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Stormy Weather Fun: Beat Boredom with These Activities

Don’t let fall’s unpredictable weather deter your fun! You just have to get a little creative to find ways to make the most of indoor fun....

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9 Things That Will Make Parenting Your Toddler Easier

Having a toddler means you can finally ditch the bulky diaper bag. Toddlers don’t need two outfit changes, a stack of diapers, a teething...

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Adulting 101: Soft Skills

Everyone knows you speak four languages, triple-majored in Economics, Business, and International Law, then graduated summa cum laude...

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DIY Outdoor Lighting Projects: Light Up Your Next Backyard Gathering

Summer is upon us. That means warmer nights will linger and you can make the most of them with outdoor parties, no matter how informal or...

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Eat, Baby, Eat!

Parenting is an adventure. We spend the first three years trying to keep baby from putting things in their mouth. Ironically, it’s what you...

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It's Time for a Technology Timeout

These days, it's nearly impossible to spend a day without technology. Our phones seem glued to our palms. We binge-watch Netflix from the...

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DIY Outdoor Furniture: Unleash Your Creative Side

Who needs to spend a fortune on outdoor furniture when you can create your own, at a fraction of the cost? If you don’t mind putting in the...

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The Bare Necessities for Baby

The walls of the nursery are the perfect color, and you’ve hung the cutest décor. Better yet, you’ve finally selected where to register...

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Public Schools or Private Schools: How Do You Know if You’re Making the Right Choice?

Making a choice on behalf of someone else is a huge responsibility. If you have children or other dependents in your charge, selecting a...

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Healthy Snacks to Enjoy This Summer

Hunger strikes sometimes at the most inconvenient times, like 3 pm while you’re scrambling to meet a deadline at work. Instead of hitting...

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