Posts By Laura Livingston Snyder
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852FeatureThe Perfect Yard Sale: Solid strategies can help you turn your old stuff into money
A baby’s journey through childhood leaves a lasting impression. He also leaves behind mounds of outgrown clothes and accessories. Some people save everything,...
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1.9KChristmasThe Tree in the Forest: In search of a Christmas evergreen
Of all the traditions a parent could follow while raising children, getting the annual Christmas tree is probably one of the most...
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2.2KTravelHave an Affordable Trip: 10 tips for a less-pricey vacation
Summer is synonymous with unwinding at the beach, relaxing by the campfire with family, and traveling. Make your next vacation one that’s...
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2.5KCrafts & DIYA Blooming Craft: These homemade flowers make a great centerpiece
After this brutal winter, I wasn’t sure if spring would ever arrive. But nothing stays the same for long. In a way...
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2.5KCrafts & DIYThankful for Napkin Rings: A craft that can keep kids busy and reflective
Keep kids busy with a simple but engaging craft that will have them focused on contributing to Thanksgiving dinner and what it...
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2.9KBabiesNewborn Protection: Preventative care, including shots, safeguards infants against serious conditions
Groups and websites that discourage immunizations are fueling a movement away from vaccines through scare tactics and misleading stories. Like a dangerous...
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3.1KFirst PersonWill Work for Food: How I got my kids to help make dinner
Not long ago, I gathered our children around for a family meeting to announce their newest chore: helping make dinner.
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2.1KActivitiesUtica and You: Sights and flavors to fill a family day trip
Less than 24 hours after the last day of school, I hear these words: “Mom, I’m bored.” What to do? A full-fledged...
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1.4KHealthOff to the ER! How to cope with a child’s crisis and hospital visit
For even the most attentive and protective parents, an emergency may arise and require immediate medical attention. As a mom to two...
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1.0KHealthMaking the Right Change: Elders and their families have options for the next phase of life
Many adults have become the ultimate caregivers. They are members of what is known as the “sandwich generation,” raising young children, financially...
