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Guess what, moms? Daphne Brogdon of Coolmom.com is back with another hilarious video. Everyone always talks about how television “rots” children’s minds, but what do all those children’s shows do to the parents, older siblings, aunts/uncles and babysitters that watch them? Daphne’s been tuning in to too much Dora the Explorer. Here’s how it’s effecting her. “Ever had a day where... CONTINUE READING 5

When I’m thinking about the holidays (so what if it’s summer, I’m cranking the AC and dreaming of snow), the first things that come to mind are family and food, traditions and memories…but I’ll be honest and tell you that I also think about the presents. I LOVE presents, but I am being honest when I say I like to... CONTINUE READING 14

Are you a mom who’s in the mood for some good Friday family entertainment? The Jensen Project premiered on NBC on Friday night as a part of Walmart and P&G's Friday Family Movie Night initiative. My dear college friend Kellie Martin starred as Claire Thompson, a scientist doing cutting-edge research that could help save the world. When the information falls... CONTINUE READING 9

When a terrible disaster like the BP oil spill occurs, we all want to do something positive to help out. Luckily for those of us who can’t travel to the gulf and help in person, fashion designers/humanitarians have used their talents to design fashion-forward pieces to support relief efforts. The oil may have stopped for now, but the clean-up still... CONTINUE READING 11

DailyWorth is back this week with a whole bunch of budgeting and saving tips. Read their easy and 100% realistic how tos and tell us how you budget. In response to DailyWorth’s recent poll, about half of their users admitted that they either didn’t have a budget, or that the one they have is a bust. Here’s DailyWorth’s expert advice on budgeting. We hear... CONTINUE READING 12

Feeling a little under the weather because of the, er, weather? We feel you. We love summer, but being hot, humid and sweaty is so not our thing. How to survive the heat and stay calm? Gabrielle Bernstein of addmoreing.com has expert advice to help you out. “Let’s face it. The heat is on! I walked outside today and felt like... CONTINUE READING 10

My last week’s thoughts about  carried on to this week, as I continued to ponder what else I rely on in my everyday life. While my list was virtually endless, there was one thing that I couldn’t clump with the rest of my dependencies (parents, friends, puppy...chocolate…) and that was my cell phone. My CrackBerry, to be specific. I am head-over-heels,... CONTINUE READING 33

Waiting for a night train in Norway, sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg, ages 17 and 19, sat stationary as the clock neared 6:00 a.m. It was a stripped, sombre scene that stirred extensive and emotional imagery for the aspiring songwriters. This scene would later help shape the most mournful tracks on the Swedish teens’ recent record release, The Big Black and The... CONTINUE READING 4

Lifestyles of the rich and famous make it hard for us to imagine celebrities as anything other than…well, celebrities! But we were able to dig up a little dirt on some of our favorite superstars to see what they did before getting their 15 minutes. It's a nice reminder that everyone starts off small. 1. Before she was the adoring Idol... CONTINUE READING 12

Hey, all you moms out there! Been to any great movies lately? With all of your free time (ha!), we’re sure you want to pick your cinematic outings carefully. One mom, Daphne Brogdon of Coolmom.com, has a thing or two to say about the Sex and the City 2 movie...and movies in general. Watch the video for her hilarious take. “Before... CONTINUE READING 14