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Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Avoiding the holiday binge: 1 of 17
The holiday party invitations have arrived, family gatherings have been planned, and you're in the midst of holiday shopping (and the fast-food joints that surround it). How can you possibly maintain your sanity and your waistline during the season of indulgence?Avoiding the festivities altogether may seem like the only optio... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's How to keep your New Year's resolutions: 1 of 14
We make 'em and we break 'em. That's just the way New Year's Resolutions work, right? We overindulge during the holidays knowing that when they're over we will vow to make it all better. Millions of us begin each January intending to make good on these resolutions. We dust off our gym membership cards, trade in sweets for veg... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Fun kid activities on a tight budget: 4 of 25
As a family of three with one income, extra expenses need to be kept to a minimum. Finding free or cheap activities when my son was an infant was no problem. I'd snap his car seat into the travel system and go on our daily walk. I'd spend hours watching him laugh at the crazy one-woman puppet shows I'd put on with his stuffed... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Getting back to yourself after becoming a mother: 6 of 34
Becoming a mother is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. The day I found out we were expecting I began planning the nursery, making lists of names and shopping around for the best baby gear and apparel. Don't get me wrong, nobody can ever be completely prepared for such a life-changing event, but I thought I ... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Where to find great gift wines on the cheap: 1 of 5
I always love a bargain. When it comes to wine, I used to be under the impression that the better the wine, the higher the price. Then, one day, the unthinkable happened. I came across a name in wine at a party that I had never heard of before. Everybody was talking about "Two-Buck Chuck." Who was this Chuck, I thought to mys... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Dealing with unsolicited parenting advice: 6 of 24
When I first found out I was pregnant with my son, I was immediately bombarded with parenting advice. Everybody from my mother to complete strangers were telling me which stroller to buy, how and when to feed my unborn child, which pediatrician to see and so forth. Even people without children would throw in their two cents. ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) How to encourage youngsters to develop a healthy lifestyle: 6 of 18
To lead by example is the best way to encourage youngsters to develop a healthy lifestyle. Children look up to their parents and often copy their every move. Many times, parents teach with a "do as I say, not as I do" mentality. You can tell your kids how to be healthy until you're blue in the face, but if you don't practice ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Was the judge right to order Britney to give up sons to ex-husband KFed?: 25 of 71
I think the judge made the absolute right decision in granting custody of Sean Preston and Jayden James to their father over mother Britney Spears. In consideration of her ineffective stints in rehab, blatant disregard of judges orders and questionable parenting skills, I believe the judge would have had to be insane to allow... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) How to select wine in a restaurant: 8 of 19
If your restaurant of choice doesn't include a cute little wine glass with the appropriate pairing next to each meal, selecting the perfect drink to compliment your meal can be difficult. Many people have heard that white wines go well with chicken and fish, while red wines should be reserved for red meats. Yet, how does one ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Establishing good parent relationships with children when parents are not married: 4 of 9
The father of my son and I are not married. We are very happy together, but there is no legal documentation of our union. He is a wonderful father, friend and lover, but he is not my husband.We had been together for a couple of years when we learned I was pregnant. We were both very excited, and nervous as hell. Many people w... More..