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Jan 22 2010 01:00 PM ET
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The Simpson-Wentzes: Three's Company!

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Too cute!

Bronx Mowgli Wentz shows off his adorable hat-and-mitten combo to dad Pete Wentz as mom Ashlee Simpson-Wentz gives him a lift on Thursday in Manhattan.

The rockin’ couple and their Big Apple baby, 14 months, were making a quick run to the health food store for a few essentials.

See more pictures of the trio in their family photo album!

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Jan 22 2010 12:00 PM ET
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Around the Web…

Some stories to send you into the weekend:

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Jan 22 2010 11:00 AM ET
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Jessica Alba and Honor's Wet Wednesday

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Rain, rain, go away!

Jessica Alba and daughter Honor Marie stepped out in Wednesday’s dreary Los Angeles weather for a bite to eat and a little shopping.

Mom and baby lunched at Cabbage Patch before heading to Anthropologie, where they reportedly checked out some home decor — Jessica, 28, and husband Cash Warren are redecorating.

Honor, 18 months, is the first child for Jessica and Cash — see more photos in their family album!

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Jan 22 2010 10:00 AM ET
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Pediped Launches Mini Tights and Socks Collection

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Fans of Pediped, rejoice! The celeb-fave children’s shoe brand — Nicole Richie and Jessica Alba are already fans — has introduced a stylish new line of tights and socks.

Available in wide array of colors including chocolate, ivory, navy and hot pink, the company’s new legwear comes in your choice of super soft organic or pima cotton. Plus, the tights have a touch of lycra for a snug, comfy fit.

We love all the simple, high-quality styles.

Whether you layer the ruffle pima cotton capri ($15, left) under a tunic dress or pair the organic rib dress socks ($5) with some classic loafers ($23) from the line, your kid will be the envy of the playground.

Still need convincing? For a limited time, purchase any combination of two or more pairs of socks or tights and you’ll get 30% off your total order.

— Missy

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Jan 22 2010 09:00 AM ET
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Timbaland and Family Bond Backstage

Say cheese! Timbaland, wife Monique, daughter Reign, 2, and an unidentifed little boy pose for a photo before the rapper/producer’s show Wednesday evening at Irving Plaza in New York City.

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Jan 22 2010 08:00 AM ET
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Brendan Fraser Would Do 'Whatever It Takes' to Save Sons

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Spending long days on set portraying John Crowley — a man on the verge of losing his critically ill children — gave actor Brendan Fraser a newfound appreciation for his “very healthy” sons Griffin Arthur, 7, Holden Fletcher, 5, and Leland Francis, 3 ½.

“Maybe, while doing the movie, I’d come home and hug my boys a little tighter,” the 41-year-old Extraordinary Measures star confesses to PARADE, before adding that he is an affectionate dad in any context.

“I always hug and kiss them whether they like it or not. I’m like, ‘Come here, you,’ and you blow raspberries on them. That’s what I do.”

Still, the thought of his children being “in any kind of jeopardy” causes Brendan distress. “It makes my heart stop beating,” he explains. “I mean, it really frightens me.” Much like John Crowley, Brendan says that he “would do whatever it takes to save them,” asking “what parent wouldn’t?”

“I’d throw myself in front of a train if I had to for their well being. That doesn’t mean you can protect them from everything, but you have to try. [Costar] Harrison [Ford] came up with an enduring line which his character says in this film, ‘Don’t hope for a miracle, make one,’ and that’s exactly what my character John Crowley did.”

Griffin, Holden and Leland are Brendan’s children with ex-wife Afton Smith.

Extraordinary Measures hits theaters Friday.

Source: PARADE

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Jan 21 2010 06:00 PM ET
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Jennifer Garner: ‘Women Should Take Care of Each Other’

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She’s spoken openly about her love of homemade baby food and of her devotion to breastfeeding, but Jennifer Garner says she’ll never assume superiority over another mom.

In fact, the 37-year-old actress — mom to Violet Anne, 4, and Seraphina Rose Elizabeth, who just turned 1 — says that “women criticizing other women and mothers criticizing other mothers” is a disturbing trend she “can’t abide.”

“It just makes me crazy, whether it’s between staying at home, going to work, how long you breastfeed, if you use formula … I feel like we should just assume everyone is doing the best they can. Women should take care of each other, not tear each other down.”

She adds, “I would just like to see a mother who really believes that she has done it all so right, you know what I mean?”

One area Jennifer admittedly struggles is in her effort to balance career with the demands of a growing family. “I adore going to movie sets and being part of a team trying to create something,” she says, “and yet, I hate to miss even one bedtime with my girls.”

Noting that both her sisters are working mothers, Jennifer feels that although her profession is unique, the juggling act she experiences is anything but. She explains,

“I understand that my being an actress as well as being at home isn’t some heroic thing. That doesn’t mean it isn’t confusing or difficult — especially that question of how you find a balance.”

At the same time, she acknowledges that her celebrity status affords her “a lot of freedom,” for which she feels “privileged.”

Using her downtime to create “as warm and normal a life” as she can for Violet and Sera, Jennifer says she often draws upon her own upbringing in West Virginia, whether it’s packing a lunch or baking bread.

“It’s fun,” she insists. “It’s what my mother did; She made every meal.”

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