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Recall-800,000 doses of swine flu vaccine for kids

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

The CDC is issuing a nationwide recall of 800,000 pediatric swine flu vaccine doses today. The shots were made for children age 6-35 months and were...
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Christmas Calamities-Stocking Hangers

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After a week of work, you’ve hung the lights, decorated the tree, did the shopping, wrapped the banisters in garland, and hung the stockings...
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Frugal Fridays-Many uses for cucumbers

There are two types of people when it comes to cucumbers: the ones who love them, and the ones who hate them. It’s not often that you hear a...
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Holiday Gift Guide

Here you'll find a list of holiday gifts for everyone from babies to moms and dads. Gifts under five bucks: Wooden Delivery...
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory get more dates

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is such a hit at the Oregon Children’s Theater that they’ve added two more performances at...
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Curriculum Review-Handwriting Without Tears

About thirty years ago, a young mother named Jan Olsen was in the business of helping people. She was an Occupational Therapist, which means she...
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Plum Organics baby food recall

Tuesday, October 20, 2009-Plum Organics baby food of Emeryville, California, is recalling its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food due to...
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How to talk to your kids about 2012

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DVD Review-Kids Fighting Chance

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Frugal Fridays-Free gift wrap

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Wrapping paper is something that everyone needs from time to time. Instead of spending money on expensive paper, here are a few things you can do to...
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