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How to Prevent Wrinkles in Cotton Clothes

Cotton offers an inexpensive and durable option for clothing, but cotton garments also tend to wrinkle easily without proper care. Following a few extra steps during the washing process keep cotton clothes relatively wrinkle-free without much additional work. The exact care routine you choose depends partially on the type of cotton garment. While most people won’t starch and iron a cotton T-shirt for casual wear, a cotton dress shirt might warrant a more extensive wrinkle-reducing routine.

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Let’s Craft: Candy Corn Softie

Let’s Craftis a special feature full of great crafts, inspiration and DIY projects that are perfect for any Modern Mom! This week’s guest blogger is one of our favorite crafty ladies, Amanda Formaro fromCrafts by Amanda.She’s shared an adorable Halloween craft to do with your little ones: “This is a fun beginner sewing project for young kids. And it’s agreat way to get them started using a child-safe needle and yarn. Parents can help with sewing the softie itself together, while kids will sew the sections and help fill him with stuffing.

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Soften Your Feet With a Foot Scrub

There is hardly anything worse than slipping dry, cracked, scaly feet into a new pair of summer sandals. After a long winter, your feet need some pampering. They have spent the last months trapped in heavy socks and shoes, absent from sunlight and fresh air. To pamper, soften and bring the skin of your feet back to life, take some time for a foot scrub. Your feet and your special someone will thank you.

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What Causes Breast Soreness During Pregnancy?

Sore breasts are a common complaint during pregnancy. The soreness is due to hormonal changes your body is going through in preparation for the birth. The amount of breast sensitivity varies from woman to woman, and will also fluctuate depending on the trimester. Unfortunately, there is no cure for breast soreness–just ways to ease the pain.