CBS News is reporting the average cost to raise a kid is $240,000 in the U.S. in 2013. But before you pick your jaw up off the ground, allow me to further blow your minds: That’s only until the kid is 18. If you send them to college, you may as well double that number. Consider my …
Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver, CO, July 5-7 It’s totally free to attend this celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. For the first time, the fest will host a kids’ culinary demo for aspiring little chefs. California WorldFest, Grass Valley, CA, July 11-14 This eight-stage festival showcases musical genres from around the world, from bluegrass to Bollywood. …
Pregnant celebs displaying their baby bumps in the nude is not a new idea. Since Demi Moore wore her birthday suit while pregnant with daughter Scout Willis on the famous Vanity Fair cover in 1991, many celebrities and moms-to-be have been inspired by her pioneering efforts. And now Calvin Klein model Lara Stone is following suit. Stone, …
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NYC playgrounds (with water features!) provide one the best summer activities for kids. Mommy Poppins is the go-to curator of fun for parents in New York City, the Tri-State Area, Boston and Los Angeles. We asked founder and native New Yorker, Anna Fader, to share the skinny on the best places for kids to splash around …
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Dukes Hotel London, UK The Dukes Hotel’s “Chocolate Factory” package includes tickets to Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and chocolate-themed afternoon tea. For the older members of the family, the hotel is offering a “West End Theatre Break” package that includes entertainment in the West End and a pre-theatre dinner at the hotel’s recently launched Thirty …
Today on Good Morning America, the mom of Blu Ivy discussed her new movie Epic and her role as a parent. By now, we are all very aware that Beyoncé runs the world. Holding court at the Super Bowl halftime show, Queen Bey didn’t missed a step as she twirled her hair and danced across …
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One thing that children look forward to during the summer is the big Hollywood blockbuster. Flying jet planes, large robots, and magic wizards give children a sense of escape. And isn’t that what summer is—a prolonged escape from school? Last year, The Avengers reigned at the box office. And now, the merry band of Marvel …
From urban shopping sprees to high-flying wilderness adventures, the best weekend packages for every kind of mom. Breakfast in bed is a perennial Mother’s Day treat, but this year why not let room service bring it? Hotels and resorts around the world always offer enticing packages for Mom’s big weekend—so we’ve rounded up some of …
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Top Children’s Bookstore in Los Angeles Chevalier’s Books This beloved indie bookstore in Larchmont Village has a homey atmosphere and an amazing selection of titles. Kids love the children’s room, loaded with the best books for tots of all ages. Head there on a weekend, when their popular story time draws L.A. kids and their …
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