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Five Amazing Olympic Victories

For more coverage on the 2012 London Olympic Games, check out the Olympics Spotlight Page The torch has been lit! The thirtieth Olympiad is officially underway, and were poised and ready to watch the worlds finest compete for the gold (although, were a little peeved that NBC has refused to post a live stream of events. Who really wants to wait for primetime?).

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Nautical Nursery Design

Land ho! Looking for a room decorating theme that works for baby boys and girls? Well, search no farther than the seashore! Whether you live in Nantucket, Massachusetts or Omaha, Nebraska, a nautical themed bedroom can create a cozy, fun environment for children. And the best part is, its so easy to shop for! The nautical trend has taken over, not just in the clothing world, but in terms of interior design, as well. Here are some great shore-themed items to make your childs bedroom look like something youd find at the docks of Cape Cod.

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No-Stress Summer Snacks You Can Feel Good About

Summertime is snack time, and whether youre headed to the beach or to the pool in your backyard, youre going to need snacks. The best summery snacks are portable, easy to serve, kid-friendly, and wont spoil in the summer heat. Here are some healthy and ready-to-serve summer snacks that the whole family will love and don’t require any cooking from you: Kashi Soft Baked Squares

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Help Your Child Develop Good Writing Skills

So, you want your child to become a better writer. Good plan! The ability to write clearly and with ease is one that will help your child from first grade through the rest of his or her life. Sure, school will teach your child the fundamentals of writing (grammar, syntax, and such), but that wont necessarily make it easy or fun. Take-home essays and homework assignments can only help so much; the only way to become a better writer is to practice it over and over. Even as a college English major, I fully admit that writing is hard!