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Although the dogs are indeed au natural, the "pinups" in the pictures are wearing clothes. Pinups for Pitbulls (PFPB) is a not-for-profit organization started in 2005 by Deirdre "Little Darling" Franklin. Deirdre used her background in modeling and her education in fine arts to create a pinup calendar as a way to raise funds to help pitbulls. The organization, whose motto is "Take My Leash, Not My Life," was started when Franklin realized how many pitbulls and pitbull-type dogs were being euthanized in shelters and rescues. These dogs were happy, healthy and very adoptable, but weren't wanted because of their breed. PFPB's goal is to educate the public about the American Pit Bull Terrier and other similar dogs and to raise awareness about Breed-Specific Legislation and abuse. Click through to see these sweet dogs. Maybe there is a pitbull in a shelter near you waiting to be adopted! - By Amy Fleck

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As a vegan food blogger, one popular comment I get from my readers is that they are trying to cut back on soy products. Some of them are even giving their diets "soy free" status. If you are taking a more soy-free approach to your diet, there are a few foods out there that can fill the soy void - like mushrooms, coconut, nuts and more. Today, I'm sharing seven soy-alternative ingredients for you to embrace. These ingredients offer alternatives to soy-based foods, all while staying plant-based and vegan. - By Kathy Patalsky

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Dealing with your spouses annoying habitsMen are annoying and husbands maybe even more so. If you ask them, I am quite sure they would say that we are equally annoying. Ok, they may not admit it (some have gotten wise) but the eye rolls tend to be a dead giveaway.

Although our love for our spouses is not based on how much they get on our nerves, the reality is that some things are hard to ignore. Most often we can close our eyes, make a wish, count to 10, or do whatever it is we do to cope, only to find that the man we married is still the same man he was 10 seconds ago. And those crumbs? Yup, they're still on the counter.

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Yet there is a way to deal with your spouse's annoying habits, traits, behaviors (whatever you call them they are still annoying). According to Ashley Seeger, an Expert, over at Your Tango the trick is to fall in love with the behavior. What? Are you serious?! I am. Actually Ashley Seeger is serious and she raises some excellent points. She recommends

Wedding season is upon us! Before you know it, your mailbox will be sprinkled with save-the-dates, bridal-shower invitations, and wedding invites - if it isn't already. Your mission, should you choose to RSVP, is to be the best wedding guest ever. The kind the couple will want to have there beside them on the day and in the wedding photos as they reminisce in years to come. The kind whose thank-you card won't somehow get "lost" in the mail. From my own experience and after polling my recently married friends, I've learned that maybe the most import rule for weddings is the golden one: treat someone else's wedding the way you would want them to treat yours. With that in mind, here are 7 tips to being the best wedding guest ever! -By Krishann Briscoe

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"March Break" is here, the kids are free, it's time for a theme park - but which one? Disneyland is great, but what about switching it up a bit? Why not visit a park themed around construction vehicles? What about one with nothing but character knockoffs, or the Crocosaurus Cage of Death, or a huge indoor fake ocean dome - right next to the real ocean? Or how about the Argentian park that is said to be Walt's inspiration for Disneyland? Click through for 7 of the world's weirdest and most wonderful theme parks! -By Buzz Bishop

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The one word we all really need to stop saying"I hate when my son says that word," the mom of a 10-year-old griped to me. "I tell him not to, but he keeps using it!' We'd been talking about the word "retard" and how offensive it is to me as the parent of a child of intellectual disability-and to my son, too, even though he does not yet understand the meaning of the word.

Today is a national awareness day for Spread The Word To End The Word, a campaign created by the Special Olympics. Even as parents of kids with special needs have pleaded with others to just use a different word that's not demeaning or offensive, kids and adults still aren't getting why it's a crappy word. Doubters claim it's perfectly fine to use as slang. Others say we're stomping on their freedom of speech. That we're being too politically correct. That we're being overly sensitive.

Thing is, it is personal when people basically equate my son, Max-who has cerebral palsy and cognitive impairment-with a word that means stupid or loser. In case you're wondering,

Each new season brings with it a new trend, and this spring it appears designers are going black and blue! To be honest, I have mixed feelings about the combo, but after browsing companies' catalogues, and fashion websites and blogs, I'm starting to become a believer in this two-toned idea! There really is a casual yet totally modern feel to it that gives the wearer a fresh and trendy look. If you're on the fence like I was, just wait until you see what I've got in store. Click through for 7 trendy ways to pair black and blue! - By Liz Stanley

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Since it's still the beginning of a new year, I'm trying to remember to embrace happiness in each and every day. Because being happy isn't a state, y'all -- it's an attitude. For most of us, happiness is something we have to remember to go after daily, or we can get too muddied down with all of the trappings of adulthood and responsibility. So how about you join me in grabbing some happiness in every day…from appreciating the littlest things to reveling in the fun and silly? How can you do this? Glad you asked! Check out my slideshow of 7 tips for a happier life; it'll make you smile! - By Alli Worthington

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