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Every party needs a perfect ending, but finding unique party favors for kids can be especially hard. I love these party balls ($9) by Party Partners. The crepe-covered spheres are decorated to resemble lady bugs, princesses, frogs, and pirates. Easy on the eyes, they are also a delight to unravel. To find out what is inside, read more Read more
Jennifer Lopez has accomplished many things in her career, and last night she celebrated another major milestone. The signer, dancer, and beauty icon was feted by her fragrance partner, Coty, at an intimate party to mark the 10-year anniversary of her first scent, Glow. Since its release, Glow has garnered a whopping $1 billion in retail sales, won numerous awards, and was the foundation to which Read more
Kids and weddings don't always make the most natural partners. Brides often dislike pint-size guests' affinity for screaming out at inappropriate times and their tendency to hog the spotlight (don't they know she's the star!?), while kids can find the hours-long events mind-numbingly boring. Finding a way to make everybody happy can be tough, but follow our advice and odds are, the whole family Read more
This weekend, France will vote for its next president. After a first round, it's down to incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and his socialist challenger Francois Hollande. Since Sarkozy was elected in 2007, a lot has changed. One of the most intriguing evolutions has been the love connections among the politicians. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is technically the second first lady France has known under Sarkozy. Read more
Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Betsy Shaw about kids and makeup. Hope Perlman survived the moment of mothering girls I dread. In her post for NY Times' Motherlode, she relays the day her 13-year-old daughter begged to be allowed to wear makeup to a Read more
Ben Affleck attended the Children Mending Hearts benefit event in Pacific Palisades yesterday with several celebrity friends. His wife Jennifer Garner was also spotted at the fundraising party. Ben and Jennifer welcomed new baby Samuel last month, and kids were top of mind at the weekend bash, which helped raise money in support of after-school programs. Ben spent some time catching up with Read more
Sharing your personality with party guests is an important part of wedding planning. Of course, you want them to see not only your everlasting love for your partner, but also your love for the greatest sci-fi story of all time — Star Wars. An adorable way to include Leia, Han, and the Force on the big day is with a cake topper. We're betting the cake is already delicious, but imagine how Read more
Money clubs are a great and fun way to stay on top of your finances. With friends supporting you, you can conquer the world and money issues! LearnVest shares how you can start one. Thea, 31, a lawyer, lives in Brooklyn, NY. Although her friends are, in her own words, “bright, savvy, awesome women,” many felt lost financially — much like she did. “In fact, almost all of them knew someone Read more
Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Andrea Updike about toddlers using pacifiers. I have a confession to make. My 3-year-old uses a pacifier when he sleeps. Also? I have no intention of taking it away. We’ve all seen the pictures of Suri Cruise with her Read more
Ah, weddings — a celebration of a lifetime of love between two people and the opportunity to share the emotional moment with those closest in your life . . . like fellow Imperial Army supporters. If you and your partner have pledged an allegiance to the Galactic Empire, this Instructables Stormtrooper boutonniere DIY is a must when outfitting the wedding party. Whether you choose to make the Read more
