She told me it was a challenge to be the best mom, wife, and FDIC Chair at the same time.

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Traditionally the chef in the family (generally mom) would create the best dish of the week and invite the entire family to share.

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"At the beginning, I was told that was the best for him because generally, monkeys live off the back of the mom, " she said, adding the monkey would "get into a panic attack" when she was out of sight.

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For extra support, I stayed in my pink fluffy bathrobe, grabbed some of those Christmas cookies my mom made and brewed the best cup of Starbucks coffee.

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Miss Wawa is my second mom, she's the best thing that happened to me in the past year.

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Wil's mom wants her adult son to be the best he can and the happiest he can -- but she also wants him to be a productive citizen.

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But two of the best things I enjoy doing can be traced back to my mom, Barbara Pritchard.

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"The best thing I've ever been in my life is a mom, and to help someone else is a cool opportunity, " said Michelle.

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Mom made money, bought me expensive handbags and tried the best she could to relate to me.

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This is what Steve Jobs does best: hook up with your Mom faster than anyone else on the planet.

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There you'll find 101 Best Home-Based Businesses for Women, The Stay-At- Home Mom's Guide to Making Money and How to Raise a Family and a Career Under One Roof: A Parent's Guide to Home Business.

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