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Birthday Party Ideas for 11-Year-Old Girls

A girl’s 11th birthday is cause for celebration. However, you need to put away those Cookie Monster decorations, unless your tween appreciates irony. Make the event memorable with a tween-friendly theme that shows your little girl is not such a little girl anymore. Remember that 11-year-old girls still love all the birthday party trappings, from decorations and snacks, to party games and cake.

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The Perfect 4th of July BBQ Menu

The 4th of July is fast approaching, which means its time to bring out the BBQ and invite some friends over for a great time. Independence Day has always been characterized by hardy All-American foods that are loved by all. Below weve collected some of our favorite recipes to help you find the perfect combination of everything from starters to main courses to help make your 4th of July BBQ a success. All Time Fave: Pigs-in-a-Blanket

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Layered Taco Dip with California Green and Black Ripe Olives

The following post is in partnership with the California Olive Committee and written by Jen Rattie. Sometime in my late teens I turned into a Cal-Mex lover. Anything that is taco-esque, I will eat. I love that it’s a versatile cuisine and you can play with so many different ingredients in the recipes—like California Ripe…

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The Worst Mother On The Planet

I loooooved being a mom when my kids were 10 and under. I was the unrivaled hero in their lives. My middle daughter once presented me with a crayon drawing scribbled with There are many pritty things in life, but you are the prittiest of all.