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  • Five green food ideas for St. Patrick's Day

    We've rounded up five edible treats that are even leprechaun approved! These dishes, drinks and desserts serve up lots of delicious flavor without packing in too many extra calories!

  • Make Mondays meatless -- help yourself and the planet!

    There's a global movement hoping to promote the health of people and the planet with one simple message: Don't eat meat on Mondays.

  • Recipe: Delectable chocolate Valentine's Day cake

    The chocolate flavor is so deep and true, no one will ever guess that there is tofu in the cake and in the icing -- or, that the cake has only 2.1 grams of fat per serving.

  • Recipe: A Heart-healthy Valentine's menu

    What better way to show you care on Valentine's Day than by cooking up an exquisite yet easy menu that's from (and good for) the heart?

  • Homemade Valentine's Day cards from the heart

    Nothing says "love" like a homemade gift. This Valentine's Day why not make your own stash of creative cards that are more meaningful than those glossy store-bought ones. Save money and promote fine motor skills!

  • How do you organize your stuff -- what's your style?

    We all have different organizational styles. Strategies tailored to your personal style can help, not hinder you as you get it all together.

  • Last minute New Year's Eve goodies

    It's 3 p.m. on the last day of the year. Your sitter has just called to say she"s got the flu. Many would panic; you simply decide to move the evening's festivities to your home. How hard can it be to put together a casual, delicious spread to share with some friends? Especially when you ask the friends to bring the beverages?

  • Make your own noise maker -- shake, rattle and roll!

    Put out the buffet snacks. Gather up the pots, pans, and noise makers. It's time for the big count down! You don't have any noise makers? We can fix that!

  • 10 New Year's resolutions you can handle

    As the old year winds down, your thoughts might turn to changes you'll make in the coming year. What's in store for the new year?

  • Have a rockin' New Year's Eve with baby

    Making plans for your New Year's Eve when you have a baby has a way of reminding you how much your life has changed. Even if you could fit into that little cocktail dress, you know that it will be close to impossible to find a babysitter for the evening's revelries.

  • "Hair-Raising" Trend in Little Girls Frequenting Salons and Spas

    Are the kids of reality stars like "The Real Housewives of New Jersey's" Gina Guidice's daughter celebrating her ninth birthday with a salon party influencing women? While this might put your hair on end, there's a rise in the amount of little girls frequenting salons and spas in the United States.

  • Recipe: Aunt Edna's Tomato Cucumber Salad

    Tomato cucumber salad comes together in minutes and gets better the longer you let all the herbs and spices absorb into the vegetables. Double or triple the ingredients if you expect a crowd!

  • Celebrity Round-up: Father's Day Edition

    The celebrity round-up gives you all the celeb news you can use in a byte-sized package. Don't miss a single edition!

  • Recipe: Savory Scrambled Egg Muffins

    Perfect for an elegant brunch, a breakfast in bed, or just a fun twist on the usual Sunday morning eggs, these scrambled egg muffins come together in a snap.

  • Airlines Take Away Pre-Boarding Privileges for Families with Children

    Although recently publicized in April, 2012, United Airlines quietly ended its policy of allowing families with small children to pre-board flights early. Until then, following the disabled, families with children could board before other passengers. The thinking was that with all their extra gear and hub-bub, it would make the boarding process easier for everyone.

  • Recipe: Mini Meatloaves in a Muffin Tin

    It's meatloaf night and you're running behind schedule. These mini meatloaves are your ticket to getting the meal on the table before everyone starves!

  • What Makes Families Special? Pregnancy.org Members Speak Out!

    "Family" can't be wrapped up in a box with a bow and handed out at a party. "Family" is a seed that's planted and taken care of with love, compassion and hope. Each member of a family is what makes it special.

  • Celebrating Single Parents Day

    Every March 21, National Single Parents Day honors single parents, recognizing the hard work they do each and every day in raising their children.

  • Recipe: Chicken Milanese on a Bed of Spring Greens

    Has your family been complaining that all your chicken dishes taste the same? Is your bird a little dry or a bit bland? Here's a different way to cook chicken that will end the disgruntled comments.

  • Planning a Family Road Trip

    Are you planning a long family road trip? Here's how to keep that family holiday from turning into a "helliday" on wheels.