nicknames from Around the World

POSTED MAY 16, 1:55 PM

My father used to call me Horseball; an affectionate, if somewhat unconventional, nickname. My five-year-old optimism (and literal brain) lead me to believe that I had earned this moniker for my skill at horse-play, and because I was spirited, like a … ball of horses! It wasn’t until I was much older and I came [...]

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UK Assigns Midwife to Every Pregnant Woman In Efforts to Reduce Postpartum Depression

POSTED MAY 16, 1:11 PM

In a step to reduce the incidence of postpartum depression in the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) says it will provide new mums with one-to-one care from a midwife during labor and increase support services to women who’ve had a miscarriage or stillbirth. The midwives will be given additional specific training to help them [...]

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Alright, People, Let's Hear It: How Do You Wean a Breastfeeding Baby?

POSTED MAY 16, 1:26 PM

Baby Peony is 8-months-old and I’m still nursing her exclusively. I even stopped the little pumping I was doing in early January, which mean she hasn’t taken a bottle in months, and all is well. (Although in order to avoid the mistake I made with my older daughter, who used a bottle until she was [...]

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Do Formula and Solids Really Make Babies Sleep Better?

POSTED MAY 16, 12:00 PM

While discussing baby's sleep with fellow moms, you've probably heard the idea that formula-fed babies tend to be better sleepers - dozing for longer stretches at night than their breastfed counterparts. But is there any truth to this notion, or is it nothing but a tempting tale for sleep-deprived nursing moms? The thought behind formula's [...]

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MAY 16, 11:52 AM

9 Adorable Hamsters With Over-Stuffed Cheek Pouches

When I was little, the first pet I had that I was solely responsible for was a hamster who I had named Kelly (after my favorite baseball player at the time). I kept him in my room with in his own little box with a wheel that would keep me up at night as he ran and [...]

MAY 16, 10:40 AM

Cutest Kittens Ever Nap and Snuggle

Would you like to see a video of tiny, adorable kittens snuggling? It is so cute that it may make your knees go weak. You will probably have to watch it while sitting down, or risk melting into a puddle. I watched this video about ten times with my kids all curled up around me [...]

A Lovely Day

POSTED MAY 15, 8:40 PM

On Saturday, I woke up and we made a hot breakfast of biscuits and gravy (Southern favorites for my Southern boys). At 9am, Doug pushed me out the door because he’d made me an appointment to have a “spa morning,” complete with massage and pedicure. My husband always teases me that I was a cat in [...]

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When Is Swimwear Inappropriate For Toddlers?

POSTED MAY 15, 5:43 PM

In my search for toddler swimwear yesterday, I came across tons of cute stuff. I also came across a lot of suits that made my jaw drop. We want our toddlers to look cute, and sometimes, making a toddler look like an adult can be downright adorable in a mini-me kind of way. However, in [...]

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Things My Kids Know How To Do. (And I Don't)

POSTED MAY 15, 9:20 PM

The other day I was singing a happy tune– Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better, from Annie Get Your Gun, when suddenly I stopped in my dancing shoes and realized- Huh. That’s not true. Because there is a lot that my kids can do better than I can. Mostly because I don’t know [...]

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My Favorite Disney Memory

POSTED MAY 15, 7:46 PM

I consider myself seriously lucky to live less than 30 minutes from The Happiest Place on Earth. For all the dozens of joyous times I’ve strolled through Main Street USA, one Disneyland trip remains my absolute favorite. I gave birth to my second son in September 2007 and exactly one month later my eldest, Boy Wonder turned 5 years old. Life at [...]

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8 Nutritious Food Staples for Under $2 in the Average Grocery Store

POSTED MAY 16, 2:39 PM

We have all kinds of grocery stores around my neighborhood. I could shop at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, or a whole assortment of specialty stores any day of the week. I do go to those places for things here and there, but I still find the best deals at my large average grocery store chain. [...]

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Sydney's Award Winning Rice & Chicken

POSTED MAY 16, 2:15 PM

I try to get my son in the kitchen to help me cook dinner as often as possible. I have to admit, sometimes I can get a little frustrated when my cute little bundle of joy makes a huge mess when he’s trying to help, but it’s all part of the learning process for him. [...]

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Goin' Off The Rails: Toddlers On The Crazy Train

POSTED MAY 15, 8:29 PM

She looks at me coming in through the front screen door and she stops dead in her tracks. I smile my smile at her and catch hook her in the eyes. “Hi, baby!,” I say to her. “How’s it goin’?!” In a perfect world she would run to me and I would grab her up [...]

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Parents Are the Best Parents

POSTED MAY 15, 6:17 PM

As a work-at-home-dad (WAHD) I tend to handle the majority of daily kid stuff in our family. I make breakfast, pack lunches, drive the kids to school, and pick them up again. I help with homework, chaperone field trips, visit the library, and attend most appointments, events, and activities. I also do the grocery shopping. [...]

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Social Media Advertising Growing Rapidly, Even As GM Pulls Out of Advertising on Facebook

POSTED MAY 15, 9:07 PM

The first time I considered putting ads on my blog was in 2006, and it was considered kind of low class to do so unless you were donating the proceeds to charity. We’ve come a long way since those days. In 2012, advertising on social media is expected to top $4.8 billion, an increase of [...]

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Do You Need a Social Media Will?

POSTED MAY 15, 8:48 PM

My father died on Valentine’s Day and the last thing on my mind was his Facebook page. Soon enough, friends and family began to post condolences on his Facebook page, which showed up in my newsfeed. I couldn’t ignore it for long. After conferring with my mother, we agreed that I should shut down his [...]

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Fine China Meets Practical Fun... 11 Melamine Dishes to Love

POSTED MAY 16, 3:00 PM

With sunny weather comes BBQs, garden parties, and picnics at the lake. These melamine dishes will get the job done in style no matter where you are. Still stuck in April showers? Melamine and kids go together indoors or out! Read more from Melanie on You Are My Fave. Join Melanie on Facebook and Twitter [...]

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Bring Back The Burlap! 15 Great Feed Sack Inspired Finds

POSTED MAY 16, 12:38 PM

Maybe the fact that I’ve been living in a farmhouse for the past year and a half explains why I have a love for all things burlap. But no. I’ve loved charming rough weave of burlap since I can remember! Burlap is such an affordable and versatile fabric, you can do just about anything with [...]

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Wow! Melissa Gorga Looks HOT in Her Hot Pink Outfit! (Photos)

POSTED MAY 16, 2:51 PM

Wow! Melissa Gorga looked amazing on Wednesday while stopping by the Wendy Williams show. This hot mama wore a hot pink and black figure hugging dress that was flattering and fantastic. The night before her appearance she went to Twitter to ask her followers what she should wear. And she seemed to have followed their [...]

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Speaking Out: 15 Celebrity Parents Who Support Marriage Equality

POSTED MAY 16, 12:50 PM

President Barack Obama made headline news recently when he publicly announced that he supports gay marriage, making him the first sitting President to proclaim approval of marriage equality. In an interview on Good Morning America the President said, "I've just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm [...]

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5 Yummy Chocolate COOL WHIP Recipes

POSTED MAY 15, 11:32 PM

These desserts made my mouth water just putting this post together! Here are some yummy chocolate themed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping recipes sure to make your family and friends happy! See the recipes after the jump! A big thanks to COOL WHIP Whipped Topping for sponsoring this campaign. Sponsored posts are purely editorial content and [...]

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Pretty Parties: Good Old Fashioned Balloons

POSTED MAY 15, 10:18 PM

Parties are kind of my thing. Ok, they’re totally my thing. I spend more time thinking about parties and dreaming up party decorations than you would guess possible. And I have to say, I really can’t get enough of balloons. Balloons! Not the cheesy-looking balloons that harken back to prom circa late 1990s. Big, cheerful, [...]

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