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Welcome to the first June issue of MomStyle!
In This Issue
Earth Mama – Get-green tips for busy moms!
Freecycle fanatic!
Have you ever discovered something and wondered, "How could I NOT have known about this?" Just such a thing happened to me last week. It's called Freecycle.org and it's fabulous. Allow me to explain. Read more...
On The Table
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Finally, strawberry season is here. If you've grown tired of just eating them out of hand, spooning them onto ice cream or mashing them for use over shortcakes, I have another preparation that's more savory than sweet.Read more...
Provided by Dispatch Food Editor Robin Davis
Timesavers
Helpful tips and tricks for your family, you and for your sanity.
- Used dryer sheets are great in the bathroom
- Share the work
- Put clear packing tap over the speakers of noisy toys
Click here to read more!
Local MOMS Clubs
» Check out our directory of La Leche Leagues and support groups for moms and dads!
Random Rave
We LOVE the new Sex in the City movie! We think Daddy should baby sit while you and the girls hit the theater and get "Carried" away!
Neighborhood Fashionista
What happened to fashion?
Moms have time for lots of things. They have time for cleaning, baseball games, work, cooking, doggy duty, school projects, grocery shopping, laundry, sleepovers, doctor's appointments, dance recitals, band concerts, and sleep. What they don't have time for is fashion.
» Click here to read more.
Book Looks
New titles in a variety of genres provide fodder for a great summer activity for kids - reading for fun.
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here to read more
Nancy Gilson, The Columbus Dispatch Arts Editor, provides "Book Looks."
Hot Button Issue
In each issue of Momstyle we will pose a question that we know is a hot button subject with parents and kids. In the next issue, we will post two different viewpoints on the matter so you can see what other parents think.
This issue's question: At what age did you let your child have a Facebook/My Space page and why? Email your opinion to momstyle@thisweeknews.com.
Health eHints
What can I do to protect my family from ticks?
Click here to learn more...
From the experts ad Nationwide Children's Hospital
In Play
Nintendo introduces virtual exercise?
With its already innovative and quirky game designs, unique gameplay, and endless supply of peripherals (a sword and shield controller-seriously?), you may start to think that the Nintendo Wii has already come up with every crazy idea imaginable. Well, think again! Read more....
In the News
Here's a roundup of stories from The Columbus Dispatch, ThisWeek Community Newspapers, the Ohio News Network and WBNS-10TV.
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