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A Chalkboard Paint Project

Using chalkboard paint isn't complicated. You just spray or brush it onto a flat surface and you have a nice chalkable surface when it dries. Well, I just made a great new blackboard for my daughter and...

2 comments    family how to crafts
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Visiting Canada's Wonderland

One of my best memories of high school was the annual physics field trip to Canada's Wonderland, to study the dynamics of roller coasters. Ok, nobody really expected us to do any school work, but it was an...

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Important Information to Leave with a Babysitter

Ensuring your babysitter is well-informed about your household is key to keeping your preschooler safe when in the care of another person. It is a good idea to create an extensive list beforehand that you can...

0 comments    family children child care
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What Does a Cousin, Once Removed Mean?

Everyone is familiar with typical terms to describe family relations, like grandmother, aunt and nephew. It's easy to visualize these relations when compared to yourself. But when it comes to cousins, things can get complicated. What the heck is a fourth cousin, once removed?

6 comments    family genealogy family tree
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Internet Connected Toys

The latest trend in toys is to be given access to a website when you purchase a particular toy. Usually in the form of a code number, once you buy the toy, you can use the website for games, chatting and more.

0 comments    technology children parenting
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Soundex Codes in Genealogy

Doing genealogy research can be pretty straight-forward and can be done without too much high-tech gadgetry. Until you realize that some census takers have your great-grandfather's surname spelled wrong. The purpose of the soundex code is to eliminate any spelling variations on a surname.

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