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Four Money Traps Every Mom Should Know

The last thing I expected as I headed up the freeway from San Diego to Los Angeles was a money trap. Traffic? Yes. Frustration and delays? Naturally. But a money trap? Never. Halfway there I had a choice: jump on a wide-open toll road or sit in a sea of traffic only to arrive at my appointment sweaty and swearing. It was an easy but costly decision: my $6.50 toll quickly turned into a …

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Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Tart Recipe

We love to modernize traditional holiday recipes. What better way to sass up a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving than by adding chocolate? This tart with a triple chocolate whammy will delight your guests this holiday season and keep them wondering what palate pleasers might await them at your next family gathering. INGREDIENTS Note: You will need a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom

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Wantful Personalized Gifts

Is there anyone on your list whos super hard to shop for? Enter Wantful.com, a service that helps you give someone exactly what they never knew they always wanted. Just answer a few questions about the recipient, choose a price point, and youll get a list of up to 16 personalized hard-to-find products from top artists, designers and merchandisers.

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Fashion Friday: End of the Year Style Steals

Now is the time of year when designers and stores do their deepest discounting, and when smart shoppers can find insane deals on high quality classic pieces or trendy items that will still be chic for another season or two. Here are my selections for the key pieces to scoop up at unbeatable prices right now.