January 27, 2012 10:36 AM
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DENVER — Republicans are introducing legislation to limit how Colorado regulates child care businesses after uproar last summer over proposed rules setting guidelines for crayons per box and the color of dolls made available to kids.

The Department of Human Services is in the process of crafting ...

January 27, 2012 11:06 AM
THE GAZETTE

A one day vaccination clinic for cats and dogs of pet owners who are struggling financially is planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meadows Park Community Center, 1943 S. El Paso Ave.

The clinic, hosted by the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, will offer rabies, canine distemper/parvo and feline ...

By Jill Rosen,The Baltimore Sun (MCT)

You know how when someone compares dealing with their dog to dealing with a baby and all the parents in the room give them the stink eye?

Well, the comparison might hold water.

According to a study by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, published in the journal Current Biology, when people talk to their dogs, ...

Planning a party requires several steps, the most important of which might be inviting the guests. The standard protocol is sending out invitations to announce the event.

Many people turn to store-bought invitations. However, sometimes these invites fail to capture the mood or the wording a host is hoping for. Homemade invitations can enhance the ...

Winter brings with it many things, including snowy days, chilly nights and the propensity for irritating beauty issues. Cold dry air outside and warm dry air inside can result in moisture loss from both the hair and skin. Not only can this be uncomfortable, but it can be unsightly as well. There are also other beauty issues that come up, like ...

Kitchen activities, such as cooking and washing dishes, can add water vapor to the interior of the home.

(MS) -- What do houseplants, a boiling pot of pasta and your shower all have in common? They all add moisture to your home's interior. And, while some humidity in the home is good, excessive moisture can be uncomfortable.

"We often get calls ...

Cords that hang from blinds present a serious safety risk to young children if not hung beyond a child's reach.

According to the Home Safety Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing home injuries, half of the children who die before their first birthday die from choking or suffocation. Many times such tragedies can be averted.

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This Jan. 17, 2012 photo shows quince-filled chocolate marzipan bonbons in Concord, N.H. For a gourmet touch, these bonbons can be sprinkled with some flake sea salt, candy sprinkles, finely crushed nuts or coconut. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Jan. 26, 2012

J.M. HIRSCH,AP Food Editor

Attempting to make chocolate bonbons from scratch is enough to test ...

Jan 26, 2012

By Katie Kindelan/ ABC News

Fashionistas of the world, it’s true.

The pain you feel while walking in your 6-inch Louboutins and sky-high Prada pumps is  a symptom of  the real damage  high heels may be doing to your body, new  research finds.

“The structure of the foot is just not meant to be crammed in ...

Jan. 26, 2012

By Dana Macario / Today Moms

For one dad, the thought of being left home alone with his kids for a week instilled pure, unadulterated fear. He worried about everything from what he would feed the kids, since he can only cook four things, and how he would do his daughters' hair. In short, he didn't want his wife to leave town. Not ...

The mom on Cafe Latte said her little girl, almost 10, has a boyfriend who writes her love notes every day. He gave her a necklace at Christmas and now he's asked her to a movie - chaparoned by their mothers. The mom is in a quandary. Should she let her daughter date? Or is it a too much?

It's a subject that hits ...

By c_inthecity | Shine Food

Kitchen organization has gotten much easier. We have stackable food storage containers in every shape and size. They are convenient, portable and reusable. But are we paying for this convenience with our health?

How safe are food storage containers?

Knowledge is key when it comes to choosing which types of plastic we ...

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Is there a wedding on the horizon in your family? This interview with Meg Keene, author of A Guide to an Insanity-Free,'Practical Wedding'  may put a different perspective on planning for the "big day."

  

Here's the link: http://www.npr.org/2012/01/26/145913066/a-guide-to-an-insanity-free-practical-wedding


I caught Keene's ...

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Story by Mary Beth Breckenridge,Akron Beacon Journal (MCT)

Source: The Associated Press

Vonny's casserole and pie carriers let you show up at your next potluck in style.

The carriers have laminated canvas exteriors in cheerful prints and brightly colored interiors. Both are insulated to maintain a dish's temperature, ...

(Family Features) Playtime and interactive toys are important for parents looking to give their children a head start in life. But these products aren't the only way to help stimulate a baby's brain and eye development - nutrition is important, too.

A baby's brain and eyes depend critically on nutrition and there are specific nutrients which have ...