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December 2009

Good Riddance 2009

I’m so glad this year is over—especially this last week. I’ve had a cold and cough and it seems a fitting way to end this dismal year.

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Optical Illusion Adds New Dimension to Kids’ Coloring

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The package of five morphed fairy drawings and a Morph-O-Scope for viewing the finished colored pages arrived while my six-year-old granddaughter was visiting.

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Cranberry Pie Recipe is Foolproof

If you’re looking for a sure-fire, easy to fix dessert for your holiday parties, this Cranberry Pie recipe is foolproof.
I love anything with cranberries in it. That sweet-tart flavor of cranberries is pure bliss in cakes, crisps, cookies, even granola. It has the texture of a shortbread.

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My Toaster Oven is Toast

My toaster oven died yesterday. I liked my old one. It was easy to use. Being a technophobe I’m afraid I’ll have to learn a new operating system when I replace it.

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That’s What Grandparents Are For

Looking for a clever way to tell your parents or in-laws that they’re going to be grandparents? Consider giving them a copy of That’s What Grandparents Are For.

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When Sick Grandchildren Come to Visit

What do you do when your grandchildren visit and they’re sick: a) Tell them not to come, b) Postpone the visit, c) Keep the plans and get out the Lysol spray?

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Grandparents Should Speak Up on Safety Issues

Grandparents shouldn’t give unsolicited advice to parents unless it concerns safety. What’s the best way to say it without being critical or judgmental?

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