Archive for December, 2009
Dec
26
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Lorain County Moms
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo presents another wild year of special events and programs in 2010. There’s something for everyone, so mark your calendars today!
Polar Bear Days: January 2 to 31. On any day the mercury stays at or below 32 degrees, take half off the already reduced winter admission rate, making it just $3.50 per person, $2.50 for ages 2 to 11 and free for kids and Zoo members. Visit clemetzoo.com to see if it’s a Polar Bear Day. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fairytales & Frogs: Monday, February 15. Enter into an enchanted world of princesses and the amphibians that love them. Highlights include frog-themed games, chances to meet the frog keepers and visits from the Zoo’s trio of frog mascots....
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Dec
25
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Lorain County Moms
By Jack Perconte, McClatchy-Tribune
A very common phrase I hear from parents is “We don’t push him/her.” Often, this serves as a red flag to me that they brought the word “push” up in the first place. After working with these young players, I often notice that there is definitely an extra amount of parental pressure on them.
Pushing is another of those terms we use around sports that doesn’t have a set meaning. Additionally, what one considers pushing is just considered “encouragement” by another. Harping on kids about their play and effort to the point where kids obviously become angry or disenchanted is pushing. Giving kids the impression that they never perform quite well enough and do not meet your expectations...
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Dec
24
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Angie Arthur
Here is a quick and easy treat that anyone can prepare for their next holiday gathering.
It doesn’t matter where I take this, it is devoured instantly!
Ingredients:
- 1 box saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 small bag chocolate chips
- 1 bag chopped almonds
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Dec
24
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Lorain County Moms
By June Naylor, McClatchy Newspapers
If you or your kids’ talents include decorating baked goodies, think about entering the Pillsbury Easy Frost No-Fuss Frosting Challenge to win a $10,000 cash prize. You’ll need to use this Pillsbury product, packaged in an aerosol can with a built-in decorating tip, to put a fancy finish on a homemade baked sweet. Submit a photo of the creation online, and find out in March if you’re the winner. Go to www.pillsburybaking.com for all contest details and rules.
Meanwhile, here’s a Pillsbury recipe you can use for practice — and to create a pretty holiday party treat.
Raspberry brownie indulgence
Serves 10 to...
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Dec
24
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Lorain County Moms
LORAIN — Army National Guard Sgt. Matthew Kieswetter of Lorain has a Christmas wish — to keep a roof over his family’s head this holiday season.
[caption id="attachment_43982" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Iraq war veteran Matthew Kieswetter, 33, holds his daughter, Madeline, 1, with Phoenix, 6, wife Shana and 3-year-old daughter Caitlin at his side. Because of his war injuries, Kiewsetter has had difficulty finding employment, making it a trying time for the family this year."]
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Dec
23
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Angie Arthur
My friend, Amy from Living Locurto, is one of the most creative moms I know. She designed these beautiful Christmas Thank You cards for anyone to download and use during the holiday season. Best of all…they are free!
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Dec
23
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Lorain County Moms
By Dara Pettinelli, TheBump.com
It’s that time of year. You know, the time when you’re forced (okay, maybe willing) to show your love for friends and family by spending some cold-hard cash on them. But something is different this time. Way different. You have a newborn. So, how do you manage shopping for the holidays with baby? We break it down (so you won’t) by venue with tips to prevent you and baby from turning into a Tiny Tears doll. After all, ’tis the season to be jolly.
Mallrat
The best time to approach the mall during holiday season is early in the week during a workday. Less people means less germs that baby is exposed to and more flexibility for you to weave in and out of shops — oh, and to nab that...
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Dec
22
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Lorain County Moms
“How to Be a Genius” by John Woodward, illustrated by Serge Seidlitz & Andy Smith
c.2009, DK
$19.99 / $23.99 Canada
192 pages, includes index
It was a big rush around your house the other day, and once you got where you were headed, you suddenly realized that you forgot your hat.
Again. …
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Dec
22
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Angie Arthur
These yummy treats are fun to make and eat at Christmas time!
- 2 boxes of Candy Canes
- 1 bag of Marshmallows
- 3 bags of Chocolate Wafers to melt (one bag of each: red, green and white)
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Dec
21
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Lorain County Moms
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg has criticized two New York City emergency medical technicians accused of ignoring a pregnant woman who had collapsed in the coffee shop where they were taking a break. The woman and her baby later died.
Bloomberg said Monday that refusing to help goes against human decency.
The Fire Department is investigating the Dec. 9 death of 25-year-old Eutisha Revee Rennix. The EMTs are accused of telling employees at the eatery in Brooklyn to call 911 and then leaving when employees asked them to help.
Rennix died at a nearby hospital.
The Fire Department declined to comment further pending the investigation. A message left for Rennix’s mother was not immediately returned.
The New...
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