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Are Pretty Girls Really More Successful?

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Don’t hate Samantha Brick because she thinks she’s one of the pretty girls. Hate our double standard of sexism. Three scenarios, within three weeks: The other day, a group of workmen were having lunch on my corner. I considered crossing…
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Becoming a Special Ed Teacher

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Me, a Special Ed teacher? I’ve never been a patient person. Not at almost 34 and definitely not at 22. Yet, after graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, I took a profession where patience, understanding and even more…
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Mickey Mania Trivia

Think you’re a Disney diehard? See if you can name Mickey Mouse’s big debut. Bet you’re thinking of Steamboat Willie. If so, you’re close, but wrong. That little gem is Mickey’s second feature. In honor of the 84th anniversary of Mickey…
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Mami Dearest: When Mom Equals Fear

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I am still afraid of my mother. And it’s not because she’s 5 foot 8 or she hit me with a pastel pink belt when I was 10 years old. I deserved the whooping. Always a picky eater and a clever little girl, I had the brilliant idea to hide…
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What Our Skin Reveals About Reproductive Health

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Since skin is our largest organ, changes in the appearance of our skin are not only visible to the naked eye in many instances, but also may reflect the health—or not—of our internal organs. One of the most…
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Top Toy Picks for Spring

Spring is here! And there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with these colorful toys that are rich in imaginative play and sure to enchant babies and children alike. Plus, one lucky mami will win the Imaginext Stegosaurus for…

Boy Gets to Hear Parents Voices for First Time

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Little Bruce gets to hear not only his mommy’s voice, but his daddy’s for the first time—after getting his new hearing aids. He seems a little confused at first, but is soon smiling and enjoying the sounds. The sweetest moment is when…

10 Hands, 5 People, 1 Guitar

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We can certainly understand why this video is among the most viewed and downloaded on YouTube and why it tops the list of most saved videos on the Read It Later app. The song Somebody That I Used to Know alone is special, but having 5 people…
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Be Fierce: Making the Safari Trend Work for You

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The streets can be a wild place, especially out in the urban jungle! Look ready to take on the world when roaming about town sporting the oh-so-chic safari trend in this Michael Kors look (above). Going on safari is more than just wearing…