Lifestyle & Trends - Family Living

Easing the stress of hosting guests

Whether it's for the holidays or another big occasion, hosting people in your home can be both gratifying and stressful. It can be especially tricky when you're entertaining out of town guests for days at a time. By planning ahead, you can avoid some of the common pitfalls that can cause a gathering to go south in a hurry and ensure that both you and your guests have such a great time that everyone will be looking forward to the next get-together once it's all over.

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Time to reboot your morning routine

The beginning of the new school year means busy mornings for both mom and the kids. We rush out of bed, shower and get dressed, wake up the kids and give them breakfast, and make sure they catch the bus on time. The routine may be chaotic, but it gets both you and the kids on track and helps you stay on schedule for the rest of the day.

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Shopping for your child without spending a bundle

Decorating a nursery or toddler's room is part of the nesting process but can be expensive and overwhelming with all the choices these days. There are so many home decor options, gadgets and deal sites that the entire process can seem daunting and costly. Moms who are "in the know" have some secrets for getting the luxury items they want, but at deep discounts.

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Fight the 'Are we there yet?' blues

Whether you're flying across the country or driving to grandma's house, traveling with kids - of any age - can be stressful, especially during the holidays. There is a 33.4 percent chance that a flight will be late, cancelled or diverted nationwide during the winter holiday period, according to a USA Today survey. How do you entertain your digitally savvy kids during hours spent in cars, busses, trains or planes?

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Four-time gold medalist Janet Evans has the 'heart' for an Olympic Games comeback

A four-time gold medalist embarking on her fourth Olympic Games at age 40 - that's the name of the game for Janet Evans. She is committed to following her heart - and also taking care of it - to make sure it's strong enough to take on competitors half her age. Evans offers tips for better heart health.

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