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Relationships & Family > Family Life Recipe for a happy family life: 1 of 47

In a society where families seem to be falling apart - having more fueds than fun - a recipe for a happy family life seems like it would be in high demand. While every family deals with different personalities and challenges, the building blocks for any strong family are the same: 1. Care for your marriage. There's nothing b...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Cucumber salad: 1 of 30

Cucumber salad is a refreshing summer salad, and a great way to use your fresh garden produce. A basic oil-and-vinegar dressing is always a favorite for fresh cucumber salad, but variations can create an exciting culinary adventure! BASIC CUCUMBER SALAD 4-6 burpless cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 tbsp...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Taco salad: 1 of 25

Taco salad has become a favorite entree in its blend of flavors from Mexican and American cuisine. It can be a quick weeknight fix for dinner, or it can be a fun family project on a weekend. This recipe is an easy and exciting version of the traditional recipe. TACO SALAD 1 lb. ground beef, browned 1 can pinto beans, drained...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice How to receive a lousy gift graciously: 3 of 31

At one point in my life, I may have said that any gift is better than none. Well, maybe to a child, it is. Children can make anything - rocks, sticks, pots and pans, paper - into an exciting toy. But adults? Somewhere along the line, we lose our sense of wonder at the world, and our taste in material possessions grows more d...
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dips Recipes: Greek salad: 2 of 20

With the tartness of citrus and the boldness of garlic, Greek salad is the perfect accompaniment to a summertime meal. This recipe boasts a colorful combination of fresh vegetables as well as the distinct flavors of Kalamata olives and pepperoncini peppers. It's sure to be a favorite on your dinner table! GREEK SALAD 1 head ...
Relationships & Family > Blended Families Chores in a blended family: Managing household responsibilities: 1 of 10

In any family - blended or traditional - chores need to be divvied out between all members of the family. For children, it helps create a healthy work ethic, teaching them skills they'll need to implement their entire life. The challenge for blended families comes because the children come from different households and thus ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice How to make a creative housewarming gift: 2 of 15

Settling into a house conjures up memories of lifting boxes, packing and unpacking, organizing, and keeping track of paperwork in the middle of it all. And this was supposed to be "home sweet home"? A family who has just undergone the stresses of moving could use something to create warmth in their new environment, and a gif...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Watermelon feta salad: 3 of 13

This refreshing summer citrus salad features grapefruit, oranges, and clementines, creating an irresistible tropical combination akin to ambrosia. This salad is a lovely accompaniment to anything from a morning brunch to a fine steak dinner. Tropical Citrus Salad 1 grapefruit 2 navel oranges, peeled and chopped 2 clementines...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Grilled fajita salad: 2 of 8

This hearty salad features the bold flavors of steak or chicken fajitas, but it's served over a crisp bed of lettuce rather than on a flour tortilla. It's a fresh, exciting alternative to the traditional Mexican entree. Grilled Fajita Salad 2 chicken breasts or 2 sirloin steaks 1/2 head green leaf lettuce, torn up 2 Roma tom...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Greed in the family, when blood isn't thicker than money: 15 of 58

It's becoming the classic American story: Everyone is one, big happy family... until Mom and Dad die. Then, it's an all-out war as the children battle it out for the inheritance - the hard, cold cash. If a will doesn't grant specific amounts of money or possessions to the survivors, the stage is often set for bickering among...