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Homemade Tie Cards for Father’s Day

For generations, children have been giving their dads ties for Father’s Day – and now your kids can make a homemade tie card to match! This “buttoned-up” card is sure to bring a smile to any dad’s face. Supplies Card stock Colored paper Glue Scissors Ruler Buttons Directions

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Snack Attack: Honey Vanilla Quinoa Granola (Quinola)

The following recipe was originally published on RebelGrain.com. Visit the website for more great ideas and cooking tips!My moms dad was addicted to granola when I was little. He was a military man – very rigid and regimented, and when we stayed with them I knew one thing for certain: granola and milk would be my breakfast.My grandpa would buy dozens of boxes of granola at a time. He bought the exact …

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Let’s Change The Way We Talk About Rape

I hate using the word rape.  When I think of rape, I think of a woman being viciously attacked and forced upon. That's not my story. My story is much different.  It happened when I was twenty, freshly transplanted from Canada to the Bay Area.  Lonely and eager for friends, I found a welcoming group that loved…

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Where Have All The Dreidels Gone?

In honor of Chanukah, Im re-posting this adorable tale from last year with some updates. I know it borders on lazy, but Ive got latkes to make and gelt to buy. And its not like anything has changed. Its as timely now as it was 12 months ago. Sad. But true. LChaim.