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    8 Ways to Save on Prom Dresses Modern teenagers have a strong grasp of the latest fashion trends, thanks to the popularity of television shows like “Gossip Girl.” However, Blair Waldorf is no average teen, and living…

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    Disney Docks in Galveston this Fall A travelogue of my trip on “Disney Magic,” inspired by this exciting September launch This September, Disney Cruises will launch its inaugural voyage out of Galveston to the Caribbean. While…

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    Five Fun Ways to Celebrate Motherhood with Your Friends Does Mother’s Day start with your kids waking you up with homemade muffins, piping hot coffee and fresh flowers? Throughout the day they are angels while you enjoy a day…

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    Here comes the Prom. Bring on the Nightmares. It’s prom season; meaning parents can kiss the Sand Man good-bye and prepare for sleepless nights of worry and wonder. For every teen, high school prom is the stuff of…

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    Make A Teacher's Week: A Fresh Way to Say "Thanks" It’s time to say, “thank you” to an educator. The first full week of May is celebrated as National Teacher Appreciation Week, a tradition begun in 1984 by the National…

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    Pylon the Fun! Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier opens the gates to yesteryear memories and summertime magic this month. Few scenes ring the bell of nostalgia as sweetly as the summer scapes of…

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    Your Electric Bill

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    Jun 06, 2011 Ask Amy — June 2011 Recently, a woman named Versie Cuthbert called me, desperate for help, saying a major ding on her credit report had almost ruined her chances of getting approved for a home loan. A negative report from Cuthbert’s former electric provider, TXU Energy, had lowered…

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    Faint of Heart

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    May 05, 2012 A parent’s guide to understanding how fainting relates to common heart problems in children If you ask a child to draw a picture of a heart, you get a curvaceously-shaped, pink or red figure. Heart means love. If you ask a pediatrician to draw a picture of a…

Parents Ask

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    Protecting Your Child Online

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    May 05, 2012 Question: “It is not easy being a parent. I want to keep my child safe, but I feel like I am always telling her “no.” Of course, in response, I hear about how her friends have a YouTube account, a Facebook account, etc. I feel like the lone…

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    Celebrate Purim with Traditional Dishes

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    Mar 03, 2012 Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the defeat of Haman, who plotted to kill all the Jews in Persia, and the quick thinking of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai, who saved their people by persuading Esther’s husband the king to thwart Haman’s plans. Commemorating the feast…

Family Finds

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    Family Finds - May 2012

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    May 05, 2012 Mother’s Day Family Finds/Gift Suggestions A Mother’s Journal of Memories, Wishes and Wisdom “For My Children: A Mother’s Journal of Memories, Wishes and Wisdom” is a beautifully designed and illustrated book with creative prompts that will spark Mom’s recollections of fun family vacations, favorite games, and special holiday…

Book Bites

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    Book Bites - May 2012

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    May 05, 2012 HCPL Book Reviews – May 2012 Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Whoa, Baby, Whoa! by Grace Nichols Baby’s exploring the kitchen, finding out what things taste like, making a splash in the bathtub, ready to try everything! “Whoa, baby, whoa!” say the members of Baby’s family. They aren’t sure Baby…
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