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Stay-at-home mothers find challenge, reward in raising their children

In 2010, 5 million women stayed home to raise their offspring in the United States.

Stay-at-home mothers find challenge, reward in raising their children

In 2010, 5 million women stayed home to raise their offspring in the United States, down from 5.6 million in 2008 and nearly half the number from 1969, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2010,... Read more »

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A Woman's View: Going off the grid: Living in the moment

With the most common fear being the loss of our cell phones, the women on "A Woman's View" talked about what it would feel like to go "off the grid." Perhaps we should do it more often, to be with... Read more »

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Mormon Parenting: Parents need to introduce kids to arts

One of the most important things we can do for our kids is to teach them to love and appreciate fine art in all of its forms. Read more »

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Herbs have a variety of uses — both in and out of doors

Last week I covered five of the herbs that the National Garden Bureau and the Herb Society of America recommend as easy to grow. This week I will cover another five. Read more »

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Co-parenting on the rise as dads tackle formerly 'mom jobs'

Dads, by some measures, are losing ground as husbands and providers, but they're stepping up in greater numbers to being rock-solid fathers, according to a Wall Street Journal essay. Read more »

Published May 19, 2012

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Riverton community comes together to help teen paralyzed in freak accident

A Riverton community joined together to provide Kendra Muller with a new wheelchair friendly bathroom. Muller was paralyzed last year in an accident. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Tales of the Dinner Belle: Cashew Chicken worth traveling the country to find

It is surprising when traveling around the country how different a dish can be from one coast to the other or even from one city to another. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Renovation Solutions: Navigating technical aspects of a remodel

Last week we discussed what is involved in removing structural walls. But there are more aspects of construction that you need to deal with in a more major remodel. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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BYU researcher taking look at profanity in books for youth

In popular youth-targeted literature, the characters who swear are the cool, rich kids, according to a new study. Read more »

Published May 17, 2012

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Dying to retire: Early retirement can be a killer

Early retirement can kill you. Or, at least, it can feel like a part of you has died. Read more »

Published May 17, 2012

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Fighting homelessness means not battling alone

Homelessness is struggle that keeps many people living on the streets in poverty for years and years. Read more »

Published May 16, 2012

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Cathy Free: Free Lunch: Watching the stars come out on the silver screen in Escalante

Mark Gudenas followed his dream and opened a classic drive-in theater and Airstream motel on the edge of southern Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante wilderness. Read more »

Published May 16, 2012

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Hamming it up with a old favorite recipe

Growing up in Connecticut, our family dinners revolved around thick grilled steaks, roasted chickens, the occasional boiled lobster Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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No tortillas needed in this refried chicken wrap

Gluten-free and lower-carb wasn't the goal, but that's what I got. Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Strawberries are a tasty spring treat

With the height of the strawberry season from March to June it's a perfect time to indulge in these healthy spring treats. Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Joseph Cramer, M.D.: Growing older lifts the spirit — the kids are taking over

Aging stimulates people to grow taller. That seems contrary to the physical reality of osteoporotic scoliosis or the stooping over that often befalls the skeletal integrity of age. However, there... Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Desperation dinners: New ingredients pump up kid-friendly dish

Homemade macaroni and cheese often showed up on my desperate dinner table as the main entree when my kids were little. It was easy to boil some noodles, make a quickie cheese sauce and call it... Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Finding a child's capabilities is easier with a little fun

Determining what someone else is capable of is always a challenge. But add a serious health issue to the equation and that proposition becomes even more difficult. Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Moms are a growing crowd online

American moms are making waves in the online world by tracking brands, social networking, visiting blogs, shopping online and following sites like Pinterest. Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Adobe Creative Cloud gives users access to entire Adobe library for monthly fee

Adobe is throwing its hat into the "Cloud" service model by allowing users access to every title in its library for less than the price of a single Photoshop license. Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Fear not the rubber glove of a colonoscopy

Fear of the rubber glove may be the leading cause of death in men over 40. The snap of latex may make your knees go weak and your spine tingle, but it can prolong your life and give your children... Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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Wright Words: The book is dead! Long live the book! Traditional books waning as e-books accelerate

The move toward e-books and away from traditional print publishing has accelerated. The same transformation that hit the music and video entertainment industry is doing its thing with books. Is the... Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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Discounts up to 30 percent when retirement living is negotiated

Some retirees are receiving discounts of 20 to 35 percent on entrance fees in a continuing-care retirement community by negotiating. Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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Stock exchange classroom aids students in investing wisely

A Baltimore school is turning a classroom into a stock exchange to help students understand finance and receive real world interaction. Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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18 states including Utah fail in helping supporting new parents according to report

Eighteen states, including Utah, received an F grade in helping working parents receive protections provided by federal law. Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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