Summer seems to be fading away - and we're going to drink up every last drop. I find myself longing for afternoons lounging at the pool every day. But these pools take that fantasy to a whole other level. I stumbled on 8 incredibly unique and dreamy pools that will having you wishing you were there. - By Rachel Faucett
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Could Your Nanny Be Hazardous to Your MarriageThis is not the Nannygate story you may expect. I am not about to tell you that if you hire a live-in nanny, your lovely Normal Guy husband is going to morph into Jude Law, schtupping the sitter when you're not looking. I will, however, tell you that the nanny could drive a wedge in your marriage, simply by making it easy for one parent to take his foot off the gas.
Moms often see the nanny as a stand-in - a valued, caring stand-in in the best of circumstances. Ideally, a live-in au pair or full-time, in-home daycare provider allows both spouses the freedom to focus on work, errands and other tasks, allowing quality family time in the off-hours. "My au pair makes bath time a game, whereas I see it as a chore," says Andrea, a pediatrician and mother of two in San Francisco. "So I delegate that. And if she's cooking, and my husband and I are playing with the kids, or vice versa, I see it as a win-win."
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But increasingly, I'm
Last week, the first ever Internet Cat Video Festival was held, where thousands of nominated videos were culled down into CATegories that included comedy, drama, animated, and documentary. As part of the event, the Walker Art Center's website was translated into "LOLCat speak." The fest also included "People's Choice" videos that were voted on by the public. The winner of the Golden Kitty Award, Henri 2, Paw de Deux, was announced live at the festival. - By Joslyn Gray
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Read More »from 7 Vintage Back-To-School Ads that Should've Been BannedFor many children across America, school is beginning its fall semester. In addition to worrying about juggling schedules and completing homework, many parents are also worried about what their kids are eating during the school day. In recent years school lunch programs have been improving across the country, but some of the food offered in schools may not be what you'd prefer your kids eat. To help parents and kids make the best choices, we've put together this list of a few foods your kids should avoid at school and what they could have instead. Although it's fine to enjoy that slice of pizza once in awhile, moderation is the key. - By Laura Levy
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Is your partner worth sacrificing for?When I married at the tender age of 22, I thought I was ever so mature for having this list of marriage non-negotiables:
He must want kids.
He must value family.
He must be kind.
That was it. What I didn't know then was just how many other concessions I'd have to make to keep my married ship afloat. Sacrifices over money, career moves, religion, schedules, and the infinitely annoying (albeit personally important) things like DVR space, movie selections, and decorative bedding were just the beginning.
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Over time I reluctantly learned that mutual sacrifice (or rather compromise) served as the cornerstone of success in marriage. Sure, people always preached about compromise, but until you're well-versed in the fine art of practicing mutual negotiation, compromise is nothing more than an idea that sounds good in theory.
While I'm all for sacrificing for the greater good, I'm wife enough to admit I keep
Of everything motherhood brings, uncertainty remains certain. In some twisted universe, I find the backwards logic of this fundamental truth oddly comforting … well, at least between dramatic episodes of crying for my mommy whilst in the fetal position, I do. While every mom quickly discovers the laughable uncertainty motherhood brings, there are 7 things we can count on through it all. - By Lori Garcia
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Former U.S. President Ronald ReaganI grew up with a portrait of "Ronnie," as my parents referred to him, smiling down upon me. I still have flashbacks.
I don't know how I'm going to survive the election, I really don't. Like most people, I have very strong feelings about the candidates and the strong feelings render me incapable of saying nearly anything nice about the GOP. Except "nice ties!" but that's only when I'm feeling charitable and am in polite company. Generally I focus on their complete disdain for women and the middle class and the nonstop lies that pour out of the campaign. The lie about Obama causing the recession is my particular favorite.
I wonder about the effect it's having on my kids.
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My son is 11 and couldn't care less about politics. Unless and until Barack Obama and Mitt Romney pick up a baseball (oh, and they will, give it time) they are not on his radar. But my 14-year-old is different. She reads the New York Times
If Seinfeld was real...We've all had them. It starts with our first dorm room, or apartment. Maybe you remember them from when you were a kid. You'd be playing on the street and your ball would go over the fence again, into their yard. Or roll across the road and under their car.
"I did it last time. YOU go!" everyone would yell at each other.
You know you had one. The crazy neighbor. And, take this advice from us, if you don't know who the weird neighbor is on your street, then you're the weird neighbor.
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