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TTC? Try these suggestions!
 Are you aiming for a new addition? Given that the holidays are generally hectic and at times a bit crowded at home with extra guests – trying to conceive may seem downright challenging! Don't give up! Read "Get it on under the mistletoe -- babymaking over the holidays" and well – turn up the heat!

We'll look forward to welcoming your new baby in the new year!
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Abstaining this New Year? Try these mocktails!
 Try these "10 perfect mocktails for any festive occasion!" Are you avoiding alcohol but longing for a festive drink? These delicious 'mocktails' will fit the bill!

Which is your favorite on the list?
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Are you finished with your holiday shopping?
 Expectant moms and gift shopping can require a bit of extra planning. View our "Pregnant Gal's Guide to Last Minute Gift Shopping" for useful advice to maximize your shopping pleasure!

How do you approach holiday gift shopping – try to get it all in one fell swoop or several shorter trips?
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Did you forget something?
 This year, avoid the rush to try and remember what you forgot! (Those of you that are guilty of doing this know exactly what I'm talking about!) Read "Last minute holiday checklist for busy mom!" THIS year, you'll be on top of it all (or at least be able to pull it off a bit more smoothly!)

What was the worst thing you forgot in your holiday hoopla?
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Cold outside? Check these kids' safety tips for winter fun!
 Winter certainly doesn't mean that your kids need to turn into couch potatoes! Still, you will want to take precautions before you turn them out. Check our "Winter safety for kids – don't turn into a "kidscicle!"

Do you live in a climate with lots of snow? What is your family's favorite outdoor activity during the winter season?
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Need ideas to keep kids busy?
 Are you seeking ideas to keep the kids occupied? Try our "Winter holiday crafts for kids of all ages!"

Which idea is your favorite?
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Who's coming to dinner?
 It's almost time! Visit our "Christmas holiday dinner and countdown" to help you stay on track!

Who's coming for dinner? Extended family? Friends?
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Do family feuds mar your holiday?
 Is your family's "holly, jolly Christmas" more like "the Grinch Stole Christmas? When your yearly family gathering turns bad, it ruins everyone's mood. This year read "Avoiding the annual holiday family free-for-all" to make YOUR holiday bright!

What tends to be the trigger for holiday feuds in your family?
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Pregnant Olympian Goes for Gold and Gets Encouragement from Baby
 On Saturday, July 28th, Nur Suryani Mohd Taibi who's 8 months pregnant competed in the London Olympic games. Nur Suryani was a shooter who placed 34 out of 56 in the women's 10-meter air rifle competition, so she did not win a medal.
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Piglets in Mazes Used to Study Baby Brain Development
 There's a new method to study your baby's brain development. Would you believe that piglets in mazes are how researchers are doing it? It's true! See how piglets are paving the way for new study results.
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Celebrity Round-Up: Bachelorette Ends, Jackson Drama, and the Kardashians
 This week, we're giving credit where credit is due. In the aftermath of the tragedy in Colorado, actor Christian Bale took time to visit the injured at the hospital. Both President Obama and Presidential candidate Romney refrained from gun discussions for several days thereafter.
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Baby Bottle Ads Targeting Men to "Reclaim" Their Wives Fall Flat
This isn't part of a "Mad Men" script but it certainly could be! Couldn't you just see Don Draper and crew sitting around, smoking their cigarettes, drinking their scotch, when someone says, "Reclaim Your Wife!" and they all shout, "Yes!" and toast to that.
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Wordless Wednesday: Puppies and Babies -- What Could Be Cuter?
 Let's face it, there are few things more adorable than the sweet interaction with a dog and a baby, especially when it's a big dog playing gently with a little baby.
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Father Refuses to Approve Daughter's Make-a-Wish Disney Trip
Four-year-old cancer patient McKenna May of Haskins, Ohio, was granted her wish for a Disney World trip by the Make-a-Wish Foundation, but her father nixed it and refused to sign the required approval.
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FDA Behind in Banning BPA in Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups
The FDA announced in July 2012 that baby bottles and sippy cups can no longer contain bisphenol-A. This comes after manufacturers had already phased out the chemical in these products due to safety concerns and consumer pressure. Why was the FDA late to the party?
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Women are Smarter Than Men Recent Study Confirms
 For the first time, studies officially show women scoring higher than men when it comes to IQ tests. It's been assumed that women are more "cerebral" where men are more "physical." This isn't the case according to the latest research conducted by James Flynn, an emeritus professor of Political Studies at the University of Otago in New Zealand.
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12/26/2012 - 11:30
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12/23/2012 - 19:47
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12/17/2012 - 02:27
MissyJ:
Come Christmas Eve, many children throughout the world will eagerly be eyeing the sky -- watching for tiny reindeer pulling a sleigh! Does Santa visit your home? Vote in our poll now and let us know more in the comments!
12/03/2012 - 12:20
MissyJ:
What's your take on fashion for those sportin' a bump during the holidays? What about during your own pregnancy(ies)? Could you feel stylish or more like you'll be mistaken for Santa? Vote Now: "Can you look stylish if you're pregnant at Xmas?" and add your own experience within the comments!
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