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Friday, August 8, 2008

2-Minute Makeover from Oprah's Secret Weapon

It's the quickest, most painless face lift in the world--and you can do it anytime and anywhere! Brow icon Anastasia shows you how you can look 10 years younger in just minutes.

Toy Gun: Loaded Gift?

My 5-year-old son went to a birthday party last weekend and gave the guest of honor a large Supersoaker water gun. The birthday boy was thrilled; the boy's mother, not so much.

Mom's Twist on the Smoothie

Whoever claims there isn't anything better than ice cream on a hot summer day hasn't tried this frozen concoction.

Guest blogger Paul Starke: Many people have told me that raising a child is basically "trial and error." According to my wife, however, I've been practicing "error and error," which includes some of the insane things that come out of my mouth. Keep reading for today's Daddy Dozen...

Super (Mom) Heroines in the Making?

Which celeb mom would best play Wonder Woman, Batwoman, She-Ra? Here's your chance to play casting agent for your favorite super heroine!

Let the Olympic Games Begin!

15,000 performers will take part in the Beijing Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight--a 50-minute program of dance, martial arts, laser lights and world renowned music. And of course, the athletes.

Is Sunscreen Dangerous for Kids?

The sun gives us daylight, solar energy, and photosynthesis, but it also causes sunburns, aging of the skin, and skin cancer. Sunscreen is the antidote--hailed as the protector against burns, wrinkles, and skin disease. But is it dangerous? Here's the bottom line.

Size 12, You're Fat!

Guest blogger MILF Mommy thinks if you're bigger than a 10, you're fat and she's sick of women acting like it's OK to be a size 12. Read on and tell us--do you think she's a monster or possibly on to something?

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Brain-Eating Amoeba in Lakes?

A 9-year-old California boy died last weekend as a result of a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe he contracted while swimming. Six young men also died last year after swimming in lakes or pools infested with this deadly amoeba, the CDC reports. Here's how to protect your family.

Kids Who Kill

Recently, a 15-year-old murdered his parents for taking away his car privileges. And this is no fluke--more and more teens are making the news for killing their parents. Our expert tells us why this is happening.