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Preparing an Autistic Child for a Religious Ceremony

I recently attended a Bat Mitzvah for an autistic girl. I was very interested and ultimately impressed with the steps it took to prepare an autistic child for a complicated religious ceremony. Will this be a personal experience? No. My son is not going to have a Mitzvah or a confirmation. As a matter of…

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Why Moms End Up Hating the Holidays

I spent this week gingerly checking in with all my married girlfriends. It felt like that first call you make to someone after the funeral of a relative. Important but dreaded. My calls were to see how they survived the first hurdle of the annual holiday marathon.

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How to Make a Nutella Tart

Why not add a Nutella tart alongside your delicious pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies for Thanksgiving? This rich, creamy, and utterly delicious dessert uses the yummy chocolate hazelnut spread Nutella to create a scrumptious treat. And while it might look pretty impressive, it’s actually super simple to make.

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Let’s Cook: Pear, Gorgonzola and Arugula Salad

Nothing says “fancy dinner party” quite like the combination of fruit and cheese. This pear, gorgonzola, and arugula salad is colorful, delicious, and super impressive, if you’re entertaining. The saltiness of the gorgonzola balances out the sweetness of ripe pears to give this salad a classy, bistro-esque flavor. And it’s easy! Try out this delish salad with the family or for your next dinner party. Michelle Karam takes you through the process of making this light, fresh salad to impress your guests: Pear, Gorgonzola and Arugula Salad Recipe