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We all knew it was only a matter of time. This report from USA Today...

Singer Melanie Chisholm says she is expecting a baby which will make her the last of the former Spice Girls to become a mother.

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Update: Thanks so much to those of you Pretties who emailed us about the broken survey link. We are patiently waiting or icontact to fix it since the problem is on their end and there's nothing we can do about it. But, don't worry, we won't be selecting reviewers for the Exuberance Organic Skincare until that link is back up and running.

In the mean time this is a great opportunity for...
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As a fairly stringent eco freak, I rarely use strong chemicals around the house. Spring and fall cleaning is another story, though, and my Germanic exactness compels me to scrub the place down just to make sure I've covered my bases. With 3 children tracking in dirt and the neighborhood's infectious diseases, I really have no choice.

Following such a cleaning purge, my rooms, though...
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AskPatty once again on greening your workspace...

Going green hasn't always been economically friendly. In fact, the initial cost of developing a more energy-efficient building can be 10 percent higher than using standard equipment. But the recent rise in energy costs is helping to close that gap....

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Did this Dude pay for the First Date? Find out!

We are so pleased to announce the launch of our new video series, ChickChat TV!

Talking to strangers is such fun! You never know what dirty secrets they'll admit to or where the conversation will go! This series comes on the heels of the success of our popular street fashion video series, Where'd You Get That?

ChickChat TV tackles topics ranging...
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How fit is "too fit"?

The debate, it seems, rages on.

Female fitness was redefined around the time of the invention of step aerobics, a discipline I never did manage to master. Back then, the idea was to lose the post-pregnancy spare tire or the freshman fifteen. We toned down to fit into our favorite pair of acid-wash jeans and swore by control-top pantyhose.

5-time US Olympian Dara Torres, 41...
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La Vie en Rose is simply one of the best movies of 2008. Following the story of famous French singer Edith Piaf, it is so beautifully acted and the soundtrack so haunting you may find yourself downloading it on iTunes. Marion Coutillard is phenomenal in this role and it is no surprise she won an Oscar for it. This is a must rent this weekend.
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Save your money and be gentler to your clothes, with tips from Fabulously Broke in the City...

There are tons of things out there to try and help you do laundry the frugal and cheap way, and here are my personal tips.

1. Wash on cold water only...

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by Sumaya Khan

The days are growing shorter and the evenings cooler, yet we are all very much in denial that summer's getting ready to wind down. Take heart! There's still plenty of time to head out for a weekend at the cottage with your bag stuffed full of the summer's hottest reads. From romantic novels to autobiographies, every chick will find her pick of must-read books.

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Another interesting bit, from AskPatty...

As summer approaches its end, we're reminded that even with the high gas prices, this season has had no shortage of fun, female friendly, road trips to share and enjoy. We started the season off by enjoying Bossy's Excellent Panic...

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