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Reusable shopping bags have become a trend in the last few years. Retailers and grocery stores, State Fair vendors, and other organizations have given... Full Story
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It is hard to say just when it was that parents started to blame themselves for the things that go wrong with their children. Parents of... Full Story
The CPSC recently announced a recall of about 21,000 children's Timberland boots due to a violation of the federal lead paint... Full Story
Texting while driving is riskier than talking on a cell phone or to another passenger, according to a new study released Monday, December... Full Story
Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. Fad diets are everywhere and so are the shortcuts including pills,... Full Story
Dear Elly, Q: I love your column! You really seem to have a knack for helping people see the forest beyond the trees, and I'd love it... Full Story
The Snazzy Baby Mom's Deluxe 3 in 1 Plus Combo Carrier should be called the 6 in one combo. This is the most versatile carrier I've come... Full Story
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Could anything be more opposite than Christmas and death? They seem as far apart as the North and South Poles. And yet the original... Full Story
Forks families may find themselves plunked in the middle of a new reality show. On the heels of the “Twilight Saga” success,... Full Story