Transform photo cards into game for toddlers
January 13, 2021DONNA’S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN Turn holiday photo cards into a matching game for toddlers and preschoolers. They’ll enjoy playtime trying to pair up the faces and settings in…
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During tragedy of pandemic, gardening interests bloom
January 10, 2021In a strange and stressful year, many people turned to gardening for respite. Gardening increased 43 percent in 2020, according to a survey conducted by the Minnesota firm Axiom…
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Ordering seeds from garden catalogs
January 8, 2021January begins the annual flight of vegetable, flower, and fruit tree catalogs to your mailbox (or your email inbox). Depending on your level of gardening, the catalogs may arrive frequently…
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DONNA’S DAY: Build a strong family
January 7, 2021Building a strong family is like building a house: We do it brick by brick, one day at a time. Here are some “bricks” that I try to focus on annually in January. I get inspired…
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THE KITCHEN DIVA: Take eggs beyond breakfast
January 6, 2021Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and eggs are one of my favorite ingredients any time of the day! Eggs are a great way to start your day because they’re an almost perfect…
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Setting specific goals help make food resolutions last
January 5, 2021It’s that time of the year again when we turn our backs on past mistakes and pledge to do better. We’re talking about News Year’s resolutions. Some people will promise to quit…
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Raynaud’s patient: Can Viagra help cold fingers
January 4, 2021DEAR DR. ROACH: I have scleroderma with Raynaud’s phenomenon, and friends and family members have told me that I might get help from Viagra. Frankly, I hadn’t read or heard that…
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DONNA’S DAY: Flip into new year with Swedish pancakes
January 1, 2021As traditional recipes poured out of family cookbooks over the holidays, I went on a quest for the “best” Swedish pancake recipe from my friends and their Swedish-American friends….
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THE KITCHEN DIVA: Resolve to shake up your breakfast routine
December 31, 2020Every year, the most popular resolutions are: “Exercise to get in shape,” “Diet to lose weight,” “Save money” and “Eat healthier in general.” If you’ve resolved to…
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How to navigate a virtual doctor visit
December 30, 2020Persistent cough, sinus congestion, sore throat. You know the drill: A trip to the doctor’s office. Nowadays, there’s another way to get checked out, too. For many minor illnesses…
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