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4 Tips for Celebrating Mother’s Day (Without the Drama!)

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In my family, the holidays always come with some drama--even Mother's Day. All across our community boards Nesties are turning to each other for advice on how to get through the upcoming weekend.  Thanks to everyone's advice, we can pin-point a few ways to get through some specific Mother’s Day “situations” in a calm,...

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Show Mom Some Love: 6 Beautiful E-Cards for Mother’s Day

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Sad truth: One in five of us has forgotten to give our moms a gift or card for Mother's Day at some point, according to a new survey by Skype and Harris Interactive. The good news: It's not to late to send her a sweet note this year (MD is Sunday) -- and avoid... read more

Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Kind of Mom (Give Her One & She’ll Adore You Even More!)

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Still not sure what to get your mom for Mother's Day? On the Today Show this morning we revealed fresh gift ideas for all types of moms, from the earthy mom to the tech-savvy mom...and everyone else in-between! Check out these great gift ideas, and dish on which one your mom would love... read more

Mother’s Day Giveaway: Win Free Flowers for Your Mom!

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Mother's Day is a week from today--and we're offering you the chance to win a free bouquet (worth $75!) for your mom. To enter, join TheNest.com -- then share the best advice your mom ever gave you, in the comments section of this blog post. The best part? Up to FIVE of you... read more

10 Things No One Tells You About Your First Married Easter

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For some couples, their first married Easter is exactly like it was when they were dating. Other couples totally change the way they celebrate this holiday–for example, splitting the celebration between two families for the first time—and encounter the unexpected. To give you a sense of what you might be in for if this is... read more

Kosher Brownies to Matzo Pizza: 6 Yummy Passover Recipes

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Hey, there's nothing wrong with the traditional Gifilte fish -- but perhaps you're looking for some fresh Passover meal ideas this year? We've got you covered! From matzo pizza to Kosher brownies, these delish dishes will spice up your holiday meal while still following the rules of Pesach. Charoset Source: TheNest.com... read more

Happy Fat Tuesday: Celebrate With a King Cake Shot!

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It's Fat Tuesday, y'all, which marks the last night of eating rich food before Lent begins (tomorrow is Ash Wednesday). It's tradition to celebrate the last day of Mardi Gras with King Cake--a round-shaped, icing-topped pastry with a small plastic baby inside (to represent Baby Jesus). But this year we're going to skip the traditional... read more

10 Things No One Tells You About Your First Married Valentine’s Day

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For some couples, their first married Valentine’s Day is just like it was when they were dating. For other couples, not so much. We asked Nesties to reveal what surprised them most about their first V-Day after saying "I Do"--and we kept their identities anonymous so they’d be brutally honest. Here’s what they had... read more

It’s National Spaghetti Day: Click Through for 5 Fab Recipes You’ll Love!

Break out the Parmesan cheese and open a bottle of red, because today marks the celebration of our favorite indulgence — pasta. National Spaghetti Day is the perfect excuse to for a night in with your partner and a home-cooked meal, and these ideas range from traditional to classics with a twist. Don’t know where to start? We’ve chosen five no-fail spaghetti recipes that will satisfy any carb craving. So go ahead, indulge (and forget about that New Year’s resolution for the night).

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Spaghetti with Pancetta and Oil

Ingredients: 10

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Selling Gift Cards for Cash: Rude or Resourceful?

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The holidays are a time for giving -- and a time for accepting gifts you'd rather not receive. Although you know in your heart that your great aunt Mildred meant well with that gift card to the restaurant you've never heard of (and will definitely never go to), you're now stuck with a present that's... read more
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