Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
by Paula Chin
Are Kids’ Sports Too Dangerous?
I’ve been reading so much about kids getting concussions playing team sports—and it’s pretty scary stuff. My 12 year old daughter is thinking about starting soccer or basketball. But the facts are that girls in those sport are more susceptible to concussions than boys. And new research shows that the brains...
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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013
by Paula Chin
Try thinking out of the box this
Valentine’s Day. Skip the store-bought goodies and get personal by whipping up some at home for your honey. This DIY trend has really hit the sweet spot (check it out on
Pinterest...
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Thursday, December 6th, 2012
by Paula Chin
Want
gifts that look gorgeous? Follow these tips from
The Container Store’s Kelly Vrtis.
Use double-sided tape and position the wrapping paper seam along a bottom edge, where it’s less noticeable.
Get creative with bulky items, like bicycles. Wrap up boxed clues for a...
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Monday, December 3rd, 2012
by Paula Chin
There’s nothing like a big, steamy mug of hot chocolate to chase the winter chill. But don’t just settle for the same old thing. Try kicking things up with peppermint for the kids, chile powder or spiced rum for grownups. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a...
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Monday, October 29th, 2012
by Paula Chin
We’d never say no to a nice slice of pie—to be perfectly honest, there are times we want to gobble up the whole thing. Wish granted. Whether it’s fruit, custard, cream or meringue, mini-pies baked in ½-pint, oven-safe mason jars are a perfectly portioned treat. Just...
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