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ModernMom Chronicles: Chapter Twenty Eight

Last night when Erin called, the shopping trip sounded like a wonderful idea. I have a great personal shopper at Saks, Erin said. Natalie is a genius. Now, as Heather steps into the dressing room lounge in a tight tan sheath dress that fits her like a sausage casting and faces Erin, she realizes that this wasnt a good idea after all.

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Arts & Crafts Project Ideas for Kids at Home

Arts and crafts projects can keep kids busy on rainy days, during car trips and while you’re making dinner and can also serve as a family-time activity. Whether you’re making collages or painting a picture of your last vacation, arts and crafts projects can engage children and encourage them to use their imaginations.

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Earth Day 2008: The Magic of the Garden

At the end of a sunny day, you should smell like dirt. Margaret Atwood Summer time at my house was always the magic season. Not only were my five siblings — two brothers, three sisters — and I free from homework and cafeteria lunches for three whole months, …