Moms & Babies

Justin Tuck Chats About His Children’s Book and Giving Back

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New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck has found a new talent: Author!

“Reading is very important to any success,” Tuck, 29, told PEOPLE during a Family Storyteller event at N.Y.C.’s Housing Works Bookstore Café on May 5.

The Super Bowl champ and dad read from his children’s book, Home-Field Advantage, which is inspired by Tuck’s own childhood adventures (including being pushed around by his five older sisters), to show that toughness comes in all forms.

Even the cover image was based on snapshots of Tuck running through the yard as a kid. The young boy also bears a resemblance to Tuck’s 2-year-old son, Jayce, whom the NFL star describes as “the most fearless little kid I’ve ever been around.”
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Jessica Simpson Launching a Maternity Line

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She just had baby Maxwell Drew two weeks ago, but Jessica Simpson is already giving birth to another venture: a maternity line. The designer announced plans for her latest collection, aptly named Jessica Simpson Maternity, just this morning.

Simpson’s new line — which will be available at Destination Maternity, Motherhood Maternity and Macy’s stores this fall — includes “breezy, everyday pieces aimed at the modern mom-to-be who wants to maintain her fashion edge throughout her pregnancy,” according to a release.

“I’m so excited to partner with Destination Maternity to design a collection of fashionable styles that make you look and feel great,” Simpson said in the release. “You want to wear clothes that are flattering to your baby bump; you want to show your bump off.”

The clothes (see a sampling above) will have a vintage 1970s feel, and include printed tops, maxi dresses, jackets, blazers, sweaters, knits and denim, starting at just $36.

Mini Must-Have: Zuma Rossdale’s Striped Vest

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Zuma Rossdale is almost too cool for school.

On May 6 the 3½-year-old hitched a ride with his nanny as the entire gang, including mom Gwen Stefani and big brother Kingston, headed into the boys’ school for some fun at the fair.

And the towheaded tot made sure to don his signature quirky style for the afternoon outing, pairing a colorful striped vest with cool printed jeans.

Lucky for you, we’ve got all the deets on his outfit: Zuma’s topper is part of a Nautica three piece set ($20) and his denim duds are the Striped Pants ($18) from his designer mom’s own line, Harajuku Mini for Target.

Talk about a stylish school dress code!

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Giveaway: ELLEN’s Biggest Mother’s Day Show Gift Set (a $1,220 Value!)

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On May 11, Ellen DeGeneres gifted her excited audience of expectant moms the hottest baby products on the market for Mother’s Day. Lucky for you, we’re giving away three of the biggest items from the show to one lucky Moms & Babies reader.

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