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Ten Ways to Share the Holiday Spirit for $25 or Less

When did festive become so expensive? Just flip through any catalog or walk into any department store and it seems that the holidays have become an over-the-top affair. It comes at a time when were already feeling the pinch with parties and gifts and now the style police seems to be telling us that were just not in the holiday spirit if we dont have light-up Nutcrackers on our front lawns.

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Ali Landry: How She Does It All

How many little girls can say their mom was Miss USA? Well, Ali Landry’s 3-year-old daughter Estela can! Not only that, Ali is an accomplished model, actress, fashion designer and, of course, mom. Modern Mom was super excited to interview this Renaissance woman. Here’s the scoop on the beautiful and bright Ali Landry: What is something most people dont know about you?

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Classic Family Board Games

Playing a game together is always an excellent way to promote family time. Board games remain a favorite pastime for children of all ages. While a trip to the store may leave you confused by the sheer number of board game choices on the market today, some classic board games remain as popular today as they were in the decade that produced them. These standards will not only enable you to spend a rainy afternoon playing with your children, but they will also delight the grandparents when theyre visiting and want to have play time with the kids.

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Most Popular Family Board Games

Along with providing hours of family fun, board games are intellectually and emotionally stimulating for children. As Scholastic reports, playing board games with your children helps them develop their mental skills and teaches them the basics of cooperation. Instead of spending yet another night glued to the flashing lights on the TV, trade this sedentary leisure activity for a rousing family game and allow your children to reap the benefits.