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Celeb mom style: Spring looks to steal

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Jessica Alba

Excuse me while I sound like Rachel Zoe for a second, but I am obsessed with every single thing about this look. Jessica Alba totally nails the hottest spring trends at a party for stylist Emily Current and Meritt Elliott.

Alba, who is mom to two daughters named Honest and Haven, looks amazing in a blue and white leopard print blazer paired with high-waisted black skinny jeans, layered necklaces, a yellow clutch and blue cat eye eyeliner.

Her blazer totally makes her outfit — and you can actually buy it off the rack! Alba is wearing the Limpopo Blazer (Anthropologie, $148) which she pairs with a white tank and black skinny jeans.

Jessica Alba blue and white blazer

Besides the blazer, her on-trend blue cat eye eyeliner also stands out as one of the hottest makeup trends this spring. Her makeup artist, Lauren Andersen, shared some of her tricks and products (she used Urban Decay blue eyeliner and Avon Mega Effects mascara) to create this cool look.

"Tonight my @jessicaalba beauty inspiration @Kenzo #fall2014 #runway #runwaytorealway #blue #cateye @avoninsider #megaeffects," Andersen captioned the photo.

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Next up: Gwyneth Paltrow’s printed skirt and must-have accessories

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Gwyneth Paltrow

This season, it is all about the graphic prints — like this fun skirt seen on Gwyneth Paltrow who was on-set of the show Glee. Paltrow, who is mom to two kids named Moses and Apple, pairs her black and white printed skirt with a blue V-neck top and black booties.

While we are sure Gwynnie’s skirt is some fancy-schmancy designer label, you can copy her look with this cool printed Mossimo Supply Co. printed skirt (Target, $15).

Target graphic Mossimo skirt

Also on Paltrow’s radar this spring? Cool accessories! We love these stacked bracelets she showed off on her Goop Instagram.

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“I always love a bracelet stack xx GP #goop@sheryllowedesigns @hsternofficial,” she captioned the photo.

Your spring look wouldn’t be complete without a cool, casual pair of kicks.

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“coming soon @diemmefootwear for #goop,” she wrote.

If Diemme footwear is out of your price range, it is hard to beat the cool new styles of Vans Slip-Ons.

Next up: Molly Sims and must-have colored denim

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Molly Sims

“DYING. Can’t afford these Balmain jeans, but a girl can dream,” Molly Sims wrote on Instagram, sharing this photo as she is holding two pink pairs of the ultra-expensive jeans, which retail for around $1,500 a pair (gulp!).

“There’s something about that moment when you zip up that zipper, button that button, check yourself out and realize … these jeans were made for me,” Sims wrote on her website. “So when I came across these stunning Balmain jeans at Barney’s last week, I felt that way… almost. To my serious dismay, they were way out of my price range. But that didn’t stop me from trying on every (single) pair and momentarily picturing myself wearing them to every single event I had planned that week.”

Sims writes that she loves the zipper details on the jeans, with the military-style buttons and the patchwork knees. “The best part of these jeans is that they make the outfit. The accent piece of your look is already done for you. Throw them on with a white V-neck or black tank and you’re set,” she says. “There are tons of brands that have AH-mazing denim and colored jeans, like Zara, Shopbop and Rag & Bone.”

Rag & Bone colored denim

Colored jeans are definitely here to stay! For those who love designer denim, check out Rag & Bone The Skinny Jeans (pictured above) in a chic pink “distressed blush” color (Shopbop.com, $187). Another great option for a great fit and cool colors are the budget-friendly 1969 Legging jeans (Gap, $70).

Next up: Kristin Cavallari's chic shoes for spring

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Kristin Cavallari

These just may be your new favorite “out on the town” shoes this season! “Check out my Lark shoe for spring. They are available at ChineseLaundry.com,” Kristin Cavallari captioned this photo, as she showed off her strappy heel in both black and tan.

Cavallari, who is currently pregnant with her second child, pairs her shoe with both casual, distressed jeans and more dressed up with a black belted dress.

You can pick up the Lark shoes for $190 at ChineseLaundry.com.

Kristin Cavallari Lark heels

The busy mom also has a cool line of jewelry which is very budget friendly. Check out her favorite necklace and where to buy it here.

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OPI nail art inspired by Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted

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Kermit's Kollar

If you love a mix of classic and iconic, you need to try this Kermit's Kollar tutorial. Get the look in seven simple steps.

Kermit's Kollar nail art

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  1. Stick a hole punch protector at the base of your clean and prepped nail.
  2. Polish your nail with 2 coats of "I Love Applause" leaving the cuticle bare.
  3. Create an arch of 5 tiny dots just about halfway up your nail. You can do this with a nail art brush or a toothpick — both work great.
  4. With a thin nail art brush, draw 2 lines from your sticker guide to each of the dots to create 5 triangular points.
  5. Carefully fill in the triangles.
  6. Gently remove the sticker guide. TIP: Pull from 1 side of the nail to the other, never directly up.
  7. Finish up with a top coat and marvel at your masterpiece!

Kermit Loves Piggy

Cheer on the original Hollywood power couple, Kermit and Miss Piggy, with this design.

Kermit Loves Piggy nail art

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  1. Start with a dry "I Love Applause" mani.
  2. Pour a small amount of "Gaining Mole-mentum" onto a paper plate, then pick up glitter flecks with a toothpick.
  3. Place the glitter flecks on your nail in a heart shape. TIP: The center line of your nail is an easy reference for the center of the heart.
  4. Fill the heart with as many glitter flecks as you want.
  5. Solidify your design with a top coat.

Interpol 'Stache

All we needed was just one look at Ty Burrell's glorious 'stache in Muppets Most Wanted for it to become the muse for this next nail art design.

Interpole 'Stache nail art

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  1. Start with a dry "Chillin' Like a Villain" manicure.
  2. Add a coat of "Int'l Crime Caper" and let it dry completely.
  3. Layer on "Let's Do Anything We Want" glitter. TIP: Dab the glitter onto your nail to ensure that you get even coverage.
  4. Use a dotting tool to make 2 dots of "Miss Piggy's Big Number" at the tip of your nail.
  5. Fill in your favorite mustache shape and let it dry.
  6. Finish your design with a top coat as always.

Mega Moles

As Kermit can tell you, one tiny dot can cause a whole lot of trouble. If you're up for a little mischief, try this quick and easy design.

Mega Moles nail art

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  1. Start with a dry "Chillin' Like a Villain" mani.
  2. Outline circles of "Kermit Me to Speak" with a very fine nail art brush.
  3. Fill in the circles and let dry.
  4. Throw on a top coat and you're all done!

Try all the designs now and wear your favorite to the theaters when Muppets Most Wanted opens on March 21!

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Seth Rogen pretty much hates Justin Bieber

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We never really pegged Seth Rogen as a big Justin Bieber fan, and it turns out the actor has as negative an opinion of the teen idol as much of the rest of the world.

During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Rogen did not hold back when it came to his opinion of the "Baby" singer.

"In my opinion, Justin Bieber is a piece of s***," he told Andy Cohen.

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"He seems like he's obnoxious and ungrateful, insincere, and he puts people's lives in danger with his horrible, horrible behavior."

This isn't the first time Rogen has spoken out about the misbehaving miscreant. Following Bieber's January DUI arrest in Miami, Rogen tweeted his disdain for the star, writing, "All jokes aside, Justin Bieber is a piece of s***."

One artist Rogen has a much better opinion of is Kanye West. Despite the mocking video Rogen and James Franco made of the hip-hop star's shirtless, dry-humping "Bound 3" with Kim Kardashian, the actor is a huge fan and was relieved when the famous couple saw the humor in the skit.

"I've seen both Kim and Kanye since that video came out, actually. And they both think it's really funny, thank God!" he told Cohen.

"I was worried because I'm a big Kanye West fan, like a huge Kanye West fan. I saw him in New York, and he pointed to my wife, like 'How come she wasn't on the motorcycle?' But he was pleased and humored by the experience."

Better to have Bieber as an enemy than West, we suppose. Less chance of an epic Twitter rant.

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Kate Hudson, Matthew Bellamy working on relationship

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Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy have reportedly been having relationship issues lately and were possibly headed for a split. However, the pair is now supposedly working on their problems and may get married after all.

Recent reports revealed that Hudson and Bellamy were rethinking their engagement after some issues surfaced due to distance and schedules. But, sources told Us Weekly that the couple has been talking a lot and reuniting whenever they can to talk and spend time with their 2-year-old son, Bingham.

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"They went on dates, and they're talking every day to work through things," the source said. "They're committed to being great parents and want to stay together for Bing."

Last week, Bellamy, 35, flew to California to see Bingham and spent the night with the child and Hudson, 34, at their beach house. Then, Us claims that the Something Borrowed star will go to London in mid-March to see her fiancé while he's there recording a new album with his band, Muse.

Meanwhile, as the couple try to mend their relationship, Bellamy's pal remains pessimistic about a positive outcome to their efforts to stay together. "They're afraid to end it. I don't think there is any way it will last."

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Rumors that Hudson and Bellamy had grown apart and were on the verge of breaking up surfaced late last month. Insiders claimed that the pair was taking time apart to try to make things work. Hudson was seen at several events without a date and not wearing her engagement ring.

She also spoke about postponing her wedding to Bellamy on Live with Kelly and Michael, saying she needed lots of time to plan the perfect wedding, and she was too busy at the moment.

"If I'm going to do it, I'm going to do it right," Hudson said. "And I'm going to take the time to really plan it right."

Hudson added that the wedding would not be happening "any time soon."

St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt ideas

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Whether sending little ones on a treasure hunt indoors or letting older children collect items from neighbors, you can send your youngster on a quest to find the leprechaun's gold with a lucky scavenger hunt for kids!

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From finding shamrocks to camera challenges, check out these easy St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt ideas, from toddlers to teens.

Treasure hunt ideas for little kids

When planning a St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt for preschoolers and toddlers, keep things straightforward by hiding items related to this lucky day, like:

  • Sending little ones on a scavenger hunt for shamrocks by taping foam sheet shamrocks indoors around the house. You can even throw in a "pot of gold" in exchange for all the finds!
  • Hiding shiny new pennies around the house for your little leprechaun to find. Remember to craft up a little pot in which to collect the coins.
  • Scattering bits of gold candy around the house for the younger seekers to find; just keep the candy age-appropriate to avoid choking hazards.
  • Concealing prizes under colored shamrocks made of each color of the rainbow, labeled with the next color of shamrock your youngster will have to find.

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St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt for grade school kids

Depending on the age of your youngsters, you can make St. Patty's Day quests as simple or complicated as you'd like, so long as you're careful not to lose them on either end of the scale. Some fun scavenger hunt ideas for grade school-aged kids include:Grade school girl with clover | Sheknows.com

  • Giving kids lists of items related to St. Patrick's Day, like clover, lucky penny, blarney stone, etc., either around your house, inside your backyard or around your neighborhood with supervision.
  • "Growing" a four leaf clover hunt for your kiddos by cutting out tons of three leaf clovers out of construction paper and just a few four leaf clovers, spreading them around the house around the floors and letting them hunt for those four-leafed gems for a prize!
  • Presenting kids with a list of themed items that represent this lucky holiday, such as something with the rainbow on it, a gold item, something lucky, an item with four parts, etc. and supervise them as they scout the neighborhood.
  • Splitting kids up into teams and see who can collect the most items of their team color, i.e. gold, green, red, etc., either around the house or around the neighborhood with supervision.

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Scavenger hunt ideas for tweens and teens

Older kids crave a little more challenge when it comes to St. Patrick's Day fun, so organizing scavenger hunts that require a little more thinking or a few extra steps will keep them interested and happy, such as:

  • Leading tween and teenagers on a St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt guided by clues that require more brain power than luck. They don't have to be complicated, but don't make it too easy either. Hints like "What color do you wear on St. Patrick's Day?' (a green item) or "Where does a leprechaun hide his treasure?" (something with a rainbow on it) will lead them to figure out what type of item to collect around your house, yard or neighborhood.
  • Guiding older kids on a digital scavenger hunt takes this tradition to another level of fun when they are required to bring a camera along! Send tweens and teens out to snap photos of items around the designated area that form each letter of a designated word or phrase, like 'lucky.' They can use sign posts, funky tree branches, manhole covers, etc. that look like letters. You can then print out the photos to assemble as a St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt keepsake!
  • Making it a St. Patty's Day night they'll remember by hiding green plastic Easter eggs filled with glow sticks around the yard. You can also add a little more challenge to this feat by labeling eggs with each tween or teen's name, a certain designated number or a team name to gain some length out of this nighttime activity.
  • Concealing "lucky" items around your yard like gold coins, rabbits foot, horseshoe, four-leaf clover, etc. for older kids to discover, but when you wait until nighttime to and send kids out to search for these lucky treasures using only a flashlight.

We hope these St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt ideas for kids help make this the best St. Patty's Day ever!

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VIDEO: Kristin Cavallari takes controversial anti-vax stance

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Kristin Cavallari
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Reality star Kristin Cavallari says she will not vaccinate her children — but unfortunately, the research behind her decision is faulty.

Cavallari, who is expecting her second child with husband Jay Cutler, explained her stance during a visit to Fox & Friends to promote her new show The Fabulist.

"We don't vaccinate… It is a harsh response. You know, it's not something that I publicly wanted to come out and say. I was in an interview and it came up and it wasn't what I was expecting but you know, listen, to each their own," she said.

"I understand both sides of it. I've read too many books about autism and there's [sic] some scary statistics out there. It's our personal choice, you know, and if you're really concerned about your kid then get them vaccinated and it shouldn't be a problem.

"There is a pediatric group called Homestead, or, shoot, Homestead or Home First, now I'm pregnancy brain I gotta confuse them, but they've never vaccinated any of their children and they've never had one case of autism. And now, one in 88 boys is autistic, which is a really scary statistic," Cavallari said.

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The problem with Cavallari's research is that the study most anti-vaxers cite was retracted and discredited due to falsification of data, and all research since shows no correlation between any vaccines and autism. According to NBC, most highly respected medical organizations — including the Illinois Department of Public Health, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Canadian National Advisory Committee on Immunization and the Department of Health of the U.K. — insist there is no link between vaccinations and autism, and recommend all children receive vaccinations.

"When we compared those roughly 250 children with ASD and the roughly 750 children who did not have ASD, we found their antigen exposure, however measured, were the same," Dr. Frank DeStefano, director of the Immunization Safety Office at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN of one such study. "There was no association between antigenic exposure and the development of autism.

"The bottom line is the number of vaccines, or the number of antigens in the current schedule, given on time... is not associated with a risk of autism."

New York City is currently experiencing a measles outbreak, and according to the CDC, "Increases in the proportion of persons declining vaccination for themselves or their children might lead to large-scale and sustained outbreaks, threatening the elimination of measles in the United States."

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Mini mint green ice cream pies with chocolate tortilla chip crusts

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Mini ice cream green pies made with a chocolate potato chip crust

This bright green pie is absolutely perfect for St. Patrick's Day (or really any day, for that matter). The luscious ice cream paired with the crunchy tortilla chip crust makes for the most insane combination of sweet, salty, creamy and minty. No matter what you are craving, this pie is perfect.

Mini ice cream green pies made with a chocolate potato chip crust

Mini mint green ice cream pies with chocolate tortilla chip crusts recipe

Serves about 4

Ingredients:

For the crust

  • 1 large bag Food Should Taste Good chocolate tortilla chips
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

For the pie

  • 2 cups mint ice cream
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • Green food coloring
  • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tablespoon canola oil

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 4 mini tart pans with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the chips and flour together. Stir in melted butter. Using a fork or the back of a spoon, press the mixture into the prepared tart pans. Bake for about 12 minutes. Remove and let cool completely. Then freeze for about an hour.
  3. Meanwhile, mix the mint ice cream and green food coloring until you get a bright green color. Stir in white and 2-1/2 tablespoons chocolate chips. Pour the mixture into the prepared crusts. Freeze for at least 6-8 hours, or until set.
  4. Once frozen, melt the remaining chocolate chips with canola oil. Drizzle over the pies and serve immediately.

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Cher is crying over end of partnership with Bob Mackie

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It's the end of an era for Cher and her longtime costume designer, Bob Mackie. The two worked together for 42 years creating some of the most outlandish wardrobe for her tours and even the Oscars.

The 67-year-old tweeted out the bad news to her followers on Thursday.

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The singer included 10 broken-heart emojis at the end of the tweet to emphasize her sadness about the split.

The two began originally met in 1967 when the designer was in charge of costumes on The Carol Burnett Show. He went on to work for the "Love One Another" singer on The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour for four years. However, his most notable piece was the feather headpiece she wore at the 1986 Oscars.

Cher continued tweeting about her sadness regarding the split.

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She also worked hard to convince him to make time for her tour, but to no avail.

The good news is the show must go on, and Cher was able to find the right person to take his place: designer Hugh Durant.

Mackie has not responded to any of Cher's tweets.

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Scarlett Johansson's baby bump makes its red carpet debut

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Thursday night was the big red carpet premiere of Captain America: The Winter Soldier in Los Angeles. While many Marvel fans were clamoring to see the latest superhero movie, the paparazzi were eager to capture the debut of something else: Scarlett Johansson's baby bump.

The 29-year-old actress has not officially confirmed that she is expecting. According to Lainey Gossip, journalists at the press junket for the film were specifically instructed not to ask about her reported pregnancy.

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She plays Black Widow in the Marvel superhero franchise.

The photos from last night's red carpet show Johansson looking fit and shapely in a Giorgio Armani Privé top and skirt with Christian Louboutin heels. There appears to be no sign of a baby bump… yet.

However, there might be one telltale sign of pregnancy and that was quite evident in her cleavage in that gorgeous outfit. The Avengers actress was glowing and happy all night on the red carpet at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.

The news regarding the star's pregnancy first broke in early March. Johansson is engaged to Frenchman Romain Dauriac. The engagement occurred about six months ago, but it sounds like the baby will arrive before any nuptials.

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She told Good Morning America in January, "I'm not doing any wedding planning. Being engaged is an exciting time to enjoy and to really savor."

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Even if she isn't confirming the pregnancy just yet, it looks like others are. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige spoke to Collider about the big news.

He said, "Well, my first reaction was I was very happy for her and very excited for her. My second reaction was, we've gotta move some pieces on the chessboard around schedule-wise. But we didn't change the script at all, which is sort of the most important thing for us in terms of the story line."

If anyone knows that she's pregnant, it has to be the guy employing her… even if he does have a big mouth.

Jared Leto calls Ukraine fight "something really beautiful"

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Numerous celebs have come out to support Ukraine protestors, and Jared Leto has again shown whose side he is on. For the actor and rock star, whose band was scheduled to play in the country, canceling because of the clashes wasn't an option.

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Leto made the trip to Kiev to play a show with Thirty Seconds to Mars, but he wanted to show support for those fighting.

"Other bands have canceled their shows, but there was... no f***ing way Thirty Seconds to Mars wasn't going to be here in this beautiful city, in this great country here tonight," he said, according The Hollywood Reporter.

Thirty Seconds to Mars not only played in the country, but Leto did what he could to show his support for those involved in the uprising.

"You guys are in the midst of something really beautiful and it may be difficult, but there's no price too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself," he said.

He also posted a photo on his Instagram page, with the caption "Independence Square Ukraine."

The actor hasn't been shy about his support for the cause. During his Academy Awards acceptance speech (for his role in Dallas Buyers Club), he made a mention of the Ukrainian crisis.

"All the dreamers out there around the world — in places like Ukraine and Venezuela — as you struggle to make your dreams happens and live the impossible, we are thinking of you," he said.

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While Leto was in Kiev, he made sure to understand the conflict and what they are fighting for. He also visited Maiden Square in Kiev, where nearly 100 people died in an uprising last month. According to THR, Leto also met with crowds and visited shrines built for those lost in the clashes.

Switched at Birth sneak peek: Are Toby and Nikki breaking up?

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In the last episode of Switched at Birth, Bay learned the truth about Ty's supposed affair and had a falling-out with Tank. Does this mean she will break up with Tank and wait for Ty to return? Daphne had some issues with her baby sister, but it looks like all of her attention will be on romance in the next episode. Has she made her final decision between Jorge and Campbell? Toby seemed to find a new purpose for his life in the episode, but what will that mean to his marriage?

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The good news is that many of the questions raised from the last episode will be answered in the next episode. The bad news is that we still have a few days to wait for it. Until then, take a look at the preview and a couple of sneak-peek clips from "The Ambush."

In the preview for the episode, everything really comes to a head when Bay starts to think that Tank might not be the right guy for her. Toby and Nikki have a heart-to-heart and it looks like she might be rethinking their marriage. Meanwhile, Daphne is still considering her two suitors and wonders what it would be like to get romantic with Campbell.

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In the first sneak-peek clip, we find Daphne working at the clinic when Jorge drops off some paperwork and she hands him a bunch of climbing gear a friend left at the front desk for him. Jorge asks Daphne to go with him, but is quick to point out that it's not a date, they can just go as friends. Campbell overhears them making plans and wants to join in, but things get really awkward when they all realize that of course he can't join them for rock climbing, leaving Daphne and Jorge feeling pretty bad.

In the second sneak-peek clip, we see Toby chatting with Sharee at school. He wants to know why she thinks she will never go to college. She doesn't want to leave her mom or end up with a massive debt, so Toby asks if she would consider it if she could get a scholarship for field hockey. Toby offers to get a coach down to watch her play so she can give it a shot.

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The Walking Dead sneak peek: Tyreese and Carol split up?

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In the last episode of The Walking Dead, "Alone," some of the survivors were split apart and reunited, while others were just split apart.

Maggie, Sasha and Bob made a good team and even found a way to fight walkers in blinding fog. But when Sasha decided that she wanted to stop at some random town and find more permanent shelter rather than keep looking for Terminus and Glenn, Maggie put her foot down and struck out on her own. It was a scary moment, wondering if Maggie would die out on the road by herself. It became even scarier when Bob made the decision to split from Sasha and go out looking for Maggie. Suddenly all three of them were by themselves and it was with a huge sigh of relief that fans saw them reunited at the end of the episode.

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Things didn't go nearly as well for Daryl and Beth. They found themselves a well-stocked funeral home and the two were getting on quite well with plenty of food and a nice, quiet place to lay their weary heads. But peace never lasts for long on The Walking Dead and soon they were overrun by walkers and forced to split up. But as has become a running theme on the show, it was a band of humans that were much more dangerous when they kidnapped Beth and left Daryl alone on the road. He was soon found by a group of hooligans, the very same group that threatened Rick, Michonne and Carl not too long ago.

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In the next episode airing on Sunday, March 16, "The Grove," it looks like fans may have to wait to find out what happened with Daryl and Beth. With the survivors still split up after the winter finale, the show has been focusing on only a few survivors per episode. If the sneak-peek clip and photos are anything to go by, this week's episode will focus on Tyreese, Carol, the two girls and baby Judith.

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In the sneak-peek clip from the episode, Tyreese and Lizzie are playing a simple game of I Spy when Tyreese spies something that isn't so fun. Is it a walker or could it be a human who's been on the road alone for so long that they've begun to look like one? Check out the video below to see if you can gather any clues.

A preview photo from the episode shows Carol looking out from a window. Does this mean that she, Tyreese and the children have found shelter?

The Walking Dead - The Grove

VIDEO: Superfruit covers entire Beyoncé album in five minutes

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If you ever thought that Beyoncé's recent self-titled album was too long for you to listen to in one sitting, YouTube musicians Superfruit have found a solution. In a video that has gone viral, the two members of the group, Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying, sing her entire album in five minutes.

The duo, clad in sweatshirts that say "Surfboard" and "No Angel," give Bey a run for her money. If Grassi and Hoying look familiar to you, it's because they are members of the a cappella singing group Pentatonix, which won Season 3 of NBC's The Sing-Off.

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In the description of the video, Superfruit wrote, "We couldn't decide what Beyoncé song to cover so we decided to cover the entire album :)"

While watching the video, remember that it is two men singing a female's part, so it's hard not to be impressed with the work that they did. Comments on the video were just as appreciative and one particular person loved it the most — Beyoncé herself.

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In a posting on her Facebook page, the singer wrote, "Mitch and Scott are FLAWLESS!"

With fans sharing her post over 2,000 times as of press time, this video is bound to see a million hits before long. As of Friday afternoon, the video had been watched over 762,000 times.

Watch Superfruit cover Beyoncé's self-titled album in five minutes.

Marvel Universe: How the world was formed

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When Marvel Universe began, people had their doubts about the set of geeks groping at something big. What could possibly top Spider-Man or the Fantastic Four? Could The Hulk? Could Iron Man? There was only one way to find out. After nabbing the perfect script and pulling in the enthusiastic Jon Favreau to direct, things seemed to be coming together nicely for Marvel Universe. How do you go up against the likes of Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man or Hugh Jackman's Wolverine? By hiring Robert Downey Jr., of course. After securing the well-loved RDJ, those doubts dissipated, and what happened next was a series of successes.

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2008 - Iron Man releases

Iron Man grosses nearly $100 million in its first weekend. It also introduces Nick Fury to Iron Man's universe, thus shedding light on the Avengers and Marvel's plans to introduce the world to the team of often overlooked superheroes.

2008 - The Incredible Hulk releases

A throwback to the manhunt-type structure of the original comics, Hulk doesn't see the same love as Iron Man, but he continues the story.

2010 - Iron Man 2

We learn the origins of S.H.I.E.L.D. and more about Tony Stark's dad, thanks to Nick Fury, we also see more of the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson). Agent Coulson leaves for New Mexico... to meet Thor.

2011 - Thor

Coulson pulls in Thor as part of the Avengers. We also meet Hawkeye. Though better suited for the Olympics than for superheroics, Hawkeye will eventually find his place among the Avengers. (Right?)

2011 - Captain America: The First Avenger

Fans spend more time with Tony Stark's dad, going back in time to meet him. Captain America is a much better defensive player than offensive, but with his star-spangled uniform, he's the picture of patriotism and exactly what 1940s America needs. He's the first Avenger, and he's a dang good one.

2012 - The Avengers

The Avengers marks the first time we see the team assemble together to fight evil. The evil at hand? Thor's brother, Loki, come to subjugate the Earth. He may be a god, but he's no match for the Avengers. He does, however, quickly become a fan favorite. Also worth noting: Mark Ruffalo takes over as The Hulk and makes that big green rage machine a lot more likable.

2013 - Iron Man 3

Grossing more than $1.2 billion at worldwide box offices, Iron Man shows his place as king of both the real world and the Marvel universe. The third installment was the highest-grossing movie in 2013, even beating out the other Marvel release...

2013 - Thor: The Dark World

The God of Thunder returned in 2013. What happened when he must team up with his backstabbing and mischievous brother in other to save Planet Earth (and Jane)? Another Marvel movie grosses more than a half-billion dollars, that's what.

2014 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Next up for the Marvel Universe is The Winter Soldier, which releases in a matter of weeks. Cap and the Black Widow will team up to recruit a new Avenger, but not before running into their fair share of foes.

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2014 and beyond

Later this decade, Marvel Universe will continue its legacy of making the best comic book-inspired movies in our galaxy. So far, the following movies are already in the works:

2014 - Guardians of the Galaxy
2015 - Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015 - Ant-Man
2016 - Captain America 3

This timeline is just the beginning of what there is to know about the Marvel Universe. To hear about Marvel's very beginning as an independent studio and becoming a studio that continually Hulk-smashes the box office, tune into ABC on March 18 for Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe. It's utter geeky brilliance.

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VIDEO: Veronica Mars’ Ryan Hansen's advice for love triangles? Tinder

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Veronica Mars launched a decade ago and became an unlikely hit about a teenage detective. Ten years later, fans wanted the story back so much they funded a film through Kickstarter.

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Fans everywhere have been anxiously waiting for the film's opening, and Veronica Mars stuck to its roots. The girl detective returns, older but not always wiser, and finds herself back in the middle of a love triangle. SheKnows caught up with the cast, and they were all eager to share their advice on what to do if caught in that situation.

When it comes to love triangles, actor Ryan Hansen said his advice is one simple word: Tinder. He said, "Just go for it. So I've heard."

Hansen's character Dick Casablancas is a bit of a womanizer, and Hansen said that isn't changing soon.

"Dick has grown physically, just not mentally," he explained. "I don't know if he has grown that much. He is maybe a little more mature, but not much. But he is still loyal to Logan and loves to party and hang out and surf."

But if fans think Hansen is the same in real life as his character, they are in for a big surprise.

"I relate to Dick very little," he explained. "I have been married for 10 years and I have two kids. I don't know if that is the same track as Dick. But I like to give off that persona."

The rest of the cast gave their two cents on love triangles as well, and their answers were as different as their characters.

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Percy Daggs III, who plays Wallace, said the problem with love triangles is the lack of decision-making.

"The best way to get out of a love triangle is to make a decision," he said. "Make a decision that is in your best interest and go from there. Follow your heart, of course. Use sense in what is best for you in your life and your future."

Enrico Colantoni, who plays Veronica's dad, said his best advice is to stop it before it starts.

"It never ends well," he explained. "So just sit back and watch it all implode. You can't tell anyone who to love."

The two characters involved in the love triangle (besides Veronica Mars/Kristen Bell herself) also had their strong opinions on the topic.

Chris Lowell, who plays Piz, said Veronica Mars would be better off alone.

"I feel like she should just dump both of them and fly solo," he said. "Find a new guy. Start fresh. Meet somebody new. Don't keep digging into the past."

Jason Dohring, who plays Logan, said he is just happy he doesn't have to deal with it in real life.

"It's been so long since I've had to deal with that stuff, it's just such a nightmare," he said. "One of the coolest things about getting married, I was just like, 'Oh, the game is over.' And I wasn't a player or anything like that, but I was just like, 'cool.' Do I have to have somebody? Do I not? What am I doing?"

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But his advice is similar to his competition in the film — single is best.

"Find a good friend, I would say that would be a good one," Dohring said. "Because if you have a friend, at the end of the day, you have a friend. In the morning, you have a friend."

Veronica Mars is out in theaters Friday, March 14.


Chris Brown back in jail after being kicked out of rehab

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Chris Brown is back in trouble, and behind bars yet again, after allegedly breaking his probation relating to his 2009 conviction for an assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna.

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According to the Los Angeles Times, Brown was booked into the Los Angeles County jail on Friday for a probation violation and is currently being held without bail. Although Brown's attorney isn't commenting on the arrest, it may have come from the fact that he did not complete his anger management treatment program. Brown was ordered into the program in November and did complete his 90-day treatment. After being sent back, TMZ is reporting, he was kicked out Friday morning for violating "internal rules" (he was also kicked out of another treatment facility last year).

Brown was also arrested last October in Washington, D.C., where he still faces a charge of misdemeanor assault for allegedly hitting a man trying to take a picture of him.

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In February, prosecutors asked a judge to take Brown into custody for not living up to that probation requirement and "obey(ing) all laws." Because Brown had showed progress in rehab, the judge had said he didn't want to send him back to jail. Instead, the judge ordered Brown to remain in the program until that separate case in Washington, D.C., was complete. He said that instead of jail, he thought the treatment program would give Brown an "adequate safety net." Getting kicked out of that program means he is not adhering to his probation requirements.

TMZ reported Brown was caught in an "inappropriate relationship" with a female worker at the facility, but that is not why he was kicked out.

Brown was reportedly "cooperative" when he was taken into custody by sheriff's deputies in Malibu around 2 p.m. on Friday.

Demi Lovato slams Lady Gaga for "glamorizing" addiction

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Lady Gaga pulled a (very disgusting) stunt during her SXSW set in Austin on Thursday, but at least one person is not happy about it.

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Gaga was riding a bull with a friend and had that friend throw up on her. Apparently it wasn't an accident, but an act that was planned by the two. No matter how gross, the world is talking about the stunt, with some even calling it "art."

"I've known Millie [Brown] for I think, like, five years now and we've actually collaborated before. She was just in town and so we thought we would collaborate again," Gaga told the audience at her SXSW keynote.

One person not happy about the act is Demi Lovato, who shared her frustration with Lady Gaga on Twitter.

Lovato has faced drug problems and an eating disorder in the past and felt that Gaga's stunt went too far to glamorize something that is not glamorous at all.

Gaga's fans on Twitter began to criticize Lovato for her comments. But Lovato said she wasn't being a "hater," as they said, "but if someone has to come forward and say it… I'll take the heat for it. Putting the word ART in it isn't a free card to do whatever you want without consequences."

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Gaga spoke more about the performance while at SXSW and was happy it has received the attention it has.

"It was just exciting to see people talk about performance art on the Internet," Lady Gaga explained. "We really just did it because we believe in the performance and we believe in what it meant to the song."

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VIDEO: Veronica Mars cast shares their on-set pranks

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What's the key to a kick-butt movie? Fun on set! And what's the key to fun on set? Well, pranks, of course!

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The guys of the highly anticipated Veronica Mars movie were out on the red carpet last night in full effect for PaleyFest, and we asked them about their favorite fun-filled moments on set. Ryan Hansen (who also gave Tinder a shout out), Enrico Colantoni, Percy Daggs III, and Chris Lowell had some hilarious and heartwarming details to share about their fan-funded film.

Hansen and Daggs are obviously the jokesters of the crew. When asked about their stand-out moments, the guys were quick to indulge us in their favorite on-set hijinks.

Hansen, unlike his on-screen counterpart Dick Casablancas, is a happily married father of two. Maybe playing with his kids has inspired a love of prancing around in animal costumes? "I did this little prank on Kristen (Bell) and Ken Marino where I dressed in a gorilla suit," the actor said. "I'm actually in the movie. You can see the gorilla dancing. It was me! They didn't know it was me, and then Rob (Thomas, screenwriter and Veronica Mars creator) comes and yells at me 'cause I'm in the shot, and then I'm like 'I'm sorry!' But I was in that thing for, like, three hours! Lost a little weight, so it was kinda nice."

From the sounds of Daggs' story, he probably would have been well suited to be a part of Ashton Kutcher's show Punk'd. Daggs, who plays Veronica Mars's bff Wallace Fennel, utilized his acting chops to pull off his prank. "I'm always the cool guy on set. I'm usually even keel. I'm never too upset or anything like that, I'm always smiling," confessed Daggs. "I came to set at 2:30 in the morning. It was my last scene... I came to set like I had a terrible phone call, I was real pissed off, I was yelling that we need to hurry up and shoot... I came out with this tire iron and I just smashed up this projector that you'll see in the film... just took it all apart. And Rob's face — Rob's face was a win!"

Colantoni and Lowell, unlike Hansen and Daggs, didn't hesistate to share their sensitive side when letting us in on their favorite occurrences while making the movie.

Colantoni admitted that his favorite thing about filming the movie was seeing how some of the young actors had matured since the TV show had ended. "My favorite memory was Tina Majorino... when I met Majorino the first time, she was, like, 18 maybe. And then suddenly seven years later, she's a mature woman and we're having laughs," he shared. Majorino wasn't the only actress the man better known as Veronica Mars' dad was happy to work with again. "Amanda Noret... is another wonderful person who I had no dealings with (during the show) but got to meet on this movie and realized, you know what? Just fantastic."

And Lowell? Well, he was just happy to hang with his bros. "There was a day when there's a crazy huge brawl in the movie, and the most fun thing about shooting that was it was the only time in the history of the film or the series that me and Jason and Percy and Francis and Ryan were all in a scene together. And not only that, we were all on the same team. That was really nice." Awwwwwww!

If the amazing times on set are an indication of how the movie itself turned out, we all better get our booties to the theater! Tickets are on sale today for the Veronica Mars movie.

Jamie Lynn Spears marries! Happy Pi Day wedding, y'all

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Jamie Lynn Spears is officially someone's wife. Reports claim the younger sister of Britney Spears married Friday, saying "I do" to James Watson.

E! News claims to have an inside knowledge about the pop-singer-turned-country-star's wedding, revealing the nuptials took place in the evening in New Orleans.

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Additional details on the Spears-Watson wedding are sparse, though we do know the 22-year-old mother of 5-year-old Maddie Briann picked out a gown by Liancarlo while out shopping for wedding dresses together in January.

Spears was engaged to, but never actually married her daughter's father, Casey Aldridge.

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James Watson popped the big question in 2013, splurging on a gorgeous sparkler for his fellow Louisianan. The die-hard football fan is not a part of the entertainment industry; he owns a high-end electronic communications service called Advanced Media Partners.

As evidence by photos Spears has shared online previously, Watson is both fond of Maddie Briann and fishing. Perez Hilton also reports Watson and his family hold a membership for duck hunting at Specklebelly Hunting Club in New Orleans.

Thus far, the blushing bride hasn't mentioned she's exchanged vows on Twitter, but did post this message on Friday:

Here's hoping the bride and groom had the forethought to order a few types of edible pie along with the wedding cake for their celebration.

Join us in congratulating Jamie Lynn Spears on her wedding by leaving a comment below!

4-Ingredient kid-friendly recipes

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This book brings clever cooking into your home for you and your kids to enjoy. 4 Ingredient Kids: Simple, Healthy Fun in the Kitchen, by Kim McCosker, shows that you don’t have to fuss over a long list of ingredients or several steps of prep to bring fab, fun food to the table.

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Chicken orchard sammy

Chicken Orchard Sammy

Transform the humble sandwich into a lunch box favorite! Note: Bacteria grows rapidly within the temperature range of 40 degrees F to 140 degrees F, so it's always smart to add ice packs to a lunch box, placing them near the food meant to be kept cold.

Yields 2

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shredded poached or roasted chicken
  • 4 dried apricots, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 slices multigrain bread
  • Lettuce (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the chicken, apricots and mayonnaise. Use as a sandwich filling for the 2 slices of bread.
  2. Add lettuce for color and crunch (optional).
  3. Slice the sandwich before serving or wrap tightly and pop it into a lunch box.
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Meatloaf cupcakes

Meat Loaf Cupcakes

Every time I see this photo, it makes me smile. Isn't food just wonderful? It allows us to be so creative, easily turning a staple meatloaf into gorgeous cupcakes! The options are endless, but some of my favorite smuggling ideas are finely chopped celery, onion, grated carrot and beets with seasoned fresh thyme. What's smuggling? Sneaking veggies into foods, undetected by kids!

Yields 12

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 2 slices multigrain bread, grated
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for basting
  • Warmed mashed potato as the "icing" (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 cups of a muffin tin with foil liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, breadcrumbs, and 1/4 cup barbecue sauce.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups. Brush the tops with a little barbecue sauce and bake until cooked through, 20-25 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven and let rest.
  5. For the optional “icing,” spoon some warmed mashed potato into a large, sealable plastic bag. Cut off the tip of one of the bottom corners and pipe the potato onto the top of each meatloaf in a swirling motion to "ice" your cupcakes.

Copyright © 2011 by Meymott Enterprises Pty Ltd. Originally published in 2011 by Simon & Schuster Australia.

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About the book

 4-ingredient, kid-friendly recipes

How often do you find a recipe that sounds healthy and delicious, only to find that it will take much more effort to make than you can spare on some days or nights? Luckily, the solution to your situation can be found in 4 Ingredients Kids, by Kim McCosker. This cookbook of 80 recipes makes life easy on adults, and fun for kids.

Kim takes meal making to new levels — as in, her recipes are made with just four ingredients (or fewer). Kim shows that teaching kids to eat well doesn't have to be a chore — or unhealthy. She acknowledges that a child's take on healthy meals begins at home. So not only are these recipes good for your family, but they're easy enough to get kids involved in helping to prepare them. And when kids are more involved with their meals, they take more interest in them.

Through the pages of recipes that include sections for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and dessert, you'll also find tips on kitchen safety, optional additions to dishes, info on healthy eating habits and even advice on how to "smuggle" more veggies into many of these dishes.

Full-page, vibrant photos accompany each recipe in this book to entice you. You'll be excited to work your way through the pages of these fun recipes. Don't forget to check the back of the book for a section on party ideas and games.

About the author

Kim McCosker is a devoted mom and a self-taught passionate cook, putting her mantra of "family first," into all her books. Her 4 Ingredients collection is now published in 12 countries around the world, with her own TV show airing in 18 countries. 4 Ingredients helps everyday families save time and money in the kitchen by improvising ingredients, using leftover food and reducing waste. Creating a phenomenon in her native Australia, with sales exceeding 5 million copies, the 4 Ingredients series has taken digital media to heightened levels with one of the fastest growing Facebook pages and with her app that has more than 55,000 downloads. Today, Kim has published 10 books, establishing an ingenious collection of sweet and savory recipes full of flavor and fresh, easy-to-find ingredients. Kim's focus has remained the same — simple to prepare, delectable and inexpensive meals made with just four ingredients for any size family. The 4 Ingredients brand includes 4 Ingredients Gluten-Free; Baby Bowl; 4 Ingredients Christmas; and 4 Ingredients One Pot, One Bowl. For more information, you can visit Kim on Facebook and Twitter.

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