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Inside Look: The Making Of Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Recently, I was invited on behalf of ModernMom to attend a special press day at the DreamWorks campus in Burbank and get a sneak peak behind the scenes of their upcoming animated film, “Mr. Peabody and Sherman.I’ll be honest, going into the day, most of what I knew about these two characters came from Bullwinkle re-runs and that one scene in that one Simpsons episode. But I jumped at the chance to check …

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Chocolate Caramel Pecan Toffee [Vegan & Gluten-Free]

When it comes to a special Christmas treat, one of my all-time favorite indulgences is a piece of homemade candy. It wasn’t all that long ago, one would often see tins of homemade treats under the glowing Christmas tree.Today were going back in time to when gifts were simple and made by hand. Love filled each and every tenderly created package. If this is what Christmas looks like for you, youre …

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Banana Peanut Butter Bread

We feel like we adore peanut butter as much (if not more!) than our kids do. If you are like us, youll be happy to know that theres an entire month dedicated to our love! And rightfully so!After all, who doesn’t fancy dipping apples or celery in peanut butter for a delicious boost of protein and nutrients? Your entire family will eat this right up!In honor of this month being …

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Making Exercise a Priority

Working out is ALWAYS a priority for me. I usually put on my workout clothes first thing in the morning to make sure I get some exercise in. Some days I know exactly what I’ll be doing, spin class, home workout, jog in the park. Other days I don’t know when or how I am going to fit in physical activity but I make it my mission.

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Tom, Katie and Why it Never Pays to Marry a Rich Man

Two years ago, one of my daughters made the colossal mistake of declaring, to the family, that she was not going to finish high school. Im just going to marry a rich man, she said. Shed been watching a few too many episodes of The Kardashians. Fortunately for her in the long run – albeit unfortunately for her in the short run — we all set about educating her.