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How to Raise Grateful Kids in a World of Entitlement
Thankfulness is more than just good manners—it’s the foundation for good character, health, and happiness.
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‘Before Dorothy’: Wistfulness and Mourning
Author Hazel Gaynor asks: “Who was Auntie Em?” And what is the story behind Dorothy’s family?
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8 Hidden Bank Fees That Are Draining Your Account (And How to Avoid Them)
Hidden bank fees don’t have to be inevitable.
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Have a Lot of Summer Peaches? Make Peach Pecan Cardamom Cake!
Fresh, seasonal peaches are worth the year-long wait.
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Ventura City Hall: California’s Extravagant Municipal Building
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the most beautiful neoclassical civic structures on the West Coast.
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Millions Still Taking It Easy on the Highway Mecca That Is Route 66
Cities and towns along the historic 2,228-mile highway from Chicago to Los Angeles are staging multiple events while anticipating a surge in tourism.
No-Bake ‘Boston Cream Pie’ Bars Are So Good, I’m Making Them All Summer
These no-bake Boston cream pie bars combine three delicious layers of flavor—cookie crust, creamy vanilla custard, and rich chocolate—into one bite.
Largest Campground at Yosemite National Park to Reopen After $26 Million Renovation
The campground is reopening after being closed for three years for a major upgrade.
Charles Dickens’s Daily Routine: Cold Plunges, Long Walks, and Set Hours
Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, Charles Dickens used discipline, exercise, and structure to produce genius.
Blueberry Cobbler
With jammy blueberries and a golden biscuit crust, this blueberry cobbler is simple, summery, and always a crowd-pleaser.
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’: Very 1960s, Not Horrible
Thus beginneth endless permutations of MCU Fantastic Four stories until the end of time, meaning a whole lotta Hollywood money in the bank.
‘Drop Dead’: How New York City Was Saved From Bankruptcy
Author Richard E. Farley recounts when the Big Apple nearly collapsed and was rescued at the last minute.
The Importance of Presence: ‘You’re Gonna Miss This’
The fatherly wisdom in the Trace Adkins song was inspired by a repairman.
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7 Small Paint Projects That’ll Transform Any Room Instantly
Here are seven high-impact places in your home that could use a fresh coat of paint.
Largest Campground at Yosemite National Park to Reopen After $26 Million Renovation
The campground is reopening after being closed for three years for a major upgrade.
Summer Eggplant Salad
Roasted eggplant, juicy tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and peppery arugula come together to create a mix of vibrant textures and flavors.
‘Hollywood Exposed’: Former Actress Tina Griffin’s Valuable Advice for Teens and Parents
Tina Griffin left Hollywood to shine a light on what today’s media is really teaching kids, and how parents can counter it.
‘I’ll See You in My Dreams’: A Lyrical Tribute to Gus Kahn
The art of expressing love between lyricist and composer gives birth to popular songs.
Henry Perky: The Shredded Wheat King
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young lawyer and politician whose inquisitive mind revolutionized breakfast.
‘Fresh, Green Life’: Great Promise Diminished
The author self-sabotages an excellent satire of modern academia by throwing in a discordant tantrum about a motivational speaker.
Phoebe Pember: A Beloved Caretaker of Wounded Soldiers
This Civil War nurse cared for both Union and Confederate soldiers.
Life After Homeschooling: Advice for Parents
The homeschool years may be coming to an end, but the next chapter of your life is just beginning.
Midyear Motivation: 6 Ways to Refocus and Finish 2025 Strong
We may be halfway to Christmas, but it’s not too late to dust off our New Year’s resolutions and tackle 2025 again.
When Parenting Gets Busy, Stay Connected With Your Partner
Psychiatrist Kathryn Ford shares simple but powerful ways for parents to reconnect during the busy seasons of life.
Abraham Lincoln’s Advice on Learning, Work, Smartphones, and Anxiety
Lincoln struggled with mental health, public ridicule, and grief, but he never stopped building a better life.