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Ew I Swallowed a Bug! Now What?
Post by Sarah Bernard. If we're lucky, summertime means picnics, sitting by water, perhaps hiking through the woods. And with all that time spent in nature comes, well, nature! That includes some up...
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What to Save for Your Summer Scrapbook -- Think Beyond the Photos!
Post by Sarah Bernard. Of course photographs are essential when you're trying to document a moment in time. I certainly take a lot more than I print out, so just making the effort to have hard copies...
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7 Ideas for Using Christmas Lights to Brighten Up Your Outdoor Summer Party
Post by Sarah Bernard. Chances are they spend 11 months of the year tangled up in a box. We say, bring them out! String lights should not be winter-only decor. They're perfect for making a patio,...
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8 Fun Family Meals Anywhere BUT the Dining Room
Post by Sarah Bernard. Days are long in the summer and the desire to spend as much time as possible outdoors means dinners can be open for interpretation. Potlucks with friends in the park, a casual...
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3 Easy and Impressive Ways to Fold Paper Napkins
Post by Sarah Bernard. Hold the expensive centerpieces and fine china. Add some playful touches to your tabletop with something you probably already have in the house -- colorful paper napkins....
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The Best Back-to-School Fashion Deals
Post by Sarah Bernard. If it feels like back-to-school retail mania has started earlier than usual, guess what? You aren't wrong.As annoying as that may be when we're trying to absorb the last few...
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Is Homework During Summer Vacation Too Cruel for Kids?
Post by Sarah Bernard. One of the things I remember about facing the last third of the summer as a kid is the sheer panic I'd feel from not having made a dent in my summer reading list.We were supposed...
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28-Year-Old Spends $31K to Look Like a 46-Year-Old
Post by Sarah Bernard. Remember that poor Ukrainian woman who spent a fortune on plastic surgery to look like Barbie? Well, now she has a Pamela Anderson wannabe to commiserate with.A 28-year-old from...
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5 Fun and Simple Ideas to Help Make Sure Your Kids Are Active Every Day
Post by Sarah Bernard. By now we don't need anyone to tell us how important it is to make sure our kid's idea of physical fitness isn't dipping into a bag of chips while holding the remote control.But...
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7 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kid About Giving Back
Post by Sarah Bernard. It's understandable that as parents, we want to shield our kids from the harsh realities of the world.But I realized early on with my girls that cultivating the giving back...
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6 Invaluable Lessons Community Service Teaches Your Child
Post by Sarah Bernard. Help others. It's one of those BIG ideas -- the kind that kids will remember long after the geometry theorems fade. (Or was that just me?)When kids feel connected to the larger...
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Where to Buy Christmas Gifts On December 25th
Post by Sarah Bernard. With six fewer shopping days in the Christmas season this year there's no doubt plenty of us will be taking it down to the wire. I know I will certainly be one of them.The...
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10 Reasons I Wish My Kids Were at My Wedding
Post by Sarah Bernard. Whenever my twin daughters see a photo of my wedding they say something to the effect of, "Nice dress but . . .Where were we?" like they're alarmed and insulted that they were...
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Rachel Zoe's Son Is Getting Flack for His 'Girly' Hair
Post by Sarah Bernard. Uberstylist Rachel Zoe often posts photos of her 2-year-old son Skyler on Instagram. "Talk about bed head! xoRZ" was the caption for this latest shot, which showcases his amazing...
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Mom Confession: Why I Hate Field Trips
Post by Sarah Bernard. Look at this photo. Kids on a school or camp outing in search of fun and knowledge. Adorable, right? I remember how excited I was when one of my parents would chaperone a trip. I...
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Swim Diapers or No Swim Diapers?
Post by Sarah Bernard. When my twin daughters were 4 months old, a friend gave us these amazing one-piece bathing suits covered in hot pink sparkles.I couldn't wait to get the girls in them. They...
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5 Parenting Rules Made To Be Broken in Summer
Post by Sarah Bernard. Yes, your own desire to kick back may be part of the motivation for letting up on some of the house rules during the summer, but here's another: doing things a little differently...
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'Time' Magazine's 'Childfree' Life Article Shows Moms What They Are Missing
Post by Sarah Bernard. As someone who has not taken a vacation in the seven years since my twins were born -- a real one that involves lying in the sand in a bathing suit -- Lauren Sandler's Time...
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Why Dressing My Kids for School Is My Biggest Fear
Post by Sarah Bernard. There is a photo of me on my first day of kindergarten that still hangs in my parents' living room.I'm wearing a uniform -- a navy blue tunic with a white blouse underneath. I...
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Mom Resolution: No More Yoga Pants At Morning School Drop Off
Post by Sarah Bernard. I dread morning school drop off.Well, dread is not the right word. I walk my 7-year-old girls to school and that part I love. We chat. They still like to hold my hand.I also love...
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7 Reasons a Smash Cake Is a Genius Idea for Your Baby's 1st Birthday
Post by Sarah Bernard. I'm not quite sure if a baby's first birthday is a bigger milestone for the baby or for the parents. When my twins turned 1, I remember feeling like I crossed the finish line of...
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The Reason Ordering a Turkey Instead of Cooking One Is the Way to Go
Post by Sarah Bernard. I come from a family who loves to eat, but I am just going to say it: none of us can cook.I mean, I can sort of cook. But it's not effortless or intuitive in any way. As an adult...
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List of Stores Open Thanksgiving Day for Pre-Black Friday Sales
Post by Sarah Bernard. The joke used to be that you'd hit the movies to get a break from your family on Thanksgiving.Now shopping, pretty much anywhere, is the other option. So many major retailers are...
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How to Show Your Kids Christmas Isn't Just About Receiving
Post by Sarah Bernard. This can be a tough one.For one thing, your kids have eyes and no matter how hard you try, there will be folks you know who pile more presents on their kids than they can...
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Writer Claims She'd Rather Sleep Than Be Intimate With Her Famous Husband
Post by Sarah Bernard. It's pretty brave, you have to give her that.In the October issue of Ladies' Home Journal, Lee Woodruff, wife of ABC News' Bob Woodruff and a contributor to CBS This Morning,...
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