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Taylor Swift, America's sweetheart, has charmed us not only with her talent but also with her forthcoming lyrics about all her breakups. We want the dish and she happily obliges. Good girl. My daughter knows all the songs and the boys they are about. So we put together a little primer for you. - By Kacy Faulconer

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Baby and DogPuppies and babies: we all love them. If you don't like puppies or babies, I mourn for you because they are two of the sweetest joys life has to offer. Although they're a big responsibility, they're cute, cuddly and their love knows no bounds. They trust us to care for them and in return we get to love them, watch them grow, and share our everydays with them. They are modern day cupids, making love connections without even knowing it.

While puppies and babies get a lot of ooohs and aaaahs while out and about so do daddies - particularly daddies pushing strollers! In my early 20s, I remember hearing about the idea of single guys using their (or a relative's) babies to meet girls. What better conversation starter than to introduce yourself as a potential love interest coos and smiles at your little one? Plus, there is something about seeing a father care for his child, really care for him or her, which warms our hearts. I know it warms mine. Having been a single parent with a child who

Here at our house, we always try to have a big batch of homemade granola on hand. It's the perfect thing to reach for when you need a fast and healthy breakfast, an after school treat, or a snack on the go. There are a lot of ways to make your own granola, and we've put together a helpful round-up of everything from classic recipes to homemade bars to nut-free granola snacks. - By Elizabeth Stark and Brian Campbell

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How young is too young to discipline?In the words of the wise and raspy Bob Dylan, now that my baby is becoming a toddler, the times, they are a changin'. I will be the first to admit that I've been blessed with a pretty easygoing, happy child. She's always smiling, doesn't cry much, and is incredibly self-entertained. She is totally adaptable to new situations and has never experienced a second of stranger anxiety in her life. A friend of mine recently shared The Happiest Baby On the Block Personality chart, and Fern fell soundly into the "Easy Child" category (other categories were shy and "spirited" -- we all know what that means).

That being said, with all this new coming into her own and becoming her own person with her own likes and interests, a few behavioral issues have been tossed into the mix. It's obviously small potatoes compared to what some parents with more challenging children are dealing with, but in the last couple of weeks there have definitely been a few tamper tantrums. The photo you see to your left

When we named our black lab two years ago, my husband was obsessed with spaghetti Westerns. He loved the western Django, the original 1966 film starring Franco Nero, so Django was what we named her. At the time, most people had no idea how to pronounce it - not a problem now of course! Most pet owners try to give their puppies a unique name, but there are many who prefer tried and true names for their dogs. Some monikers are more common than others, and they go way beyond Fido and Spot. Click through for the full list of top 7 most common dog names! -By Danielle Sullivan

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The Meditteraneean Diet The Mediterranean Diet was in the news again last week after a study showed that 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and death could be prevented in high-risk patients if they followed the diet.

I'm following a modified version of this diet, and while I'm not high risk, it's made a huge difference in my overall health. I don't even consider it a diet. I cook with olive oil, drink a moderate amount of wine, rarely eat red meat, try to have vegetables a couple times a day, and snack on fruit and nuts. The key is that it's real food and it tastes good.

The Mediterranean diet also works because it's not a fad. It's the way healthy people have eaten for centuries. The 5-year study released by the New England Journal of Medicine this week followed two groups of Spaniards. One went on the Mediterranean diet that consisted of 4 tablespoons of olive oil a day (heaven) or a handful of nuts. They ate fish, drank a glass of wine every day and ate legumes (beans, peas and lentils),

Meet Bohdi - also known as Menswear Dog, star of a Tumblr with the same name. He is a 3-and-a-half year old Shiba Inu living in New York City with his human companions. When asked how Menswear Dog got started, David, who runs the Menswear Dog site, had this to say: ""Menswear dog" was the result of a lazy Saturday afternoon. We thought it would be a good idea to dress up Bodhi (Menswear Dog's real name) in some serious menswear clothes just for fun. We posted a picture of it on Facebook, and the response from our friends and family was unreal. That's when we realized that we had stumbled on to something special." Special indeed - that pooch is strikingly fashion-forward. Click through for 7 photos of the most dapper dog around. -By Devan McGuinness

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Ah, spring is on its way, and I can hardly wait for all the pops of color that are sure to come with it! Gone are the days of all-black frocks, and gray- and white-based outfits, and soon to be are bright and sunny pastels, and floral getups. What better way to get in a cheery mood for next season than to preview some of the trendiest looks? Though spring isn't yet upon us, these are pieces you can use for inspiration -- or spring for today! Click through for 7 trends to brighten up your wardrobe for spring! - By Liz Stanley

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