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Why Aren’t We Demanding Universal Daycare?

For too many working parents, summer is a nerve-wracking roller coaster of scattershot camps, vacations with relatives, and kids left alone for too long. We gratefully return our children to regular school in September. This nutty break is stressful for parents and kids — a far cry from idealized summers together at the pool, beach or backyard.

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Does the Acai Berry Diet Work?

Numerous wondrous properties have been assessed to the mysterious, exotic acai berry, one of the more compelling being that it functions as a diet aid. Named by the Better Business Bureau as one of the “Top 10 Scams and Rip Offs of 2009,” an acai berry diet — whether you drink the juice or take the supplements — won’t result in weight loss.

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Easter Games to Make for Kids

Along with preparing special foods and decorations for an Easter party, you can also make holiday games to add to the festivities. By creating the Easter games yourself, you can tailor-make them to suit your family and friends. Some games may even begin a tradition that becomes a part of each year’s Easter celebration.