My daughter has reached one of those weird gaps in the child’s reading life–while she still loves picture books, she is hungry for a bit more story, not to mention the grownup thrill of holding a chapter book. But she is very scariness-averse, so alas we are not yet diving into the Wizard of Oz series (which I …
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My sister wants to get married and have a family. She has been dating a wonderful man for the past year; he is kind, fun, laid-back and it is so clear that he lives for her, in fact, he has told her he wants to marry her. Despite her happiness, she is plagued with doubt. …
Well, well, gentlemen, it’s that time of year where your choice in gift means everything. Okay, maybe not everything. But no matter how much she claims not to care, you should not, under any circumstances, go halfheartedly into Valentine’s Day. It’s all or nothing, you guys. First and foremost: Avoid the flowers and chocolates. You don’t …
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Who’s doing it? Who out there is actually still sending Christmas cards, in the good old-fashioned way, where you actually pick up a pen, address the card, lick the disgusting envelope, go to the post office, buy a stamp and send it? Hardly anyone, that’s who. But I am. And I am very bitter and …
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My son’s third grade homework is killing me. Not literally. YET. I am waiting for his social studies book to come to life and murder me in the night–that mother is heavy. I don’t know about you all, but I do not remember having homework in third grade, aside from an occasional project, like a …
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If only our Thanksgiving dinner preparations looked something like this: However, the turkey rinsing, seasoning, oiling, stuffing, roasting, basting (you get the idea) process is a whole day-long to-do, and we haven’t even gotten to side dishes and stuffing yet. It’s important not to forget what the holiday is really about, especially with all the hustle and bustle of relatives …
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ARIES (March 21–April 19) Aries wants a partner of whom she can be proud, yet a savvy partner would be wise to be modest about personal goals and to put effort into supporting those of the sensitive Aries. The person who becomes the spouse of a typical Aries must realize that the Aries will be quite …
Celebrity moms and real-life BFFs Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have kept us in stitches since their SNL “Weekend Update” days, so when we heard the duo signed on to host the Golden Globes for the next two years, we were thrilled, but not surprised. Award show hosts tend to be hit or miss, but with this pair at …
Who doesn’t have a soft spot for I Love Lucy? The serial about the marriage between the red-headed housewife and Cuban bandleader is an iconic part of American pop culture—and rightfully so. Produced by real-life couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in 1951, the show bridges generation gaps and entertains audiences of all ages. It communicates …
As the temperature rises, the last thing you need is long, frizzy hair weighing you down. Don’t lop it all off—at least not this weekend—try one of our summer updos instead. Not only will they get the hair up off your neck and out of your face, but these chic styles easily transition from day to night. …
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