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5 Ways to Raise a Non-picky EaterThe fact that my now-3-year-old son isn't a picky eater may very well be accidental. It's entirely possible that he's lulling us into a false sense of accomplishment, only to have a future sibling who turns everything we know on its head - refusing to eat anything but jelly sandwiches three times per day. (Sibling high-five.)

But…maybe not.

There were very specific measures we took to try and ensure that our son Noah is more of an adventurous eater than the no-food-can-be-touching-my-God-get-this-green-stuff-away-from-me eater. And regardless of the outcome, I think they're all steps toward healthy eating habits - which is worth discussing, regardless. (So much so that I'm risking the chances of jinxing myself, and Noah will wake up in the morning and refuse to eat anything with color.)

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So here goes. 5 things I did that (maybe, possibly, hopefully) helped Noah not be super picky with his food:

1. We have a "just try it"

As much as I love Halloween, I have to admit that it also makes me anxious. Why, you ask? Well, I scare easily. Despite the fact that I'm an adult, some of the spookier Halloween decorations still freak me out! Lucky for me, jack-o-lanterns are my favorite decoration and they can be as scary-- or as sweet-- as you want them to be! Case in point: these 7 Disney-inspired pumpkin carvings! - By Amy Heinz

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We all do it! 6 mistakes all new parents maleHaving officially cleared the "new mom" threshold, I now have a little perspective to be able to look back at those beginning months. So let's talk about mistakes to avoid. I know that we're all a little sensitive to mistakes we might be making - especially considering none of us really know what we're doing - but these aren't bad parenting mishaps or "what were they thinking" moments. Instead, these are mistakes that most of us make with good intentions, and we don't even realize they're mistakes.

1. Buying into the "Supermom" complex and not accepting help
No one can do it all - not even you - so it's more important to just ask for the help that you need instead of piling too much onto your plate. If you're doing everything at once, you're not doing anything well.

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2. Not taking care of yourself
You can't help anyone else - especially your child - if you're not healthy and happy. Spending a little time focusing on yourself - whether

I am obsessed with peanut butter. To say I love it would be an understatement. I consider it a food group, a snack, a side dish, even a perfectly acceptable (and delicious) meal at times. Unfortunately, although it's packed with protein and good fats, peanut butter is also high in calories and eating too much of it (what, half a jar in one sitting is too much?) will definitely cause you to gain weight, especially if, like me, you happen to love it on thick toasted slices of white bread or stirred up in chocolate ice cream. So I'm always on the hunt for healthy ways to include peanut butter on my diet. Here are 7 of my favorite healthy recipes featuring peanut butter! - By Jen Lula

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There are plenty of costumes for babies and little ones, but if you have just given birth recently or have a baby due in the next couple of weeks, there are also a ton of incredible photo opportunities and ideas that you can take advantage of this time of year. I wish I would have hired a photographer for my daughter's first pictures and done something similar to this collection of Halloween-inspired photos. These aren't really costumes per say as they won't keep your baby warm enough for outings, but they do make excellent props for a photo shoot. - By Nadia Carriere

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I had never been pumpkin picking and last week I decided to change that. I buckled up all three kids and took the 2 1/2 hour drive to the closest pumpkin patch to our home. To be honest, I wasn't really expecting much. Some pumpkins (of course), hay bales to climb on and a bunch of fun photo opportunities was what I had in mind. Turns out there was quite a bit more than just that and we ended up staying the entire day. I would definitely taking your family pumpkin picking this fall -- here are 7 things to know before you go. - By Nadia Carriere

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We never really celebrated Halloween in my family when I was a kid. Which is probably a good thing because I have always been easily scared and scary images stick with me. I was an only child, and as most only children I had a very vivid imagination. I can still remember nightmares I had as a kid. It's that bad, ya'll. So as I think of what Halloween traditions we will do with our son as he grows, I am inspired by these festive but not-so-scary ideas. Click through for 7 Halloween decorations you can make with your kids that won't be too scary… - By Becka Robinson

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Like a lot of women, I am a huge fan of shopping. I also happen to be a huge fan of vintaage and on any given occasion I am probably wearing some treasure that I picked up at a flea market or thrift store. I hope to insitll these loves in my daughter and have already taken to scouring the web in search of vintage dresses for little girls. It is so much fun and there are a ton of adorable options out there in every size. Here are 7 of my favorites! - By Jen Lula

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