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Often, Easter gets a girlie wrap -- and with all the pretty pastels and crafts, it's no surprise why. But this year, I'm trying to get the guys in my life in the springtime spirit too. One of the best ways to do this? By sprucing up their wardrobes. It's true: Men can dress for this quirky and colorful holiday and still be en vogue. I've rounded up a bunch of pretty yet still handsome finds that are sure to fit your -- and your man's -- fancy! Click through for 7 stylish spring looks for your guy! - By Liz Stanley

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Spring is finally in swing, and with that we all must get to brightening up our home decor with a few festive touches! A simple, understated way to do so is by stringing some pretty garland on your, wall, mantel or anywhere around your home! Really, it's the easiest way to get into the spring spirit -- and there's little effort involved! If you're not into store-bought decor, I've got a roundup that's sure to satisfy. Click through for 7 pretty garlands to brighten your home for spring! - By Melanie Blodgett

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Do you think coffee should be kept in the freezer? Have you ever re-heated your coffee in the microwave? Let's set the coffee record straight on the "should" and "should nots." Chances are, you're committing some serious espresso sins and coffee faux pas, not to mention going through heaps of trouble you don't need to be, as we speak! Hang on for earthshaking revelations about the drink you can't do without - ready yourself, everything you know is about to change - everything about coffee anyway.

Coffee

Myth #1: Keeping Coffee In Your Freezer Keeps It Fresher

When you freeze or refrigerate your coffee you are doing the worst thing possible for the flavor of your beans. Coffee is the ultimate aroma absorber and despite your best zip locking, the smells in your fridge or freezer will be absorbed by your coffee. Onion flavored coffee doesn't taste that great! Coffee also absorbes moisture when it's in the fridge/freezer. No matter how well it's sealed the coffee will pick up moisture,

Why being left out can be a good thingA few weeks ago, my son took his little sister to the annual father/daughter dance at her school. It just happened to work out for him to take her, but I was prepared to occupy my daughter with alternative activities had she not been able to go. I wrote a blog post about the experience. And last year I wrote a post about how my other daughter didn't attend the dance. I got comments on both posts from people who were shocked and disappointed that a school would hold an event like a "father/daughter dance" in this day and age, knowing that some people would be left out because there are so many complicated families. In fact, it seemed to be the general consensus. But I have to disagree.

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Why should a school stop holding events like father/daughter dances? It's a heart-warming tradition. You should've seen all the fathers lined up to get in the school. Dressed in suits and ties, they held their daughter's hands, smiled from ear

What do you do when you can't take care of your pet?This is a story about a family, a pet fish and a near-criminal act. Mostly, it's about knowing your limits as a mom.

We'd gotten a nice orange tetra fish, at my little girl's request. It seemed easy enough: Fill the tank with water, add a couple of drops of chemicals, watch the fish do its thing. The kids couldn't decide what to name him. "Caleb!" Max suggested, aka his best friend at school. "Rambo!" Sabrina, said, inexplicably . Finally, we decided on Frap, named after Mommy's favorite Starbucks drink. Our family is nothing if not creatures of culture.

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Frap lived in Sabrina's room, and it was her responsibility to feed him daily. Only sometimes she forgot, and I'd forget to check her on it. Two days later, it would dawn on me that Frap had gone unfed and I'd call in from the office and beg the babysitter to take care of him. I never knew you could experience working mom guilt over a fish, but evidently you could.

Frap was amusing

Why your toddler should help with choresIf you stay-at-home even part-time with a baby or toddler, then you probably know the challenge of doing chores while minding the little one.

It should be easy, right? To make lunch or load the dishwasher, to scrub some pots or clean the bathroom. These are tasks that, if you focus on them one-by-one, don't take all that long. But depending on your child's level of independence, or whether you rely on the television to do the babysitting while you work, it can sometimes seem impossible to get even simple jobs done around the house.

I've felt embarrassed when my wife's returned home to a cluttered mess, cruddy dishes mounded in the sink, and dinner not prepped. "What have you done all day?" she asked me once. It's hard to explain that playing with a kid can be like the mob in The Godfather - just when you think you're out, "they pull you right back in."

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Easter brunch (or lunch) has always been a super easy meal in my family. We typically go to church on Easter Sunday, so when I was younger, my mom always made the Easter meal an easy one. Ham ready-made from the store. A few vegetables. Perhaps a cake. (We're big on cake). I've taken up this tradition of Easter simplicity, and what I've found is this is fine for the adults, but for kids, festive food is always preferred. Plus, my son is 92% more likely to eat something that looks celebratory. So here are a 7 easy ways to decorate your simple Easter brunch with assorted bunnies and such. - By Laura Mayes

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Money may not be able to buy love, it's true, but it certainly can help a young business grow. When first selling your wares, it maybe be hard to strike the right balance of making your products affordable and paying yourself enough to keep going as an entrepreneur. Factor in cost of materials and market competition and it becomes even more difficult. It's hard to put a price on your life's work, but it's possible. Click through for 7 tips from Etsy experts on naming your price! -By Babble Editors

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