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Mar 08 2010 12:00 AM ET
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Giveaway: gDiapers’ New Baby Bundle (A $150 Value!)

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If you’re eco-conscious, you’ll love gDiaper‘s reusable diapers. The brightly colored gpants are super cute. And you can choose between biodegradable refills or cloth inserts — both of which are good for your baby’s bum and the environment.

Love to try them out? The company’s awarding one lucky CBB reader their New Baby Bundle ($150) which comes with the following items:

  • 12 newborn-size gPants that snap down to allow room for the umbilical cord to heal
  • 6 little gPants for babies that weigh 8 lbs. to 14 lbs.
  • 1 case of gRefills (160 count)
  • 1 swishstick to help flush the refills down

Hurry up and enter for your chance to win! Online entries must be received between 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on 3/8/10 and 11:59 p.m. (ET) on 3/14/10. See Official Rules.

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Mar 07 2010 08:00 PM ET
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Minnie Driver: There Is No 'Perfect Time' for Motherhood

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At the age of 40, actress Minnie Driver is realistic about her odds of making son Henry Story, 18 months, a big brother.

“Growing up, I thought I’d have at least five kids,” she confesses in a new interview with the Times Online. “I’m surprised I have only one; I really want more.”

Although it was never her intention to wait until her late thirties to become a mom, Minnie says “it was never the right time, right place or right person.”

“Too many women put it off until everything is in place, but there’s never a perfect time, is there?”

Nonetheless, Minnie is quick to point out that she harbors no regrets about how life has unfolded.

“I wouldn’t change a thing about what I’ve done in the past because what may have been bad choices have all led me to this moment,” she insists. “I’m incredibly happy because I’ve got my beautiful baby and lovely partner.”

That partner — whom she again declines to identify, saying only that he is English, lives in California and is in the entertainment industry — is still very much a part of her life, and Henry’s. “Everybody is cool with the situation,” she reveals.

In Scotland to film The Deep, a new BBC drama, Minnie says that while she is happy to spend time in her native UK she remains very much a devoted Californian. “It’s been great for Henry to spend time with his cousins,” she explains before asking, “Could I move back? No.”

“I live my life outdoors, surfing, hiking, riding and running along the beach in the sunshine, having barbecues; even though I miss home, I could do the things I wanted to, personally and professionally.”

Click below to read about Minnie’s stance on crying it out.

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Mar 07 2010 05:00 PM ET
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You Asked, We Found: Rebecca Gayheart’s Pretty Necklace!

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Now that she’s joined the new moms club, we’re going to miss Rebecca Gayheart‘s breezy bump style.

From cozy sweaters and jeans to stretchy maxi dresses, she always looked comfy, yet stylish.

A few months ago, we spotted the actress wearing a beautiful gold chain while strolling the beach.

It took us a while to track it down, but we found out it’s the Santorini coin necklace ($125) by jewelry designer Maya Brenner.

Brenner’s intricately designed pieces — especially her state and zodiac charm necklaces — are a big hit in Hollywood. Demi Moore, Jennifer Garner and Rebecca Romijn are all fans.

Shop the whole collection here.

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Mar 07 2010 02:00 PM ET
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Spotted: Eva LaRue and Kaya's Disney Day

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Meet and greet with Minnie Mouse!

Eva LaRue and daughter Kaya McKenna, 8, visited the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Monday, posing in front of the Cinderella Castle with their new pal.

Kaya is the only child for the CSI: Miami star, 43, and ex-husband John Callahan.

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Mar 07 2010 11:00 AM ET
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Pump Hands-Free with Simple Wishes!

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If you’re a busy mom on-the-go, you’ll love the pumping bra ($35) by Simple Wishes.

Now, you can express your breastmilk hands-free whether you’re at work, putting the baby to sleep or getting ready for a night on the town. Just hook it up and you’re all set.

Available in soft pink, it comes with convertible straps so you can change up the style (strapless, halter, tank, racerback) to match your top. It also features two front zippers and a Velcro back panel so it’s easy to adjust to your ever-changing postpartum bosom.

Interested? Buy the bra here.

— Missy

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Mar 07 2010 08:00 AM ET
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Helena Bonham Carter 'Growing Up Again' With Son

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Fantasy is something Helena Bonham Carter delights in as an actress, and the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree when it comes to her son Billy Ray, 6.

“Wave wands and pretend … that’s all he does,” the Alice in Wonderland star, 43, reveals to FearNet. “So I’m growing up with him again, and we’ve got a lot to talk about.”

“He said the other day, ‘Mom, do you have to be a queen or a witch tomorrow?’ It’s pretty much like that though — I’m a witch one day or a queen the other. It’s just lucky.”

Billy’s dad — and Helena’s longtime partner — Tim Burton also likes to disappear into his work, but for longer periods of time than Helena would like.

When asked whether Tim has approached her about appearing in his next project, Dark Shadows, Helena said no — and that she had more pressing concerns!

“What I just want to know is if he’s coming home now for the babies … Because we’ve been separated for six or seven months … He’s been stuck in his room drawing and directing and animating all this time.”

In addition to Billy, Helena and Tim are parents to Nell, 2.

Alice in Wonderland is in theaters now.

Source: FearNet

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Mar 06 2010 08:00 PM ET
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Ron Howard: Remember to Find the Laughs in Parenthood

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Director Ron Howard is the man he is today because of fatherhood, he reveals in a new interview with PARADE. “I think I’ve probably learned more and grown more because I’m a father than for any other reason,” he notes.

Now with his new series Parenthood, Ron is hopeful viewers will be able to see the lighter side of raising children. According to him, the task is made that much more difficult without a bit of laughter.

“Humor is unavoidable,” he muses. “It might not feel funny in the moment, but more often than not there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and you can personally look back and find the laughs in being a parent.”

While he confesses that he “felt pressure” when it came to fatherhood — “trying to do it right, to be what I should be to my kids” — the experience is one that Ron would never change. “At the same time, I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” he explains.

His doubts of being an adequate father were eventually put to rest when he received news that his wife Cheryl was expecting twins, four years after the couple welcomed their first child. “She was in a bed for three or four months and she was going crazy,” he recalls. “For the first time in my life, I had to take a lot of extra responsibility at home.”

Juggling his personal life while preparing to film Cocoon, Ron remembers he nearly succumbed to the pressure. “I had a few times when I had to ask myself, ‘Can I do this? Will I be able to do this?’” he shares. “And I suddenly realized that I could handle it. I think that was a watershed time in my life both as a parent and as a person.”

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