It wasn’t on eBay, but apparently a big piece of Barack Obama memorabilia was up for grabs recently. Today Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested by federal authorities on charges of corruption after FBI wiretaps uncovered a conspiracy to allegedly sell…

In-Law Insanity… Holiday Style
For many it’s a season of gathering with family and visiting relatives both far and near. But what if your family’s holiday style is more like sabotage than holly and jolly? Well, I can tell you that you’re not alone, especially…

The Guilt of Gifting
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… unless you’re broke. Sure, the holidays are about more than that Red Lobster gift card or the Snuggie that your mother-in-law may be pining for, but let’s face it — we definitely have…

Hitler and Siblings Taken from Parents
Last month we saw our community react to the news story of the unfortunately named 3-year-old Adolf Hitler who was denied a personalized birthday cake. Many felt that naming a child “Adolf Hitler” was essentially child abuse, with some going so far…

Family Lending and Borrowing: A Good Idea?
Times are tight for many due to the economic downturn as well as the holiday season. With the credit crunch, more Americans may be borrowing money from family and friends to get by. We recently polled iVillagers on the Dealing with In-Laws and Venting About…

Feeling Thankful
Each year leading up to Thanksgiving, the iVillage message boards buzz with discussions of gratitude as our community takes time to share the things they appreciate in their lives. Most were grateful for their families, their health and homes. Several…

‘Tis the Season… to Scale Back?
The news that the US is officially in a recession (straight from the “obvious” department, no less) didn’t really throw anyone for a loop, as most folks have been experiencing their own personal recessions (official or not) for quite some time….

Women React to Big Three Bailout Plan
As Congress and US automakers dance around a deal for the proposed industry bailout, women on the Feminism Today message board are kicking the tires on this plan, debating the cause of the crisis and sizing up the auto industry in general: “I was born…

Would You Give the Gift of Planned Parenthood?
We all have those “hard to buy for” people on our lists, but Planned Parenthood of Indiana is offering one solution — gift certificates for its services! Available in $25 denominations, the certificates may be just the thing for many women…

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