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The Worst Gifts You’ve Ever Received

They say it’s really the thought that counts, and that you shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth… but what if that horse has really bad teeth? We’ve all been there – smiling through gritted teeth as we profess great thanks for a truly terrible present. Madonna famously had a meltdown when she was given hydrangeas (everyone knows she prefers roses!). The Trojans got a giant wooden horse that led to the destruction of their city. That was definitely a bummer.

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Beautiful Baby Shower Craft Ideas

I am pregnant with my third child and due in six weeks. My girlfriends asked to throw me a baby shower, and somehow I just didn’t feel right about asking my friends for more gifts, and putting my hostesses through all that work, not to mention the expense. Fine and welcome for my first baby, but the third? Not for me.

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Empanadas Recipe (and Gift Ideas!)

A week before my husband and I went to Chicago I was surfing the web looking for weeknight dinner inspiration. I wanted something that didnt have a long ingredient list, and that would be relatively fast to make. On the website RealSimple.com I came across an empanada recipe that looked really good. I tweaked it ever-so-slightly to make it vegan friendly.

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Fun Ideas for Family Game Night

This week, instead of just watching TV or mindlessly browsing on your laptop, why not try something new that the whole family can do together? Board games are great way to get everyone involved. Even moody teenagers will eventually have a good time once they get into the game! In my family, we used to have poker nights and gamble vast quantities of pennies. The winner would walk away with pride and about $5. But if gambling isn’t in the cards for your family, here are a few super-fun games to try out:

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Ideas for Love Gifts

When filled with the indescribable bliss of love, many partners have a desire to express this love through the presentation of a tangible gift. Giving your partner a physical gift not only conveys the depth of your emotion but also give the lover an object to serve as a reminder of you and your affection. To ensure that your love gift is effective in conveying the feelings you possess, pick your present carefully and consider the message that the selected gift will send to the one you love.