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ModernMom Chronicles: Chapter Twenty Three

Anticipating traffic, they leave the Palisades without eating dinner. Heather and Michael cant risk being late to the parent orientation. Dylans new school emphasizes punctuality. In fact, every aspect of this all-boys school is based on the principles of structure and discipline.

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Little Miss Manners

Dont talk with your mouthful, Mommy, my 5-year-old daughter says over dinner. Whummppt? I ask as a broccoli floret tumbles from my mouth.

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Simple Ideas to Organize Travel Plans

Travel can be many things. It can be an obligatory visit to your relatives home for the holidays. It can be a quick one-night getaway to the city to see a show and do some shopping. Or, it can be a week-long toes-in-the-sand vacation where you escape from everything just for a little bit. Whether youre packing the car or boarding the plane, travel planning requires some dotting of is and crossing of ts. Youll never be able to control the long line at airport security, but if you follow some general guidelines, you will be able to shape your next trip. Here are ten tips for trouble-free travel:

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Birthday Party Ideas for Your Husband

Hes the love of your life. You think he deserves a grand celebration for each of those years of his life. Whether its a monumental birthday or just another turn around the sun, put together a memorable birthday that will remind him just how much you and your family love him.