Biggest Loser’s Kristin Steede Expecting a Baby
NBC Former Biggest Loser contestant Kristin Steede , 28, took to her blog on Thursday to announce some big news, indeed: She is expecting her first child! “Do you know what it is like to want something so bad for so long it almost feels as if it’s never going to happen?” she asks. “We are going to have a baby!” Married to husband Nick Steede for five years, Kristin says that the show played a big part in their happy ending
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By the Numbers: Timber! Sales of artificial Christmas trees fall as consumers look to save
$269 Top price of an artificial Christmas tree at Home Depot, where fake firs, specious spruces, and the like range from $79.97 to $269; at Lowe's, the artificial trees are $38 to $298. Given those prices, more Americans are turning to real trees this year, according to this report from Bloomberg.com
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Kimora Lee Simmons: ‘We’re a Normal Family, Doing the Best We Can’
Courtesy Page Six Magazine Appropriately titled Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane , Kimora Lee Simmons ‘ reality show depicts an extravagant lifestyle filled with the glitz and glamour of a successful fashion designer. However, looks can be quite deceiving, a fact made evident in the latest Page Six Magazine . In a new interview with the magazine, the mother-of-three insists that her life is, first and foremost, dictated by the demands of motherhood
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Tobey Maguire on the Importance of Being Present
Anthony/Pacific Coast News The end of the year is often a time for reflection, and Tobey Maguire says in a new interview that he’s been reflecting on what he can do to simplify his life. The 34-year-old actor tells PARADE that making a list of the various ways he spends his time has motivated him to “edit some things out” in order to make more room for what is truly important. “It’s kind of a process of self-reflection on how I’m living and spending time with my wife and children, which is a number one priority.
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Utility companies lag in environmental ranking of biggest U.S. businesses
Several weeks back, in its ” The Greenest Big Companies in America ” special report, Newsweek published its first-ever Green Rankings , a list of the country's top 500 companies broken down by environmental impact, policy, and reputation. Technology companies did particularly well in the rankings, taking four of the five top spots.
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Maddox Jolie-Pitt’s Big Night Out
Eric Charbonneau/WireImage Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie treat their eldest child, stylish son Maddox Chivan , 8, to a special event Thursday night: The premiere of Invictus in Beverly Hills. But that’s not all they’ve done for the little guy lately: It was recently reported that last year, the couple donated $1 million to various causes in his home country of Cambodia. The actors are also parents to Pax Thien , 6, Zahara Marley , 4 ½, Shiloh Nouvel , 3 ½, and 16-month-old twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline .
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Vera Farmiga Gets Her Groove Back With George Clooney’s Help
Byron Purvis/AdMedia The weeks and months postpartum are hardly a time where new moms feel sexy, but Vera Farmiga says that George Clooney makes the impossible seem possible. The 36-year-old actress filmed Up in the Air alongside George shortly after welcoming son Fynn , 10 ½ months, and notes in a new interview that “it takes a woman a good six or seven months to get in the groove after maternity.” Her own groove was fast-forwarded by the suave actor, however! Vera reveals, “There’s just sleepless nights, so lack of sleep takes a toll, so I didn’t always feel buttoned up and sexy and confident and comfortable in my skin
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Tom Colicchio Offers Advice for Eating Out With Baby
Amanda Schwab/Startraks When it comes to screaming babies in restaurants, Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio says do yourself — and those around you — a favor, and head for the nearest exit! “You’ve gotta leave,” the 47-year-old dad-of-two tells Babble. “If something’s going on and you can’t get him quiet, just pick him up and leave. Say, ‘Sorry, I gotta go.’” His opinions are equally strong when it comes to the food choices parents offer their children while dining out.
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Customer calls major appliance maker, gets free parts for out-of-warranty broken refrigerator
” Why You Don't Need an Extended Warranty ,” posted recently on our Money blog, details the reasons for not wasting your hard-earned cash on extended warranties. The story said extended warranties are notoriously bad deals because: “• Some repairs are covered by the standard manufacturer warranty that comes with the product.
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ChloeInStyle.com: A Chic E-Shop For Kids and Moms!
ChloeInstyle.com This one-stop-shop has it all! From stylish kids and maternity clothing to green toys, you’ll find everything you’ll need for you and your little one at ChloeInstyle.com . Created by a mom who was hard-pressed to find hip and fashionable baby/mom products all in one online shop, this e-boutique stocks a hodge podge of items including birth announcements , adorable rugs , cool toys , stuff for moms and moms-to-be and baby clothing and accessories .
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Sarah Jessica Parker: ‘We’re Doubly Blessed’
Courtesy Glamour “Nothing can really describe” life with 5-month-old twins Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge , but proud mom Sarah Jessica Parker does her best to try in the January issue of Glamour . “We didn’t plan on having two, but were doubly blessed and it’s been just wonderful.” Noting the “untraditional way” in which she and husband Matthew Broderick welcomed their girls — via surrogate — the 44-year-old actress says that the situation has been “very different” than their experience with son James Wilkie , 7. What’s more, there are even stark differences between the twins themselves! Sarah Jessica shares, “One would prefer to be held 24 hours a day, and the other is already suffering from type A issues.
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TimeToPlayMag.com Announces Your Top Toy Picks For 2009!
Leap Frog Tag Junior/TimeToPlayMag After releasing their ‘Most Wanted’ toy list this year, TimeToPlayMag.com — an online publication dedicated to providing parents with information on what’s fun for children’s and families — decided to launch the 2009 People’s Play Awards to gather your top picks for this holiday season. After weeks of voting, the results are in! Below are the winners for 4 of the 14 categories (for the full list, click here ) along with commentary from TimeToPlayMag ’s editor-in-chief, Jim Silver
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Kelly Rutherford: ‘Young Mothers Aren’t In the Norm Anymore’
Courtesy Mark Jason/Observer Playground Crediting breastfeeding for her swift return to pre-baby form, actress Kelly Rutherford jokes in the holiday issue of Observer Playground , on newsstands December 9th, that her motivations aren’t entirely altruistic! “If I can fit into my jeans like this forever, all of my kids will be nursed for longer,” she quips with a laugh. “No, no, no, you’re not done [nursing]; Those jeans must fit!” All kidding aside, Kelly — mom to Hermés Gustaf Daniel , 3, and Helena Grace , 6 months next week — says that the calorie burn of breastfeeding accounts for only “part of” her success
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With swine flu here, some manufacturers look to cash in on H1N1 concerns
As of the end of November, 32 states were reporting widespread influenza activity at this time, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , and nearly all of the influenza viruses identified so far this flu season are the H1N1 (swine flu) virus . Manufacturers looking to capitalize on H1N1-induced maladies and concerns have introduced home products that they claim will keep you from getting sick or at eliminate the virus in your home. The U.S
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Steal That Style: Stylish Maternity Coats
With December finally upon us, it’s time to look for a coat that will keep both mama-to-be and her bump warm this season! Whether you’re on the look out for a glam walking coat similar to the style actress Kelly Rutherford wore while expecting her daughter last winter (below left) or something more laidback like the one Jeremy Sisto ’s wife Addie Lane sported in March (below right), this year’s selection of maternity outerwear looks promising! We’ve compiled a fab list of our faves that will suit any expectant mom’s fashion schedule, including formal holiday office parties or casual shopping trips for baby-on-the-way! Kelly Rutherford , Addie Lane and Jeremy Sisto – Dara Kushner/INF; Lawrence Schwartzwald/Splash News Online Click below to see the coats! Isabella Oliver Trapeze Trench Splurge: Looking for a luxe trench coat that will accommodate your growing belly this holiday season? Isabella Oliver’s Trapeze Trench ($319, left) may just be the answer. Layer this over a cozy sweater and jeans or pair it with a long-sleeved dress and tights
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Fab Sample Sale: Lucky Jade at The Mini Social
Lucky Jade/The Mini Social Starting today, the Mini Social is hosting a sale of cute and luxe baby clothing and accessories from Lucky Jade . You’ll find blankets, coveralls, converter gowns and hoodies priced from $16 to $40 (originally $45 to $90) in soft, cozy cashmere and bamboo blend fabrics. Hurry up and snap some pieces up — they’re perfect for your little one or a baby gift! Posted in CBB Faves, Deal of the Day, Fashion & Gear, Fashion & Gear – Clothing, Fashion & Gear – Deals, Main, Shopping Guide, Shopping Guide – Clothing
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The Stefani-Rossdales Say ‘Cheerio’ to LA
Matrix/Flynet Welcome home, Gavin Rossdale ! The British rocker touched down in London after arriving on a Sunday flight from LAX and unloaded the kids — Kingston James McGregor , 3 ½, and Zuma Nesta Rock , 15 months — from the car along with wife Gwen Stefani as they moved into their London digs. The family is staying in the UK this month after spending last year’s Christmas in the States. “We alternate each year,” Gavin, 44, recently told Celebrity Baby Blog
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Lisa Loeb Welcomes Daughter Lyla Rose
Roger Karnbad/Celebrity Photo It’s a baby girl for singer Lisa Loeb and her husband Roey Hershkovitz , her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively . Lyla Rose Loeb Hershkovitz arrived Sunday morning, November 29th at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and is the first child for the couple. Lisa, 41, and Roey, 31, a music production supervisor for The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien , announced that they were expecting in September The couple met in 2006 at a business meeting and married last January
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Katie Holmes Dishes on Suri’s Love of High Heels
Christopher Peterson/BuzzFoto The high heels recently sported by 3 ½-year-old Suri Cruise might have drawn the ire of some , but mom Katie Holmes says that all the concern is unnecessary. “They are actually ballroom dancing shoes for kids,” the 30-year-old actress explained to Access Hollywood at the Dizzy Feet Foundation’s Inaugural Celebration of Dance event in Hollywood Sunday night. “I found them for her and she loves them.” Katie adds, “She, like every little girl, she loves my high heels.” It seems as though Suri is taking after Katie in more ways than one, however.
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Prepare your Home for Holiday Guests
Is your home safe for holiday guests? If little Ian and grandpa Ray are visiting for a few days, or even just for Christmas dinner, there are simple precautions you can take to avoid the trauma of a holiday accident in your home. Prepare the house with these safety items to ensure your holiday memories are shiny and bright. Think about who’s coming over and then go room by room, ‘guest-proofing’ your home. Order today. Peace of mind is priceless. Bathrooms Toilet Safety Frames – Choose from a variety of value-priced toilet frames that make getting on and off the commode a breeze. And if there’s a chance your guest might not make to the bathroom, Allegro Product Manager Daver suggests you consider a bedside commode . Suction Cup Grab Bars - These life-saving grab bars install in seconds and are removable. Non-marring. No drilling. Reposition to the ideal location for each user.
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