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Dips are perfect appetizers for present opening time at Christmas and for Super Bowl Sunday or other tailgating & couch-gating adventures.  This Spinach and Artichoke dip is sure to be a crowd-please at your next get together! Check out my other popular dip recipes as well!  You can serve with crackers, chips, or bread.  Fancy …

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There’s been a lot of controversy over gender-neutral and gender-specific toddler toys over the years. With major toy manufacturers in various parts of the world eliminating gender sections from their toy stores, it looks like toys are going neutral…for now. Another aspect of the issue of children’s toys is this: there have been gender-neutral toys …

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The holidays are a most magical time of year in Chicago. Yes, the weather can be blisteringly cold but nobody does Christmas quite like the Windy City. When you visit, your biggest challenge will inevitably be how to choose what to do. We’ve also got even more fun ideas with these Kid Friendly Things to do …

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As a freelance writer, a mom, and our home’s financial manager and coupon clipper, I’m an avid Pocket Your Dollars fan. I especially like Carrie Rocha’s Six Questions About Money series, because it’s so interesting to read how other people handle their families’ finances, and how their exposure to money in childhood shaped their thinking about …

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