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Making the List: How I Created “The Council of Dads” by Author Bruce Feiler
Bestselling author Bruce Feiler was a young father when he was diagnosed with cancer. He worried what his daughters’ lives would be like without him
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Making the List: How I Created “The Council of Dads” by Author Bruce Feiler
By the Numbers: S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index sees slight increase
0.6 percent Year-over-year increase in the latest Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index .
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By the Numbers: S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index sees slight increase
Coldwell Banker Buyer Bonus Sales Event aims to pick up where federal home-buyer tax credit left off
Coldwell Banker's “bonus” riffs on federal credit. Coldwell Banker Real Estate is launching the Buyer Bonus Sales Event , an effort to boost home sales by having a seller offer a buyer a credit of 3 percent (up to $8,000) off the purchase price. Starting May 1, the deal offers buyers who sign a contract to purchase a home before July 31, 2010
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Coldwell Banker Buyer Bonus Sales Event aims to pick up where federal home-buyer tax credit left off
Craft Corps Giveaway Day 20: Traci Bautista’s Collage Pauge!
UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS:Bree Gordon!Please e-mail your snail mail address to: contests@vickiehowell.com within the next week to receive your prize. Congratulations!Name: Traci BautistaGig(s): Collage UnleashedExcerpt from Craft Corps (Chapter 12): “VH: You mentioned a former career in Silicon Valley.
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Craft Corps Giveaway Winners: Days 8-18!
Here are the winners of the first, 7 days of the Craft Corps Giveaway-a-Day! If you’re listed, then please E-MAIL YOUR MAILING ADDRESS to: contests@vickiehowell.comby this Saturday, May 1st. Unclaimed prizes will be given to new winners.Day 8: Elouise Trichard (Etsy Gift Pack)Day 9: Susan Lambert (CRAFT Mag Box)Day 10: Makenzie Clemons (Cathie Filian Glitter)Day 11: Kathy Kitt (Travis Nichols
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Craft Corps Giveaway Winners: Days 8-18!
How to Check for High Blood Pressure
You may have high blood pressure and not even know it. After all, you can’t feel your blood pressure even when it is too high. That’s why it is called the silent killer. How do you know what your blood pressure is? If you get regular check-ups you probably have an idea of your BP range but it can change quickly and without warning. We recommend that everyone have access to an accurate home monitor to check for high blood pressure at home. Types of Home Blood Pressure Monitors Automatic Wrist Digital Blood Pressure Monitors – These wrist units are my preference. Compact, easy-to-use home blood pressure monitors that fit around your wrist instead of your arm. Perfect for those who want a second unit for travel or for people who have trouble placing a cuff on their arm. Arm Cuff Blood Pressure Monitors – Automatic & Semi-Automatic - Inflate and deflate the arm cuff with the touch of a button, or manually inflate and automatically deflate – you choose the best one for you. Digital readouts
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How to Check for High Blood Pressure
Movie Monday: The Lovely Bones
I finally got the chance to watch the film adaptation of Alice Sebold’s haunting novel,The Lovely Bones. I know critics raked this one over the coals but, I actually thought it was an engaging portrayal of difficult themes to translate. Here are a few of the knitted garments from the movie that help paint a picture of 1970′s American culture, as the backdrop of unspeakable tragedy.Saoirse Ronan
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Movie Monday: The Lovely Bones
Focus is on dishwashers on Whirlpool’s Institute of Kitchen Science Facebook page
While you might cringe at the thought of high-school bio, chem, or physics, there is one science-based place online that might be worth visiting. Whirlpool recently launched the Institute of Kitchen Science Facebook page , which is full of cleaning and maintenance tips for kitchen appliances. This week, the Institute of Kitchen Science is focusing on dishwashers with clean your dishwasher week
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Focus is on dishwashers on Whirlpool’s Institute of Kitchen Science Facebook page
Craft Corps Giveaway Day 19: Jackie Guerra’s Book, Dazzling Beaded Jewelry
UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS:Erin Prais-Hintz!Please e-mail your snail mail address to: contests@vickiehowell.com within the next week to receive your prize
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Craft Corps Giveaway Day 19: Jackie Guerra’s Book, Dazzling Beaded Jewelry
Craft Corps Giveaway Day 18: Copy of Sew Everything Workshop!
UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS:Rebecca Rice!Please e-mail your snail mail address to: contests@vickiehowell.com within the next week to receive your prize. Congratulations!Name: Diana RuppGig(s): Owner of Make Workshop in NYCExcerpt from Craft Corps (Chapter 20): “VH: Do people from all over the country come to Make Workshop?DR: Actually, from all over the world
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Craft Corps Giveaway Day 18: Copy of Sew Everything Workshop!
Weekend update for cash for appliances rebates
Act fast—the time is right to get an appliance rebate. Based on reports from some states, accessing the Web site and/or phone system to reserve a cash for appliances rebate hasn't always been a pleasant experience, and in some states the rebates have gone fast.
Product Preview: HydroRight Dual Flush Converter
Dual-flush toilets are common around the world, in particular Europe and Australia, but these water-saving toilets are still just catching on in the U.S. Based on our latest review of toilets , performance could be contributing to the slow penetration.
Amy Dodson: One Leg. One Lung. 100 Miles.
When I was a little girl, my father took me to my first race at the Phoenix YMCA track meet. I was so shy that I didnʼt speak up when the girls were being organized into 100 yard dash heats
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Amy Dodson: One Leg. One Lung. 100 Miles.
Forum Update: Best mower/tractor discussions
4/28/10: DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT WE'RE MOVING OUR CHAT TO THURSDAY, MAY 6, AT 12 NOON ET. On Thursday, May 6, at 12 noon ET, Peter Sawchuk, the program leader in our Tech department responsible for mowers, tractors, and other yard equipment, will join us for a live chat on the Home & Garden blog on mowers and tractors.
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Forum Update: Best mower/tractor discussions
By the Numbers: To be eligible for a cash for clunkers rebate, appliances have to hit the mark
5.8 gallons Maximum amount of water a dishwasher can use per cycle to qualify for Energy Star , which in turn makes it eligible for a cash for appliances rebate in most states. The maximum annual electricity use is 324 kilowatt hours.
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By the Numbers: To be eligible for a cash for clunkers rebate, appliances have to hit the mark
How to Make Sure Mom Will Love Her Mother’s Day Gift
Give Mom a Gift Full of Love. photo courtesy of es1123 Mother’s Day is rolling around once again. If you’re stumped on what to get your mom year after year, don’t worry.
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How to Make Sure Mom Will Love Her Mother’s Day Gift
Q&A: Can a dehumidifier bring allergy relief?
I've suffered from seasonal allergies for years, but this season they seem worse than ever. Is it true that a dehumidifier can help alleviate allergies? The combination of a wet winter and warm spring has helped spur record pollen levels throughout the country, making this a brutal allergy season for many
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Running NYC In Honor and In Memory
Meet Alison Silberman, she has run with Team LIVE STRONG from our very first year at the ING NYC Marathon in 2006. This will be her fifth year back with the team having raised $57,000 for LIVE STRONG . Here is why she keeps coming back.
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Running NYC In Honor and In Memory
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Timberland Earthkeepers Greenside Slides
This Mother’s Day treat mom to a stylish pair of new shoes that are great for the environment too. Mentioned in my recent Earth Day post , the Timberland Earthkeepers line debuted with a single pair of boots in 2007 and now includes 85 styles for men, women, and children that feature Green Rubber outsoles made with 42% recycled materials and leather from Silver-rated tanneries that received high scores for energy reduction, water quality and reduced waste
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Timberland Earthkeepers Greenside Slides
Reinforce Green with Shows & Movies with Earth Friendly Themes (w. giveaway)
I am a firm believer in fresh air and outside time but if you have a television, chances are your child enjoys watching the tube so why not sneak in positive messages about treating our Earth right for our future eco-warriors by learning and watching together. A great new kid-friendly eco-friendly DVD called He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands ($14.95) comes out today from Scholastic Storybook Treasures.
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Reinforce Green with Shows & Movies with Earth Friendly Themes (w. giveaway)