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Wanna make homemade mozzarella sticks? Turn that block of plain-old cheese into a brilliantly simple dinner. We've got all sorts of fun ways for you to melt your mozzarella and try 10 incredible new recipes that are destined to become a new favorite! Whether you're looking for an appetizer, breakfast, or a snappy-quick lunch, you're going to love these 10 ways to cook with mozzarella and surprise -- none of which are pizza! - By Brooke McLay

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Another year of good-old American football has passed, and now we're on the brink of another Super Bowl. Whether you're rooting for the Baltimore Ravens or the San Francisco 49ers, you can assume a home-team advantage by throwing the winningest bash on the block when you watch this year's match. Appropriate party fare and a big-screen TV certainly are necessary components for scoring a victory among party guests or just your family. However, the first thing everyone will see is the decor, so taking the lead on this front is absolutely important. That's why I've gathered some of the coolest, most inventive Super Bowl decorations you can festoon your home with to get your family into the football spirit! Click through for 7 totally original Super Bowl party decorations! - By Liz Stanley

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So, we're going to talk leggings. I know, I know: When it comes to this clothing article, which is a staple for many a woman's winter wardrobe, opinions are polarized -- and rightfully so, I think. That's because there are so many ways not to wear them. Donning plain cotton leggings and leggings alone, for example, can lead onlookers to believe you had a rough night the day prior and lazily rolled out of bed. However, this clothing article can actually act as a stunning part of a chic getup. To inspire your everyday outfit choices for the remainder of winter, I've gathered some of the most fashionable leggings on store shelves and on the Web today. Rest assured: Every pick can provide a polished, not sloppy, look. Click through for 7 non-frumpy ways to wear leggings for the rest of winter! - By Liz Stanley

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A World with No Cats?

Maybe not the whole world, but if Gareth Morgan has his way, New Zealand will be free of pet cats. Morgan, an environmental advocate (according to whom, I don't know) says that the pet cats of New Zealand are killing off the native birds. Essentially, before cats, dogs and rodents, there were no predators to the native birds.

Morgan believes getting rid of the cats will help to increase the bird population and help to bring the beauty of the birdsong back to the city. People will also be able to enjoy beaches teaming with penguins and gardens full of kiwis.

While Morgan isn't asking anyone to euthanize their cat, "Not necessarily, but that is an option" (says Morgan on his website), he wants people to neuter their cats and not replace them when they die. So far, the citizens of New Zealand are not going for it.

Related: 10 reasons why you should never trust a cat

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I let my kids watch TV for hours on end on Sunday mornings, just so I can do things like actually take a shower without someone banging on the bathroom door. The TV thing is surely not doing much for our children's brains, but I refuse to feel guilty about this. Like many mothers, I have parenting things I feel guilty about, including school trips I can't go on because I'm working or those times when I space out on stuff like buying the poster board my daughter needed for a class project. But there are also plenty of so-called fails that I refuse to feel badly about, too. Check out these 7 mom fails I (and other moms!) refuse to feel guilty about: - By Ellen Seidman

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When I moved into my house a year and a half ago, I got a new refrigerator. It was wonderful. And then one year after it was installed, it broke. A couple days after the warranty expired, as Murphy's Law would have it. That's the life expectancy of a modern appliance - one year. Appliances are not the only items with warranties either. I've come to the conclusion that humans have warranties as well, and they expire at exactly 40 years of age. I'm writing this as a public service announcement. No one warned me ahead of time and I stumbled blindly into my 40s, accepting, nay, celebrating this significant milestone only to hit a brick wall and be knocked on my butt. I don't want anyone else staggering into middle-agedom unarmed, so here, without further ado, is the information necessary to maintaining your sanity when you reach that certain landmark that includes a birthday cake with enough candles to heat a 10,000 square foot warehouse. - By Dawn Damalas Meehan

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Hey sports lovers, are you ready for the big day on Sunday? It looks like your dog might be, too. I mean, who's to say that our furry friends aren't excited for Super Bowl XVVII? Recently, our Django has taken to sleeping on our NY Jets blanket more than usual (but perhaps that is a sign of depression). In any case, it seems that everywhere you turn this week, the big game in New Orleans is in the minds and hearts of many, and our pets are no exception. In fact, these puppies below are doggone excited about the big game coming up. While some of them want to play on the field themselves and others would just like to snuggle up with you and watch the game on the big screen, they are all counting down the minutes. Check out these sports loving pups and see what they are most excited about this Super Bowl weekend! - By Danielle Sullivan

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There's something about this time of year that leaves me gloomy and in major need of a mood boost. Perhaps it's the shorter days and chillier evenings that leave me with a desire for more color -- essentially, a bit more light -- to brighten these dreary winter days. I've found that popping some brightly colored pieces into my home decor can go a long way toward making my living space feel fresher and my mood more pleasant. Of course, this attitude change doesn't require an all-out home makeover but, rather, simply a few outstanding items. I've rounded up a handful of gorgeous ideas that I plan to put in action this winter -- and, after you browse this collection, I'm sure you'll agree. Click through for 7 bold accessories to brighten up your home decor! - By Nicole Balch

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