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What's For Dinner?
Apron Strings
By Samantha Gianulis Enjoy these Delicious Cookies. "I like the batter better", winter of any given year finds me running my fingers around the rims of mixing bowls and hiding batter-covered wooden spoons from my own kin.

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A Change of Holiday Pace
A Note from the Teacher
By Jennifer Cummings,M.Ed.It may be interesting for you and your family to take a look at some of the online sources to find out about some new and novel holidays. Find one that looks interesting? There's no reason why your family can't make it a special celebration day and learn something new while having fun!

Start 2009 the Right Way
Family Budget and Savings
By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBADo you feel like you could have done better saving, staying on budget, or spending wisely last year? Rather than beat yourself up about it, here are a few things you can do this month to get your 2009 off to a good start.

Wellness Goals in the New Year
Nutrition Tidbits
By Lisa Metzgar, PhD Start the year out right, best diet plan for weight loss and tips for you to meet wellness goals in 2009.

Mom's 2009 New Year's Resolutions, Two Months Later
Family Funny Stuff
By Cheryl Moeller

Color Your New Year
Contemporary Retirement
By Alane CunninghamIf you are considering re-entry into the workforce and want to be trendy and hip, there is probably something you should know: yellow is the "in" color for 2009.

Parenting
Teaching Children Gratitude
Smile Notes
By Sharon Scott, LPC LMFT In these difficult economic times, it might come as a surprise that such challenging times can teach important life lessons to children. Think about ways to teach your children gratitude. This could include making sure that you focus on your ...

Tips for Taking the Kids to a Restaurant
The American Nanny
Michelle LaRoweWhen you think of dining out with your family, do thoughts of kids banging their forks and chanting "We want food" come to mind? Or preschoolers trying to squirm out of their seats and play underneath the table? Here are some great tips and practical solutions to help you divert the disaster zone.

A Winter Getaway Close to Home
Parent to Parent
By Patti HermesJanuary, cold and freezing, makes me yearn for a winter getaway. Can't afford a winter getaway this year? Or any year? With the kids back in school, there are some ways to make your own winter getaway.

Helping Your Child Speak in Different Voices
Counselor's Corner
By Sharon Scott, LPC LMFTTeaching our children about "different" voices is a needed interpersonal skill. Learning when to project your voice and when to talk quietly is important.

Christian Parenting: 5 Ways to Becoming a Humble Parent
Christian Parenting Corner
By Sylvia Cochran Do you know what it means to be a humble parent? Perhaps in the wake of the recent New Years holiday you might have made some resolutions such as losing weight, being nicer to others, and also working harder on your relationship with your child.

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Sports
Sports Year in Review - 2008
Sports
By Kelly S. Croslis When one year ends and another begins it always brings us to the point where we look back at what the last 12 months have brought us, the good, the bad, and the hope for the coming year.

Family Fun
Winter Family Fun

Penguin Maze
Recipes Snowball Cookies
Wintertime Songs for Children
Crafts Winter Wonderland

Family Holiday Entertainment: Disney On Ice: Mickey&Minnie's Magical Journey

Fun Winter Crafts for Teens

Are We There Yet?
Vienna With Kids
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By Jennifer MillerAll of Vienna had turned out to welcome us. Or so it seemed. The idyllic ride into the city along the Danube cycle-way was packed with people: sunbathers, kids with kites, and mile after mile of festival lining the river.

Spring Break At the Beach Family Travel

Golf Holidays to Get Away From It All

Island Holidays: Salt Spray Getaways

Las Vegas Family Vacation Destination

Families Online Radio
Teaching Children Kindness - Sharon Scott, LPC LMFT
Getting Ready for the New Baby - Michelle LaRowe, America's Nanny
Laugh Your Way Through Parenthood - Cheryl Moeller, Comedian
Parenting for Kids with ADD/ADHD - Dr. Allen Winebarger
Health

Trouble Understanding Or Evaluating Medical Information Creates A Risk To Your Health
Shots
By Dr. Marvin Ackerman If your doctor has difficulty understanding and keeping up with the latest in his or her field, what about you, the patient?

Celery Seed Benefits for Rheumatism, Arthritis, and Gout
Cold Sore Virus Linked To Alzheimer's Disease
The Correlation Between A Person's Body Shape and Their Risk of Heart Disease Is Now Being Questioned

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Fashion
Looking Good Without Stretching Your Budget
New Fashion Trends
By Jillian BietzIn these tough economic times, it's just not feasible to buy a new wardrobe. But it doesn't mean you can't start the year off with style! Give your 2008 clothes a 2009 spin without spending.
Relationships - Couples
What's the Temperature on Mars and Venus?
Venus Relationship Advice for Couples
By Melodie TuckerDoes the fact that women tend to be more sensitive to cold temperatures than men, affect your relationship?

Are You Married to a Momma's Boy?
By Jenna D. Barry
Book Reviews
Happy For No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out
Parenting by the Book
By Sylvia CochranHappy For No Reason is the quintessential self help book that tries to make you a happier person. It seeks to reinforce what most of us know on an intellectual level but fail to get down on a heart level.

Manhattan Magic Series
Teens
By Jillian BietzA high schooler living in Manhattan, Rachel Weinstein deals with all the typical teenage tribulations. However, when it turns out her hippie mom and little sister Miri are witches, things get complicated.

Page Turning Non-fiction and Biographies
Children's Book Reviews
By Barbara Bietz At some point during the school year, most students are assigned a biography or non-fiction project or book report. With a little research you can find some interesting biographies of fascinating people.
Home and Garden
Ring in the New Year with a New Fireplace

Home Decorating
By Sonya Weiss There's nothing better to take the chill off of a cold winter night than sitting snuggled on a sofa with a warm cup of cocoa. Unless you also have a nice crackling fire going in the fireplace.

Which Type of Radiant Floor Heating is Best For Me?
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