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Cinco de Mayo: Shrimp tacos with spring onion salsaCelebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican inspired shrimp tacos.
A twist on the fairy tale: a college-bound Disney Princess?A kiss from some random dude vs. college? The Disney Princess archetypes infuse in the hearts of young girls everywhere. But a new campaign for a college-bound princess is a twist on the fairy tale.
After a move: Replacing your favorite plantsWhen a gardener moves, she finds that it's hard to replace some of her favorite roses and other plants.
Scott Bakula discusses arriving for end of 'Desperate Housewives'Scott Bakula talks about working with Marcia Cross and joining an ensemble cast in its last days.
Kids on the margins need unpacking of societal normsKids on the margins have long had to deal with societal pressures and the need to conform to certain norms. But a recent focus on bullying and gender norms is a reminder that society needs to do a better job of recognizing and responding to such pressures.
Baby names concierge: hospital creates app for undecided parentsBaby names can be tough for prospective parents--do I want to be trendy? Classic? Unique? One Kentucky hospital aims to help undecided parents decide, with a handy mobile naming app and online generator that even simulates potential baby blankets.
Alicia Silverstone: new poster mommy for pre-chewing baby food?Alicia Sliverstone has been in out of the headlines recently due to a viral video showing her pre-chewing food before feeding it to her son. Now the actress is back, defending the practice and perhaps setting herself up as the new poster mommy of premastication.
'The Avengers' ensemble debuts to big overseas box office'The Avengers' works thanks to the narrative of teamwork crafted by Joss Whedon. The film took in $185 million in the first weekend. The Avengers opens Friday in the US.
Baby names: A new hospital serviceBaby names are the latest hospital service at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. The medical center boats an app and website that offer suggestions and virtual baby blankets for parents struggling over monikers for their babies-to-be.
In pursuit of happiness, parents can find joy in daily routinesIn pursuit of happiness, parents can find joy in daily routines. While changing up your day can add novelty, our happiness expert believes that there is pleasure to be had in the repetition of reading a daily newspaper or even sweeping the floor.
Mother's Day 2012: Is mothering the hardest job of all?Mother's Day 2012 is coming up, and the recent Ann Romney versus Hilary Rosen flap has focused attention on the issue of mothering as a job. If it's the hardest job of all, as our blogger believes, why don't parents get the same training as workers in other tough jobs?
Parenting with limits: Avoiding the "cool parent" trap with teensParenting with limits can be hard to do, especially with teens. Every parent wants to give their child the world, our teen experts acknowledge. But they also say great parents know that limits are important. Research shows that many teens actually appreciate boundaries.
Meatless Monday: Vegan key lime pieTry a twist on this tangy, sweet dessert by using silken tofu and transforming it into a parfait.
Charles Taylor: An Amerian mom's relief at war crimes convictionCharles Taylor: His conviction of war crimes in Sierra Leone is a moment for pause for an American mom to think about the world between diapers and carpools and playdates.
Cookbook review: Make the Bread, Buy the ButterIs it worth it to make your own bread? Let Jennifer Reese be your guide through the trials and triumphs of the homemade life.
'Bernie' starring Jack Black: movie review (+trailer)Jack Black brings his comic timing and hidden talent to the lead role of 'Bernie,' a dark comedy based on a true life story.
- Inventing Our Life: The Kibbutz Experiment: movie review
'Inventing Our Life: The Kibbutz Experiment' looks at the historical movement whose idealism was fulfilled when Israel achieved statehood.
'The Five Year Engagement,' starring Emily Blunt, Jason Segel: movie review (+trailer)'The Five Year Engagement,' starring Emily Blunt and Jason Segel, gives career planning a charming, comedic twist.
Spanking or not spanking: a tale of parenting peer pressureSpanking debates are perennial: When a complete stranger approaches a mom to weigh in on it, parenting peer pressure becomes very real – if you're not being judged for one thing, it's another.
'The Raven' is a strange mishmash of history and action'The Raven' star John Cusack delivers a serviceable performance as famous writer Edgar Allan Poe.
