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On the Set of My New Fitness Series

After a second visit to the ENT to figure out why I’ve been sounding like an old sexy smoker, it turns out I have a little nodule on my vocal cords, so my voice has been really hoarse and strained lately. My doctor told me no more caffeine, no more wine, and no more chocolate. Since I always have a morning cup of coffee, usually stop by Starbys in the afternoon, and drink green tea throughout the entire day – this is going to be really challenging!

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What’s Your Favorite Awkward Family Photo?

From braces and bad hair to long forgotten fashion mistakes, we all have photos from our past that we’d just as soon leave packed away in the attic gathering dust. But thanks to Doug Chernack and Mike Bender, those gawky and goofy pictures can be immortalized on the Internet, providing enjoyment to millions around the world. These two longtime friends are the brains behind Awkward Family Photos, a super popular blog based on reader submissions of… you guessed it: Awkward family photos.

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Turn Your Child’s Art Into a Beautiful Memory Book

My eldest daughter is now in Kindergarten and the preschool days are behind her. Sniff, sniff. I kept every scribble, every restaurant coloring place mat, every Froot Loop necklace in a box. A BIG box. I love her art! I celebrate her art! Someday I’ll have to give that giant box to her, plus another 10, full of elementary school art. And then there is the awkward junior high art… and those boxes will most likely sit in her garage until she has to tearfully throw them all away because she’s moving to an apartment in New York. SO sad.