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Fox Biz’s Sandra Smith: I Sneak “Me Time” In The Middle Of The Night

If you find a BabyBjrn Baby Carrier and Google Calendar in the vicinity of a stock trading floor, chances are you just might catch a glimpse of Fox Business Network reporter and new mom, Sandra Smith.Having grown up in Chicagos financial district, Sandra knew how to talk about U.S. equities, commission reports, investment management, and just about everything else with a number in it. And as she rose the ranks as a …

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Make Your Own Potato Stamp

Did you know you can make a stamp out of a potato? Well, you can! This craft is a wonderful family or group activity. I made mine with my kids, and we had a lovely time cutting and stamping Valentine cards for one another. Supplies

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I Guess It’s Still Better Than Beauty Pageants

I am not what youd call a “pushy parent.” Ive watched that “Toddlers and Tiaras” show on TLC, and some of those pageant moms scare the crap out of me. The idea of forcing my kid to do something, of making her miss out on birthday parties or other activities because shes got to practice, practice, practice – its just anathema to my character. So when my daughter announced that she wants to start competing in ice skating this year, I felt like Red Foxx in Sanford and Son: you know, all clutching at my chest and yelling out, Im comin Elizabeth! Im comin!