Real Life Mama: Only multiply, never divide
She was 10 when I met her – a super shy little girl. And, I will be honest, I was a little nervous about whether we could ever develop a very meaningful relationship. I mean, by ten, I figured she probably had it all figured out, and well, who was I to come in and change any of that?
Gretchen’s table: Cauliflower twice-baked sweet potatoes
Like a lot of runners, I ate a lot of sweet potatoes back when I was training for distance events that required a diet full of healthy carbs and muscle-loving antioxidants. Even now that I don’t run so long or so far, I still love the orange-fleshed tubers because they’re so easy to prepare, play well with other ingredients and are a relatively inexpensive source of stuff that’s good for the body such as beta carotene and vitamin C.
Living with Children: Toddler’s reaction to dad is a bump in the road
“What have I done to cause my 18-month-old son to reject me?” asks a new dad. Whenever he tries to hold his son, feed, dress or change him, the child puts up great resistance and screams hysterically for his mother.
Tips and techniques to prevent or break up a dog fight from experts
PHILADELPHIA — While dog trainer Curtis Kelley would like to say it’s uncommon for dogs to get into fights, it can still happen, and the best way to break one up is to prevent a scuffle from breaking out in the first place.
Answer Angel: Scary hair trends
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: For a few years I’ve been dyeing my mousy brown hair a pretty blond color but I’m sick of the time and expense and am thinking of letting the blond grow out. But, I dread the problem of noticeable brown roots. Is there a solution to my dilemma?
Drywall damage? Here’s how to fix it
From scuffs to scrapes to gaping holes, drywall damage happens. It’s an unfortunately unavoidable part of homeownership. But drywall repair doesn’t have to be daunting. Here’s how to easily fix your damaged drywall, according to the experts.
These are the most common spring cleaning mistakes
The tree leaves are sprouting and the flowers are blooming. Spring is nearly here, and that means it’s time to do another round of deep cleaning around the house. Before shuttering yourself away for a weekend with an arsenal of cleaning supplies, consider these quick tips on what not to do when spring cleaning this year. It just might save you time, money and a lot of stress.
EcoFashion on display at Santa Clara University
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Student models wearing recycled and reimagined clothing, and in some cases grocery bags, sauntered past audience members consisting of students, staff and faculty for the recent EcoFashion Show at Santa Clara University’s Locatelli Student Activities Center.
Ex-etiquette: If child asks you not to tell other parent something, find out why
Q. I have been divorced for six years. My son is 14. When he wants to tell me something important, he starts the sentence with, “Mom, don’t tell Dad, but…” I promise him I won’t say a thing, but I feel very guilty not letting his dad in on some of the conversations. Since my son says he prefers to be with me, the last thing I want to do is betray his trust. What’s good ex-etiquette?
Are clothing stores destined to become museum exhibits?
MINNEAPOLIS — The shirt I ordered was too big, so I had to take it back to the grocery store.
