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Marcia Cross Gives Thanks Early This Year

babysugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:53 -0800

Known as the buttoned-up and tightly wound kitchen queen on Desperate Housewives, Marcia Cross appears to be quite the opposite when seen about town toting her two tots to the local playground for a swing in the park or a roll in the grass. Though the multitasking mum certainly has her hands full and plenty of mouths to feed in her own home, the drama mama took time out of her Sunday afternoon to dish on motherhood, balancing a career, her fortunate life and how she gives back to the community.

How do you teach your children about giving back?

I have to be very honest and say that I'm in this very strange interim of wanting the world to seem like this perfect lovely place because they're 2-and-a-half... to then introducing them to the idea that other people have less. It's going to start soon, I think around the holidays. The way I try to do it is in simple ways. I have things in the house and I say, "Why don't we give this to so and so?" And I will say somebody else's child and "If you're finished with that, why don't you give that to so and so?" I've noticed that they'll come up with that on their own now, which makes me so happy... I can't yet go to the place where there are other kids that are hungry... maybe in another year. I don't know exactly. I think just teaching empathy and then teaching giving in that sort of way is how I've started and hopefully it will grow from there in terms of how lucky we are... We say Grace and we say prayers at night. Prayers to me is just sitting around and saying what you're grateful for. One answer that my daughter Eden says all the time, which I love, is "Outside," which is such a beautiful thing to say thank you for, which we take for granted.

What kinds of things do the girls do to make you laugh?

My girls are really funny. They're actually little jokesters. They do twists on words already, or I call them my little minxies. They dance, they do imitations of other kids dancing, they make up songs, they make up lyrics. It's all so silly but I think every mother just adores their own child and I'm the same way. They make me laugh all the time.

To see what the striking redhead has to say about balancing motherhood and her career, her character Bree, and what she is most thankful for, read more.

Are there any similarities between Bree and Marcia Cross?

Wow. I wish there were more because she's so organized and such the domestic diva, which I am not. But I think in her own twisted way, Bree has a big heart and a passion for life. Although, I'm thinking about what she's doing right now and we don't have that in common... she's having a little extra passion right now (giggle). At the moment, I'm going to say there's a little less in common than more.

How do you raise your kids and have a career?

I think some days I do it more gracefully than others. And other days it takes its tolls. Like any parent, I go through times where things are going great and then I have a week where both of my daughters are sick and so I'm trying to juggle work and home-life and it's hard and it's stressful and I think it would be unrealistic to say otherwise. I think that mothers manage an incredible workload. Whether you're a stay-at-home mother or you have a job as well, it's a very full life and certainly one that I dreamed about and always wanted. And even given that there are days that are challenging, because you can only be in so many places at once... whether it's at work or with your kids, or sometimes you just really want a nap so it's a full-time job.

What are you thankful for?

Health. Health of my family, health of my friends, health of my parents, who thank God, are still with me. I'm grateful that I have a family that I always dreamed about. I'm grateful for the job that I have. I get to do what I love. I'm grateful that I get the opportunity to be a spokesperson for things I feel are important.

This Thanksgiving, Marcia is encouraging all Facebook mommies to go to My Chinet's Facebook page where they can pick a plate, decorate it and show it on their profile page. By doing this, mommy will feed her soul and donate to the cause of filling someone else's stomach this holiday season.

Debuting Baby in Bed

babysugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:00:07 -0700

Who wouldn't want to see the twin babies of the world's most famous (and arguably handsome) couple? In an effort to shield their families from the often times aggressive paparazzi, some celebrities have taken to selling their infant's first shots to major magazines like People and Life & Style so they can control the environment. In doing so, many fresh faces are seen in calm and peaceful settings, the latest hot spot being the bed. Our girls at CasaSugar may drool more over the celebmama's home decor than their newbies! However these star parents choose to debut their babies, we all appreciate their offering them up for our viewing pleasure. Whose style do you prefer most?

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Wedding Bells Are Ringing For the Desperate Housewives

PopSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:00:46 -0700

The ladies of Desperate Housewives were reunited on set yesterday in LA. Marcia Cross was decked out in navy blue as prim Bree, while Eva Longoria went bright in a typical Gabi hue. Felicity Huffman chatted with her onscreen husband Doug Savant, while newcomer Drea de Matteo brought her daughter Alabama to check out the scene. Last season ended with a surprise wedding, but the bride still remains a mystery as both Teri Hatcher and Dana Delany were sporting gowns for the afternoon of filming.

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Celebaby Roundup

LilSugar — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:00:52 -0700

There was lots to celebrate thanks to the extra long Fourth of July weekend! Celeb families were out and about in full force and we got some good glimpses of what they were doing.

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Celebaby Roundup

LilSugar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:00:39 -0700

It was a weekend to celebrate Sugardaddies as some of our favorite celebrity families enjoyed in quality time for Father's Day. But the fun wasn't limited to yesterday, as there was lots of activity on Saturday too.
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Celebaby Roundup

LilSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0700

The celebabies were out in full force over the weekend as lots of kids enjoyed the Elizabeth Glaser Charity Carnival with their famous parents. The tots weren't only running around LA, though - take a look at how the celebrity families kept busy.

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Celebaby Roundup

LilSugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:00:57 -0700

Mother's Day was the weekend's main event and some of our favorite celebrities were out celebrating with their little ones across the country. While mamas were in the spotlight, there was plenty of cuteness to go around, so take a look at what the celebabies were up to as well.

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Lilly Pulitzer's Celeb Studded Jubilee Collection

LilSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:16 -0700

Preppy chic never goes out of style and after 50 years of "Palm Beach" socialite design, Lilly Pulitzer is celebrating its golden jubilee with some of our favorite mamas. The company worked with nine celebrity moms to create "Mommy and Me" looks for bathing suits, tunics, dresses and tops featuring the design house's famed patterned prints. Perfect for Mother's Day, or Summer picnics, the garments reflect Lilly Pulitzer's classic silhouettes.

Among the famous mommies involved in the collection are Gwyneth Paltrow (whose bathing suits are featured here), Brooke Shields, Angie Harmon, Bridget Moynahan, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Marcia Cross and Debra Messing. A portion of the Mommy and Me collection sales will benefit EBMRF, a non-profit organization devoted to finding the cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare skin condition.

Celebaby Roundup

LilSugar — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:00:08 -0700

Celebrity babies and kids were out in full force this weekend and were scattered all over the world. Valentina Pinault traveled all the way to Venice for her parents' wedding, while Pax and Maddox Jolie-Pitt were treated to Dunkin' Donuts in New York. Of course, there were plenty of other celebaby sightings this weekend, so here's a look back in photos.

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Celebaby Roundup

LilSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:35:00 -0700

Easter hit Hollywood this weekend and some of our favorite families were spotted enjoying the holiday and sunshine. It wasn't all about egg hunts and bunny ears, though - take a look at our slideshow to see what kind of fun your favorite celebabies had.

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