I find it interesting every December when I slip into the spiral of Christmas chaos–worrying about getting the Christmas cards out, the tree decorated, the presents purchased and wrapped. I have a goal every year of having this all finished by Dec. 1 so I can really enjoy the Christmas spirit. So far I am […]
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The stripes have been done, the stars are getting old and anything else takes a master cake maker. Memorial Day and Fourth of July call for the perfect red, white, and blue treat. These cupcakes are it! They are the fun, flag look with marshmallow and licorice taste. This is fun and easy to do
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The one thing I learned in my college statistics class is that you should always approach statistics with a healthy measure of skepticism. I’d be the first to concede that the numbers don’t always tell the full story. But, in much the same way that doctors might use vital signs to quickly assess the condition
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Although it makes a tasty snack, watermelon can also be used for a variety of creative and crazy purposes. With a little creativity and a good carving knife, watermelons can become festive platters and serving plates at parties. We searched watermelon.org for our favorite ways to use this summertime favorite just click the links
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The entire DMV was filled with moms, dads, and their young teenage children. This is the last week of school. Each parent commiserated with the other about insurance costs, time investment, driving horror stories, girls driving in cars with boys stories, and more. The girls sat and looked very nervous. The boys played on their
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If you ask most stepparents, they’ll tell you about their lengthy transition period as their stepchildren learned to respect them, obey them, and treat them like they belonged in the family. I’m sure that in some cases, the excruciating amount of time taken may have been necessary. However, I’m here to tell you that for
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Instead of answers, you can best rely on developing proven characteristics that, in one form or another, we have discussed in this book. Although there are many, below are the characteristics I believe are the most important in being the best dad you can be. But none of these characteristics alone are sufficient, and sometimes
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I recently came across a poem entitled “The Reading Mother,” by Strickland Gillilan. It describes the thrilling adventures of a child who had a reading mother. He was able to sail across oceans, visit ancient cities, meet famous historical figures, and triumph over evil; and all he had was a few books and a mother
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When there are thousands and thousands of utensils on the market, though, each one touted as “the new revolution in kitchenware,” it becomes important to find some universal staples that you can reach for whenever you need something done. With that in mind, here are our top ten kitchen tools that you can use in
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When frazzled parent “enables” stubborn and lazy son, the process of training a helpless male adult has begun. Memories of my own adolescence make me hot with embarrassment. One scene sums up just how out to lunch I was. “Now, Tim,” my mom told me seriously one day,
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