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Back to basics: Some home economics tips for difficult times
She’s spent a lot of time thinking about cleaning this month, so you can benefit from her ah-ha…
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A family comes together to solve a middle-of-the-night crisis
She was grateful that her son had heard his sister’s call for help. His late-night hours had proven…
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Careful organization turns small cabinets into a pantry
A moth infestation inspired her to break out the Tupperware and label maker for a well-sorted kitchen.
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When families cook together, dinner is ready in a flash
Here’s how you, too, can assemble 14 freezer-to-table recipes in four hours for two weeks of easy meals.
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Mom: Pandemic safety restrictions are hitting children hard
Kids can play on playgrounds in Everett, Lynnwood, Mill Creek and Arlington — so why not Edmonds?
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Twenty tips for a happy marriage — especially during a pandemic
Two decades of as husband and wife brings joy and reflection. Here are 20 life lessons they’ve learned…
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Merlin the poodle takes ‘paws’ to reflect on 2020 in holiday letter
It’s been the best year of this dog’s life — especially because he gets to work from home…
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Safety measures at the zoo help you forget about COVID-19
The Woodland Park Zoo limits capacity to 150 guests at a time, and you need reservations to enter.
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2020 may be a dumpster fire, but it made her appreciate dumpsters
This mom sticks to her chore chart, but it’s not enough — not when the house is lived…
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We need a little Christmas — no, make that a lot
It doesn’t matter if your tree is real or fake, pure or flocked. It just needs to fill…
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Have you adopted odd enteratinment habits because of COVID-19?
Unloading the dishwasher can be fun — but mostly because fun is hard to come by during a…
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Simple ways to add comfort to your day in stressful times
Stressed out? Give this rule of threes a try: Make it healthy, affordable and environmentally friendly.
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A tale of two beagles illustrates another pandemic loss
In cyberspace Scout meetings, kids can’t interact in a spontaneous way — like brag about their dogs.
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Does my home need improvement, or am I just sick of it?
When I’ve decided to upgrade our furniture, my husband looks at the price tag … and gets to…
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For some kids, virtual schooling is actually an improvement
Her daughter needed a tutor to stay at grade level, but now she’s excelling with at-home instruction.
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COVID-19 pandemic brings a new appreciation for flu shots
After not leaving the house for weeks, a drive-thu appointment to get an influenza vaccine is an adventure.
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Kitchen table memories linger longer than coffee mug stains
The chairs may be uncomfortable, but this mom can’t bring herself to get rid of the set.
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Freezer-to-table meals a dream come true for this busy family
The pandemic has made chest freezers hot commodities right up there with Lysol wipes and toilet paper.
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How to manage distance learning like a pro in 7 easy steps
This mom sees the humor in trying to work from home and play teacher for her kids at…
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Her teen is putting pedal to the metal for accident avoidance
She signed the new driver up for an advanced collision avoidance class taught by Defensive Driving School.