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Aug 19 2010 04:00 PM ET
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Mariska Hargitay Skips Sleeping In for Sake of Family

Courtesy Good Housekeeping

If there was ever a moment that Mariska Hargitay suddenly felt a strong connection with her late mother Jayne Mansfield, it was when the actress became a mom herself to August Miklos Friedrich.

“I understand her in a new way that gives me peace,” the Law & Order: SVU star, 46, reveals in Good Housekeeping‘s September issue.

“Being a mom has been healing. Now I understand the love she had in her, and it makes me feel closer to her.”

Together with husband Peter Hermann, raising 4-year-old August in a tight-knit home is non-negotiable for Hargitay.

To that end, the family skips sleeping in on the weekends, instead waking up to cook “a whole big breakfast extravaganza with pancakes, bacon and eggs, oatmeal and apples.”
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Aug 19 2010 02:00 PM ET
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RentMaternityWear.com: Mom-to-Be Occasion Dressing Made Easy!

Courtesy of RentMaternityWear.com

The day you start grabbing for roomy tees and sweats, you know it’s time for a maternity wardrobe makeover. But who has the money to invest in such temporary clothing, especially for a one-time special event?

Thanks to RentMaternityWear.com, dressing up while you’re pregnant just got a lot easier (and less pricey!) From Christian Siriano for Moody Mamas to Olian Maternity, they have a wide selection of beautiful mom-to-be dresses that are grouped by occasion (baby shower, cocktail party, date night, wedding). All you have to do is choose your style and how long you want to rent it — two weeks is the max — and you’ll receive it in a few days via FedEx.

Once you’re done, send the garment back in the pre-paid mailer — dry cleaning is included in the price of the rental. For a one week rental, prices start at about $35. Even better? You have the option to order several sizes to ensure you have the right fit. Just send back the dresses you don’t want within 48 hours and you won’t be charged the rental fee. Talk about stress-free shopping!

— Nancy Horn

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Aug 19 2010 01:00 PM ET
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Family Photo: Casey, Jamie Lynn and Maddie’s City Walk

She’s getting so big! Maddie Briann Aldridge, 2, looks cozy in dad Casey Aldridge‘s arms as he and Jamie Lynn Spears, 19, stroll around Universal Citywalk with Spears’ parents Jamie and Lynne (not pictured) on Saturday in Los Angeles, Calif.

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RELATED: Are Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge Getting Back Together?

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Aug 19 2010 12:00 PM ET
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Aug 19 2010 11:00 AM ET
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Spotted: Paz Vega and Lenon Say Adiós to the Hospital

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Thumbs up!

Paz Vega was in great spirits as she was released from a Madrid hospital Wednesday toting newborn son Lenon, 5 days.

Joining the Spanglish star, 34, was her husband Orson Salazar.

In addition to Lenon, the actress is mom to daughter Ava, 13 months, and son Orson, 3.

RELATED: Paz Vega Welcomes Son Lenon

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Aug 19 2010 10:00 AM ET
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Sweet Dreams! Taylor Swift Gets the Lullaby Treatment

Courtesy of Hushabye Baby

They squared off once before, and now Taylor Swift and Kanye West are poised to do battle yet again — in your nursery.

Hushabye Baby, which turns the biggest hits of country music superstars into lullabies, has recently unveiled a collection of cover songs ($17) from the 20-year-old phenom. Everything from “Love Story” to “Our Song” to “White Horse” has been transformed into instrument-only versions, which feature baby-pleasing sounds like the glockenspiel and marimba.

If you fall squarely into the Team Swift camp, you won’t be disappointed. Also make sure to check out Hushabye Baby’s other offerings, including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood and more.

RELATED: A Sneak Peek of Taylor Swift’s New Album Cover

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Aug 19 2010 09:00 AM ET
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Marisol Nichols’ Blog: Tricks of the Trade

Picking blueberries – Courtesy Marisol Nichols

Thanks for welcoming PEOPLE Moms & Babies’ newest celebrity blogger — Marisol Nichols!

The actress and husband Taron Lexton are parents to 22-month-old daughter Rain India.

After spending the spring and summer based in Shreveport, Louisiana as she filmed The Gates, Nichols, 36, is now back home in California and reflecting on her recent experience down South.

In this week’s blog, Nichols talks about her tips and tricks for flying with her little girl, as well as how she kept Rain entertained in Shreveport — with Gymboree, Target, blueberry picking and taxidermied animals!

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