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Abigail Breslin: Top Role Model for Lil Girls

babysugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0700

If you've seen Little Miss Sunshine, you'll understand my obsession with the positively charming Abigail Breslin.

The extraordinarily talented actress has mad acting skills that are sure to take her far in Tinseltown. More importantly, she seems to have a good head on her small shoulders.

A breath of fresh air from other young actresses, Abigail wore what any typical 11–year–old (soon to be 12) girl would on a Wednesday afternoon – a red polka–dot dress over a graphic tee paired with some comfy cute flip flops.

Even as she was inducted into The Girl Scouts of the USA as an honorary member, she couldn't be swayed to lap on make–up or sport an overdone dress.

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To see why this sweetheart continues to win my affection, read more.

As a mother of a lass, I couldn't pick a better role model for my babe. Judging from the smiles of the young ladies in the audience, they couldn't either.

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Great Gadget Gear For Kids

GeekSugar — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:00:17 -0700

I love technology geared toward kids. It's always so colorful, easy to use, affordable and most importantly, makes me feel like I'm ten again.

Case in point: This cell phone by Firefly, which was featured in this week's issue of Life & Style's "hottest new gadgets" section. With parental management of incoming and outgoing calls, easy activation and customized ring tones, animations and colors, this phone is a hit with both parents and kids - no wonder Reese loves it for Ava! Prices range from $50-$60. For kids ages 5 to 8.

From mp3 players to cameras and televisions, check out more tech toys for kids below!

Model Mamas Hit the Runway For Victoria's Secret

babysugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:03:15 -0800

Host, shmost! Heidi Klum claimed she was only going to host the always anticipated Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, but the mama of four made a surprise appearance and walked her hot self down the runway with her tulleriffic attire. Having given birth to her second daughter, Lou, just over a month ago, she left the crowd in shock and awe. Also in attendance on the catwalk? Alessandra Ambrosio. The leggy new mom bared her toned tummy and long stems alongside veteran Klum. The pair certainly left some mums green with envy.

A couple of ladies noticeably absent from the show? Gisele Bündchen, Karolina Kurkova, and Adriana Lima. Gisele is still sporting her adorable baby bump, while the other two glamorous mommies just welcomed their bundles of joy weeks ago. Check out the pictures of the sassy and sexy angels at last night's sneak peek.

To see the rest of the photos, just read more.

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Celebaby Roundup

PopSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:08 -0800

Celebrity babies had a lot to smile about this weekend as they hung out at the Lakers game, charity events, and shopped around NYC with their parents. Click through to see what they all were up to!

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Celebaby Roundup

PopSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:01 -0800

Celebrity kids had a blast over the weekend, enjoying candy, costumes, and lots of fun with mom and dad. From LA to NYC, we saw lots of monsters, skeletons, and princesses trick-or-treating. Click through to see what everyone was up to over the Halloween weekend!

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Honest to Peet: Amanda Peet in SELF Magazine

babysugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:43 -0800

Not one to shy away from controversy or the honest truth, it's no surprise that mommy Amanda Peet is the cover girl on the December issue of SELF. The sexy mum shows off her postpartum bod and dishes on her role in the vaccinations debate, her typical date night and how she stays in shape. As the star in the flick 2012, she's a busy mom who somehow seems to keep her priorities in line all while maintaining a beaming smile on her face. Here's highlights:

The affectionate mom on how her outlook has changed since having her daughter, Frances, in February 2007:

Generally, I've become much more corny since I've had my baby girl. I think it's important for her to know that you can fail and then recover and that failure is important. It's part of the thing. You cannot escape it. There's no way you can control everything that much. It was also really important to David and I that she have a sense of silliness. We resolved to have a silly child and she is pretty silly!

On body image and having a daughter:

I do feel like it's important for her to have me be as healthy as I can be. So, you know, I don't want her to have horrible eating habits. I don't want her to never exercise. But obviously I'd much rather have her play a sport than have a gym membership before she's 20. I mean there are kids in LA who go to the gym and they have a trainer. I'm like, Play a sport!

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To see how she spends her date nights and her stance on vaccines, read more.

On date nights:

I’m obsessed with Julia Louis-Dreyfus. If she knew how much she was in my household late at night or in the wee hours of the morning, she might be disturbed. David [her husband] and I both have a crush on her.

The child-vaccination controversy spurred her to become an activist:

I got involved because it scared me when I learned how many parents were withholding vaccines from their children. [Peet is the spokeswoman for the Measles Initiative as well as the organization Every Child by Two.] It made me frightened of the possibility that some of these diseases are coming back. This is about the future of our children’s health. It’s about what happens when you become complacent and you’re not vigilant as a community.

To see how the beautiful mom stays in shape, check out what our girl FitSugar has on the subject and see more photos, quotes on Self.com.

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Lil Links: The Batemans Go Ga Ga For Yo Gabba Gabba

babysugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:16 -0800

The Batemans go ga ga at Yo Gabba Gabba - Celebrity Baby Blog
Pamela Anderson tells her boys about the infamous sex tape - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Uterine tea gets mamas ready for labor - CafeMom
Decode your baby's name for a charge - ParentDish
Dad spoke to son in Klingon only for first three years - MomLogic
Zoom in on the germ spots in the house - Parenting
More moms spank than you might think - The Mommy Files
The new clean plate club - Mamaista
Custom rubber stamps - Cool Mom Picks

Lil Links: Oh Happy Day For Violet Affleck

babysugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:52 -0800

Violet is a shiny, happy person - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Tom and Suri have a swingin' good time in Boston - Celebrity Baby Blog
Yummy lil pumpkin treats - Momologie
10 reasons why your libido ain't what it used to be - CafeMom
Shopping for your ex with your child - ParentDish
This poop doesn't stink - a diaper recycling plant set to open in the UK - MomLogic
British educators tell girls to face “reality” and accept they may not be able to “have it all” - The Laughing Stork
How do you deal with a temper tantrum in public? - Momversation
Help! My teen wants to be a vegetarian - Health

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How Do You Take Your Child's Temperature?

LilSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:31 -0800

'Tis the season for cold and flu and weary mamas are celebrating by monitoring their tot's temperature more than ever. From the dreaded rectal method to the easy arterial swipe, there's more than one way to take your child's temperature. Most mommies have a preferred method - what's yours?