Lifestyle
Here's a collection of all of our articles filed under lifestyle
Red, Green and YellowingPretty (reused) paper, pretty (reused) ribbons of blue...By Christina DeanneWhen I was in sixth grade, my mom decided that we should recycle Christmas wrapping. Before you say what a great environmentalist she was, my mother recycled wrapping paper only because she didn't want to buy any. I had to hand wash aluminum foil until...
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'Tis the SeasonTo receive the title, families must win the holiday trifecta.By Kelly MillerThe children are so proud of themselves. We all stand around, enjoying this holiday moment. They have worked so hard, and are proud and pleased at what they have accomplished. We look on in awe; the lights are wrapped in a festive ring, not too tight,...
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Mama and More MamaThe only thing that matters is love and respect.By Gabriel ConstansOn a network show about gay parenting and during her fight in Florida over gay adoption, former talk show host, comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell talked about her and her partner raising their adopted children. When she was asked how the youngest...
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Sick DaysI don't feel so good...By Peggy DuffyMy oldest succumbed first. She came downstairs in the gray light of a winter morning, her face blazing with an unhealthy flush.
“My head hurts,” she said.
A quick hand to her forehead confirmed what her glassy eyes had already revealed....
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A Gourmet Wannabe Drops OutI'm throwing in the kitchen towel.By Sherry G. AntonettiAll those helpful cooking recipes in parenting magazines designed to get kids to eat healthy gourmet meals? They lie. Those glossy photos depicting cute little moppets happily chowing down on exotic feasts like sushi, asparagus, and roasted bell peppers...
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Who Reincarnated the Electric Car?General Motors tries to win the hearts and minds of environmentalists with the Chevrolet Volt.By Julie MarshI may not be a tree hugger, but I can envision a future beyond the middle of next week. And I’m always in favor of saving a buck or two whenever possible.
Conversely, I’m reluctant to sacrifice style – along with tens of thousands of...
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