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Fast & Easy Growing Vegetables

While most kids love to watch seeds sprout into plants, they usually lack patience when it comes to reaping the rewards of their gardening projects. If you plan to use vegetables that are both easy to grow and fast to produce, your kids will have a better chance of seeing their garden through to the point of harvest.

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Glycerine for Flowers

Flower preservation is returning as a popular hobby. Some brides want to save flowers from their wedding bouquet. Gardeners want to decorate their houses with flowers grown in their own flowerbeds. Unfortunately, any methods for preserving flowers leave the flowers brittle. One method for preserving flowers that retains a more life-like appearance is to dip them in a solution of glycerin and water.

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The Little Boy On First Base

To all the coaches, parents, and fans of little league, The season is upon us. Fields all over are filled with parents, fans, coaches, players, and umpires. It's an exciting time of year for boys and girls, the cold is finally turning warmer, the days are slowly becoming longer, school is almost out for summer,…

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Autism and Sheldon Cooper

Why do I have Sheldon Cooper on the brain? Sheldon Cooper is one of the main characters on the TV show The Big Bang Theory. I guess there are several reasons why I’ve had Sheldon Cooper on my brain lately. First, the regular season (Season 11) of Big Bang is back and I’ve watched two…

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Family-Friendly Friday Night Dinner Ideas

Having dinner as a family is a great way to catch up on the day. But after a long week, it’s hard to find the energy to whip up a gourmet meal. So to help you kick off the weekend, here are some fun and easy ideas for Friday night dinner that your family is sure to love! Tasty Taco Time A big taco dinner is something healthy and easy to serve. Everyone gets to make their own tacos just the way they like it. Here’s what you need: