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    • The 10 Most Humiliating Things My Kids Have Said in Public

      By Redbook | Parenting – Mon, May 23, 2011 5:22 PM EDT

      by Charlotte Hilton Andersen, REDBOOK

      Compassion, kindness, respect for diversity, politeness, honesty, an understanding of basic anatomical functions-all good things I've tried to instill in my children over the years and all things that have backfired horribly in public, much to my embarrassment. No matter how skilled we are as parents, the Public Child Outburst happens to all of us. It's the one time you rue the fact that your child is such a clear speaker.

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      Here are some of my worst. Please please please tell me I'm not alone in my humiliation by sharing some of yours with me!

      1. "People just give me stuff 'cause I'm so cute." A woman in a fabric store offered my 3-year-old son a piece of candy. When I prompted him to say thank you with, "What do you say to the nice lady?" this is what my eldest came up with.

      2. "Stop making ugly faces!" My 2-year-old to a disabled person at the gym. I was mortified.

      3. "That man's

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    • Your Guy's 3 Types of Friendships Explained (Even the Weird Ones)

      By Redbook | Love + Sex – Mon, May 23, 2011 5:09 PM EDT

      Men shed buddies as they get older, says Aaron Traister. Use this handy guide to ID - and understand - the ones he'll never let go.

      It happens to the best, and most popular, of us (not that I'm either): After getting married and settling down, we men wake up one morning and discover that our once-mighty forest of guy friends has been slashed and burned, and all that remains are a couple of grizzled oaks and a few endangered saplings. I was out drinking with one such sapling named Rob recently, and he put it this way: "I'm 32. I've got a wife and three kids. And I've got two friends I see with any regularity. One of them is my brother, and the other one I've known since I was 5, so the only reason I still see them is because I'm pretty much stuck with them." Rob and I had a great time, but have I hung out with him since? No.

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      One reason for male friend slippage is simple: Guys just aren't as good at staying in touch as

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    • 10 Things Never to Say to the Man You Love

      By Redbook | Love + Sex – Mon, May 23, 2011 4:40 PM EDT

      1. I can't wait to see what you're doing for my birthday.

      2. Are you... crying?

      3. If we leave right now, we'll have time to stop by Bed Bath & Beyond.

      4. Do you need help lighting the grill?

      5. I'm putting this whole conversation on my blog.

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       6. You had so much hair back then!

      7. I don't care how big and drunk he is, he shouldn't be talking through the movie. I'm going to say something.

      8. Actually, it doesn't happen to every guy.

      9. We're vegetarians now.

      10. My dad can fix that; you should call him.

      - COMPILED BY TROY PATTEE OF DADVENTUROUS.COM, SHAWN BURNS OF BACKPACKINGDAD.COM, AND AARON TRAISTER OF REDBOOK'S WHYS GUY BLOG

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    • The 6 Best Things About Being Pregnant

      By Redbook | Parenting – Mon, May 23, 2011 4:35 PM EDT

      Being pregnant has its ups and downs. Real women share what they loved about living with a bump.
      1. "The sex was awesome. Not only did it feel amazing with all the extra blood in the lady-bits zone, but it felt more special and more fun - the newness of pregnancy, not needing birth control, plus giant boobs. Awesome." - Taylor N., 26

      2. "Not having to suck in my gut when having my picture taken… or at any other time." - Katherine C., 32

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      3. "Not needing to buy tampons for a whole year." - Marion V., 32

      3. "Guilt-free naps, guilt-free Cheeto-eating, guilt-free bitchiness." - Melissa G., 35

      4. "Knowing my body was doing the most productive thing it could do, even when I was lying on the couch watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians." - Teresa D., 35

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      5. "I loved that people gave me major props for doing ordinary things: carrying my own groceries, combing my hair, wearing shoes that were not

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    • 3 Ways to Conquer Your Clutter

      By Redbook | Work + Money – Fri, May 20, 2011 6:32 PM EDT

      by Wendy Manwarren, REDBOOK

      1. Maximize wall space in an entryway with cut-to-fit lattice from your local home-improvement store or garden center. Thread S-hooks through the slats to hang baskets filled with scarves, hats, and Rover's leash. Lattice, $18; Lowe's stores. Green "Carrie" baskets, $39 each; unicahome.com.

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      2. Do one small organizational task daily, no matter how small. Clean out one drawer or the top tier of the spice rack. Just think: After a month, you'll have checked 30 things off your to-do list.

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      3. Open the mail over the shredder or recycling bin, and get rid of the junk immediately. This forces you to make quick and definitive decisions so nothing piles up in your hallway or anywhere else.

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    • The 5 Worst Excuses for Not Wearing Sunscreen

      By Redbook | Work + Money – Fri, May 20, 2011 5:53 PM EDT

      by Wenner Moyer, REDBOOK

      "I'm afraid the chemicals in sunscreen might increase my cancer risk." - Laura Baugh, 33, Indianapolis
      You may have heard that two common sunblock ingredients - oxybenzone, a UV-absorbing compound, and retinyl palmitate, an antioxidant - may actually increase cancer risk. But the research was done on rats, some of which had a high propensity for developing cancer, and some of the doses were astronomically high, says dermatologist Steven Wang. All the experts we talked to said the evidence isn't strong enough to conclude that the substances are harmful. If you're still worried, avoid retinyl palmitate (it's not an active ingredient anyway) and choose mineral-based creams that use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide instead of oxybenzone.

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      "Sunscreen makes me break out." - Jennifer Prosperi, 35, New York City
      Waterproofing chemicals seal in oils and sweat, which can cause pimples - and chemical sunscreens are more likely to

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    • How to Wear It: The Trendy Orthopedic Sandals Celebs Love

      By Redbook | Fashion – Thu, May 19, 2011 5:38 PM EDT

      by Diana Vilibert, REDBOOKWe know what you're thinking…are these Worishofer shoes this season's version of the Ugg? With an orthopedic cork insole designed by a German podiatrist, there's no doubt these shoes ($59.95 at Endless) are comfortable-but at first glance, they're not ranking high on style. So image our surprise when A-listers like Kristen Dunst, Michelle Williams, and Maggie Gyllenhaal spotted out and about in the sandals…looking good. Follow in the footsteps of these trendsetters and read on for chic ways to wear the granny-chic Worishofer.

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      Keep it casual in cropped pants (like this coral pair) plus a striped tee, for a weekend look that's effortlessly stylish. ($49.50 at Gap)


      Lend a feminine edge to your Worishofers with a floral sundress (topped off with a lightweight denim jacket if it's chilly). Just make sure you keep the hemline above the knee-any longer and you're instantly channeling a distinct "Eastern European

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    • 7 Surprising Ways to Save Money

      By Redbook | Financially Fit – Thu, May 19, 2011 5:17 PM EDT

      REDBOOK readers share their best tried-and-true tips for saving cash.

      "Set a goal. My family's goal is to go on vacation, so every time I'm at a store looking at something I don't need, I ask myself, Would I rather put more money toward my vacation or purchase this one item?"
      -- Susanne Doty, 30, Otisville, MI

      "Even if I have room in the closet, I store away my off-season clothes. They always feel surprising and new when I get them out again, so I don't feel like I 'need' to shop for as many new things at the start of each season."
      -- Leslie Yazel, 39, Brooklyn, NY

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      "Our family has set weekly budgets, and we use an envelope system to keep the grocery money, entertainment money, and children's necessities separate. If we have extra in an envelope, then we can have some 'wants.' Otherwise we stick with 'needs.'"

      -- Donna Jo Salhany, 58, Marietta, GA
      "When I see something new that I want, I think about all the clutter in my home and ask

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    • 5 Tricks for Gorgeous D.I.Y. Haircolor (That Comes Out Pro-Perfect)

      By Redbook | Fashion – Thu, May 19, 2011 4:22 PM EDT

      Go ahead and gloat about mastering great at-home color with pro tips they never put on the back of a drugstore box.

      1. Try Before Your Dye
      You really can't tell if a haircolor will flatter you just by staring at that mind-boggling wall of home kits. (And why do so many of the models on the boxes look like they've been bonked on the head?) Nikki Ferrara, a colorist at Sally Hershberger Salon Downtown in New York City, has a better idea: Sample wigs at a beauty supply store. "The right shade will bring out the color of your eyes and warm up your skin," she says. Once you hit the jackpot, look for a match at the drugstore.

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      2. Soothe Your Scalp
      It's an old trade secret: Protect a sensitive scalp from the chemicals in hair dye by adding two packets of Sweet'N Low and an ounce of skim milk to your color formula before applying. We don't know why, but it works.

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      3. Shine Like a Star
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    • How to Stretch Your Haircolor to Save Money

      By Redbook | Fashion – Thu, May 19, 2011 4:21 PM EDT

      You typically need to re-dye every four to six weeks, but this preservation plan can buy you an extra week or two.

      One day before: Pump moisture into hair with a hydrating mask. "You wouldn't paint peeling nails with a fresh coat of lacquer, so why put hair dye on dry, damaged strands?" says New York City colorist Rita Hazan. When your hair is hydrated, the color takes more evenly, which means it'll look vibrant longer. We like Bumble and Bumble Quenching Masque, $36.

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      The day after: Use a color-protective, sulfate-free shampoo (sulfates are lathering agents that can strip your color). Try Bed Head Colour Combat Colour Goddess Shampoo, $16.95.

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      One week later: Baby your hair with a weekly deep conditioner such as Pantene Pro-V Color Nourishing Treatment, $3.99.

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      Two weeks later: Use an at-home clear glaze, which will perk up fading color, making it look

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