Celebrity mother knows best (or how to dress your baby)

Never mind that celebrity mums (or dads) rarely make the best role models. Superstars from the pop, fashion and movie worlds have decided that they know best when it comes to dressing your newborn child. Not content at dabbling with perfumes, party frocks or even bed linen, celebrities now believe that the humble babygro is somewhat lacking when it comes to showbiz buzz.

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Angelina Jolie shows off baby bump

If the bump on her belly is any indication, Angelina Jolie really is pregnant. The actress created a stir at Saturday night's Spirit Awards when she showed up with partner Brad Pitt on her arm and a noticeably pregnant bulge.

Jolie ignored reporters' questions on the awards show carpet, but People magazine reported on its Web site that a source close to the couple confirmed that she and Pitt are "thrilled to be adding to their brood."

Jolie and Pitt are parents of a 1-year-old daughter, Shiloh, and three children adopted from Cambodia, Ethiopia and Vietnam. Their adopted children are Maddox, 6; Pax, 4; and Zahara, 3.

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Three Splurges Worth it for Expecting Mothers

If you are expecting a baby, you may find yourself spending more money than you have to. But relaxing the purse strings for some nonessentials every once in a while, as long as it doesn't wreak havoc with paying your bills or saving for something you really need, is important.

In her new book, "Expecting Money: The Essential Financial Plan for New and Growing Families," national credit and money-management expert Erica Sandberg details three types of indulgences for new parents that could be worth the expense.

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For ‘EcoMoms,’ Saving Earth Begins at Home

Move over, Tupperware. The EcoMom party has arrived, with its ever-expanding “to do” list that includes preparing waste-free school lunches; lobbying for green building codes; transforming oneself into a “locovore,” eating locally grown food; and remembering not to idle the car when picking up children from school (if one must drive). Here, the small talk is about the volatile compounds emitted by dry-erase markers at school.

Perhaps not since the days of “dishpan hands” has the household been so all-consuming. But instead of gleaming floors and sparkling dishes, the obsession is on installing compact fluorescent light bulbs, buying in bulk and using “smart” power strips that shut off electricity to the espresso machine, microwave, X-Box, VCR, coffee grinder, television and laptop when not in use.

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2008 Beautiful Baby Search Winner!

Click here to see this year's Beautiful Baby Search Winner who will appear on an upcoming cover of Parenting magazine and will also take home $125,000 toward a four-year college education!

You can also check out our Beautiful Baby Gallery for a sampling of the thousands of gorgeous children that were submitted for this year's search.

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Welcome to Your Growing Belly

As your body makes a home for your little one, it's easy to marvel at the physical changes happening to you, especially to your belly.

Check out this gorgeous, month-by-month photo gallery of maternity images by photographer Sarah Merians. See how your belly grows -- and see how your baby grows!

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Backyards for Kids

Give them room to roam outdoors and fun places to play and you'll create backyard memories that will last a lifetime--with the added benefit of getting kids away from their computers and video games.

Like its successful predecessor, Kids' Places to Play, Backyards for Kids is loaded with ideas and how-to instruction for building projects like swing sets and treehouses, with innovative ideas for integrating play areas into the overall landscape design that adults will appreciate as well.

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The 411 on Hiring a Nanny

The minute you hire a nanny, you're running a small business. And with that business come costs and legal implications that go beyond the base salary, including some you may have already thought of (like health insurance) and others you may not have considered (like gas money). Keep in mind that the information in this article assumes that you're paying your nanny legally. Though this will cost you more day to day, it's a lot cheaper than the legal fees you'll face if the IRS finds out you've been paying someone under the table.

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Kissy Kissy Spring 2008 Children’s Clothing Line Now Available at ZaraBella.com

ZaraBella.com, an online baby boutique that carries high quality designer baby clothes and accessories, announced that the Spring 2008 clothing line from Kissy Kissy are now available.

Kissy Kissy’s Spring 2008 collection includes the following adorable lines: Elephant Babies; Hawaii Print, Little Captain, Sea Bubbles, Speed Racer and more. Made with high quality, 100% Soft Pima Cotton, Kissy Kissy’s pieces are comfortable, stylish and sure to please anyone who receives them.

Shoppers should shop early at http://www.zarabella.com/ to get the best selection of Kissy Kissy Spring 2008 Collection.