When mom leaves a kid all wet
A mother recalls teaching responsibility through a simple act of not fetching a towel. She reflects on parenting as enabling independence, detailing how her son around fifth grade and entering middle school faces new privileges and duties. The piece uses a personal stance on letting children learn accountability.
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Soul mates debate and a lifelong Illinois love story
The piece traces Ron and Candy Elkins a married couple who work as architects in an Illinois suburb sharing a home and a firm five feet apart. It contrasts their enduring bond with psychologists who say soul mates remain a romantic, debated idea while noting the belief's positive and negative implications.
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The Coupon Queen: Frugal Gardening Tips and Sharing Ideas
Rachel Krych shares low cost ways to start and maintain a vegetable garden. Start from seeds to cut costs, swap packets with friends, and reuse items on hand. Consider community gardens or helping others for fruit and veg in exchange. Offers tips on budgeting and local shopping finds.
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