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Graco Recalls 3.7 Million Child Car Seats

In one of the largest recalls of its kind, the baby product company Graco has recalled more than 3.7 million child car seats and is contesting a government request to recall nearly 1.8 million more, according to CNN.What’s the danger? An issue with the harness buckle that can be difficult to unlatch or get stuck entirely. This can make it difficult or impossible to remove the child quickly in an emergency …

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10 Creative Swaps For Traditional Turkey Day Recipes

Turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce – Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays that, for the most part, has a very established list of standard menu items. But this year, why not switch it up? Shake up your dinner table with some of these creative alternatives to traditional Turkey Day dishes!1. Instead of boring dinner rolls or biscuits, give your guests a sweet surprise with these message-stuffed crescent rolls.

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Teenage Girl Birthday Party Ideas

Your teen daughter is likely trying to become her own person, while still wanting to fit in and be popular. Help her plan a party that reflects her interests without compromising her reputation. Allow your teen to experiment a little with a more grown-up celebration than shes previously had, while remaining youthful, fun and age-appropriate. Discuss the party budget with her and help her stay on track.

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Birthday Party Theme Ideas for Teens

Plan your teen’s birthday party, using a theme based on his interests, hobbies and personality. The type of party you are planning, where you are throwing it, your budget and the amount of guests you plan to invite can all impact the theme of the party as well. For example, a coed party or an all-night girls’ only sleepover would likely have different themes.

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5 Ways to Plan a Teenage Party

Teen parties will be successful if you listen to you teen’s current interests and plan the party accordingly. Teens may want a co-ed party or not, and parents can determine the level of supervision. Younger teens will have different interests than their driving teen counterparts, and the teen party should be limited to guests within certain age groups. Keep the number of teens at any party to a manageable amount depending on how many adults will be there. When there are younger siblings in the family, be sure to provide separate activities so they do not feel too left out of the teen party, where an older sibling may not want a younger sibling interfering.