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Oct 26 2009 12:00 AM ET
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Win Our Green Baby Giveaway! (A $545 Value)

Natural Mat, Kushies and Child to Cherish Giveaway

Enter to win our exclusive Green Baby Giveaway, worth $545, which includes:

  • Natural Mat Coco Mat mattress (a $399 value) – from Natural Mat’s handcrafted organic mattress line made from the finest raw, organic materials and providing the most natural, most comfortable, most hypo-allergenic and safest sleeping environment for baby. (Check out our review!)
  • Kushies Organic Layette (a $25 value) – Adorable sleeper and hat from Kushies organic Safari layette collection made from 100% soft organic cotton and featuring Safari animal embroideries and appliqués.
  • Kushies Organic Crib Sheet (a $25 value) – Made from 100% soft organic cotton materials, Kushies organic bedding line is offered in a warm color palette and features a reusable organic cotton drawstring bag.
  • Child to Cherish Welcome Baby Organic Gift Set (a $96) – a special keepsake suitcase feature an Organic Cotton Swaddle Blanket, Organic 3-Piece Layette Set (0-3 months) with hanger and a “To” and “From” chalkboard

Click here to enter to win our Green Baby Giveaway!

Online entries must be received between 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on 10/26/09 and 11:59 p.m. (ET) on 11/1/09. See Official Rules.

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Oct 25 2009 07:00 PM ET
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Matthew McConaughey and His Beach Baby!

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Grabbing some seaweed to go, Levi Alves McConaughey, 15 months, wobbles the beach under dad Matthew McConaughey‘s watchful eye on Tuesday in Malibu, Calif.

The actor, 39, and partner Camila Alves expect their second child in late December/early January.

We spotted Camila out last week — she’s getting big!

Levi wears Stride Rite’s “Pullet” Soft Motion shoes in Navy ($30).

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Oct 25 2009 04:00 PM ET
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Kelly Rutherford Says Single Mother Status Motivates Her to Work

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When Kelly Rutherford stepped into the role of Lily on the hit show Gossip Girl, the mother-of-two had no problem connecting with her character on a deeper level. For the actress, their experiences of motherhood provided a foundation for which Kelly was easily able to build on.

“There are certain universal things about mothers,” she tells the Los Angeles Times.

“I like that we show that mothers aren’t always perfect. It’s okay to say, ‘I’m sorry, I didn’t handle that the best way possible.’”

Feeling her way through unforeseen circumstances has become the norm for Kelly, with her divorce from Daniel Giersch undoubtedly taking its toll. That said, however, the 40-year-old insists her priorities remain her kids — Hermés Gustaf Daniel, 3, and Helena Grace, 4 months — and, in turn, her dedication to her career.

“I’m a single mother with no child support. I have to work,” she notes.

Aside from the necessity to continue on with her career, Kelly feels it is important to teach her children the responsibilities of a working mother.

“I also happen to love what I do and think it’s a good example for kids to see their mother working. My son always says to me, ‘Mommy, why do you have to go to work?’ and I tell him, ‘I have to be able to buy the toys.’ He totally gets it.”

Source: Los Angeles Times

– Anya

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Oct 25 2009 02:00 PM ET
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Dress Your Little Ones Up in Disney This Halloween!

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From whimsical fairies to adorable orange striped fish, the Disney Store’s got everything you need to dress your little ones up for Halloween — at prices for every budget. Check out our top picks below!

Nemo Costume ($20, above left): Just pair this all-over plush costume with a black long sleeve top, black tights and black shoes and your little one will be swimmingly cute.

Tinker Bell ($25, above right): The pretty dress — complete with a bow and detachable glittery wings — is perfect for all fairies-in training.

Sheriff Woody ($39.50): In anticipation of next year’s new release, Toy Story‘s lovable characters are back on the Halloween scene. New and improved, this Woody costume includes a yellow button-down western shirt, a cow print cowboy vest, brown fringed chaps — plus a cool sheriff’s badge!

Buzz Lightyear ($44.50): Infinity and beyond! Let your little tyke take flight in this one-piece coverall. It comes with a belt, gloves, flight cap, and removable jet pack. An added bonus? The wings really do light up, making the experience as real as ever!

Princess Tiana ($89.50): This one’s pricey, but your little princess is worth it. Based on the first Disney princess in 10 years, this costume is sure to make a splash this Halloween. The impressive ankle-length gown was copied directly from a key scene in the movie.

– Anya

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Oct 25 2009 01:00 PM ET
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Honor Warren Peruses the Pumpkins

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Jessica Alba takes her little pumpkin, 16-month-old daughter Honor Marie, to Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in West Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday to pick out a Halloween treat.

Check out Honor’s Halloween costume here — dad Cash Warren posted the photo on Twitter!

See more photos of celebs and their kids at the pumpkin patch in our latest gallery!

A second photo is below!
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Oct 25 2009 10:00 AM ET
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Make-A-Wish Foundation and pediped Launch 'Stars for a Wish' Auction

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More than 60 celebrity parents have signed on to the Stars for a Wish initiative — a joint effort by pediped and the Make-A-Wish Foundation — by signing baby shoes for auction. Beginning today, you can bid on pedipeds autographed by familiar Celebrity Baby Blog faces like Courteney Cox-Arquette, Halle Berry, Tiger Woods and Jessica Alba.

Hurry up and place your bid. Each winner will receive their shoes in their choice of a cherry-finished shadow box or a clear acrylic box complete with an engraved plaque.

Organizers have an ambitious goal of raising $25,000 overall. Each and every dollar will go directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which helps grant the wishes of children facing life-threatening medical conditions.

Angela Edgeworth, president and co-founder of pediped, says that the response from celebrities was “overwhelming.” She notes,

“Now it’s all up to the public to bid high for these shoes so they not only receive a beautifully presented keepsake from their favorite celebrity, but more importantly, so they will be helping children.”

The auction runs until Nov. 5.

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Oct 25 2009 07:00 AM ET
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Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J Dish on (Big) Family Life

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With nine children between them, Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J have no shortage of stories to swap on the set of NCIS: Los Angeles, and the costars’ camaraderie was apparent during a recent visit to On-Air with Ryan Seacrest.

“I always said I wanted five when I was younger,” Chris — dad to Lily Anne, 10, Christopher ‘Chip’ Eugene, 9, Charles McHugh, 6, Finley, 3 ½, and Maeve Frances, 22 months — explains. “I didn’t know what the hell I was talking about.”

“Once you have a couple and you realize how hard it is…We were done at four and the fifth one was the only one we were surprised about.”

His revelation prompted LL — himself dad to Najee, 19, Italia, 18, Samaria, 14, and Nina, 9 — to quip,

“I always said I wanted ten [children], and then I got 60% smarter.”

Although the duo are clearly enjoying their roles on the show, the same cannot necessarily be said for Chris’ wife Caroline Fentress and Lily — whom the 39-year-old actor jokingly called “superfans.” For the series’ premiere, Chris said he expected the couple would host friends but Caroline had other plans.

“She said, ‘Uh, I’m taking Lily to American Idol,’” he recalled with a laugh. “It was literally the first night we were on, and my wife and my oldest child [did] not stay home and watch the show.”

Source: On-Air with Ryan Seacrest

– Missy

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