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Best Summer Day Ever: 24 Things to Do

It's hard to believe, but it's almost August. Soon, fall will sweep in with its backpacks, homework, and crunchy leaves. All you’ll have left of summer is faded tans, still-sandy beach bags, and memories

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The 10 Worst Birthday Presents Ever

When I was about to turn 13, my parents started asking me what I wanted for my birthday. Answer: to get a grown-up-style makeover at Macy's Clinique counter. I envisioned white robes and matching turbans,

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Six Reasons I Hate Shoes

falineaz, how could you possibly turn away this itty bitty adorable shoe? It looks like a puppy! —Sparkitors

Shoes are useful things. They're clothes for your toes, the ultimate foot accessory. They allow you to walk

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Kid Stuff We Still Find Kool

I don't wanna grow up, I'm a Toys 'R Us Kid! Grown up schmown up. Who says just because we vote, pay a mortgage, have a "job" and can already sense the rumblings of a

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The Friday Awards

Buzzzzzzzz zerrrrrrm PLUNK BiiiiZZZZZZZZump.

Sparklerszzzzzzzzmmmbmbmp we ffllllllurrrrrg can't grind! concentrate zoom because there's CRASH construction going on in the zip! office today. So please pardon us if we BANG!!! seem distracted.

Um, hey construction guys? Would

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