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These $5 School Supplies From Target Will Get You Into The Back-To-School Spirit

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Back-to-school shopping might be one of my most favorite times to hit the stores with my kids. I mean, what’s not to love? The scent of newly sharpened pencils and erasers is enough to get me all giddy inside. And these $5 school supplies from Target will get your kids set up for school — and won’t break your budget, either. Even as a kid, I’ve always lov[...]

Your Kid Will Feel Like An Astronaut When You Make Moon Sand Together

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Crafting with your kiddos can be a lot of fun — but it can also be expensive, too. That’s what’s so great about making moon sand. It only requires two items, although if you want to be fancier, you can always add in other ingredients, such as food dye or kid-safe essential oils. And making it is an activity that you can do with younger children, since it[...]

5 Gifts For The New Mom Who Can’t Think Straight

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It's always so exciting when a friend has her first baby and becomes a part of the Mommy Club. So you want to give her something more meaningful than a baby blanket or a toy that her newborn won't be able to play with for months. But who says that you have to bestow a present just for the baby? Truth is, your amiga could probably use a little TLC right about[...]

Should Dads Do Skin To Skin?

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Moments after the birth of my fourth child, the OB handed my newborn baby boy to my husband. I had complications from the delivery, and for upwards of an hour, a gaggle of doctors and nurses were positioned squarely at the foot of my bed, trying to determine if I needed surgery. As scary terms like “potential rupture” and “postpartum hemorrhage” floated [...]

10 Summer Toys To Make The Season Last Longer

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Playing outside is one of the biggest hallmarks of summer. Long lazy days are spent running through sprinklers, playing in the pool, or flinging around a Frisbee — ideally. The truth is that a lot of kids prefer playing indoors, even on sultry summer days. But these 10 summer toys will definitely keep your child active, engaged, and most of all, having fun. [...]

These LUSH Shampoo Bars Will Have You Heading For The Shower

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Beauty just went to the bar, literally, with the fab new LUSH shampoo bars. The solid shampoos are eco-friendly and free of preservatives for a healthy hair treat. The cool part: for every one beauty bar, three bottles of liquid shampoo don’t end up in a landfill. Here are the six delish-smelling shampoo bars with their fun, fabulous names! &n[...]

10 Things To Do At Castaway Cay, Disney’s Private Island In The Bahamas

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As part of our Celebrity Parents Magazine Takes On series, we visit Castway Cay in the Bahamas. We believe that exploring the world is one of the best ways to learn about life. And what better way to do it than with the people you love the most — your family? So take your tribe on an adventure of a lifetime, whether it’s to a destination on your bucket l[...]

Jay Peak Resort Offers Year-Round Fun For Families

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As part of our Celebrity Parents Magazine Takes On series, we visit Jay Peak Resort in Jay, Vermont. We believe that exploring the world is one of the best ways to learn about life. And what better way to do it than with the people you love the most — your family? So take your tribe on an adventure of a lifetime, whether it’s to a destination on your buck[...]

Great Wolf Lodge Makes A Great Family Vacation

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As part of our Celebrity Parents Magazine Takes On series, we visit Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos, PA. We believe that exploring the world is one of the best ways to learn about life. And what better way to do it than with the people you love the most — your family? So take your tribe on an adventure of a lifetime, whether it’s to a destination on your [...]

Your Child Can Take a Bite Out Of Shark Week With These Fun Finds

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Forget the 4th of July or even the summer solstice. The main attraction during the summer season is Shark Week. And this year, the Discovery Channel is upping the ante by offering with even more intense shows and over 20 unstoppable hours of sharktastic programming. In my house, Shark Week is almost like a religious experience. Almost all of my cooking sh[...]