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One thing that makes me gleeful for these cooler temps is the return of scarf season! Scarves are just about the most versatile accessory on the planet, but some people still find them a bit intimidating or just wear it the same boring way over and over again. Well, it's time to experiment and get styling! I've gathered together 10 different looks to help give you a little confidence when it comes to dressing your neck. - By Gabrielle Blair

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Voting Women, Do You Have Valid ID?Moms, are your driver's licenses up to date? If not, and you're planning on voting in this November's election, you'd better fix that or attempts to push through tougher voter ID laws around the country could prevent you from casting your ballot.

There have been plenty of news stories this election season about efforts to prevent voter fraud - it seems that certain political operatives are worried that dead people or felons or undocumented immigrants might try to trick their way in to polling places in November. But there's another group of very active voters who could get turned away from the polls if stricter voter identification laws are upheld - American mothers.

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The most common "state-issued photo ID" is a driver's license. If you get asked for ID at the voting booth, while there are a few other options, your driver's license is really what those in favor of these laws are talking about. After

The One Thing Moms Can Do to Be Better ParentsEverybody has advice for parents. The sheer amount can be dizzying and irritating, especially when it's unsolicited, and mothers like myself are simply tired of feeling that no matter what we do, it's never enough. (Been there, felt that.) But I have to admit as much as I can get annoyed by others' suggestions, there are times when I cannot hold back from sharing my own because I truly feel like it will be helpful. In my opinion there's a difference between empowering advice and sanctimonious preaching - and what I'm sharing with you today is the former.

I recently interviewed Dr. Christine Carter, a sociologist and the author of Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps For More Joyful Kids And Happier Parents, on the subject of happy moms and there was one phrase she used that stuck with me: We need to stop parenting from fear and start parenting from love.

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Imagine the horror of leaving your cat for a bath and coming back to find out she was put to sleep.It's a pretty gut-wrenching story, but it goes to show you that you always have to be your pet's best advocate. Last week, Jesse Conway brought his mother's 8-year-old cat, Lady, to the vet for a routine flea bath. He signed some papers and left the vet.

When he came back, he was asked if he wanted the body and it took him a few seconds to even realize what he was being asked. "It was like a blank stare back at each other for the first 10 seconds, then he immediately grabbed the papers I thought were registration forms and told me I had signed the papers," says Conway.

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It was then quickly determined that veterinarian Dr. Muhammad Malik at Broadway Animal Hospital in Gardner, Massachusetts had mistakenly euthanized a completely healthy cat.

Apparently, Conway was given the wrong paperwork and unknowingly consented to have his mother's cat put to sleep because he didn't read what he was signing.

It is devastating enough to have had

How do they do it? You know who I'm talking about. Those women who have a high-stress job and still manage to attend every social gathering, all while keeping their perfectly decorated house absolutely spotless. As one of those do-it-all-multi-tasking gals, I am constantly looking for ways to stay organized and on top of things...because if I don't things can get pretty ugly. Here is a round-up of 7 of my favorite tips and tricks to stay organized and get me through my crazy days. - By Casi Densmore-Koon

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I turned 30 this year and on the first day of my third decade I realized that I was in a whole new age group. I was fresh and new in the over thirty crowd and suddenly I felt this giant weight fall off my shoulders. No longer did I have to be in the same age group as sorority girls and pop stars, suddenly I was in the age group of women who are eligible to run for president and women who do very grown up things like drop off dry cleaning and make dinner reservations. For the first time in my entire life I am content with everything on the inside of me and it feels wonderful. When I decided to do a little upgrade to the outside by losing a few pounds, I learned a lot more about my own self image, things I don't think I ever would have realized had I not fixed my insides first. Here are 7 tips for becoming okay with your body, both inside and out. - By Casey Mullins

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Roasted potatoes are inexpensive and easy to make. In the autumn, there's not a better side dish than a plate of hot potatoes, baked until crispy, served alongside your favorite meat and veggies. But just because they are a breeze to make doesn't mean they can't look fancy for your dinner party. Try any one of these 7 delicious versions of roasted potatoes as a perfect pair to any autumn dinner. With holiday season right around the corner they will be sure to impress your guests..and save you time! - By Brooke Mclay

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Making the decision to hire a babysitter can be difficult. You think it will be hard for you to leave your kid and even harder for them to see you go, and then there's the financial committment to consider -- times are tough, y'all. But at one point or another, something comes up and we all take the plunge. I did, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made as a parent. Here are 7 reasons why you should hire a sitter sooner rather than later. - By Meredith Carroll

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