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    <body><![CDATA[I really liked the author's guide to pregnancy. Very funny. I enjoyed this one but didn't laugh as much as the other. Perhaps it's just that this stage in my life isn't as funny, or maybe the author used up all of her good jokes in the several other books she has in this series (guide to the first y...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/47323562">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I didn't find this book as helping but I think I read it too soon. I should have waited until Sam was in pre-school instead of an infant. Maybe I'll read it again.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a perfect book for anyone whose kids are growing out of the baby and toddler years, and are looking at getting back a semblance of their former lives. Vicki Iovine dishes it all from clothes, beauty, privacy and sex, all the way to spirituality. I laughed out loud any number of times and jot...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/14647865">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was a basic waste of time and money.  The information/tips suggested by the author were outdated and unpractical.  ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[It's been a long time but, I remember this as a fun read and very relevant to a recovering mommy!!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I love her guides to pregnancy and first year of motherhood. this one's about what to do when your kids are all in school. Judging from the rambling nature of this book  I'd say she's still looking for her groove.  ]]></body>
    
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