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We are three best friends who are mothers of teenage daughters (and a son!).... read full story →


Ashley Judd Makes Me Think About My Own Body Issues by Amy
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As an aging woman with body image issues, I couldn't resist clicking on this title when I saw it on Facebook the other day: "Ashley Judd Slaps Media in the Face for Speculation Over Her 'Puffy' Appearance." I applaud Ashley for her cutting examination of the press' objectification of women and ...read full story →


“Bully” — The Controversy and the Bottom Line
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The powerful new documentary, Bully, by award-winning filmmaker Lee Hirsch, continues to be surrounded by controversy. First, the profanity spewed by some of the bullies in the film caused the MPAA to give it an R rating, taking away its accessibility to the kids who really need to see it (a ...read full story →


We’re Giving Away “The Wedding Beat” by Devan Sipher

We always get teary at weddings but, while reading The Wedding Beat, much of our crying came from laughing so much. The debut novel by New York Times "Vows" columnist Devan Sipher is especially refreshing because it's a romantic comedy written from a male point of view. Read our interview with ...read full story →


Wedding Talk with Devan Sipher, Author of “The Wedding Beat”
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In his debut novel, The Wedding Beat, author Devan Sipher does exactly what writers are always advised to do -- write about what they know! As a reporter for the New York Times "Vows" column, Sipher covered the wedding beat for years and he's turned his experiences into a romantic ...read full story →


Pinterest: My New Obsession
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I love Pinterest. When I say that – which I do often and which is obvious to my Facebook friends from my seemingly endless pinning activity – some people want to know why. They just don’t see the appeal, and I can totally understand that because, at first, I didn’t, either. Until ...read full story →


We’re Giving Away “4-Film Collections” from Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger
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Three of our favorite Academy Award-winning actresses take center stage this spring with new "4-Film Collections" exclusively on DVD. Gwyneth Paltrow: 4-Film Collection features Shakespeare in Love, A View From the Top, Bounce and Emma. Nicole Kidman: 4-Film Collection includes Rabbit Hole, Cold Mountain, The Others and Dogville. Renee Zellweger: 4-Film Collection comes ...read full story →


Bedtime Reading: What Are You Reading Tonight?
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This is so true! I found this quote on Pinterest (my new obsession, which I will write about in detail soon) and had to share it with you. I repinned it from Shop Around the Corner but it originally came from Pretty Books (both of which I think I'm also obsessed ...read full story →