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Drama Queen Today, Oscar Winner Tomorrow

Sometimes, you just know someone is born to be a star. With award season right around the corner, Contributor Karen Perkins shares a sweet story about her daughter, the family drama queen, who's destined to make it onto that stage one day.
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Our Top 12 Pins of 2012

We love Pinterest as much as you do, which is why we are so excited to share our top 12 pins of 2012! From recipes to crafts, our readers shared their favorites with the Pinterest community. Check out what photos made the list!
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DIY Hostess Gift Ideas for Any Occasion

We never like to show up empty-handed to a party because we know how much effort it takes on a hostess' part to entertain us in her home. Check out some of the customized DIY hostess gifts we like to give!
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The Top Recipes of 2012

From cocktails to desserts to dinner entrees, we've shared lots of inspiring and fun recipes with our readers this year! Check out the top 10 recipe ideas from 2012 here!
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Simple, Romantic & Personalized Anniversary Party Ideas

Anniversaries are one of those milestone celebrations we love to highlight. This anniversary party is inspired by love and romance, but also captures the journey of the honored couple in the party details.
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5 Days of Cookbook Giveaways

To thank everyone for being such fantastic readers this year, we're giving away a new cookbook every day this week. Make sure you check back for the big reveal every morning and enter each day for your chance to win!
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A Must Read for the Muffin Obsessed: Moufflet + a Giveaway

A savory & sweet cookbook for the muffin obsessed. With flavors like rocky road streussel and smoked gouda cayenne, it's a recipe book full of innovative twists on your boring old muffin.
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Smitten Kitchen's First Cookbook + a Giveaway!

The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook is a recipe book chock full of comfort food, creative party food and intense desserts from the author of the blog Smitten Kitchen, Deb Perelman.
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How to Throw a Hurricane Party

It's best to be surrounded by your friends and loved ones when a hurricane is about to hit. Grab some wine, games and follow our tips for hosting a night in with your girl friends.
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Healthy Pasta Recipes to Celebrate National Pasta Month

Celebrate National Pasta Month with these healthy and delicious pasta recipes that won't hurt your waistline!
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How to Plan a Progressive Dinner Date Out

Plan a creative progressive dinner date out by enjoying each course at a different restaurant or cafe. Check out these easy tips to plan three dates in one!
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Amazing Homemade Ways to Say Thank You

Everyday friends and family commit little acts of kindness for us and so often, we forget how important those little things actually are. We've rounded up some simple, yet special ways to let someone know how grateful you are for their sweet gesture.
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Celebrating Daughters - The Gems of Our Lives

Daughters bring lots of love, laughter and life to our everyday, so take a moment to celebrate them. Michele has four of her own and she shares why it's so important to treasure them.
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5 Easy Ways to Celebrate a Promotion

Too often we forget to celebrate those little personal milestones we achieve. If you find yourself getting a new job, a promotion, just a big thumbs up from the boss for a recent project you completed, celebrate your success. We've got 5 simple ways to mark the milestone.
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Celebrate Friends - The Family You Get to Choose

They say you can't choose your family, but we'd argue that point - our truest-blue friends are the family we've gotten to choose and we love them as if they were related by blood. That's why celebrating our friends everyday, but even more so on National Friendship Day, is so important.
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