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Dec 18 2011 02:00 PM ET
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Soleil Moon Frye Shares Her Top Five Holiday Toys

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As a mother of two and founder of the children’s store The Little Seed, Soleil Moon Frye certainly knows a great kid’s find when she sees one.

And with so many cool toys to choose from this holiday season, the Happy Chaos author is happy to reveal her top picks.

From board games to the latest kid-friendly gadgets, Frye — who also serves as Target‘s Mommy Ambassador — focuses on gifts that nurture the imagination and encourage family togetherness.

Want to find out her five favorites? Check them out — plus her take on each toy — below.
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Dec 18 2011 11:00 AM ET
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Spotted: La La Anthony and Kiyan’s Holiday Hop

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Ready for Christmas!

Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, 4½, gets his energy out, jumping up on a striped pole at the Photo by Walgreens Wonderland Lodge in Times Square with mom La La Vazquez Anthony on Thursday in New York City.

The actress and reality star, 32, and New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony have to rein in the gifts their son receives, she said recently. For example, pal Kelly Rowland bought him a sword while on tour in Dubai.

“I called Kelly cracking up — you can’t buy a 4-year-old a real sword! But she’s not a mom yet, so she doesn’t understand.”

RELATED: La La Anthony’s Acting Coach: Her 4-Year-Old Son

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Dec 17 2011 03:00 PM ET
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Brooke Burke Charvet: Blended Families Are ‘Challenging’

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Despite her best efforts, there is no method to Brooke Burke Charvet‘s madness.

“I wish I were always calm in the chaos. I have children with very strong personalities, and as elating as that is, it can also be deflating,” the Dancing With the Stars co-host, 40, says in Fitness‘s January issue.

“There’s a lot of action in my household and sometimes I’m a referee all day long.”

Mom to Neriah Shae, 11, and Sierra Sky, 9½, with ex-husband Garth Fisher, and Heaven Rain, 4½, and Shaya Braven, 3½, with husband David Charvet, Burke Charvet has made it no secret that bringing her family together has been anything but easy.
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Dec 17 2011 01:00 PM ET
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Spotted: Ali Larter and Teddy – Baby Love

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Grab and go!

A beaming Ali Larter can’t keep her eyes off adorable son Theodore Hayes — who turns 1 on Dec. 20! — while out and about on Friday in Los Angeles.

“We’re doing a big one on the actual day in Chicago where my husband [Hayes MacArthur]‘s family is, and we’ll do a mini one with my family,” the actress, 35, tells PEOPLE of the parties she has planned for her son.

“He’s so musically inclined, I think we’ll do something with lots of drums, tambourines and guitar.”

RELATED: Ali Larter Planning ‘Something Jammin” for Teddy’s Birthday

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Dec 17 2011 11:00 AM ET
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Baby Girl On the Way for J.R. Martinez

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He nabbed a mirror ball trophy on Dancing With the Stars last month, but the biggest and best prize is yet to come.

J.R. Martinez tells PEOPLE exclusively that he and girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones are expecting their first child in May.

“We found out just last week it’s a girl and we are over the moon,” Martinez, 28, says.

“Diana has a little baby bump now and it’s the cutest thing ever. With the holidays coming up, this is the biggest and best gift we could get.”

The Iraq war vet and Gonzalez-Jones met when he landed a role on All My Children in 2008. At the time, she was working as an assistant to the soap’s executive producer.
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Dec 17 2011 09:00 AM ET
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Fab Sale Round-Up: Gilt Groupe, Innobaby and More!

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Next week, Gilt Groupe is hosting loads a few drool-worthy sales worth checking out. You’ll find loads of chic home décor, toys, gear, footwear and clothing from SkipHop (12/18), Kazam Bikes (12/19), Joyfolie (12/19), ERGObaby (12/20), UPPAbaby (12/21), JJ Cole (12/22), and more.

Our picks: Joyfolie Zoe boot (now $62, originally $99) and ERGObaby carrier (now $110 – $125), above.

From Dec. 13 to Dec. 19, they’re also featuring a Give Tradition holiday sale curated by Christy Turlington Burns, founder of Every Mother Counts. The celeb mom selected her fave items in the men’s, women’s, kids and home categories.

Not a member of Gilt? Use our exclusive link to sign up. You can also shop their new facebook shop.

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Dec 16 2011 05:00 PM ET
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Baby No. 2 for Alyson Hannigan, Alexis Denisof

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Looks like Alyson Hannigan is ready for another lottery win!

The How I Met Your Mother star, 37, and husband Alexis Denisof are expecting their second child, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.

The confirmation comes three months after Hannigan took to Twitter to shoot down pregnancy rumors when she was spotted leaving Malibu’s Chili Cook Off with a noticeable bump.

Already parents to daughter Satyana Marie, 2½, the actress — whose new movie American Reunion is due out next year — admitted last April that the couple were unsure as to whether they would be expanding their family.

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