Every once in a while there is a burst of protests from people about celebrating Halloween. I understand their good intentions and their issues with embracing ideas contrary to their own religious beliefs. But in all reality, most kids don’t even think about wican and the origins of the celebrations. The kids just want to [...]

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As parents, we are supposed to bake and take 2 dozen cookies or other treats for the children’s class party on Thursday. I’ve been scouring the internet for Halloween cookie recipes, and just can’t find much of interest. The best that I came across so far are these meringue ghosts. They are probably very easy [...]

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There are a lot of fairy books and fairy toys at the stores this year. I understand that Disney has a series of fairy stories and a movie based on Tinkerbelle coming out. I think that is very cool. We could all use a little fairy dust once in a while.

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As a kid, when we got cuts and scrapes, my mom would doctor us up with a squirt of Neosporin and a bandaid. I have always thought that Neosporin was an elixir of healing. Turns out that there is a difference between the Neosporin creme and the ointment. It’s not just the color and texture [...]

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One of my favorite comfort foods is chicken and dumplings. I have tried several different recipes for it. Some of the local restaurants have good versions. But the one I make at home with Bisquick is the best.

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