At 26 weeks pregnant, I take compliments where I can get them. I ran out to grab lunch the other day and the cashier told me he liked my dress. Flattered, I said, "Thank you! And the big bump to go with it!" He smiled and replied, "It's beautiful."

Feeling pretty good, I walked out of the cafe and told my coworker, "Did you hear that nice cashier? He just said my bump was beautiful." Out of nowhere, the woman walking behind us said, "Are you talking about the guy behind the counter?" I looked at the stranger and confirmed her inquiry. She said, "Oh... he always says nice things to everyone. He just likes to give out compliments." And just like that, I was robbed of the kind remark. I said, "Well thanks for that. Thanks for taking that away from me." But lo and behold, we stopped into another cafe to grab a drink and a another woman smiled at me and said, "You look so cute pregnant!" All was well with the world again.
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When the urge to wear jean shorts hits a girl, she's just got to go with it. Apparently, Isla was feeling the denim daisy dukes for herself and her mini me, Olive. The two petite red–headed ladies looked quite patriotic all dressed in red, white and blue for a day of shopping in the City of Angels.

The baby's chubbilicious legs were kept under wraps in her floral embroidered denim knickers and paired with a cool red printed shirt. Her auburn locks were tucked under a Baby Gap reversible white floppy hat lined with pink polka dots.

My dad recently asked me what I considered the most important thing in my life. I answered my family — my daughter and husband. I wasn't too surprised when he said his was his health as he's a doctor. "Mine is health because without my health, I couldn't take care of a family or exist for it," he said. I said that no matter the state of MY health, I would still wish my loved ones good fortune.

A daughter of a cancer survivor, actress Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer. A rumored report said that the 36–year–old wants a family so badly that she's willing to put off chemotherapy treatment in an effort to have a baby. I am sure there are medical advantages, if not certainties, to having a child before undergoing cancer treatments; But, I can't imagine having cancer and not wanting to rid my body of it.

Even though my dad and I disagree on our priorities, I think being a healthy and active mother to a newborn is important. If you were 36 and diagnosed with cancer, would you choose to go though therapy or pregnancy first?
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Last year, the 12 days of Christmas seemed more like the 12 days of recalls. Parents were up in arms over what products to deem "safe" for their wee ones. Consumers tired of playing the guessing game will be pleased to know that President Bush signed Senator Mark Prior's legislation, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, passing the law on Thursday morning. The Senator said:

With the stroke of a pen, President Bush today signed my legislation allowing for sweeping reforms to begin taking place that will keep toxic toys and other dangerous products out of our homes.

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Though the Jolie-Pitts have their hands full with six children, it seems that dad Brad is taking the opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with his older tots while mama Angelina tends to the twins, Knox and Vivienne. Three generations of Pitts — the actor; his parents, William and Jane; and his daughter, Zahara — took a day to enjoy some contemporary and modern art at the Aime and Marguerite Maeght Foundation in France.

The gleeful girl, who at the ripe age of 3 has two lil sisters, seemed to enjoy being the center of attention. Dressed in a tiered floral frock and black ballet slippers, she kept cool and rested her head on her best accessory — Papa Pitt.

It's much more fun to paint faces instead of paper. While your family may not be the Klum-Samuel clan, you certainly can share in their passion for face paint. Transform your tots into their favorite characters using a homemade medium that costs just pennies. Since practice makes perfect, there's no need for a makeup artist. A pair of pudgy lil hands, a mug, and an imagination are all it requires.

Take one tablespoon of shortening and two tablespoons of cornstarch and mix together until smooth, then add a dash of food coloring to your liking. Then use makeup brushes, a sponge, or the pads of your fingers to apply it to your child's face.
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