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Forgetful situation may lead to an unfortunate incarceration
"So ? honey, about that unfortunate incarceration?" No, too vague.
An open letter to Brett Favre
Dear Brett Favre, Fuck you. FUUUUUUCCKKK you and your "off again on again off again" revolving door retirement, and you packing your old ass off to the New York Jets.
Confessions of a 5-year-old Drama Queen
Me: Graham, what's wrong, why are you crying? Graham: Because.
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Latest Headlines »
Toddler dead after falling down elevator shaft
Not being an elevator fan myself, I think I'll use the stairs during elevator renovations due to "unsatisfactory" elevators.
Teen texted before fatal car crash
Authorities are indicating that records show a 16-year-old girl who died in a fatal car crash was texting on her phone moments before impact.
Teen arrested for sulfuric acid attack
A teenager has been arrested in California and charged with throwing sulfuric acid on a woman in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
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Latest Recalls »
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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An added benefit to nipple piercing
Most women will tell you that the nipples are the gateway to getting in their pants.
Why You Should Never Make Box Macaroni & Cheese Again: A Manifesto
I think there is nothing more evil than a box of macaroni and cheese.
Brides, Boys and Bellyaches
I always knew single parenthood would have its challenges, but I never imagined it would make me ill.
We're just not a beauty queen kind of family.
Earlier this summer, the owner of my kids’ Taekwondo school sent us an e-mail.
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.
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Long Journey on a Short Bus

The Club.

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Use this tool to find out an approximate date of when that hellion is expected to appear on Earth.
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Beauty and fashion information to help you become the hottest piece of ass at the PTA.
Parenting »
Detachment Parenting
AP? It's just not my thing.
By Kelly Reising
Third Millennium Mom
Combining 50s home-goodness with today’s work ethic – is this a realistic expectation for women?
By Rita Fiorentino
Imelda in the Making
Carrie Bradshaw would be proud.
By Stacey Greenberg
Pieces
Someday they will fit together again.
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A Better Mousetrap?
Today's supermarket aisles are full of innovative new products like green ketchup and purple french fries. What are these people thinking??
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Parenting Outside the Razor Wire
What happens when parents are separated by a prison sentence?
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Special Needs of the Gifted Child
Exceptional minds have requirements, too.
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Design Your Own Basketball, Mighty Beanz, Crocodile Dentist, Marshmallow Peeps Marshmallow Maker
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By my two-year-old son, to whom most foods are new.
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