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My Kids Need To Be A Little More Materialistic

Throughout my parenting journey, I’ve generally put value on experiences rather than stuff. Im not fussed about having fancy furniture or cars, mostly because Im simply not interested. Those things dont excite me.My friends often laugh at my lack of interest over things like a new house or new car. When it was time to buy outdoor furniture, my neighbor picked it out. When I needed new furniture for the …

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Muppets Most Wanted: Cast Secrets Revealed!

Who’s your favorite Muppet? And more importantly, are your kids looking forward to Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted?We’re super excited for the release of this family-friendly flick, especially after attending the press junket in early March.ModernMom was able to catch up with some of our favorite celebrities (Tina Fey, Ty Burrell and Ricky Gervais ) along with real stars of the movie – Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Constantine and Sam Eagle.We …

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New Tra-Dish: Lasagna Soup

The following post is sponsored byRagPut a fun new spin on a classic recipe and make a New Tra-Dish! If you love lasagna but hate the mess and time it takes to make, you’ll love this idea from Ashley of The Hill Hangout, who put a delicious twist onRag’sNo Boiling Lasagna recipe.Check out her post below:Lasagna has been a part of our familys regular dinner rotation …

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Scarlett Johansson Dodges Pregnancy Questions That Shouldn’t Have Been Asked, Anyway

Earlier this month, several major entertainment outlets reported that Scarlett Johansson was expecting her first childwithfiance Romain Dauriac.The notoriously private actress never confirmed the news andat the Captain America: The Winter Soldier press conference on Wednesday, she carefully avoided any questions about pregnancy or motherhood.FILL IN STUFF HERE. QUOTES OR AVOIDED QUESTIONS. See TOO FAB article for reference if necessary.http://www.toofab.com/2014/03/12/scarlett-johansson-pregnant-captain-america-press-conference/Here’s …

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The Incredible Kindness Of My Son’s Hockey Teammates

Theres a general statement I often hear about kids, usually when there has been an incident of bullying or unkind behavior. That statement is: kids are so mean.I cringe every time I hear it because: a) Its not true b) Generalizations dont serve anyone well and usually end up making me feel twitchy.Unlike the bullying stories you often hear, I recently had an experience with my 14-year-old son that left …