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Recipes Kids Should Know How to Cook Before Leaving Home: Omelets

By Jane Maynard

The first post in a series on recipes should know before they leave home. First recipe up – omelets!

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Loosening The Reins Before College

By Mir Kamin

We have just one short year left before my oldest heads off to college. That means it’s time to start pulling back on some rules and letting her figure it out.

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Laundry Cheat Sheet for Your College-Bound Graduate

By Cindy Hopper

Do you know a graduate that will need this when s/he leaves for college soon? Just download a copy of my Laundry Cheat Sheet and print to share with him or her.

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How to Keep a Happy Household During Your Teen’s College Search

By Guest Contributor

The college search season is upon us. Here are some secrets from a former associate dean of admissions on how to keep your household happy during this time.

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