Danica McKellar Feeling ‘Much More Normal’ in Second Trimester
Michael Kovac/FilmMagic In an effort to ward off “big blob” syndrome, expectant actress Danica McKellar says she’s staying fit with maternity workout DVDs. “Exercising makes my muscles feel good, it gets the energy and blood pumping,” she tells PEOPLE Moms & Babies at Sunday’s Pregnancy Awareness Month kick-off, held at Coldwater Canyon Park in Beverly Hills
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Danica McKellar Feeling ‘Much More Normal’ in Second Trimester
Happiness Comes in 3’s
June 7 is a very special day for our CEO Doug Ulman and for our good friend, Tony Hsieh, author of Delivering Happiness : A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose and CEO of Zappos . Doug is celebrating his 33rd birthday and Tony is celebrating the launch of his new book and what he hopes to be the start of a movement of Delivering Happiness
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Happiness Comes in 3’s
BumpWatch: Mario Lopez’s Blue Belle
Stephen J. Cohen/FilmMagic Ta-da! Mario Lopez proudly shows off girlfriend Courtney Mazza ‘s growing belly at Saturday’s Kentucky Derby , held at Churchill Downs in Louisville
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BumpWatch: Mario Lopez’s Blue Belle
Ok, I lied–How about one more giveaway?
Even though I’m still working on picking winners from my Craft Corps Giveaway-A-Day, I’ve already got yet another way for you to win some free stuff! As you may know, I’m Caron International’s spokesperson. Because they’re really supportive of all that I do, they’ve generously offered to team up with Lark Books to offer FOUR winners each a signed copy of Craft Corps and $25 worth of yarn!All
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Ok, I lied–How about one more giveaway?
1 Trend, 3 Ways: Cool Kid-Friendly Scooters!
Celebrity tots are on the move! George Marsiaj and Ava Jackman kick up their heels on Micro ‘s triple-wheeled Mini Kick Scooter (see info below) while James Wilkie scoots to school on a sleek silver two-wheeler — with dad Matthew Broderick in tow. Bauer-Griffin (2); IN Is your little one itching for a new set of wheels? Not only are scooters a fun way for kids to burn off some energy, they’re eco-friendly too.
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1 Trend, 3 Ways: Cool Kid-Friendly Scooters!
Louisiana and Wisconsin latest states to run out of cash for appliances rebate money
Cash for appliances has closed in 11 states. According to the U.S. Department of Energy's Web site for cash for appliances , Louisiana and Wisconsin are the latest states to close their rebate program.
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Louisiana and Wisconsin latest states to run out of cash for appliances rebate money
Family Photo: The Simpson-Wentzes Take a Hike
Juliano Garcia/INF Fresh off their Hawaiian vacation , the Simpson-Wentz family gets back to nature with a hike through Runyon Canyon Park in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Sunday.
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Family Photo: The Simpson-Wentzes Take a Hike
Spotted: Jerry O’Connell and His Barefoot Babies!
Nathanael Jones/Sam Sharma/Pacific Coast News Toting his twins, Jerry O’Connell was spotted bringing daughters Dolly Rebecca Rose (l) and Charlie Tamara Tulip (r) to play at an indoor gym Thursday in Los Angeles, Calif. The 16-month-old girls sported bare feet and matching smiles as they made their way in! The actor recently said that he and wife Rebecca Romijn consider date nights a top priority — and make use of the grandparents! “We throw the kids at them and then we’ll take off for a couple of hours,” Jerry explains
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Spotted: Jerry O’Connell and His Barefoot Babies!
Join our live mower/tractor chat at 12 noon ET on May 6
If you're in the market for a lawn mover or tractor or just want to cut better with your current machine, be sure to participate in the live chat we're planning for the Home & Garden blog on May 6 at 12 noon ET. Peter Sawchuk, the program leader in our Tech department who specializes in testing outdoor equipment, will answer your questions about buying, using, and maintaining mowers and tractors. “It's really just a good year to buy a lawn mower or tractor,” says Sawchuk, who spent two decades designing yard equipment for major manufacturers
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Join our live mower/tractor chat at 12 noon ET on May 6
The Wall Street Journal visits Consumer Reports
If you've ever wanted an outsider's insider's look at how Consumer Reports tests products, read ” Meet the Sticklers: New Demands Test Consumer Reports; Flying in Cat Fur ,” by The Wall Street Journal's About the House columnist Wendy Bounds . Bounds spent a day at our Yonkers, New York, headquarters, checking out the labs and learning about our testing methods, which the article describes as rigorous and sometimes byzantine: “In the lab, technicians are always developing ways to accelerate the wear and tear products normally experience over the course of years. Treadmills, for instance, get pounded repeatedly with a spinning metal drum imbedded with rubber green balls that mimic running feet.
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BumpWatch: Amy Adams’ Splendid Stripes
JSGS/GSI Keeping fiancé Darren Le Gallo close, a cute and comfy Amy Adams smiles as she spends Saturday shopping at The Grove with friends and family. The Julie & Julia star, 35, is expecting her first child this month
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Gwyneth Paltrow: ‘The Simplest Things’ Bring Happiness
Peter Kramer/AP With an Academy Award, famous friends and a closet full of designer clothes to her name, Gwyneth Paltrow tells PARADE she finds happiness in the same place as most moms — at home. “Slowing down, cooking for my family, having kids that are healthy,” the Iron Man 2 star muses, “as corny as it sounds, the simplest things in life have made me so happy.” Pointing out that “it’s great to have success, it’s great to have money,” Paltrow, 37, adds, “I don’t want to give it away, but I know that if it was taken away, if I had my family, I would be OK.” Daughter Apple Blythe Alison , 6 this month , likes to bond with mom over dress up
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Spotted: Christina Aguilera – To the Max!
Flynet Christina Aguilera totes her little candy man, 2-year-old son Max Liron , during a shopping trip in Hollywood on Saturday. The sexy singer, 29, recently released the racy video for her latest single, “Not Myself Tonight,” the first track off her new album Bionic , due in June.
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Spotted: Christina Aguilera – To the Max!
A note to Carl Hiaasen, rather Dave Barry, about low-flow toilets
Dave Barry's got a thing for—or is that against?—toilets. He riffed on toilets during his keynote address at the 2010 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas , and his Web site shows him wielding a sledgehammer over a busted-up toilet next to the quote, “If you leave this web site, I will kill this defenseless toilet.” Most recently, the Pulitzer Prize winner commented on commodes in ” Domains: Dave Barry's Fun House ” in last week's edition of the The New York Times Magazine .
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Kaitlin Olson, Rob McElhenney Expecting a ‘Really Handsome’ Baby Boy
Michael Kovac/FilmMagic Six months into her “easy” pregnancy, Kaitlin Olson is crossing her fingers that the luck lasts through to her August due date . “I haven’t been nauseous at all, so far — I hate to jinx it,” she told PEOPLE Moms & Babies at Sunday’s Pregnancy Awareness Month kickoff event. “I feel pretty normal except I can feel something moving inside of me.” The Always Sunny in Philadelphia star and her husband, series creator Rob McElhenney , recently discovered that they’re expecting a boy — and the couple is thrilled with the news.
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Kaitlin Olson, Rob McElhenney Expecting a ‘Really Handsome’ Baby Boy
BumpWatch: Annie Wersching Debuts Her Belly
Juan Rico/Fame Annie Wersching may have wrapped her role on 24 , but she has a new project to focus on: her first child. “[I've been eating] tons of mint chocolate chip ice cream and French fries,” Wersching, who’s due in August , tells PEOPLE.
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BumpWatch: Annie Wersching Debuts Her Belly
Vera Farmiga Confirms: Baby No. 2 on the Way!
Kevin Mazur/WireImage Although she had kept mum about recent rumors, Vera Farmiga was happy to share her good news at Monday’s Costume Institute Gala — she has another baby on the way! The Oscar-nominated Up In the Air star, 36, is expecting a second child with her husband, Deadsy rocker Renn Hawkey , this fall. “I’m past the first trimester, so I’m not feeling sick anymore,” Farmiga — wearing Sophie Theallet for Gap — told USA Today at the event, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The new arrival will join big brother Fynn , 15 months.
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Vera Farmiga Confirms: Baby No. 2 on the Way!
Fab Sale: 10% Off at PoshMommy.com!
Courtesy of POSH Mommy Buy yourself some mommy bling for Mother’s Day. POSH Mommy Jewelry — which counts Brooke Burke , Milla Jovovich and Garcelle Beauvais as fans — is offering Moms & Babies readers an exclusive discount
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Fab Sale: 10% Off at PoshMommy.com!
What’s new in Consumer Reports: Home content from the June 2010 issue
The June 2010 issue of Consumer Reports is out, and among the highlights for the home, we found that performance is up and prices are down among grills, blenders, and exterior paints and stains. You'll also find a review of a claimed germ-fighting vacuum, tips on maintaining your air conditioner(s), an update on thirsty shower towers, and reliability information for dishwashers. Gas grills that sizzle: Our review of gas grills includes nine standouts, ranging from the Brinkmann 810-8410S, $200, to the top-rated Weber Genesis E320, $700.
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What’s new in Consumer Reports: Home content from the June 2010 issue
Spotted: Doting Dad Jeremy Sisto’s Big Apple Babe
INF Say cheese! Jeremy Sisto obliges the paparazzi with a quick snapshot while out strolling with 11-month-old daughter Charlie and wife Addie Lane (not pictured) in the East Village on Friday. The Law & Order star’s little girl will soon have a new playmate on set — his costar Alana de la Garza is expecting her first child in October! RELATED : Jeremy Sisto and Addie Lane Tie the Knot!
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Spotted: Doting Dad Jeremy Sisto’s Big Apple Babe