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Let’s Make a Deal

My dad is old school. Growing up, the division of labor in our household was gendered. Mom sewed, did the dishes and laundry, cooked and cleaned. Dad worked at a paper mill and maintained the structural integrity of the house (though sometimes his shortcuts–often involving duct tape–did more to compromise it).

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I Still Dream About You by Fannie Flagg

Fannie Flagg, bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Caf, is back and at her irresistible and hilarious best. Meet Maggie Fortenberry. To others, her life seems pretty much perfect shes beautiful, charming and successful, just as youd expect of a former Miss Alabama.

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House Swap Your Way to Summer Vacation!

Fancy a whirlwind weekend in a chic Parisian apartment? Or how about a week in a charming English estate? These too-good-to-be true vacations just got a whole lot more accessible, thanks to Luxe Home Swap, a home exchange service that allows you to temporarily switch homes with like-minded travelers around the world. Remember “The Holiday” where Kate Winslet swapped homes with Cameron Diaz? Yeah– exactly!

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How I Became A Mom At Fifty…

Im a late bloomer. I started my design career at 30, got married at 43, and became a mother at 50. Do I have regrets? Id like to say, Of course not! Ive got it together, I have my baby, and life unfolds as it should. But that answer would be a fraud. The truth is, yes, I have regrets. I waited too long to get pregnant, I spent a fortune, Im really, really tired, and I feel old. But do I regret being the mother of this little soul? Not for anything. He is the baby for me and Im the mama for him.