Birthdays on Shine

User post: Pretty Polka Dot Party Cake

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I grew up eating cakes made from cake mixes, and I still love them. But when I want to make something special, I take a little more time to make my cakes from scratch. It's not difficult, it just takes a little more work. Your homemade cake will taste great, and you get to…

10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Thomas Keller

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On this Wednesday, we don't just celebrate Hump Day for the week; we also honor French Laundry chef and restaurant legend Thomas Keller, who turns 54 today. The culinary pioneer — who's been called everything from the food…

Where to score delicious birthday freebies

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Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? Not only can you score a free lunch on your birthday, you can score a free steak dinner if you play your cards right! Plenty of restaurants go beyond the standard complimentary dessert, and will spring for your entire meal. One thing to note: most of these deals require you to sign up with the restaurant's club or email newsletter in advance, so be sure to plan ahead!

Sex and the City and Football--AFC turns 50

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“Eight Teams Turn Fifty”

Some say life begins when one turns 50. Does it really begin when we turn 50, or have we become so enlightened by our years of experience that we see life in all its glory and wonder and passion? Does life really begin, or, as a result of our perspicacity, are…

help me out

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what should i get one of my friend she turns 15 this month on the 12 and don't have a clue what to get her she like a sister so it gotta be big but don't know where to start looking i know she like colorful things depressing music and messing around at anytime of the day she love to make…

My Journey.. "The mirror speaks??"

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Ok, so the big day came and went.. And I survived!! Well sorta.. The mirror made it out ok, too so far that is.. So given the fact that I didn't end up comiting "harry carry" when the clock stroke 12am on wensday, i've decided that now more than ever I must find out what it…

Birthday's for the School's Reassurance

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To the school, that's a low blow harrassing my retarded son for answers. You have him all stressed out. He peed his pants when he got home from school and he kept asking everyone how old they were. If this keeps up I will keep him home and file charges. Here are the…

Birthday Treats Without the Sweets

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Gearing up for the start of a new school year? We know the feeling. If your child celebrates a birthday during the school year, you don't have to send him off with a tray full or cupcakes, however.

The Birthday Party Social Whirl

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Sometimes we get a bit frazzled when the wave of invitations splashes onto our family's calendar, but the truth is that nothing -- repeat, nothing -- is cuter than preschoolers at a birthday party. Put kids in this age group around a table with tiny chairs and cupcakes and party hats, and cue the "ahhhs" now. Bring on the smiles and the tears, both ours and theirs for both, and call it precious. Because it is.

Celebrate good times! Tips for remembering birthdays & anniversaries

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By Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore

It is a Tuesday and you are talking to your sister on the phone when suddenly it hits you like a brick: yesterday was her birthday and you forgot it again!

Yikes, how did that happen? Well, your daughter did have the flu, your boss dumped that big project on you at the last minute, and parent-teacher conferences certainly threw a wrench in your schedule! But those are just excuses. Rather than try to apologize after the fact, set in place a simple to implement and simple to maintain system that will help you keep track of the birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates for the special people in your life.