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This Minivan's Rockin' So Don't Go Knockin' It
 I?m not hopelessly uncool. I?m sporty. I know this because it says so right there on the side of my big boxy mini-van.
Newsflash: Turning One Apparently Equals Babymaking Time
What is it about turning one that seems to be the magical age? I'm referring to not just us as parents, because turning one is a whole different ballgame for moms filled with sippy cups, finger foods, walking and wondering how the hell I'm going to save for his college AND my sure-to-be-needed facelift.
Busy bee
I am so happy summer is coming to an end. I'm sick of feeling guilty that I don't swim all the time, and I'm ready for lamb stew and sweatpants.
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Multi-million dollar settlement in pool injury
The family of Abigail Taylor, who died after a horrific pool filter incident in March, has accepted an $8 million settlement from the Minneapolis Golf Club, the pool's owners.
Son spots dead dad on TV
Five years after a man's father was presumed dead and cremated, the man spotted his dad on television.
Chicago gang members arrested in girl's murder
Four gang members have been charged with the shooting death of 10-year-old Nequiel Fowler, who was shot to death while playing outside her Chicago home on Labor Day.
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Abbott recalls Calcilo infant formula
Abbott has announced a voluntary recall of their Calcilo XD infant formula, after it was found the can may have been faulty, letting in air and causing oxidation.
Little Rider toys recalled for lead
The Master Toys and Novelties company have mastered putting lead paint on their Little Rider toys.
Douglas blankets recalled for strangulation hazard
Out of all the things that put our kids in harm's way, we didn't think they're blankie would be one of them.
Beco Butterfly Baby Carriers Recalled for Fall Hazard
Better put down the coffee, lady, you're going to need both hands free to catch your baby.
Fake teeth recalled for lead
We'll admit that sometimes when certain items are recalled for lead paint, we question anyone chewing on said item in the first place.
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Getting lucky.
It’s no secret that today, 08/08/08, is considered the luckiest day this year – thousands of superstitious couples are scheduled to get hitched and hordes of preggos are being offered huge prizes just to pop one out.
Loser Mom Syndrome
The most overlooked disease facing Mothers today is Loser Mom Syndrome.
Those cheatin' hearts.
It seems that you can’t open a newspaper, magazine, or hell, an email from a friend and not read about a politician’s wife, a celebrity’s spouse, or someone close to you suffering at the hands of their husband’s wandering eye.
The ins and outs of sex offender notification.
Are there any sex offenders living in your neighborhood? Of course not, you think.
The Top Five Reasons School Should Not Start in August
School starts in August in many school districts across the country (ours on August 20th), and that’s just plain wrong.

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What a difference 6 years makes.


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