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I'm always excited to try new cuisine while dining out. So, when a restaurant serves up family-style, I'm all for it. I love getting a few plates to share, since it means I get to sample more of the menu. Plus, the atmosphere seems more relaxed and intimate. Still, I have friends who totally disagree; they're a little choosier with their meal selections and don't like having to compromise their Read more
Pro party planner Rachel Hollis of Chic Events shows us how food plays a starring role in every successful party. In her own wedding anniversary party, Rachel teaches us how to make symbolic and memorable menu selections and how the right presentation will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Read more
Whether you're cooking a meal at home or going out to eat, if you're trying to lose weight, it's no secret that family-style dinners encourage us to eat more. When you have an empty plate in front of you and you see a whole array of different dishes to try, your eyes can be bigger than your stomach, and you can end up serving yourself a lot more calories than you would if you were just given a Read more
Ten reasons it's awesome to be an insomniac — The Stir Kate Winslet raises awareness for autism — Celebrity Baby Scoop Steal Nahla Aubry's thermal shirt style — Celebrity Baby Blog How pregnancy can boost your health and happiness — FitPregnancy The no-panic guide to lice — Parenting When to move on to fertility treatments — The Bump Do you meet these suburban mom stereotypes? — Read more
Ben Affleck was all about his daughters during a farmers market outing in Pacific Palisades yesterday. He took Violet and Seraphina to check out the produce, and the trio picked up grapes, strawberries, flowers, and more. Ben showed love for Violet, who was toting a monogrammed handbag, with a kiss. Jennifer didn't join her family for the shopping excursion, but she was busy with the girls on Read more
I'm happy to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home. Allow us to dream a little this week. Ever since we flipped through the latest issue of Wall Street Journal Magazine, which hit newsstands this weekend, we've been thinking (a lot) about filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola's new hotel/family home/palazzo. And we say the place is all of the above because it seems to basically Read more
Jessica Simpson gazed at her fiancé Eric Johnson as they stopped for provisions at a convenience store in LA on Saturday. Jessica's maternity style has meant lots of maxi dresses, which leave room to grow as she gets further along in her pregnancy. Jessica and Eric have been sticking close to home and the Simpson family in California as they gear up for the arrival of their first baby. Jessica Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! In the past, LearnVest spoke to parents who chose not to use diapers with their children and dove into the stay-at-home parent debate. This time, one mother shares why she has decided to homeschool her children. In 2002, we had our third child, 10 years after our second was born. Our eldest two boys were in a private school, Read more
Get your sweet on for Valentine's Day with these cute Valentine's Day treats for kids. Weelicious shared her tips for getting mealtime under control in your home. Did Modern Family commit a no-no with its cursing toddler episode? We spoke with Jake and the Never Land Pirates's in-house band Sharky and Bones about pirate rock and the popularity of pirates. Jessica Alba's launching an affordable, Read more
