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" I like to read in the bathtub. Ideally, that bathtub would be located on a small Greek island. "
Adam Mansbach
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" A holiday vacation can mean sampling all kinds of new cuisine - whether it's Uncle Joe's award-winning chili or the exotic flavors of Nepal. If your little ones are fussy, be sure to ease mealtime hassles by bringing along a supply of the familiar foods they're accustomed to rejecting at home. "
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