I’m not always up on the latest in children’s literature but, since it was released last week, I’ve been reading about Queen Raina of Jordan’s book, The Sandwich Swap, all over the web. In it, two best friends–Lily and Salma–disagree over whose sandwich tastes better; Lily prefers peanut butter, while Salma likes humus. Tensions escalate [...]

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According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2010 is the Year of The Golden Tiger, which begins on February 14, 2010 and ends on February 2, 2011.   The first day of the lunar New Year 2010 falls on the 14th day of February, which is also Valentine’s Day.  The Tiger is the third sign [...]

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It’s the first day of February and by now most of our New Year’s resolutions are like the ghost of Christmas Past. For those of us who made a resolution to lose weight, it might be hard to stay motivated as the year moves on. So what’s a girl to do? Pick up one of [...]

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One of the most highly anticipated documentaries of the year is CNN’s Latino in America series set to air tomorrow night at 9pm ET. The series is based on a recent book with the same title by CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien and co-written with Rose Marie Arce. It delves into the dynamics of Latino culture [...]

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I think it’s practically impossible to beat a children’s book about a town where it rains everything from hamburgers to pizza to ice cream. Then I actually saw a movie about it and realized that I was, indeed, wrong. And that is why I am highly recommending that everyone go see the new Cloudy With [...]

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With back-to-school season in full swing, it’s no wonder at SHOP.COM we’re seeing more people interested in educational books and toys lately. Not to mention the long car trips and poolside leisure time during the summer that are best enjoyed when the children have something to do (and I’m talking about for the parents’ sake).
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I’ve been listening to Michael Jackson all day. Not only was he my hero as a child of the 80s growing up (along with being everyone else’s), but his song “Black and White” totally changed my young adult life in that I finally felt like a conversation about racial equality in entertainment was starting — [...]

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Are you dreaming of a home makeover but don’t think you have the expertise or wherewithall to make it a reality?
Well,  design consultant and Today show lifestyle expert Elizabeth Mayhew recently published a book chock full of tips and tricks to make your abode stylish in a snap–and on a budget, too! Flip! for Decorating [...]

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Hopefully you’ve done something fun today to celebrate Earth Day, whether it’s making your own Treetini (yes, a Treetini — it’s made with Veev Acai spirit and for every Treetini sold, they’ll plant a tree) or participating in Earth Day activities like beach cleanups, going to Home Depot (they’re giving away CFL bulbs and seeds) [...]

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Unless you were hiding under a rock last November, you probably know about the swarms of girls that stood in line for the opening of the vampire movie called Twilight, written by Stephenie Meyer and starring Robert Pattinson (of Harry Potter fame) and Kristen Stewart (I have no idea what she was in).
And in case [...]

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