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You've probably got 120 minutes to goof off with the kids. We've got 41 unexpected ways to make every second count.
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Meet a dad who's raising nine kids all on his own! Then, why thousands of moms are helping a father they've never met. Plus, a soldier dad's unforgettable words. More...
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Oprah Radio hosts Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete talk about family activities to do before your children grow up. More...
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Taking a road trip with your children can be a great bonding opportunity for the whole family, but it can also be chaotic if you don???t prepare beforehand. More...
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Can't go on vacation? Bring the vacation to you! These activities, themes and recipes will send you on a trip around the world. More...
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Organizing expert Peter Walsh and his clutter crew are decluttering homes across America, starting with surprise makeovers in New York City. Get the step-by-step plan that will help get you organized. More...
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Oprah Radio host Rabbi Shmuley Boteach shares suggestions for age-appropriate volunteering opportunities for children. More...
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Oprah Radio host Rabbi Shmuley Boteach shares suggestions for how to start having dinner together as family. More...
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Authors Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller share five tips to help you raise money-savvy children. More...
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Tanya Wenman Steel and Tracey Seaman, authors of Real Food for Healthy Kids, about how to make mealtime fun and nutritious. More...
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Oprah challenges families to give up television and dining out and to learn to live with less. How to simplify your life. The questions you need to ask yourself. More...
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'Tis the season for inviting people over, which can lead to disaster. Avoid the anxiety, and broken china, with this three-step self-preservation plan. More...
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Oprah.com users share creative ways to keep your kids entertained. From baking to hiking, get ideas from these fun-loving families. More...
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Looking for a way to bond with your children? Sign up for a class! Oprah.com suggests activities that you and your little ones will enjoy. More...
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Jo Frost, ABC's 'Supernanny', reveals how parents can make shopping painless for themselves and fun for their kids. More...
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Can you indulge your kids and still teach them to be responsible about money? Jean Chatzky shows you how. More...
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Living well expert Sandra Magsamen offers great ideas for keeping your mother-child bond alive and well. More...
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Nine notable hosts serve up a great big platterful of festive, opinionated, contradictory advice on entertaining. More...
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Sandra Magsamen offers advice on how to make lasting bonds with your children that will last a lifetime More...
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A simple morning routine for busy moms on the go from Julie Morgenstern. More...
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Now's the time to create memories and traditions that will last a lifetime. More...
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We all know the damage credit cards can do. Teach your children how to use their plastic responsibly. More...
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The ten can't-miss secrets that will make you the hostess with the mostess! More...
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Ten helpful hints to make reading fun for children. More...
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Twelve ways to keep you in their good graces. More...
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Sanity-saving strategies for the holidays. More...
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Advice for how to be a good stepmother More...
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The Internet doesn't have to be a pedophile's playground. Use these online safety rules to educate your children on how to stay safe online. More...
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What can your family live without? Try the Live with Less challenge for a week. More...
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Is the stuff in your life interfering with your family time? Take this quiz and assess whether your family needs to get back to basics. More...
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Catherine Newman on caring enough to write the kind of Father's Day card not available in stores. More...
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Today's economy is scary for adults and children alike. Use this script from M. Gary Neuman to talk to your kids about your money situation. More...
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Trying to help your family lose weight? Here are four tips to help them fight the fat, and keep it off for good. More...
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Can the family that gains together lose together? More...
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Find out what you and your family can really live without. Get all the instructions and take Oprah's What Can You Live Without challenge at home. More...
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Times are tough, but cutting back could be the best thing you and your family ever do. The five lessons families like yours learned from living with less. More...
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It's time to go back to basics! Learn how to live with less and take Oprah's What Can You Live Without challenge. More...
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Sandra Magsamen teaches you how to throw a make-your-own cupcake party. More...
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Sandra Magsamen explains why it's important for adults to connect with their playful, creative sides. More...
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Holly Robinson Peete makes the case for women getting to know football and becoming fans of the game. More...
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Whether you're looking for a fall foliage tour or just a great getaway, CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg has bright ideas for your perfect autumn vacation. More...
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Growing up, Elizabeth Lesser was devoted to her dolls. As a parent, however, she's learned that such excessive giving isn't always the best for her children. More...
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In her book Between Fathers and Daughters: Enriching and Rebuilding Your Adult Relationships, relationship expert Dr. Linda Nielsen says the key to bettering your relationship with your dad is to focus on the improvements you can make, even if he never ch More...
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Oprah Radio hosts Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete talk about activities to do with your children before they grow up. More...
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Musical TV series don't have a great track record, but Fox's new dramedy about a high school glee club is laughing in the face of the industry's low expectations. More...
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Elizabeth Lesser is fortunate to have a loving family, but it took a child outside her immediate circle to teach her that family has no boundaries. More...
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From sweet cotton slippers to pretty etched-glass bowls, creating one-of-a-kind presents is easier and cheaper than you might think. Below, four books to help you get crafty this holiday season, plus gift ideas for those who'd rather leave the work to the More...
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In a show beloved for its feel-good singing and dancing, Jessica Gilsig brings the drama as the unappreciative and scheming wife of glee club adviser Will. More...
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Spiritual teacher Elizabeth Lesser describes her experience as a first-time grandmother. More...
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Author Lenore Skenazy explains why it's important to let children be independent. More...
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The number one wish parents have for their children is happiness. Happiness expert Dr. Robert Holden reveals the five key ways for children and their parents to fulfill that wish. More...
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Golden Globe nominee Jane Lynch, one of the stars of Glee and Post Grad, talks about her improv past, Sue Sylvester and New Year's resolutions. More...
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Take back your time, your home and your family with Peter Walsh's help. All you need are his six rules and one week. More...
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Is your family too overscheduled? For one week, have your kids go cold turkey on the activities and find out how you can come together as a family. More...
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A bold new challenge for a brand new year! For seven days, a family is stripped down. No phones, no computers, no TV. Life organizational expert Peter Walsh moves in. More...
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Eight things to stay far, far away from while watching the Super Bowl with your boyfriend, partner, lover or hubby-poo. More...
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Expert party planner Debi Lilly shares her practical, creative and inspiring ideas for five themed children's parties, each one full of personality and fun. More...
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Oprah meets Giant George, the new Guinness World Record holder for the tallest living dog. More...
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Marvadene Bubbles Anderson, the world's tallest 16-year-old girl, stands 6'10'', and she's still growing! How she keeps her head held high. More...
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Words to Live By: What one writer knows for sure about family More...
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Your daughter might have a lot to teach you, after all. More...
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Interviews with some of your favorite Glee cast members. Plus, character guides, quizzes and more! More...
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Jamie Oliver is on a mission to change the way America eats, plate by plate. So we want to know: What's the biggest obstacle you face when feeding your family? More...
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On April 7, the cast of TV's best new series will take the Oprah Show stage! Before their big debut, get to know the quirky characters we've come to love. More...
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Prepare for the Glee cast's Oprah Show appearance with a look back at their most showstopping numbers. More...
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Put Your Glee Knowledge to the Test with a quiz. Think back to each episode. Remember the performances, the crushes and all the melodrama. Prove your fandom. More...
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On Glee, Sue Sylvester, a tyrannical cheerleading coach with razor-sharp whit, criticizes her competition with creativity. Look back at the 13 best quotes from the first 13 episodes. More...
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The cast of Glee has as much fun offscreen as on. We've got the pictures to prove it! More...
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In this Oprah.com exclusive, the stars of Glee answer audience members' questions. When will Sue Sylvester get her solo? Will Puck and Rachel rekindle their romance? Find out! More...
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Watch an exclusive performance by the cast of Glee as they sing Don't Stop Believin' on The Oprah Winfrey Show! More...
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The runaway hit show of the season has hit a high note with TV viewers across the country. Glee is the story of a misfit high school glee club with big dreams of ruling the school. More...
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Matthew Morrison takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at Will Schuster's choir room. He talks about the live music in every musical number and shares his favorite part of the room. More...
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Actress Lea Michele and property master Paul Breuninger explain the infamous slushie-throwing scenes in the hit TV series Glee! More...
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Sue Sylvester takes you on a tour of her victory case, the power center of the school and of course her figurines. More...
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HGTV's Frank Fontana shares his dirty little secrets and expert tips for spring-cleaning your pillows, windows, drapes, upholstery, floors and more. More...
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Do you feel your family is holding back your weight-loss dreams? Use Bob Greene's seven tips to get fit together. More...
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Ann M. Martin, author of the beloved children's series The Baby-Sitter's Club, talks about why the books still hold up two decades later. Plus, what makes her recommended reading list? More...
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Actress and philanthropist Elizabeth Berkley shares ways to get your daughter to open up about what's happening in her life. More...
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Lian Dolan lists her seven rules to live by when planning a child's birthday party. More...
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Just because you live a high-tech life doesn't mean you can't go low-tech with great results. Alexandra Samuel shares a few places you can go online to get crafty. More...
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Making healthy choices at the baseball stadium concession line is hard. Get tips on smart eating from Andrea Metcalf. More...
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Spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra offers advice to a lonely woman who wants to grow closer to her daughter. More...
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Grab your child's attention and help them stay focused on their school work with 11 simple tips from Kumon Learning Centers. More...
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The whole point of a vacation is to forgo structure, but let's face it, Lian Dolan is a mom who loves a good to-do list. More...
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KJ Dell'Antonia shares ideas for teachable kitchen moments as the kids head back to school. More...
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Rachel Simpson shares snack recipes that are safe for everyone and for classrooms in which students have allergies. More...
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Kendra Smoot offers ideas on how to make your child's school lunch fun and exciting everyday. More...
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Are you the kind of mom who uses a BlackBerry to stay on top of every playdate, school fundraiser and algebra test? Or maybe your parenting style is to enjoy the moment rather than worry about whether your kids have the cleanest clothes on the block. We all have unique ways of navigating through parenthood take the quiz and learn to recognize your strengths. More...
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The Emmy-winning cast of the hit comedy sitcom Modern Family talks with Oprah. More...
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Actress Carrie Fisher talks about the difficulty she had growing up with celebrity parents and distingushing realty from movies. More...
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Humor, respect and little white wine goes a long way toward staying connected to the sibling rival who made you cry, made you laugh and still reminds you what it takes to be a family. More...
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Ask the average woman to have this discussion, and chances are, she'll cringe. Therapist Joyce McFadden explores what we're afraid of, and why we should bare our souls. More...
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Producer and author Laurie David reveals her been-through-it strategies to make it joyful (and whole) again. More...
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Producer and author Laurie David reveals three fun ways to get your family talking, guaranteed. More...
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Whether he's a sucker for gadgets or a lover of jazz, we've got 27 unique ways (in every price range) to say, "Thanks, Dad."
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Need to chill? Popsicles in flavors like honey-peach and chocolate pudding will cool you off - and satisfy the kid in you. More...
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Donna Brazile's plan: Balance work and play when the weather warms up. More...
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In 42 years, Lisa Kogan and her mother, Rosestelle, have forgiven, forgotten, let it go, sucked it up, driven each other nuts, and made each other laugh. Is history bound to repeat itself? More...
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Never mind about birds of a feather. These days, as long as the love is there, anyone can be in your family tree. More...
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On TV and in her restaurants, she's turned out tasty food for millions. But Cat Cora's favorite people to cook for will always be right in her own home. More...
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After poetry teacher Michelle Valladares married filmmaker Jose Araujo, they planned to combine adjacent apartments—but split up and became neighbors instead. Eleven years later, Valladares and her second husband, carpenter Malcolm Logan, are still More...
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Serve up a summer feast to remember with these mouthwatering meals that will keep your guests coming up for seconds. More...
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Writer Melissa Pritchard shares her life, heart, and even pillow with a prince in disguise. He's not so much toad as tubby, tubular dog. More...
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Meet the Bennus: Jamyla and her husband, Pierre, cofounders of a Baltimore-based organic haircare and skincare line, and their sons, Osei and Sadat. More...
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How the word 'family' took on a whole new meeting when Oprah met her sister for the first time More...
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Elna Baker found headscarves, henna, and smuggled hooch at her sister's multicultural nuptials - not to mention a whole new sense of what family can be. More...
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In a family this big, who's counting? Well...Donna Brazile is. Here, she dishes on her clan's delightful drawbacks. More...
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No matter how pressed for time you are, you've probably got 120 minutes to goof off with the kids. We've got 41 unexpected ways to make every second count. More...
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Bob Marley's eldest son is back with his fourth solo reggae album, Wild and Free. Here he shares his ultimate songs of summer. More...
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We've come up with 13 ways to beat the trapped-inside blues this summer, should you need them on vacation or in the confines of your own home. More...
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So you think vegetarian cooking is all duty and no delicious? Not in this house! Pull up a chair and prepare to be surprised More...
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Some daughters inherit their mother's cheekbones. Laura Fraser inherited an audacious I-can-do-that spirit. And then there was her grandmother.... More...
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Serve up these healthy and delicious dishes that will even keep meat-lovers satisfied. More...
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Deep in the heart of Texas, a couple creates a world of wonders that everyone can enjoy. More...
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A child psychologist offers some smart, doable strategies for handling the more atypical pals. More...
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Set a Tim Burton-like setting for the holiday with offbeat pieces, from menacing bottle openers to a perfectly ghostly candelabra. More...
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Nine ways to get him to open up. More...
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StoryCorps expert animators Mike and Tim Rauch offer six rules for creating laugh-riot home movies and photo albums everyone will want to look through. More...
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Shep Gordon earned crazy money guiding the careers of big acts like Alice Cooper. But his unlikely bond with four motherless kids is the thing that made him rich. More...
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We tackle the stuff that makes us go ballistic (like, What the heck is wrong with a gift card?) and offer expert ways to avoid all the bickering and distress. More...
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This is one thing you can do with your nearest and dearest whether they're far away, down the road or gathered for a visit. Everybody reads the same title and then shares their opinions around the dinner table. More...
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If you're resolved to try something new this year, swap out the sequins and Champagne for one of these customs. More...
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Desperate for some spa-grade R&R but short on money and time, Lisa Kogan lights a candle, cues up the Enya and starts slathering. More...
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Before her son leaves home, one mother is teaching him how to run one. More...
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Just when you're feeling the mean reds of loneliness, a little love letter will come to you. All you have to do is keep your eyes open. More...
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