Natalie Morales: How one mom saves $25,000 a year with coupons

I come from a family of coupon clippers. As the daughter of a military dad and stay-at-home mom, my family taught me the value of a buck—or in this case, a 55 cent coupon. We never walked into a grocery store without my mom leafing through her coupon book.

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Want your children to follow in your athletic footsteps? I don't

I started swimming competitively when I was in third grade and didn't take off my proverbial goggles until 12 years later. Swimming took me around the world, it influenced my college decision, it introduced me to lifelong friends.

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Olympian: New motivation is my late mom

U.S. speed skater Jennifer Rodriguez's No. 1 fan was always her mom. Whether Jennifer was winning two gold medals in Salt Lake City, retiring and coming back, getting married and divorced, her mom, Barbara Rodriguez, was there to support her.

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3-year-old's dance steals the show

Check out the smile-inducing moment of the morning, brought to you by Little Charles, son of senior producer and TODAY mom Dee Dee Thomas... Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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More than 2.1 million cribs recalled

In the largest crib recall in U.S. history, The Consumer Product Safety Commission is voluntarily recalling more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, which are sold under the name "Stork Craft Baby" as well as under the "Storking " and "Fisher Price" brand names.

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Will you miss 'Jon & Kate Plus 8'?

After five long seasons, the final episode of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" airs tonight on TLC at 9 p.m.

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On average, how many hours of television do your children watch each day?

A new study suggests children may be watching up to two hours of TV while at preschool. Add that to home viewing, and some children may be spending a third of their waking hours in front of the tube.

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TODAY launches 16th annual holiday gift drive

We're getting ready for the holiday season! TODAY is kicking off its 16th Annual Holiday Toy and Gift Drive for needy families all over the United States.

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Should soccer player be thrown out of school?

The conduct of a member of the University of New Mexico's women's soccer team has a lot of us talking: Junior Elizabeth Lambert was suspended from the team indefinitely after a game against BYU during which she punched opponents, threw elbows and tossed a player to the ground by …

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Abby: 'Biggest Loser's' saddest story of all time?

From Jen Brown, TODAYshow.com producer

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Confession: I don't love being pregnant

From Jayme Baron, TODAY producer

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Mom: Baby run over by train is 'doing fine'

It's a video every parent has trouble watching, but Shweta Verma assured everyone her six-month-old boy Saurish is doing just fine a little over two weeks after his stroller fell in front of a train in Melbourne, Australia.

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Is it harder for a man to stay at home with the kids than it is for a woman to stay home?

During a public dialogue held at a New York City synagogue on Sunday night, Jon Gosselin said, "It's hard for a man to stay home for two years and change diapers and make meals and deal with doctor's appointments and all the stuff that you expect your wife to do."

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Would you allow your child to work in the entertainment industry?

Jodie Sweetin, who played Stephanie Tanner on "Full House," told Matt Lauer about her struggle with meth addiction this morning. When asked if she thought growing up on TV affected her relationship with drugs, Sweetin said she wouldn't change a thing about her childhood.

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5-year-old is super strong...but is he healthy?

On of the topics of today's chat with Kathie Lee and Hoda was 5-year-old weight-lifter Guiliano Stroe, who is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the fastest 10-meter handstand walk with a weight ball between his legs....

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Elizabeth Smart speaks out at 'Overcoming the Unimaginable' seminar

Elizabeth Smart: "We all have our trials and we all experience hard times, but I don't think we should ever let it disable us from doing what we want to do." Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

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Parents find notes from 6-year-old after her death

Just before her sixth birthday, Elena Desserich (right) was diagnosed with brain cancer and given 135 days to live. She lived 255 days, passing away in 2007.

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Do you believe sex addiction is real?

After admitting to an affair with a production assistant, Steve Phillips was fired from ESPN and his wife left him. Now, Phillips has completed a treatment program for his sex addiction, and hopes to get his family back.

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Back to work...and feeling grateful

From Meredith Reis, TODAY producer Running a perpetual 50-yard dash. In heels. With a breast pump strapped to my back. That's a little of what life feels like returning to work just three months after my third child ...a beautiful little girl... was born.

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Octomom dresses as pregnant nun for Halloween

Nadya Suleman and her children out for some early trick-or-treating.... Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

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Dr. Nancy answers your swine flu questions

In the wake of President Obama declaring H1N1 a health care emergency over the weekend, there are lots of questions about the swine flu vaccine this morning. Dr. Nancy answered some of your questions on today's show:

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Are you a wife-in-chief?

If you plan all the family vacations, call the plumber and schedule all your children's activities, you may suffer from "superior-wife syndrome." While it could leave you exhausted and resentful of your spouse, it's possible to break the pattern.

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Denise Jonas shares her secrets to raising the Jo Bros

Denise Jonas, who has been doing publicity to kick off her new role as an iMOM.com ambassador, stopped by our offices today and chatted with Amy Robach about what it takes to raise young men who are not only wildly famous and successful, but kind, grounded people as well.

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Diary of a first-time mom: Boy or girl?

Jayme Baron is a TODAY producer who is expecting her first child in February. She has been keeping a diary of key points in her pregnancy, and going forward hopes to share her journey with the TODAYMoms community.

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Do you let your child walk to school?

Just over a month ago, a lot of parents -- including many at TODAY -- were talking about the New York Times piece about the controversy that has become letting a child walk to school.

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