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Sandra Lee’s Date Night Dinner

Put the kids to bed, turn on the mood music, and light the candles. Its time for Date Night dinner. This month, Food Network star Sandra Lee has put together a stunning but simple menu, using her trademark 70/30 philosophy, which combines 70% ready-made products with 30% fresh and creative …

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Think Home for Summer Vacation

The Vacation Myth: Most of us think we need to hop on an airplane or drive a hundred or so miles to be able to call the time we take off a vacation. That?s simply one of life?s myths. With little effort and big savings, you can vacation at …

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My Perfect Mother’s Day

How would you like to spend your special day? Idling over breakfast in bed with your little ones? Hiking up a trail en famille? Or, enjoying a few hours of solitude at your favorite spa? We asked our team of Modern Mom experts to share their dreams with us. …

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Earth Day 2008: The Magic of the Garden

At the end of a sunny day, you should smell like dirt. Margaret Atwood Summer time at my house was always the magic season. Not only were my five siblings — two brothers, three sisters — and I free from homework and cafeteria lunches for three whole months, …