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Marcia Cross Doubles Her Fun in the Sun

babysugar — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:00:31 PST

Sun weary mama Marcia Cross dolled up her two beauties for a Sunday at the park.

Brimmed hats provided ample shade for the fair–skinned lil ladies. Savannah rocked the mini True Religion jeans, while Eden opted for a more comfortable get up of sweats and Swedish moccasins.

Both babes look like they adore their playful mum. Marcia is one active celeb mama - cuddling, crawling, sliding, hugging, and shoulder rides were all part of her agenda.

To see more pictures of the droolicious cuties, read more.

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Lanvin's Spring 2012 Video Ad Features Snakes at a Party

Noria Morales — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:55:48 PST

Lanvin created a Garden-of-Eden-inspired dinner party to feature their Spring 2012 collection, set to the beat of 18-year-old music artist Maxine Ashley's latest single, "Cookieman." The video, shot by Steven Meisel, has a similar energy and quirkiness as their Fall 2011 video, which featured Raquel Zimmermann and Karen Elson dancing in a house. That video went viral and spawned a fun fashion week version. This time, it's rising star model Aymeline Valade who looks ultra glamorous while draped in Lanvin's gorgeous dresses, as well as snakes - both real and in jeweled form. What do you think of the new ad? Addicting to watch or not as good as the last one?

Happy Hour: The Eden 1500º

Susannah Chen — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:59:16 PST

It's been raining incessantly in San Francisco, quite the departure from our stay in Florida, where we were in town for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

As a San Franciscan who'd never seen the staggering good looks of Miami Beach, I was more than happy to head back home to Fog City and be in my element.

However, now more than a week later, I'm longing to be back there. The image that keeps playing in my mind? The serenity of lying in the sun poolside at the classic Eden Roc, where I stayed, with a riveting book in one hand and an even more compelling cocktail in the other.
I can't replicate the sun, sand, and surf, but sipping on one of these warmer-weather libations puts me at least halfway there. I love the combination of strawberries and basil; it's a little earthier than mint. Gin, too, adds a bit of complexity that's not there with vodka. For a cheerful drink recipe to remind you of sunnier climes, keep reading.

Painless Ways to Add Fiber to Your Diet

Jenny Sugar — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:26:16 PST

Whether you're a serious meat eater who considers a side salad enough greens for the day, or someone who just hates veggies, if one of your New Year's resolutions is to eat more fiber, here are some easy ways to increase your roughage without a disapproving peep from your taste buds.

Have a sweet tooth? Add spinach to homemade brownies, mash baked sweet potato into pancake mix, or add shredded carrots to banana bread.
Don't just grab any ol' box of cereal. Choose a cereal that has at least eight grams of fiber per serving.
Become a fan of flax. Sprinkle whole flaxseeds onto your bowl of cereal, or if the texture is a turnoff, use ground flaxmeal instead. You can also add flaxseed or flaxmeal to pizza dough, pancake batter, and cookie and muffin recipes.
Make a smoothie for breakfast (or even dessert) with tons of fresh or frozen fruit. Throw in a few spinach or kale leaves for added fiber. The sweetness of the fruit hides the taste of the greens and since it's blended so well, the texture is completely smooth - no chewing your veggies required.

Keep reading for more fiber-boosting tips.

6-Year-Old Cutie Patootie Eden Wood Retires From Pageants, Performs on The View

Annie Scudder — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:25:27 PDT

Six-year-old Eden Wood has retired from life as a beauty queen to focus on her music career. While on tour, the Toddlers & Tiaras alumna stopped by The View to perform her new single, "Cutie Patootie." Her mom hopes it will bring Eden closer to Miley Cyrus status. The women of The View had much more patience for Eden compared to the hosts of The Talk last week; Sharon Osbourne, Julie Chen, and Leah Remini couldn't hold back looks of disapproval while watching Eden's performance on their show. To be fair, it looks like her mom toned down Eden's hair and makeup for Barbara Walters. Watch Eden sing and her mom defend it all.

Animals and Art: San Francisco SPCA Teams Up With Local Art Gallery

Angela Tafoya — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:46:42 PST

Animal lovers and art fans alike gathered at the San Francisco-based gallery/boutique Modern Eden, for the opening of new exhibit "Menagerie." The animal-inspired show included everything from contemporary paintings of Poodles and Pomeranians to sketches of French Bulldogs and Great Danes.

Our furry friends weren’t the only muses though; among the cuddly critters were plenty of snakes, birds, and crabs. The best part (aside from the great art, of course) is that a percentage of the proceeds goes to the San Francisco SPCA. For those pet/art lovers still on the hunt for the perfect piece, these are a creative way to show your animal appreciation.

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Announcing the 2012 Grammy Award Nominations

Rose Curiel — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:51:21 PST

For the second year in a row, the Recording Academy has given a hip-hop artist the most Grammy nominations. Last year, it was rapper Eminem with eight, and this year, Kanye West leads the nominees with seven chances at the golden gramophone, including a song of the year nod for "All of the Lights." West is also nominated twice in the rap album of the year category for his collaboration with Jay-Z on Watch the Throne and his own album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Brit crooner Adele wasn't far behind Kanye, picking up six nominations for her album 21, as well as a shot at song of the year with "Rolling in the Deep."

Bruno Mars also did well, racking up six nominations (that's down one from last year for those keeping track), while newcomers like Nicki Minaj and dubstep artist Skrillex are up for the best new artist category. See what other artists have a chance of walking away with a Grammy during the February 12 award show when you read more

3 BPA-Free Alternatives to Canned Beans

Jenny Sugar — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:48:48 PST

BPA (bisphenol A) is bad news. Animal studies of this chemical, which used to be found in many reusable plastic water bottles, links high levels of BPA to cancer, heart disease, and early puberty. BPA-free bottles have replaced reusable plastic water bottles and baby bottles, but BPA is also used in the lining of canned foods. A recent Harvard study found that after participants ate a serving of canned foods once a day, five days in a row, their levels of BPA rose 10 times.

As a vegetarian, I've been living on canned beans since they're so convenient. But now I feel they're unsafe to eat, especially for my 1-year-old. If canned beans are a staple in your diet, here are three BPA-free alternatives.

Go with Eden: This brand of organic canned beans specifically says on the label, "bisphenol A-free can lining." Don't assume that all "healthy brands" are BPA-free. I emailed Westbrae, and at this time, the linings of their cans do contain BPA.

Continue reading for two more BPA-free alternatives to canned beans.

Sally Draper Holds Therapy Sessions For Child Stars

Annie Scudder — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:10:57 PDT

Child Star Psychologist with Kiernan Shipka from Kiernan Shipka

Precocious child actress Kiernan Shipka, who plays Sally Draper on Mad Men, knows something about therapy. Her character is constantly in it on the show. So she decided to run her own therapy business for a new Funny or Die video. Her clients include Modern Family's Nolan Gould, Topanga from Boy Meets World, and Eden Wood from Toddlers & Tiaras - who confessed she just wants to take off her makeup so she can see what her real face looks like. Sit in on the hilarious sessions now.

Casting Update: Who's in For Paradise Lost

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:30:00 PDT

John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost is coming to the big screen next year, and it's getting a makeover as a 3D action film, directed by Alex Proyas. The classic piece of literature describes how the angel Lucifer was cast out of heaven after he starts a war against God with his fellow archangels. It also deals with the subsequent fall of man after the he tempts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Bradley Cooper was the first star to join the project as the devil, but the rest of the ensemble is starting to come together. See who else has also signed on and who they'll be playing in the film.

Bradley Cooper is playing Lucifer, the angel who falls from heaven and leads a revolt against God.
Casey Affleck is attached to the part of the angel Gabriel, the leader of the guards who watch over Eden.
Diego Boneta (who's starring in the upcoming Rock of Ages) has signed on to play Adam, the one half of the human couple in Eden, the home God created for humans.
Camilla Belle will play Eve, Adam's counterpart who is tempted to eat the forbidden fruit offered by Satan in serpent form in the Garden of Eden.
Dominic Purcell, best known for the TV series Prison Break, is portraying Jerahmeel, a fallen angel who joins up with Lucifer and receives a new name on the dark side: Moloch.
Djimon Hounsou is set for Abdiel, the angel of death.
Benjamin Walker will play the archangel Michael, who God names as commander of Heaven's army.
Callan McAuliffe is playing Uriel, another archangel who is second in command to Michael.
Rufus Sewell has the role of Samael, a supporter of Lucifer who encourages him to incite the rebellion in Heaven.