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Almond Nutella fudgeDon't be afraid of fudge! Homemade fudge with Nutella and almonds, or peanut butter, makes a great addition to the Christmas cookie plate.
Does belief in Santa Claus hamper or hinder critical thinking?Santa Claus has been a fixture in American Christmas lore since the 19th century, but not all families embrace the Santa Claus myth. The line between believers and non-believers can become a point of tension around the holidays.
Christmas travel: How to parent when your parents are watchingChristmas travel: Holidays can be fraught with anxiety when a look or a comment from a grandparent can trigger self-doubt in your parenting abilities. Here are a few tips for ways to stand your ground and avoid conflicts during the holidays.
'Happy Holidays' preferred over 'Merry Christmas,' says pollBusinesses should greet customers with 'Happy Holidays' not 'Merry Christmas,' say 49 percent of Americans polled, up from 44 percent in 2010. Only 43 percent favor 'Merry Christmas."
Antibacterial soaps and the culture of 'clean'Antibacterial soaps: Study finds no evidence that antibacterial soaps are more effective than good old soap and water. Are we trying to make our kids too clean?
Bindi Irwin: Parent stalks rare species of dating teenagerBindi Irwin: The daughter of 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin has a boyfriend. Bindi Irwin's animal-activist background offers guidance for parents tracking their teens dating 鈥� tread gently, observe quietly, and try not to spook the wildlife.
Linda Ronstadt, Nirvana will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next yearLinda Ronstadt, Kiss, and other musicians will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this April. Linda Ronstadt and Peter Gabriel, among others, were nominated for the first time.
Top Google trends of 2013: Mandela, Walker, and MonteithGoogle's fastest-rising trends list offers a window on the world's mindset. This year's Google list included the deaths of three famous men: Nelson Mandela, Paul Walker, and Cory Monteith. The Boston Marathon bombing and the 'Harlem Shake' also made the top 10 list.
Verbal EnergyReally? We're all curators now?A competition intended to identify 'curatorial talent' points up a new use for an old word.
Audrey Totter obituary: 1940s film noir actress Audrey Totter diesAudrey聽Totter, one of the leading femmes fatale of 1940s film noir, has died. Audrey Totter starred in dozens of movies and TV shows from the 1940s to the 1980s.
Pumpkin whoopie pies two waysWhoopie pies go seasonal, with pumpkin cookies and two different cream cheese fillings 鈥� lemon and maple syrup.
Parents and play: re-learning to play with your kidsSome parents find it hard to play with their kids, but spending quality time together doesn't have to mean spending hours pretending to be a cat or playing an endless board game, it can be as simple as giving kids your full attention.
Peter O'Toole and the gift of watching classic movies with kidsPeter O'Toole: A father remembers the life of Peter O'Toole and looks forward to using 'Lawrence of Arabia' as a tool to teach his own son some real-life lessons.
Amber Rose shapely selfie reminds mom to stand tallAmber Rose: Shapely selfie of entertainer Amber Rose post-baby reminds one mom of four to stand tall and smile for the camera.
'Revenge' finale: Executive producer Sunil Nayar discusses what's next'Revenge' finale: What will happen next on the ABC drama? The show's executive producer provides some answers. The 'Revenge' finale for the fall season aired on Dec. 15. (Warning: Spoilers follow!)- James Cameron: 'Avatar' sequels to be family epic like 'The Godfather'James Cameron says the three sequels to 'Avatar' will be filmed in New Zealand. While the next 'Avatar' film, due out in 2016, will be "water-centric," James Cameron says it won't be entirely underwater.
Eight-time Academy Award nominee Peter O'Toole dies at 81British actor Peter O'Toole, famous for leading roles in films such as 'Lawrence of Arabia,' 'Becket,' and 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips,' as well as his flamboyant and candid personality, died Saturday.
Holiday food gifts: Coconut almond chocolate chunk cookiesHoliday food gifts: This year you can give Christmas cookies to gluten-free or dairy-free friends. Even if you're a wheat and dairy-lover these cookies will not disappoint. See our related links for more Christmas cookies and holiday food gift ideas.
'Sister Wives' family wins Utah polygamy lawsuitA district judge in Utah ruled Friday that key parts of the state's polygamy laws are unconstitutional, a victory for the Brown family, featured on the TLC reality show 'Sister Wives.' There are an estimated 38,000 fundamentalist Mormons who practice or believe in polygamy.聽- Megyn Kelly said Santa and Jesus are white. Really?Megyn Kelly, the Fox news anchor, stirred a bit of controversy this week when she described both Christ Jesus and Santa as racially white. Megyn Kelly later issued a statement calling her comments "tongue in cheek."
