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Back-to-School Business Trip Tips

Most of us survived, more or less, the first week or two of back-to-school chaos.  Our kids hopefully have all the backpacks, textbooks, and sharpened pencils they need. We’re all coping with those nasty alarm clocks that have the gall to buzz while it’s still dark out.

Now onto phase two: mastering our own absence when our kids are in school.

Leaving your kids behind during the school year is a challenge few …

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Parenting Humor: Are You Ready to Have a Baby?

How prepared are you to become a parent? Even if you think you’ve got it all figured out, be warned – those little bundles of joy are also messy, frustrating and stressful. Here’s a lighthearted little quiz to determine if you’re ready to have a baby: The Mess Test Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Now rub your hands inthe wet flower bed and rub on the walls. Place a fish stick behind the couch and leave it there all summer.

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How to Roast Frozen Corn With Olive Oil

Sweet roasted corn is a traditional side dish that is often thought of as a delicious summertime favorite. During the winter months, though, frozen corn can be a tasty substitute. Instead of preparing your frozen corn in the microwave, consider bringing out more of the corn's natural flavor by roasting it. Roasted corn can be…

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How To Deal With Kids’ Curfew

I have three teenagers ages 18 and under.  Like many teens, independence is their currency, a badge of honor, proof they're on their way to adulthood. Two of my children are teen drivers, one is a teen driver-in-training. All three have social lives that rival Michelle Obama's schedule -- there is always something absolutely unmissable…

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SMILING IT FORWARD™ TWITTER PARTY

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Void where restricted or prohibited by law. HOW TO ENTER: The #SmilingItForward ModernMom Twitter Party begins at 11:00:00 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) on November 5th, 2014 and ends at…