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Tissue paper flower tutorial

After a recent day at the local Goodwill store, I found myself with a pile of tissue paper that had been wrapped around glassware so they wouldn...
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Is Anybody Listening?

  • children's listening skills
  • April 21, 2011
“Parents are not interested in justice; they are interested in peace and quiet.” These words from Bill Cosby ring true especially on...
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Recipe: Lemon pepper pasta with stir-fried asparagus

Cooking inspiration strikes in the aisles of La Grange's Trader Joe's, like in their pasta section. It's small but stacked with out-of...
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Weeknight create-a-soup

A small bunch of broccoli and some cauliflower are still sitting in the fridge, leftover from last week's Chicago Door-to-Door Organics order....
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A simple tomato sauce recipe

So, let's say you like tomato sauces with your pasta. You're not such a fan of chunks of vegetables floating around your pasta all willy...
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Chinese dumplings: A recipe and a party

The ravioli-like dumplings, or jiaozi, are a popular food in North China and traditionally served on Spring Festival (the Chinese New Year) and...
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Stretching: The truth

The most frustrating and discouraging thing for a dancer is bending over and not being able to touch his or her toes. If this is you, you can blame...
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Teen girls can learn how to jump start their self-esteem at NCO film event

Teens need lots of experiences to build their self-esteem. Self-esteem alone can help them overcome challenges, make positive decisions, build up...
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How to make family time a successful New Year's resolution

Spending better, more quality family time together may not top your resolutions' list this year, but chances are it's on there somewhere....
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Tips to avoid behavior disasters with children during the holidays

Any parent (or teacher) can tell you about the obvious changes in children around the holiday season. Energy heightens, craziness ensues, and...
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