Children

Wild Ramps: A (Fragile) Seasonal Delicacy

It's wild ramp season here in New York state's beautiful Hudson Valley. Time to start seeking out these elusive, delicious plants that come but once a year... In my opinion, nothing rivals the…

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Beyonce Says: ‘Miss a Meal’

Beyonce is asking you to skip a meal, but it's not the latest fad or celebrity weight-loss scheme. It's a plea to help feed the hungry in America. Tina Knowles and daughters Beyonce and Solange are…

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5 Lessons To Teach Your Kids About Money

There is so much to teach your children. For starters, say "please" and "thank you," wash your hands, respect your elders, chew with your mouth closed. Meanwhile, advertisers spend millions trying to …

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63 Pit Bulls Found at Murder Scene

A tragic discovery was recently made in a rural ranch in Idaho. Three adults were shot and killed, but two children at the scene, a two-year-old and two-month-old, were found physically unharmed. …

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DIY Natural Toothpaste and Mouthwash

I wouldn’t want to take the time and care to prepare delicious, healthy, organic meals only to brush and wash out my mouth with a toxin-filled toothpaste or mouthwash. Many big-brand oral hygiene prod…

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Tips to Avoid Foot Pain

Those pretty little shoes may look adorable, but are they supporting your hard-working feet? When your feet hurt, it's hard to concentrate on anything else. Summer is just around the corner, so here a…

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17 Essential Reasons to Eat Organic Food

Organic food was the only option for thousands of years. Now, with pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and genetically-modified foods, organic is still the best option. Here are 17 reasons to eat or…

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ADHD on a Serious Uptick Among Children

It had been widely accepted that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D.) and Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.), while being on the rise, affected only about 4 percent or 5 percent of the…

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How to Talk to Your Kids About OTC Drug Abuse

When we think of kids and substance abuse, our thoughts turn to alcohol and illegal drugs, but there's another danger lurking in your medicine cabinet. It is called, "skittling," "dexing," or "robotri…

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10 Ways to Repurpose Baby Clothes

It can be so hard to part with your children’s baby clothes. They’re just so cute and tiny --so totally precious. And full of memories. How could you bear to give them up? But, maybe you’re running …

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