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A knotty situation: 8 minutes to give daughter French braid
Why doesn’t she let her mother do her hair more often? This is the tangled story.
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A solution for drudgery of lunch packing? Make the kids do it
Some parents have their children pack their own lunches to teach them self-reliance.
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10 easy steps to make over your kitchen — $50,000 not required
If you’re dreaming of a remodel but don’t have the budget for it, it’s time for some elbow…
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A love letter to Roomba from a woman with dust allergies
Vacuuming daily is one of the best things to do for dust allergies. But who has time for…
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Bunnies beware: Elderly miniature poodle is backyard hunter
Poodles can do everything Labrador retrievers do — and look fabulous while doing it.
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When you turn 40 on Mother’s Day, it better be spectacular
She wants presents, nice behavior and a decent meal — and she doesn’t think that’s too much to…
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When cold and flu viruses attack: ‘I think I’m getting sicker’
Tissues, cough drops and steamers are some of Jennifer Bardsley’s not-so-favorite things.
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Mom’s stamp of approval: Local meal prep box delivers value
ACME Farms + Kitchen from Bellingham offers local, mostly organic food kits at a competitive price.
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Parenting is like one long road trip — just remember to brake
A drive to Kennewick leads Jenny Bardsley to reflect on her last 10 years of parenthood.
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Tidying up’s a snap: Alexa is like a virtual Mary Poppins
Amazon’s voice-activated assistant — by way of the Echo and Echo Dot — helps this family stay on…
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R.I.P. Toys R Us: A fond farewell from the kid in all of us
The toy store chain is closing or selling all of its U.S. stores — more than 700 of…
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Housework — and hope — springs eternal
This mom loves the idea of fresh eggs but doesn’t need the extra work a backyard chicken coop…
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Cuddle up with the latest comfort trend: a weighted blanket
Proponents of the 15-pound blankets say they promote a sense of well-being and combat insomnia.
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Are you a poor speller? You might have a learning disability
Jennifer Bardsley has a hard time spelling words correctly. And it’s not her fault.
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Goodbye, old house: Changes in neighborhood sign of the times
Construction is at a high and housing prices are up, but what are we losing?
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That box of Thin Mints you bought keeps Girl Scouting alive
That Girl Scout at the grocery store isn’t just selling cookies, she’s part of a sisterhood of women.
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Making chores fun: Clean up the kitchen in five easy steps
“Zone cleaning” is to do one step at a time, which means that chores aren’t overwhelming.
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Mixer vs. maker: War for counter space is like Game of Thrones
Is there a correlation between weight gain and the small appliances we keep on our kitchen counters?
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Susan Wise Bauer shares what parents can learn from history
The education advocate wrote the definitive book on homeschooling from the classical perspective.
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A school guide for kids who color outside of the lines
In her new book, homeschool advocate Susan Wise Bauer empowers parents to put children first.