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Mark the calendar

Washington Post — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:00:00 EST

Happy 2013. We certainly hope it will be a lucky year for you.

back to school

SARA BAUKNECHT • — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

What's on your back-to-class checklist? Notebooks and protractors? Colored pencils? New clothes.

Pencil cases, lap desks ease studying

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

You may already have a lot of your back-to-school gear purchased, but if not, we'll show you some new things for school this year.

Banana pops will beat after-school hunger

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

Looking for a cool, after-school snack? Try these banana pops adapted from a recipe by chef Tiffany MacIsaac.

Beyond the scoop

Journal Gazette — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

What would summer be without ice cream to help cool you off on those hot days? No matter what flavor is your favorite, you can make ice cream better (we know it's hard to believe) by making ice cream sandwiches.

August birthdays

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

Logan Langohr, 5, Aug. 4 Sol Lee Hill, 11, Aug. 7 Gabrielle Durnell, 7, Aug. 12 Dawson Lothamer, 7, Aug. 15 Samuel Whaley, 8, Aug. 19 Trevor Hapner, 9, Aug. 27

Toys for road trip

Christina Barron � — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:00:00 EST

School's out and you're dying to get to the beach, the mountains or Grandma's house. But getting there can seem as long as the school year.

Start collecting things you enjoy this summer

Washington Post — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:00:00 EST

According to Larry Bird, a curator at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, being a curator means caring for a collection. And your collection doesn't have to be exotic.

Summer's great for fun book

Journal Gazette — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:00:00 EST

Looking for something to do this summer? Open a book. What better way to spend the day than seeking an adventure, or following a romance, or solving a mystery.

Good books can swell excitement in summer

Washington Post — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:00:00 EST

Here are more good book suggestions - these keep with the theme of "summer." Most of the books are available in major public library systems.

July birthdays

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:00:00 EST

Jakob Eminger, 9, July 3 Taylor Bordner, 9, July 4 Makai Wilson, 8, July 5 Maxwell Joseph, 9, July 6 Margo Kattner, 11, July 13 Kayla Hough, 9, July 15 Lillian Schoppman, 5, July 21 Pierre Durand, 7, July 25 Lila Thomas, 8, July 31 Do you have an August birthday.

Some older folks still going to work

Christina Barron — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:00:00 EST

Queen Elizabeth II is having a big party this year. She is celebrating because she has served as queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other countries for 60 years.

Books help give lessons about our environment

Juliet Eilperin — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:00:00 EST

With warm weather in full swing, bookstores and libraries are sprouting with books about the environment. Here are a few that offer a smart take on the natural world as well as being fun to read.

Cartoon

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:00:00 EST

Ashton Miller, 9, of Fort Wayne submitted the following cartoon, "Sweet and Sour."

White Dove of peace

Terri Richardson — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:00:00 EST

The story behind 12-year-old White Dove's name is one of hope. His father chose his name to symbolize peace, something his father longed for in his homeland of Burma, now known as Myanmar, where he was a soldier.

Familiar friends on big screen this summer

Washington Post — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:00:00 EST

With all the time off you'll have this summer, chances are good that you'll head to the movies with friends or family at least once or twice.

Glam it up

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:00:00 EST

Does your bike need a little spark? Then try these low-cost ideas to give your bike a new look.

June birthdays

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:00:00 EST

Dakota Kumfer, 5, June 2 Ja'Kari Wiley, 6, June 6 Mallory Gottfried, 9, June 9 Zachary Swygart, 13, June 19 Macy Jo Eckert, 10, June 21 Aidan Hapner, 7, June 23 McKenna McNabb, 8, June 29 Skyler Blue, 7, June 30 Do you have a July