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From Malibu to Manhattan > Some Epiphanies for YOU!

I recently took the Memorial Day weekend off from work. I traveled from the coastal town of Malibu to the island metropolis of Manhattan. I am sure the kids back in Malibu missed me terribly, or so I like to think. Most likely the kids had all already lined up their own play dates for the weekend anyway. Plus, the long weekend away from the kids made it possible for them to have some good quality family time.

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Happy Birthday Gifts for Kids

Finding a special birthday gift for a child is not always easy, partly because he may lose interest within a few hours of receiving it. Find gifts that the child will truly enjoy not only on his birthday, but also in days to come. Gifts that can spark a child’s imagination and encourage learning–while providing hours of fun–are ideal birthday gifts that will make the child happy and stay interested longer.

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A Bad Economy Can Be a Great Time to Start a Small Business!

Intro note: I am thrilled and honored to join the team of ModernMom.com bloggers! I look forward to being your Business BFF and blogging about launching a product idea, starting your own home based business, being a CEO and an MOM, specifics about running a small business, de-stressing from work so you can be present as a mom, and many other biz related topics. I welcome any questions and comments & look forward to connecting with you!

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Movie Review: Nims Island

I got a sneak peek of the new kids’ movie Nim’s Island, which opens today, before interviewing the movie’s star, Jodie Foster, for our 10 Questions column. Overall, I was very impressed with the way the film is so different than other kids’ fare these days.