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If you’re pregnant or have ever been pregnant I bet there was a time in there that something hit you that instantly made you feel sick. For each of my pregnancies I had the “joy” of the over-sensitive nose symptom. I could walk into a room and smell everything — good and bad, but mostly [...]

by Kristina Sauerwein posted in Mom Stories Children who have difficulties reading may benefit from a daily supplement of omega-3, the fatty acids abundant in fish, seafood and some algae, according to a controversial study by scientists at the prestigious Oxford University in England. Students aged seven to nine received a 600-milligram, ...

Every once in a while we get the distinct pleasure of hearing about some whacked-out law that’s still on the books from Anytown, USA. We all snicker, wonder how the law got there in the first place and then go back to ignoring the laws we find inconvenient. Now most of us are law-abiding citizens, [...]

Every once in a while we get the distinct pleasure of hearing about some whacked-out law that’s still on the books from Anytown, USA. We all snicker, wonder how the law got there in the first place and then go back to ignoring the laws we find inconvenient. Now most of us are law-abiding citizens, [...]

mcdonalds logo, source: mcdonalds.com McDonald’s is making a splash in the vegetarian world by opening its first 100% vegetarian restaurant in India – two locations actually. ..Bring on the McVeggie Extra Value Meals.. But if you take a closer look, you might see why this news seems like an obvious and smart business decision for [...]

by Andrea Updyke posted in Mom Stories Do you ever just want to put your fingers in your ears and scream LA LA LA LA, I can’t hear you!? That’s where I am right now. It’s where I am with politics. It’s where I am as a parent. It’s where I am as a basic [...]

Mitt & Ann Romney Us moms wield a lot of power from deciding what our families eat, to where we go on vacation, to how household finances should be spent. So it is no wonder that the ‘mom vote’ is a big fish to try to catch this election season. Earlier this month, Barack Obama [...]

Jerry Nelson There is no show more beloved in the children’s television pantheon than Sesame Street, and today the cast and crew lost one of its original members, Jerry Nelson. Nelson was the creator and voice of Count von Count, Herry Monster and many more characters. Jim Henson’s daughter Lisa released a statement about ...

One of the top-searched for terms in food on the internet is recipes for tacos. It seems we busy folk can’t get enough of this traditional, easy to make, Mexican inspired meal. What’s not to love about tacos? They’re so simple to pull together, you hardly need a recipe. They are easy to create from [...]

by Margie Kelly posted in Mom Stories Pregnancy is a time to embrace new habits to make you healthier and feel more in control of your life. All the pregnancy how-to books will urge you to get more sleep, keep hydrated, and eat healthier. And that’s great advice. But you should also consider your pregnancy [...]