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Talking to Your Kids About Depression

Depression is a disease, not a weakness. I was heartbroken when I heard about Robin Williams death yesterday. He lived in my small town of Tiburon, California, and I would see him on occasion at local restaurants like the Buckeye Roadhouse and Luna Blu. I received the sad news right before my family sat down for dinner, and we talked with the kids about how great he was in movies such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Good …

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12 Hot Websites to Save Money (And Still Have a Blast) This Summer

Mom! Can we go to LEGOLAND? Mom! Can we go to Magic Mountain? Mom! Can we go to Disneyland? Mom! Can I go horseback riding? Rent a WaveRunner? Buy a surfboard? Go to Atlantis? Go on a Disney Cruise? Chances are if you have a child that can talk, you have heard some of these questions. American Express conducted a survey and discovered that the average person planned to spend approximately $1,180 PER PERSON …

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5 Things To Know About The Future Mrs. George Clooney

When the news broke that George Clooney was reportedly engaged, there was one question on everyone’s mind – who is the woman who seems to have finally tamed Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor?Her name is Amal Alamuddin and the 36-year-old is much more than a pretty face. She’s a renowned barrister (that’s British for lawyer) who specializes in international law and human rights.Here are some more things to know about the …

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How To Have A Kid-Friendly Family Vacation In Italy

Now that my kids are able to pull their own suitcases and keep themselves entertained for long stretches of time, we’ve begun taking them on trips to different parts of the world something I’ve been waiting to do since the day they were born.Whenever I plan a trip, I spend a lot of time online doing searches for things to do with kids wherever were going to be. Invariably, I find …

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5 Easy Holiday Decor DIY Projects

The following is a guest post by storage and organization expert Laura McHolm, founder of NorthStar Moving Company.The holidays are upon us, one of the most wonderful times of the year! But with all the holiday shopping, parties and decor – it can also be the most expensive time of year.It’s easy to feel a little less than jolly about the seasons notoriously pricey reputation, but one area that doesn’t need …