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Parents spend time with their children, but do they really interact with them? On trips to the park, do you chat with the other moms or dig in the sand, climb up the play structure and slip down the slide with your kids? When it comes to board games or even make believe, are you present or an active participant? Photos copyright 2010 NBC Inc. Do You Really Play With Your Kids? Yes Read more
Now that I'm an adult, I often think back to the days when I was a carefree little girl and the only things I had to worry about were which color dress to wear to school and where to get enough blankets to make a fort. When life's stresses get me down now, I take a cue from my girls and play like a kid. It really helps take my mind off frustrating grownup problems and calms me down so I can Read more
Yesterday, I talked about one designer who advocates play in public, but today I'd like to focus on play at home. At my house, there's always a deck of cards and a Scrabble board on hand, if not littering my coffee table, and one shouldn't be surprised to find trails of paper penciled with hangman games throughout my home. And there's always play going on when my dog, Ozzie, is in the room (or Read more
Indulge, but refine. -- Lawrence Durrell We talk a lot here about all kinds of personal refinement, but how about indulgence? Where in your life could you be doing a bit more indulging?! In what ways could you be having more fun?! Source Read more
We tend to obsess about toning our abs, but strengthening the back is important for keeping the torso in balance. One of our fave core exercises, the superman works the back extensors, which run on either side of the spine, as well as the glutes. Press play and learn how to take care of your spine while strengthening your back. Read more
Today's red carpet lesson? You can never go wrong with what you know. At the London-held BAFTA awards, a sea of glammed-up celebs donned gorgeous gowns that showcased understated elegance, gilded excellence, and monochromatic-chic silhouettes. Michelle Williams stuck with her go-to black-and-white palette in a sleek bespoke H&M gown, Viola Davis accentuated her fabulous figure and toned arms Read more
Jennifer Hudson to sing Whitney Houston tribute at tonight's Grammys Inside Whitney's final days Initial reports show no foul play in Whitney's death The best celebrity quotes this week from Blake Lively, Jennifer Aniston, and more! Camille Grammer's romance is heating up See Jennifer Aniston's changing looks for her birthday The most memorable Grammy looks Get to know NBA star Jeremy Lin Read more
Designer Alexander Wang always manages to draw a crowd at his shows, and this season attracted top models like Gisele Bundchen, Karolina Kurkova and Shalom Harlow. Conveying an urban and cool flavor for Fall, the hair was kept long and straight, but parted in the middle. Paired with strong brows, highlighted cheekbones and a played down lip, the look was easy, modern, and much more wearable Read more
Delivering pretty bird print and slick metallics with polish and restraint, Tibi's Amy Smilovic offered an understated, menswear-inspired take on Fall '12. Complete with cropped trousers and boxy boyfriend coats, Smilovic zeroed in on a borrowed-from-the-boys style with womanly wearability. Proportions were done just right, as were the designer's bird prints that felt more sophisticated than Read more
We're constantly looking to reinvent the way in which we style our most beloved items of clothing — that is, without having to endure the consequences of a costly shopping spree. By combing through the arsenal of chic Fab community looks and tapping into our editors' fashion prowess, we've whipped up an easy way to soup up your wardrobe with just a quick trip to the back of your closet. Today, Read more
