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Pushy Moms Force Cancelled Easter Hunt: When Hovering Parents Spoil The Fun

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As a single mom, I really don’t have time to sweat the small stuff. So when it comes to holidays, my busy, broke, non-religious self usually executes the bare minimum. I do Christmas, of course, but in a creative, budget-conscious Single…
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Easter by the Numbers or Our Easter Candy Shame

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Easter is big business! Not surprising given that a majority of the population celebrates the holiday, the tradition of egg hunts and lots and lots of candy. A total of 16 billion (not a typo) jelly beans—enough to circle the globe three times—are…
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Natural Easter Egg Decorating Primer

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If you have little bunnies at home who want in on the Easter Egg decorating fun, here’s a way to do it all naturally! This infographic provides information about using natural ingredients to color Easter eggs, what types of material you can…
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My Baby Is Not A Medical Event: Why I Chose A Home Birth

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When I was about to give birth to my first child, I remember my OB walking into the delivery room, crossing her arms over her chest magnanimously and announcing, “Ok. I’m here. Now you can have this baby!” Then she stretched out her…
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Fat Girl Follies: Diet Disasters & Triumphs

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THE FAT BRIDESMAID I was 17. My cousin was getting married in a BIG Catholic ceremony and had asked me to be a bridesmaid. My prima was very stylish and instead of the usual frumpy, taffeta nightmare she had chosen a slim black sheath from…
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My Video Store Love Story & Five Movies About Love You Never Heard Of

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In 2005, I started working at a local video store in Brooklyn called Reel Life South. Some people—including my (now ex-) husband—thought “video store clerk” was a strange choice for me. After all, I had worked as an Associate Producer…

Dramatic 911 Tape: Wife Saves Husband with CPR

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Kudos to Deanna Brigidi-Stewart and Los Angeles Fire Department Dispatcher Al Camacho, who worked together to save the life of Deanna’s husband after a heart attack. The supportive dispatcher, also a trained firefighter, calmly walked her…
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8 Fabulous Easter Crafts for Kids (and Their Parents)

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 With Easter right around the corner, my blog reader and email is full of crafts and activities to celebrate the holiday. There are so many great ideas out there that it can be hard to know which ones to choose,…

Blind Dog Rescued, Sees Again

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One of the most heart-warming tales of dog rescues we’ve seen. Fiona went from flea-infested to fabulous! The once blind dog’s sight was restored. Dare you to watch and not be moved. For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit M…