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Peggy Fox (CBS) and Amy Thanks to Peggy Fox, WUSA-9 News, for hosting me in studio to go over the “MomTini Lounge Top 10 Tips for a Family Touchdown this Thanksgiving.” Here’s the segment: As promised, I’ll outline the tips here, along with some bonus treats for The Lounge. 1. Plan, Plan, Plan – No surprise here, I’m a planner, and holidays are the perfect time to amp it up. • Whether it’s planning ahead for the big meal or researching some family activities for the days off school, spending some time in advance always pays off. • Make lists; shop in advance before key items run out; make a family game plan. • Cook in advance as much as possible. • Prep (set the table, set out serving stuff, or cook the day before so you aren’t running around like a turkey on Thursday.) 2. Share – and celebrate
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Amy with FOX DC’s Holly Morris What a great morning with Holly Morris (as a smashing pumpkin!) from FOX DC and the fun team at kiddie party central, Andy’s Parties. There were three live segments this morning – each is below – loaded with tips and treats. First segment: Punny Halloween Costumes Second Segment – Our Very Own Secret Service and Adorable Little Goblins Third Segment – Safety Tips and a Halloween-Tini! So…have you entered your best safety & costume tips at our reader-giveaway? Click here, and scroll down to enter to win – just “Leave a Comment,” and you could win a Boost Mobile phone or a Wow! Wow! Wubzy Goes Boo DVD! Just a few days left – enter your ideas today! Enjoy, and have a safe Halloween! Be Sociable, Share! Tweet

Black Cat Martini – image courtesy of HINT Essence Water Tune in to see Amy live with FOX DC’s Holly Morris this Friday October 30th (live morning interviews at 7:40, 8:40, and 9:40). I’ll post the segment Friday with additional Halloween treats, tips and links. Plus, read through to the end of this post, and you can win a FREE cell phone or DVD. I was looking for a spirited visual for this year’s Halloween post (beyond of course the Black Cat Martini above!), and without going to the dogs, here it is… Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens, there are lots of free pumpkin carving stencils you can download. Here are some Business of Motherhood “treats” to get your little goblins ready for Halloween. I want to cover several subjects with quick tips and helpful links on each. COSTUMES – QUICK AND EASY: As adults, if we were sprinting
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