July 12, 2012 
Tune in right now to watch the 5th Annual Troopathon "Never Forget Our Troops" at www.troopathon.org or call 866-866-6372 now until 9:00 Pacific.
For the fifth year, stars and politicians as well as tons of volunteers are trying to raise $250,000 to send tho... continue reading...
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US Army Depot July 11, 2012 
Do you or your kids have a good idea for an invention you’ve been incubating for a while? Maybe you’ve even written a business plan?
Now’s your chance to see that invention come to life by trying out to be on the ABC hit series “Shark Tank” w... continue reading...
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shark tank June 15, 2012 
Visit Ben Franklin’s house, the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall (where they signed the Constitution in 1787) and the Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – doesn’t that sound like an awesome way to spend Constitution Day ... continue reading...
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public service announcement May 2, 2012 
A temporary McDonald’s has been built in London in preparation for the Olympics that start July 27th. It will be open for just 6 weeks and then removed.
It is over 32,000 square feet, can seat 1,500 diners and is built from completely recyclable mater... continue reading...
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world's largest McDonald's January 2, 2012 
Michelle Obama may have great arms and expensive fashions but it isn’t a given she’ll still be our first lady come January of 2013. As the Iowa caucuses heat up tomorrow, we will see who’s really in the running. So who are the people who could be our next firs... continue reading...
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Trisomy 18 November 21, 2011 
Does your child like to go to movies? Is he or she a good writer?
From now until December 31st, your child can submit a written and videotaped film review to KIDS FIRST! and become eligible for their 2012 search for their panel of 8 film critics... continue reading...
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Workingmother.com September 27, 2011 
I have this challenge almost every night - what are we going to have for dinner? Often it depends on who is going to be around, who will be at practice, what other activities we have planned.
Actor/producer Mark Consuelos recently spoke to me abo... continue reading...
Tags: All My Children,
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what's for dinner September 21, 2011 
Last weekend, I had the immense pleasure of helping celebrate Constitution Day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Constituting America (www.constitutingamerica.org) founded by actress Janine Turner and political activist Cathy Gillespie.
The celebration capped off ... continue reading...
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The Constitution August 29, 2011 
What better way to get back into the swing of school than to offer a story writing contest for kids? Especially if they can win free supplies for their classrooms!
In the 3rd annual “Be a Famous Writer Cont... continue reading...
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writing contest June 27, 2011 
Next week on July 4th, we will celebrate the 235th birthday of our country. What a great excuse to learn more about our Constitution with your children and help them win some great prizes.
In their second year, the w... continue reading...
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