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Happy Independence Day!
If this doesn't make you swell up with American pride, then I don't know what will.
If the Name Fits...
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You don't monkey with tradition
So tomorrow is the 4th of July -- the kick-off of all summer celebrations.
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Amber Alert issued for boy allegedly taken by father
A California man allegedly shot his wife in the face and took off with their son.
Teen charged with raping, murdering child
We can't believe this is the second type of this story in so many days.
New York toddler attacked by pit bull
A 3-year-old in New York City was mauled by a pit bull after a man allegedly used the dog as a weapon.
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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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Mommy Mammaries
After two pregnancies and a combined three years of breastfeeding, my boobs have definitely seen better days.
Threesome: Why Mommy and Daddy Need a Special Helper
The concept of threesomes has been employed by unhappy spouses (or marriage partners with superior imaginations, depending on your view) since time immemorial.
Cursing habits, sippy cups, co-sleeping sex, international travel, and saying "no"
My 7-year-old has a habit of cursing. He occasionally does it in front of me, and I've heard he does it at school.
Why do drug addicted parents retain custody of their children?
Not unlike many drug addicts’ homes, Jessica Kasten’s house was a garbage refuge and only one of the things that was sorely neglected in her life.
Dealing with a globetrotting spouse.
With my own spouse gone most of the week and millions of other women playing single parent in one capacity or another thanks to military deployments and numerous companies requiring business travel, I’m betting that sex toy sales must be sky rocketing.

Snack Insanity

This organized snack thing has clearly gotten out of hand.


By Zelda Gorman
The conversation between the softball coach and the parent went like this… Parent: Could I please have copies of the team roster and snack schedule? Coach: Here’s the roster.

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