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  • Pasta Salad with a Twist

    by Nancy Reynolds December 5, 2017

    I’m what you’d call a pasta salad connoisseur… I love pretty much any kind of pasta salad!  Up until a few years ago, I tried just about every pasta salad …

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  • 25 Great Gifts for the Coffee Lovin’ Teen in Your Life

    by Nancy Reynolds December 2, 2017

    Are you looking for the perfect gift for the coffee lovin’ teen in your life?  Then there’s one thing you should know…real coffee lovers take their brew seriously and, to …

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  • 7 Fantastic Scholarship Search Sites to Find FREE Money for College

    by Nancy Reynolds November 30, 2017

      If applying for college isn’t stressful enough, now begins the even greater worry of how to actually pay for it. And, for many families, the idea of taking out …

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  • The Danger of Rationalizing Teen Marijuana Use (Today’s Joint Packs a Powerful Punch)

    by Nancy Reynolds November 27, 2017

      Are you picking up a familiar aroma when your kid walks in the door and you shake your head thinking to yourself, “You know… it’s not the worst thing …

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  • 30 Cool and Trendy Gifts for Teens

    by Nancy Reynolds November 21, 2017

    This post: 30 Cool and Trendy Gifts for Teens / Post updated September 2025 We all know teenagers can be tough to buy for, but we’ve got you covered! Our …

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  • When Family Traditions Become Uncool: How to Create New Fall Traditions Your Teens Might Actually Like

    by Nancy Reynolds November 21, 2017

    I’m sappy when it comes to traditions. There’s something about the idea of repeating the same customs with my family year in and year out that gives me a sense …

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  • 6 Things Your “Utterly Grateful” College Freshman Will Do When They Come Home for Thanksgiving

    by Nancy Reynolds November 16, 2017

      It’s such an exciting time! College freshmen from all over the country will soon be heading home for the Thanksgiving break. And, unless your freshman attends college close to …

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  • Cannoli Cheeseball

    by Nancy Reynolds November 13, 2017

    It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner! Time for family gatherings, parties, get-togethers with friends and lots of great food! If you love cannoli’s as much …

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  • Stressed Out: Helping Your Teen Cope with School Pressure

    by Nancy Reynolds November 9, 2017

      The other day I was having a conversation with my daughter who is a sophomore in college.  As I sat quietly and listened, she went on and on telling …

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  • The Single Most Important Gift We Can Give Our Teens (And, Why Their Life May Depend on It)

    by Nancy Reynolds November 6, 2017

    As a parent of a teenager, I’m sure you’ve witnessed it before. Either with your own child or other children you’re close to – you’ve seen them beat themselves up …

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