The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Ours went quite well, despite Gage's success at spoiling it for my oldest sister. She's pregnant. He came down with roseola, which can cause miscarriages, and had exposed one of my nieces who may not have had it as a baby, before we knew about it. I don't think my sister minded too much suddenly having to make her own plans, although there's no doubt it was quite the surprise. Apparently it was enough to worry my dad, though. He called to find out if Gage was okay, so I had to explain that for babies, roseola is a minor illness. (read more)

Feature Article
Shop Safely - How to Protect Yourself When Shopping Online

Online shopping offers many benefits that you won't find shopping in a brick and mortar store or by mail. The Internet is always open seven days a week and 24 hours a day. Internet-only deals and bargains can be numerous online. Shopping on the Internet is no less safe than shopping in a store or by mail. Keep the following tips in mind to help ensure that your online shopping experience is a safe one. (read more)

Guest Article
Sharing Parenting Tips

I faced a challenge when we started a family: my husband, Bill, had no domestic skills. He wanted to share parenting. His flexible hours as an academic allowed him to help at home. But he could barely boil an egg. (read more)

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Stephanie
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