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The Year We Had Two Thanksgivings

My most cherished Thanksgiving took place several years ago, when my children were all under 10. At that point, most of our Thanksgivings had been at home. My husband and I both hate to venture out on Thanksgiving weekend. We especially despise traveling with three kids who relish bickering in public places like airports and relatives houses. So for years we stayed put. We usually entertained a mlange of friends and family with a simple, casual meal and a lot of football playing and TV watching.

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Sexy vs. Slutty: The Hot Mommy’s Dilemma

Recent choices have led me to wonder if I’m walking a fine line lately between sexy and slutty. Not too long ago, my sister texted me a picture of a clothing boutique’s window display showcasing mannequins with minidresses on – alongside two baby strollers. Seeing it, I squealed with delight, and thought it was a fun and long-overdue display of the “new, sexy mom”…until my sis commented on the “slutty dresses” and questioned how and why any designer would create such a contradictory scene for a storefront window. Whoa. Reality check. As arguably appropriate as her opinion seemed, it was also strange for me to hear this from her (considering that my sister’s past activities involve wearing miniskirts to church).

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Go for the Gold!

  As much as I adore fashion, I love beauty products to a near equal degree. When I watched the Spring 2011 shows last September, I noticed the runways were a virtual gold rush, with shimmery gold makeup all over the place. So I thought I'd point you in the direction of some of the…