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Captain America: Civil War – Can’t Miss Movie

When you look at the one sheet poster for Captain America: Civil War, you’d be forgiven for fearing that this is going to be an over-stuffed, overwhelming film. There are so many characters in this film, featuring a dizzying variety of superpowers, and alliances broken and forged. Would this audacious effort – featuring a popular…

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Inside Look: The Making Of Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Recently, I was invited on behalf of ModernMom to attend a special press day at the DreamWorks campus in Burbank and get a sneak peak behind the scenes of their upcoming animated film, “Mr. Peabody and Sherman.I’ll be honest, going into the day, most of what I knew about these two characters came from Bullwinkle re-runs and that one scene in that one Simpsons episode. But I jumped at the chance to check …

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Sleeping Techniques for Babies

Sleep is vital for infants. While new moms know that they might lose sleep when their baby arrives, they may not know how important it is for their baby to get plenty of rest. Babies who do not cultivate healthy sleep habits early in life are at greater risk to develop health problems later on, according to Time magazine. For that reason, it is important to learn how to help your baby learn how to fall, and stay, asleep.

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How Effective Is Alli?

With the dizzying array of diet pills and weight-loss aids available in every drug store, finding your way through the maze of what works, what doesn’t and what may actually harm you can be tough. You’ve probably heard of Alli, one of those hip new weight-control products that is supposed to be the easiest way ever to help you lose weight. It basically stops your body from absorbing the fat from the food you eat. How could you go wrong? Experts from the Mayo Clinic and the Duke Diet and Fitness Center agree that while Alli can contribute to a decrease in weight, it will only do so effectively with a low-fat, low-calorie diet and regular exercise plan.