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It's time for my obligatory Mother's Day gift guide. I don't mean to sound cliche, but if I had it my way, my top picks for presents would include the following: a nap, housecleaner, and original finger-painted art pieces from my sons. Oh, and an all expense trip to somewhere sandy, warm and tropical- full time nanny included. But since I live in reality, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of cool finds mom will use and enjoy.

For the beauty-loving mama:

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Seven years ago Arizona Cardinal’s wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald partnered with Fox 10 Sports Reporter Gayle Jansen in a celebrity basketball game to raise money and support for a nonprofit organization in Malawai, Africa. After Jansen had kids, Fitzgerald carried out the fun new tradition with a twist: changing the format to a softball game. This Saturday (gates at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale open at 5:30 p.m.), Fitzgerald will host his sixth...

I admit- I haven’t always been the best at being green. I have, in fact, tossed water bottles in the trash can, take too long of shower, and overuse paper towels. But now that I have kids, I must take on the responsibility of setting an example.

So in doing so, I thought it would only be appropriate to post about Earth Day, and easy way us moms can jump on the go green bandwagon. However, I’m not going to harp on recycling; instead, I’m going to explain how fashion comes to play in keeping Mother Earth happy and clean.

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