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Easy Thanksgiving Meals

For many, Thanksgiving is all about the food. However, this emphasis on good eats does not mean that you need to spend your time slaving over a hot stove on this holiday. To free yourself up to enjoy the festivities with your family and friends, plan some simple Thanksgiving meal options. By selecting these alternatives to the old standbys, you can delight your guests with tasty treats without breaking a sweat.

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“The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet” by Tina Ruggiero

I think this book by our Food & Nutrition Expert Tina Ruggiero is perfect for moms who want to feed their babies homemade healthy foods. The recipes are simple, pure, and nutritious and are sure to be a hit with even the most fussy babies. If you prefer to stay away from store-bought baby foods or just want to try some new concoctions your baby will love, this is an excellent collection of quick and easy …

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Fun Halloween Party Games for Kids

Americans spent an average of $56 each on Halloween costumes, candy and decorations in 2009, according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation. Most of us don’t need surveys to tell us that Halloween is a big deal, especially in the lives of our children, who often start planning their costumes back in June. Make the holiday mean more than just candy and costumes by stocking your Halloween party with fun games.

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Cool Birthday Party Ideas for Boys

Planning a birthday party for your rough-and-tumble boy may present a challenge. While no two boys are exactly the same, most members of this gender enjoy high-energy, physical activity. Providing the stimulation required to maintain the interests of a group of boys for an extended period of time can be difficult, even for the most inventive of parents. To ensure that your party goes down in the record books as a hit, consider ways in which you can captivate your largely male party crowd and keep them entertained from the party’s beginning until its end.