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40 Great Books for Teens
Not all books are created equal. This list highlights well-written books rooted in courage, truth, and hope.
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You Don’t Need Those Clothes You’re Giving to Charity, but You Might Still Need Your Calculator
If you plan to give a valuable item to charity, your appraiser’s replacement cost estimate for your insurance company won’t satisfy the IRS.
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Frugal Fashion: Why I Shop in the Kids’ Department (No Shame)
Kids’ clothes are often built for movement and durability.
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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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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.
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.
‘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.
The Importance of Presence: ‘You’re Gonna Miss This’
The fatherly wisdom in the Trace Adkins song was inspired by a repairman.
Are US Stocks in a Bubble?
AI boom, meme-stock mania, and record borrowing to buy stocks are fueling talk of a market bubble.
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.
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The Squash Patch: Timing, Tips, and Troubleshooting for a Bountiful Harvest
Yum! Summer squash sauté and winter squash soup are just around the corner. All you need to do is follow a few simple rules.
Shot Hole Disease and Clematis
If a plant has a fungal disease, some well-timed general purpose fungicide could save the plant.
‘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.
Adelina Patti: A Wildly Successful Songstress
With her signature song ‘Home Sweet Home,’ this acclaimed diva touched royalty, presidents, and commoners alike with her natural talent.
‘A Civil War Soldier and Me’: Honoring a Young Man
Historian Linda Zimmermann’s account tells of her 30-year search to memorialize the life of a Union soldier during the Civil War.
The Composer Behind ‘O Fortuna’ and Modern Latin Chant
The opening melody of Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ is instantly recognizable today, but its roots lie in an obscure 13th-century medieval manuscript.
Mark Twain’s Famous Short Story About a Jumping Frog
‘The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County’ warns against the dangers of betting.
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.