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Inspiring kids every day
Aleida Fox is the kind of principal others aspire to be like - and one that every kid wishes they had in their school.
These are a few of her favourite things
Full name: Aleida Maria (Scholten) Fox
Bill's saving to see his grandkids in the 2020 Summer Olympics
I don't think me or my Visa will be joining you in Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic Games in February. Christmas is coming, it's already a little bit bruised up ... go on without us, won't you?
Don't leave cat home alone for long
Q: How long can my cat stay home alone if I leave plenty of food and water? I don't have anyone to care for him while I am gone, up to four days at a time for business.
Toys not optional
Parrots are incredibly intelligent, and for anyone who doubts this, we point to Alex, Dr. Irene Pepperberg's well-known African Grey, who showed by matching words to objects that he and his kind are anything but "bird brains."
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A few words from those who know her well
"She is loving and caring. She is devoted to her family. She is always upbeat, cheerful. Nurturing others just comes so easy to her.
Slow cooker simmers Irish stew all day for warming hearty dinner
This is a traditional Irish stew to simmer in the slow cooker for easy preparation while the family is away at school and work.
Shortbread bars
Get a jump on your holiday baking with this unusual recipe for peanut butter shortbread bars. The kids will devour them with a glass of milk in no time flat.
Mocha mousse dessert can be kept frozen for weeks before serving
Toronto chef Trish Magwood developed this delicious and impressive holiday dessert which can be made ahead and frozen for weeks. Serve in a straight-sided glass bowl, trifle bowl or individual glasses and freeze at least two hours.
An old-fashioned Christmas that doesn't include the mall sounds great to her ...
I love Christmas. Really, I do. What I can't stand is the commercialism of it all. I hate shopping. So going into stores this time of year is much akin to torture.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ...
When Doreena Gill was a little girl, she dreamed of the Christmases she and her mother didn't have. Her father died when she was only seven. At Christmas there were few gifts but she loved homemade treats and walking to church with her mother.
Balance in Pictures
A stark bedroom comes alive with bold colour
Hmm ... Lovely, eh? A bedroom with all the allure of a prison cell. Not an inviting prison cell you understand (does there exist such a thing as an inviting prison cell?) more a thoroughly un-welcoming pit stop of penal correction.
Muffin cups
Dear Heloise: I save the plastic containers that muffin cups come in. I put baked muffins in them so they don't get smashed by the other things in my lunch bag.
Ungrateful teens?
Is there an ungrateful teenager living in your house?
Why do we hate?
Why did the Nazis hate the Jews? Why did the Hutus hate the Tutsis?
New guide helps baby boomers initiate difficult discussions with aging parents
James Watzke is a gerontologist internationally known for his work on housing for seniors, so you'd expect when his own parents started having mobility issues, everything would be under control.
Long-term use of cannabis questioned
DEAR DR. GOTT: If what I read in the paper is correct regarding drug consumption in America, a lot of people must smoke pot.
Gearing up for festivities, food and fun
The holiday season can start early for some, but this opportunity to celebrate and indulge can sometimes get us into trouble.
Expressing himself through his art
His paintings are filled with light, energy and vibrant colours.
He doesn't need a Slap Chop to 'stop having a boring tuna' or 'a boring life'
Coming soon to a Walmart cash register near you, the wit and wisdom - or is it the comic talent and timing - of one Debra J. Hunt.
Seasonal safety
Some people seem to have bad luck over the holidays, and I have traditionally been one of them.
Tips for ending cat scratching
Q: May I share how I trained our cats to use the scratching post instead of the furniture?
Head tilt is common in pet rabbits
Head-tilting in rabbits is common and can be caused by a variety of diseases. A common name for head tilt is "wry neck," although the correct medical term is "vestibular disease."
Blockbuster Video Top 10 game rentals list
The most popular game rentals according to Blockbuster Video Canada for the period ending Nov. 8.
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