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Antibacterial soaps may double the risk of allergies in kids

Contributor — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:12:27 +0000

When parents wash their children’s hands with anti-bacterial hand soap, it is presumably in an effort to keep them from getting sick. Using anti-bacterial products can actually contribute to children’s allergies. There is a chemical preservative, propyl paraben, that is

Black Bean Brownies – from a Mix

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:36:41 +0000

Black bean brownies are a great way to add some nutritional value to brownies. Most black bean brownies are made from scratch, but here is a recipe that is easy to do, and uses brownie mix. The end result contains

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Magic Tube

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:00:37 +0000

To make a magic tube it will take between 10 and 15 minutes. You will need a long mailing tube with plastic ends removed. You will also need a few small plastic or metal cars. Hold the tube at a

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Seesaw

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:24:29 +0000

The game of ‘Seesaw’ which you can play with your toddler, is designed to engage in one-to-one activity, where touch and movement are the key roles. Rocking backwards and forwards at various speeds, whilst facing your child, and either holding

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‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Suffers Heart Attack

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:48:07 +0000

Alex Trebek, host of long-running show “Jeopardy!,” was admitted to a medical center in Los Angeles on Saturday after suffering from a minor heart attack. Trebek, who has suffered from a heart attack prior to this one, is doing well

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Balloon Magic

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:12:15 +0000

To your child, balloons are all about fun. But for parents, those bopping, billowing, brilliantly colored toys can also be a satisfying way of teaching your child about gravity. After blowing up a few of these beauties and tying them

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Lily Aldridge gve birth to a daughter, Dixie

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:36:45 +0000

Baby News! Lily Aldrige gave birth to her first child, a daughter, named Dixie Pearl. She gave birth to the new member of the family on June 21 in Nashville, Tennessee. Lily Aldrige’s husband Caleb Followill, of the band Kings

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6 Perfectly Patriotic Pies For Fourth of July

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:00:40 +0000

The 4th of July is right around the corner and there are some fantastic patriotic pies that are sure to be the hit of your family get-together. Drawing on the red, white, and blue theme that is standard at 4th

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COOL WHIP Frozen Coffee

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:24:24 +0000

Finding the hot, summer weather a little too toasty to enjoy a hot cup of coffee? Try adding a dollop of Cool-Whip to your frozen coffee and enjoy a summer-time makeover for your beverage of choice. This recipe is a

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School Sunscreen Ban Angers Parent

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:48:34 +0000

All states except California has banned sunscreen in schools without a doctors notice. This has been an issue for children across the country. Many have gotten severe sunburns because teachers would not let them put sunscreen on in class. Sunscreen,

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6 tips for beating the bedtime battles

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:12:47 +0000

Every parent knows the dreaded feeling of confronting the monumental task of putting a child to sleep. There are a few ways parents can make putting their kids to sleep an easy and effortless responsibility. Having a consistent bedtime routine,

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7 Simple No-Cook Meals for Hot Summer Nights

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:36:58 +0000

During the summer it is very nice to cook without a stove. Sometimes the heat is already unbearable, and any addition would make you want to pass out. There are many ways to cook without using any type of oven.

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Beat the Heat: 8 Refreshing Homemade Sorbet Recipes

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:00:10 +0000

Who doesn’t love a cold, refreshing treat on a balmy summer day? Try one of these homemade sorbet recipes to escape from a sweltering hot afternoon. Guaranteed to cool off the hottest of the hot, these original recipes will leave

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COOL WHIP Berry Smoothie

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:24:20 +0000

Cool Whip Berry Smoothies are a great refreshing drink. You can pick berries growing in your back yard, such as raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. All of these can be used to make this drink. Adding cool whip gives it

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Texas Mom Accused of Trying to Sell Infant

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:48:43 +0000

A woman in Texas attempted to sell her four month old baby with a adoption scam. She claimed that she needed $6,500 for adoption fees, but it was found to be a lie and child protective services caught and arrested

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20 little ways to drop the pounds and keep them off

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:12:32 +0000

Did you know that the average person gains about one to two pounds a year? Although it sounds tiny, this weight gain can add inches to your waistline. Avoiding this slight weight gain, and even losing weight, is easier than

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Changing Requirements Send Nurses Back to School

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:36:20 +0000

Having a bachelor’s degree is becoming increasingly more important for those who want a career as a nurse. Graduating from a community college program used to be enough, but in recent years having a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing

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Baby’s Tumor Removed in Womb

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:00:22 +0000

When a unborn baby’s life was threatened by a large tumor, doctors in Miami made an unprecedented move to save a daughter still in her mother’s womb. Using endoscopic surgery, surgeons entered the amniotic sac and cut away the growth.

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Mom with flesh-eating bacteria improves

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:48:59 +0000

Lana Kuykendall, a 36 year old South Carolina mother that contracted a rare flesh eating bacteria has been upgraded to good condition. Kuykendall had contracted the bacteria days after giving birth to her twins. She has undergone an estimated 20

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Arkansas Clown Busted For Large Child Pornographic Stash

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:24:19 +0000

Thomas Harold Morgan, a clown hired out for kids parties in Arkansas, was caught by police downloading child pornography onto his computer. The police traced the downloads to his home, obtained a warrant, and took his computer, where they found

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