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Casey Anthony trial verdict: Fair or fail?

Laura Willard — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:13:00 -0700

Casey Anthony has had her day in court -- and a jury has pronounced the young mother not guilty of the murder of her daughter, Caylee Anthony. The woman was only found to be guilty of providing false information to investigators who were looking into the disappearance of her daughter. Caylee's body was found in December 2008 -- six months after the girl was reported missing -- and a cause of death has never been determined.

Vegas bachelor party alert: Nick Lachey gets a ball and chain

Laura Willard — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:09:00 -0700

Nick Lachey hit Vegas with a big group for a fun bachelor party that included the old ball and chain. Keep reading for details and bachelor party pictures!

Hollywood Goes Green: George Clooney

Laura Willard — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0700

Just when you didn’t think you could hear more about how “green” Hollywood is, we’re bringing you the Hollywood Goes Green series. Sure, we sometimes scratch our heads wondering how celebs who live in 20,000-square-foot homes, charter private jets and own 10 vacation compounds call themselves green because they drive a Prius. But as it turns out, being green means more than using less electricity and carpooling. Check out our weekly pick for the top green celebrities in Hollywood. This week, we focus on George Clooney.

Etsy roundup: Coffee cozies

Laura Willard — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:30:00 -0700

Etsy is an online marketplace where hundreds of thousands of creative people from more than 150 countries sell their handmade crafty goodness. Each week, we're featuring a handful of our favorite items in our Etsy Roundup. On the menu this week: Coffee cozies.

Interview tips for the stay-at-home mom

Laura Willard — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:01:00 -0700

You’re used to answering unexpected questions, like “Why can’t I eat sand?” and staying cool in the hot seat when your five-year-old wants to know where babies come from -- so your first professional interview after a career break shouldn’t be that hard, right? Maybe not. But you need to be prepared. Keep reading for interview tips for the stay-at-home mom.

Jada Pinkett Smith: Giving up rock star dreams was 'excruciating'

Laura Willard — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:34:00 -0700

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals how she puts her family first, how she gave up her rock star dreams and more in the July issue of Redbook.

Resume tips for the stay-at-home mom

Laura Willard — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 -0700

Planning to re-enter the workforce after staying home with your kids? The first step is to update your resume.While being a professional diaper-changer and carpool queen has made all the difference in your family's lives, potential employers are unmoved by some of the hugely important contributions you've made in the home. If you need to update your resume to go from stay-at-home mom to working girl but don’t know where to start, check out our tips.

The working girl's guide to being confident

Laura Willard — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:00:00 -0700

Not all women are alike, but some of us aren’t the best at asserting ourselves at work. We don't say no, we don’t ask for raises and we smile, even if we’re cracking a little inside. Learn to get what you need -- and deserve -- from your job.

Hollywood Goes Green: Leonardo DiCaprio

Laura Willard — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:24:00 -0700

Johnny Knoxville to Ryan Dunn: 'I love you so very much'

Laura Willard — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:10:00 -0700

Johnny Knoxville took to the Dickhouse blog to convey the feelings he was unable to share at the memorial service of his friend Ryan Dunn. His words to his friend are full of love and heartbreak.

Etsy roundup: Fine art prints

Laura Willard — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:30:00 -0700

Mom bloggers behaving badly: Cyber bullying on blogs

Laura Willard — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:00:00 -0700

Mom bloggers are taking over the world. Okay, maybe they're not quite that big, but mom bloggers have influence in many areas. Brands seek out mom bloggers to promote their products, other parents look to mom bloggers for advice and mom bloggers provide great day-to-day reads for other moms. But sprinkled in with all of the wonderful and supportive mom bloggers are some troublemakers. Mom cyber bullies. Women who hurt other women with words and actions from behind the "safety" of their computer screens. Learn more about the ugly side of mom blogging and what one mom is doing to put an end to moms behaving badly.

Over-scheduling summer, housework with a newborn and more

Laura Willard — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:20:00 -0700

Looking for a quick overview of what's new and hot this week at SheKnows Parenting? Check out our Friday SheKnows Parenting week-in-review. From recent parenting news to can't miss tips, it's all here!

Lost actor Doug Hutchison, 51, marries a 16 year old

Laura Willard — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:10:00 -0700

Many parents cringed when they heard that The Green Mile and Lost actor Doug Hutchison married a 16-year-old aspiring country singer. Apparently, some parents are okay with their teens marrying men old enough -- by a long shot -- to be their father because her parents gave legal consent for the marriage.

Westboro Baptist Church plans Ryan Dunn funeral protest

Laura Willard — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:22:00 -0700

As if the news of Ryan Dunn's death wasn't awful enough, the Westboro Baptist Church has announced plans for a Ryan Dunn funeral picket.

4 Summer activities to beat the heat

Laura Willard — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:27:00 -0700

Summer has officially arrived! Along with it in many parts of the country, so has the heat. For moms of toddlers and preschoolers, summer can mean long days cooped up inside your air-conditioned home. And we all know that confined kids lead to crazy moms. Try a few of our unconventional ways to beat the heat this summer with your little ones.

Crystal Harris keeps $90K ring, dumps dog on Hef

Laura Willard — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:24:00 -0700

Hugh Hefner may have been jilted by ex-fiance Crystal Harris, but he generously let her keep the ring and the car. Hef got his dog back and he's happy!

Jason Sudeikis: July's 20Q in Playboy

Laura Willard — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:18:00 -0700

Jason Sudeikis has been riding the wave of popularity lately. Between Saturday Night Live, Hall Pass and Horrible Bosses, Sudeikis is making us laugh on the big and small screen. Now, he's cracking us up in Playboy's July 20Q, answering questions about his "spank bank," his joke about seeing January Jones naked and whether he could actually kill anyone, a la Horrible Bosses.

Are you that mom?, homeschooling, summer activities and more

Laura Willard — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:45:00 -0700

Hollywood Goes Green: Natalie Portman

Laura Willard — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:00:00 -0700