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September 21, 2009 By

Sunday Morning Turkey Baster

Yes, there’s another use for that Turkey Baster that only comes out of your drawer once a year (if that?). Use it for pouring pancake batter onto the griddle. You’ll have picture perfect pancakes, and a lot less mess to boot!

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September 21, 2009 By

Putting the Freak in Control Freak

I am a mess of contradictions.  On the one hand, I long for less control.  I ache for a time when every discussion regarding play dates, homework, snacks and wardrobe choices doesn’t have to go through me.  I crave the opportunity to escape it all and mindlessly drift through my day, not concerned about the welfare of anyone other than me.  I want to be left alone. Calgon, take me away! I wish for such things. Be careful what you (...Read More)

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Classic Movies for Kids

September 21, 2009 By

Welcome to another edition of Great For Kids, At The Very Least Bearable for Adults! Though most of these are rated G, some may contain scary scenes: parental discretion is advised. Wizard of Oz (Rated G) Sure, you watched it every year on television at Thanksgiving, and Easter, and sometimes in July, but wouldn’t you like to see it all the way through – without commercials? And what about DVD special features? If you can’t get enough of commentaries, “making-of” (...Read More)

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Can’t Stand Hearing Myself

September 18, 2009 By

I grew up in a household in which the TV was always on. In fact, there were often two: the mammoth console in the living room, and the tiny black-and-white set in the kitchen. During dinner my parents watched the news; we kids were not supposed to talk until a commercial break. The voice of the announcer droned on in that dull, adult way as the urge to speak grew within me. Every observation, every detail, every chapter of my (...Read More)

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Hulu.com

September 18, 2009 By

My DVR only holds so much. So, I had to find another option, and thank goodness for HULU.com. HULU is like my own little slice of video sanity. I can go anywhere that my laptop can get a good wireless signal and I can catch up on my favorite TV shows, check out the latest SNL Digital Short, or even check out a classic episode of “Barney Miller.” At no cost, HULU provides viewers with TV shows with limited commercial (...Read More)

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