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Cafe Sheri gave us a really great DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece tutorial last week, so I thought I'd elaborate on that. Here are some more beautiful centerpieces to make for your Thanksgiving table: 

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Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the speedy month of December are right around the corner.

It's true. In less than a week, you're going to be lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving dinner, and some grandma or uncle or cousin is going to say, "Soooo, what's on the kids' wish list this year?"

Ugh, is it really time to think about the holidays, let alone start shopping?

Why, yes, yes it is...

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Do You Think It's Too Early To Put Up Your Christmas tree?: that's the question CafeMoms are discussing over in Advice for Moms.

So far the "Yes" vote is winning (although about 35% of you say "No, it's *not* too early").

What's about in your home?

Halloween practically begs for some spooky-cute decor additions — and I always love a good mom-made find.

Here's a selection of Halloween decorations handcrafted by CafeMoms and sold in their Etsy shops.

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Doesn't this bat-covered front door look great for Halloween?

"Fourth of July #2, Independence, Missouri" by Mike Sinclair

The Fourth of July is my Grandma's birthday, so growing up, my family always celebrated with her.

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Are you and the kids ready for the upcoming and LONG Fourth of July weekend?

Well, while you countdown to the fun, here are three fun 4th of July craft activities plus some musical suggestions for an Independence Day mixtape.

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Last weekend we drove all the way from Chicago to southwest Florida with our 10-month-old dog, Jango, in the back seat. Now, you might think that we're crazy for embarking on a 23-hour car trip with a rambunctious, 55-pound puppy, but she was actually fine. We stopped every couple hours, and she slept most of the time. Traveling with a pet was actually a lot easier than I thought. Here are some tips for taking pets on a road trip.

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Dad probably doesn't really want another necktie for Father's Day, but it's tradition.

Here's fun way to give him a tie he'll really never have to wear. A great easy craft for kids of all ages too!

Here Comes the Sun print, $35 from theloveshop

Really, all I want for Mother's Day is the windows washed and a cute handmade card from my boys, but I like making a wish list of wants just for fun.

My Mother's Day Wish List includes: