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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.
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No matter what you wear, school meetings are never comfortable
Jennifer Bardsley planned her whole outfit, right down to her underwear, to try to stay comfy.
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From Jasper to Banff: A Canadian adventure in an RV
Jennifer Bardsley plans to take her family on two-week roadtrip through Canada in a tent trailer.
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Living the suite life: A story of luck, love and legends
Jennifer Bardsley got a much better deal than she bargained for when booking a hotel room.
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Pneumonia is the pits, but modern medicine helps
Before she got pneumonia, Jenny Bardsley thought it only happened to elderly people.
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Greet routine with a smile: Another ordinary extraordinary day
Some of the best days are the ones we don’t notice because we take them for granted.
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She deserves it: Give Mom the gift of TLC this Christmas
If someone you loved was sick, would you make them wait in a cold car on a rainy…
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Shopping cart showdown: Which stores have best food prices?
Jennifer Bardsley compares Fred Meyer, PCC, QFC, Safeway, Trader Joe’s, WinCo and Whole Foods offers.
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This author is throwing a virtual party for book lovers
Jennifer Bardsley is hosting a Facebook get-together for young-adult book authors and readers.
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The future is now: The sweet life of a modern housewife
When Walt Disney imagined Tomorrow Land, he probably pictured Jennifer Bardsley in her living room.
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Raise your hand if your Christmas tree has fallen over
Columnist Jenny Bardsley shares an after-Thanksgiving story that might sound like one of yours.