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A president's biggest ally can be his appetite! With all of that responsibility, it's no wonder our nation's presidents are as renowned for their choices in the kitchen as they are for their choices in the White House. Since food has been a huge part of our nation's history, these traditional recipes are a great way for your family to honor the leaders of this country on Monday! Happy President's Day! - By Jillian Capewell and Caitlin Palmer

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After the birth of my first child, I can be honest and say I was not really prepared for all the emotions that would come flooding in. I was prepared for the intense onset of love for my baby, the possibility of depression, and the baby blues as hormones regulate. I was prepared for the soreness, the fatigue and, to some degree, the changes it would have on my body. But I wasn't prepared for some of the strange, insensitive comments I received, or for my emotional reaction to these comments. No one should ever be told insensitive things, but it can be especially hurtful after birth - especially so if you're criticizing her choices, things that are out of her control, or her body. Here are 7 things not to say to a woman who has just given birth: -- By Devan McGuinness

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My 5-year-old-son and I have recently been spending a lot of time talking about U.S. presidents. First there was the election, which gave us a chance to talk about what the president does, how the president gets the job, and what happens after the president is elected. He was so interested in the presidency that I got him a place mat with pictures of all the presidents on it, and he's been asking lots of questions about what each of them did in office. In the spirit of Presidents' Day on Monday, I started digging around for some more kid-friendly facts about the 44 men who have presided over our nation. Turns out, there are a ton! And these facts are pretty enjoyable for adults to read, too! After all, it's been awhile since many of us have been back in class. Click through for 7 presidential fun facts for kids (and adults)! - By Rebekah Kuschmider

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If you're seeking to update your kitchen, sometimes all it takes are a few new accessories to freshen up the space. That's right: You don't have to splurge on fancy appliances, new cupboards or floor tiles to have an updated, in-style kitchen this spring. There are oodles of cute items and accessories to help you spruce up the space. And, best of all, they're all decorative yet also serve a purpose (a double whammy!). What could be better? Click through for 7 trendy accessories to update your kitchen! - By Nicole Balch

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OK, I so I get it: Holidays like Presidents' Day or, say, Columbus Day, often take a backseat to flashier holidays such as Valentine's Day and Halloween -- I suppose due to their historical, not-so-commercial nature. But it's actually true holidays like this -- and Presidents' Day, in particular, because it's coming up -- provide a great opportunity to get your party on. That's right: You can honor the United States' standup leaders by having a good time yourself. There are plenty of fun ideas floating around on the Web, including T-shirts, party favors and crafts galore, to help you celebrate. Still skeptical? Click through for 7 awesome ideas for a Presidents' Day bash! - By Melanie Blodgett

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Meredith and Ilan Glenn, Syosset, NY

February is the month for romance and the ideal excuse to turn the spotlight on your marriage. Once you implement these 7 steps, your intimacy will be the envy of the playground!

1. Synchronize Your Schedules

Sure it's tempting to send email late into the night while he falls asleep in front of the TV, but if this sounds familiar, you need to change this pattern. If you crawl into bed at the same time as your spouse each night, sex is an option. If you don't, it is completely off the table. Your goal is warm bodies cuddling every night.

2. Make Your Husband Your Gay Best Friend

In the best marriages, spouses are best friends. Your husband should have the most intel on your life. Do you have good news? Tell him first. Bad news? Tell him first. Leaning on your husband leads to greater connection and intimacy.

3. Do Bite-sized Check Ins

Over a glass of wine or a cup of tea, make time to have a 20 minute check in each day - morning or night. Keep it to 20

Had you heard about Affenpinschers before Banana Joe, the dog that took the Best In Show award at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this past Tuesday? I hadn't either. In fact, at first I found them comical looking, and not what I would have expected from a Best in Show pooch. However, the judges thought differently and handed the highest honor to 5-year-old Banana Joe V Tani Kazaril, affectionately known as Banana Joe. I am beginning to think that the more you look at him, the cuter he gets. I also decided to set out and learn more about this little known breed and compiled a list of facts about this popular pooch's history. If you want to learn more about Banana Joe and his relatives, click through the 7 facts below about Affenpinschers! - By Danielle Sullivan

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More and more people are turning to the freelance community to make a decent living. And a lot of us are less business-minded than we ever thought we'd have to be. Get off our backs. We're creative types. If you're trying to build a business around your talent, Kristen Fischer's new book, When Talent Isn't Enough: Business Basics for the Creatively Inclined is a great place to start. I'm dying to get my hands on it. But I know you want to get started right now. Kristen Fischer knows how busy you are, so she has obligingly put together 7 business tips for bloggers in particular. She says, "Blogging can be an extremely fulfilling and fruitful career. Yet with so many blogs out there, how can you help yours stand out?" Here are Kristen's tips for doing it right. - By Katie Faulocner

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