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Should Kids Take a Gap Year Before College?

Sounds nice, doesn’t it? You’re 18. Just finished high school. Now, instead of heading to college to hit the books again, you travel, meet new people, and learn more about yourself. So why would parents oppose this? The “gap year” is an increasingly popular choice for American high schools – a year of work, study…

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Nia Vardalos on Adoption and Becoming an “Instant Mom”

When I found out Id get to interview Academy Award nominated screenwriter and (fabulous) actress Nia Vardalos, I actually let out a girlie squee. This wasn’t just because shed written and starred in two of my favorite movies – My Big Fat Greek Wedding and My Life in Ruins. Mainly, I knew wed get along because of three things: 1. We are both Libras 2. We both love Imagination Movers (and think theyre hot)