[source: ohnothydidn't] Forgive me for posting yet another (although, only the 4th in 7 months) celebrity-related news. I have found myself secretly perusing gossip news during my free time (aka...
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[source: ohnotheydidnt] Apparently, not only is she going to marry brad pitt but Angelina Jolie is also rumored to be three months pregnant. Another celebrity gossip which (1) will have people who...
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Filed in archive by Melissa Petri on December 25, 2005
The Creative Weblogging Team wishes you Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!......
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by Melissa Petri on December 23, 2005
[photo source: Breens] Divorced with kids? Spending the holiday as if it was just another day? Why not make your kids happier? It's still not too late. Pick up you phone and talk to your ex. Be...
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[photo source: impawards] Despite the presence of some naysayers who are out to discredit Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling's obra maestra is still raking in good reviews from parents and kids. And now,...
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[photo source: Oneindhoven] A child with ADHD requires consistency in their life. We see this in every document and guide regarding ADHD children. A regular routine in their lives helps with...
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[photo source: GenerationM] When I was younger, we were called the Gen Xer's. We used to be cool. Now, most of us are moms and dads in our suits, toting our laptops while holding our kids'...
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by Melissa Petri on December 21, 2005
[photo source: The Zous] Little did Christina Disgorges's boyfriend know that their last kiss good-night really was their last kiss good-night. The 15-year-old's boyfriend kissed her after...
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by Melissa Petri on December 20, 2005
Mistletoes and Poinsettias used to adorn my flat. They help set the mood as they complement all the other trimmings. I have given them up, though, for my son's safety. As innocent and pretty as...
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The Ginger Net is a portal featuring news, media, technology, entertainment, education, financial and other wonderful information for MOMS!!! One look at their site design and you immediately know...
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by Melissa Petri on December 18, 2005
Some of us feel the need to escape the cold by hibernating indoors. We think of various indoor activities to keep our kids entertained, active and happy. Nothing bad about that. But don't let...
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A Charlie Brown Christmas, one of the favorites for the past 40 years, leads the TV pack this season, according to USAToday. In this movie, Charlie Brown turns away from the commercialism, asks if...
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by Melissa Petri on December 15, 2005
CNN reports that there is a "rise in the number of children getting breakfast in school". We all know how important breakfast is for all of us. Especially for kids because they have to keep...
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by Melissa Petri on December 14, 2005
Why not take advantage of this festive season to bond with your kids? The first step would be to let them help in setting the mood for Christmas. Decorating for Christmas would give them a big...
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Didn't think you'd spend that much on Junior's braces? The car needed to be fixed and it has not been factored into your budget? God knows how we sometimes even don't have enough to...
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Would you choose your own life or that of your unborn baby's? Bernadette Mimura, a UK based Filipina, unselfishly chose that of her baby's. Early into her pregnancy, she was diagnosed with...
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As previously discussed by Ai Liam Li and I, a child's reading skill should be honed as this could later dictate his/her performance in school. This has brought on several questions from 2 of our...
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by Melissa Petri on December 09, 2005
photo source: UK Govt siteIf you are petite and your husband is tall, wouldn't you be curious how tall your child may be when he/she grows up? Baby Center has a fun tool to find out how tall...
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"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" was the classic written by Francis church back in 1897 for New York Sun when an 8-year old child asked if Santa was real. As a parent, this is one of...
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Gone are the days when my son would freely fall asleep as soon as the light is turned off. Now that he is older, it's a bit more complicated than that. We need to slowly pace his activities to......
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People worry about the stress of travelling during the holidays. Now, add kids in the equation and you have the perfect recipe for a giant pre-holiday headache. You can mentally say goodbye to...
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In a couple of months (on his next birthday) my son Raine is turning three. Three years to remind me that I've been trying my hand at single parenting which rather started by accident. (Raine is...
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