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Legendary Photographer Anne Geddes Talks About Her Big Move Back To The Big Apple, And Life's Big Blessings

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Anne Geddes is making the world a more beautiful place, one photograph at a time. We spoke with the iconic photographer about her love of babies, her recent move to New York City, and her latest project, Little Blessings. First off, happy anniversary to you Anne and your husband, Kel. As we speak, your hubby is chatting with a lady righ[...]

How to Harvest Your Energy for Fall

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The temperature is starting to take a tumble, and there’s the smell of pumpkin spice in the air. No doubt about it; fall is the season when you might start to think about hunkering down for the winter. But for many people, fall can equal a fresh start, says Stephanie Merchant, the Food & Lifestyle Expert at The Nutrition Mom. She offers these tips on[...]

5 Tips For Making Your Own Baby Food, Because It's Easy To Do

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Making your own baby food is a rite of passage for all new parents. While it may seem complicated to prepare baby food, it's actually fairly easy, inexpensive and a great way to get your baby to used to eating fresh foods. Chef and mom Sara Salzinski of The Chopping Block, Chicago’s largest recreational cooking school, offers her tips on ma[...]

Here's How Using Your Cell Phone Can Negatively Affect Your Child, A Study Finds

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Your smartphone may help you coordinate your schedule and keep you connected with work, but it’s doing a lot of damage to your relationship with your children, according to a new study. Researchers from Boston Medical Center did an undercover study in 15 fast food restaurants to observe parents and children together. Parents in 40 out of the 55 fa[...]

When Should A Child Get Braces? It Might Be Earlier Than You Think

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You look at your child one day and notice that her pearly whites are, well, a little crooked. How early should a child get braces? The sooner, the better, advises Jonathan S. Petrover, D.D.S. “Kids are getting orthodontic treatment at a younger age than they were a generation ago. This is because of the advent of the concept of splitting some patie[...]

Duncan Hines Champagne Strawberry Shortcake Squares Are A Bite Of Summer

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Create a delicious dessert with the Duncan Hines Frosting Creations. This tempting pastry is perfect as a summer snack. Or pair with champagne and enjoy as an after-you-put-the-kids-to-bed dessert with your sweetie. Duncan Hines Champagne Strawberry Shortcake Squares 1 pkg Duncan Hines French Vanilla Cake Mix3 large eggs1/3 cup ve[...]

Jack Osbourne Talks About His MS Diagnosis, Family, And Taking It One Day At A Time

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Jack Osbourne first came onto the scene as part of the hit MTV reality series The Osbournes. The curly-haired son of Ozzy Osbourne is now a dad himself to daughter Pearl and running his own production company, Schweet Entertainment. We spoke exclusively with Jack about his battle with multiple sclerosis (MS), his career, and how he’s handling his dau[...]

Big Bang Boom’s Recipe for the Ultimate Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich

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When we ask our cover celebs for a recipe for our super popular Yum Eats column, we often get a wide variety of responses. Some are very very sweet (like Overnight Caramel French Toast) to a recipe for “Old Soup.” But when the boys of Big Bang Boom sent us their recipe for a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, we had to laugh. Sure, it’s straight-for[...]

6 Tips for Planning An Adoption Shower To Welcome Baby

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For parents-to-be expecting their own little bundle of joy via adoption or surrogacy, having a baby shower can be very exciting. But for those throwing the shower, it can be a little tricky. Sure, you want to celebrate the upcoming birth and adoption of the baby, but you don’t want to stir up any uncomfortable feelings, either. Still, that doesn’t mean t[...]

Here's What the Cost of Your Engagement Ring Says About Your Marriage

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According to the commercial, a diamond is forever—but unfortunately, your marriage may not be, depending on the size of your engagement ring. A recent study from Emory University found that people who spent a lot of money on their engagement rings and/or wedding bands were more than likely to get divorced. In fact, men who paid between $2,000 to $[...]

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