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So Your Oldest Hates the Baby. Now What?
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Bet you weren't expecting a sibling rivalry before their preteen years, huh? Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for an older sibling to be confused, hurt, or even angry about your new addition. The question is, what do you do now that you're playing referee to a newborn and their older brother or sister? It really depends on the age of your first child. If they're young enough, they may not ... ...more
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Hair Emergency: 3 Amazing Conditioner Alternatives
Yikes! Your hair is brittle and breaking, and there's no conditioner on hand. No problem: there's 3 very easy recipes with household and easy-to-find conditioning alternatives that will leave most hair shiny and soft-- without too much fuss. So if you're currently experiencing a hair 911, keep reading!1. Coconut OilThis one's very popular, and effective for most hair types. You can use it as ... ...more
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Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Do you have a cookie burning problem? Me too. It seems that whenever I bake, I either get soft, yogurt-y cookie puddles, or the hardest cookie bricks imaginable. Lucky for me, there is an alternative: no-bake cookies! I'm hardly the first person to ever make them, but there's something satisfying about making cookies without so much as touching an oven. Now, without further ado, the ... ...more
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Stop Burger Shrinking Once and for All
So you bought quarter-pound patties and big potato buns, and now you're enjoying a burger that's more bread than meat. Seriously, what the heck happened to your burger, and how do you stop it from becoming food more fit for Barbie dolls than real people? The explanation is simple, and the solution easier than you'd think!Why Does a Burger Shrink?The simplest answer for why your patties lose ... ...more
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Advice for New Parents
Having a new baby is one of the hardest core things you'll ever do. To say nothing of pregnancy and childbirth, caring for a newborn, especially for the first time, stretches you to the boundaries of your will and abilities, not only physically, but emotionally as well. If you're doing it alone, it's terrifying. So I'm here to give you some real advice. Not the practical, everyday stuff, like ... ...more
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How to Unshrink a Cotton Shirt
Oh no! You accidentally washed your favorite cotton shirt in hot water, then dried it on high heat. Now, as a result, your once pristine favorite shirt is more suited to a child's doll than to an actual human, and you're pretty sure that teacup chihuahuas might fit in it pretty comfortably. Lucky for you, we've all been there. Even more lucky, there is a way you can try to reverse the ... ...more
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Don't Destroy Your Dandelions!
I might grumble and curse the existence of the prolific weed as I pull what feels like the thousandth one out of my garden, but the truth is that they do a tremendous amount of good, as annoying as they may be. The yellow flowered plant turns into a fluffy white ball of potential weeds, which can make any gardener scowl, and at the same time be one of the main reasons we can enjoy gardening in ... ...more
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What's the Deal with Greek Yogurt?
If you've ever stood in the dairy aisle in your grocery store, holding one cup of regular yogurt, and one cup of the Greek stuff, and wondered whether the extra money is worth it, you're not alone. Food bloggers, cooking shows, and even healthcare professionals seem to encourage eating Greek yogurt over its counterpart. But why? Does it matter which you choose? Can you use regular yogurt where ... ...more
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Hydrate the Right Way with Infused Water
Well actually, as long as you're drinking enough water, there is no 'right' way to drink it. But as many of us on the hydration kick would tell you, making yourself drink enough plain water can be tricky, especially if you're not used to it. When you're used to flavored drinks, especially sugared or caffeinated ones, water just doesn't seem to have the same appeal. Luckily, there's a great way ... ...more
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Recipe: Anti-Nausea Tea
When I became pregnant with my first child, I was constantly on the edge of throwing up, and did-- frequently. For many of us facing morning sickness, and even more facing illness, nausea can be debilitating. But rather than just accept the bathroom as your new hangout spot, try out this ginger peppermint tea to calm your tummy and put you back on track.How much ginger and peppermint you put ... ...more
