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Overstuffed peanut butter cookies perfect for holiday carry-in
Book: “Baking Out Loud: Fun Desserts with Big Flavors”; 224 pages, $27.50, by Hedy Goldsmith with Abigail Johnson Dodge. Published by Clarkson Potter, 2012. About the book: Tootsie Rolls, Twinkies, Fig Newtons, Marshmallows, Nutter Butters, Oreos, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Snickers – for all these childhood treats and more, ...
Avoid mistakes in starting a program
You want to avoid common mistakes if you are starting an exercise program and are not used to being active. It is important to consider certain guidelines. One of the most common mistakes people make when working out: buying into the myth that in order to get great results exercise ...
A heart-wrenching decision
As we were reminded just one week ago, even the rich and famous can be faced with agonizing health decisions. In the case of actress Angelina Jolie, the critical question was this: Do I have my healthy breasts removed to reduce my chances of getting breast cancer? After testing positive ...
Son pedals his way to childhood freedom
In nine short years, our oldest son will be graduating from high school (assuming he stays on track). Age wise, he’s halfway there. Wow. That was fast. He doesn’t talk too much about what he wants to be when he grows up. I figure it is best to just let ...
Visit Midwest’s only wake-boarding park, explore underground treasures, zip along scenic trails
For those who thrive on an adrenaline rush, southwestern Ohio has a wealth of thrill-seeking adventures.The state boasts five major zip-line canopy tours — Columbus, Hocking Hills, Loudonville, West Liberty, the Wilds — but one of the most breathtaking views can be found at Oregonia’s Ozone Zipline Adventures, which stretches ...
Millennials who don’t drive are missing out
In what's bound to be hailed by environmentalists and other green people as encouraging news, this country's love affair with automobiles may be on the rocks. After six decades of increasingly crowded highways, studies show, the trend is reversing and the number of miles being driven is in decline.Several reasons ...
White lies: explaining the concept to kids
Of all the traits we want our kids to possess, becoming individuals of integrity is an extremely high priority for most parents. We want to raise children who are honest and authentic.Children learn those values from us. They pay some attention to what to say, but they learn more by ...
Jessica Garringer’s Couponing Deals of the Week
COLGATE MOUTHWASH This week at Walgreens, Colgate mouthwash is on sale two for $6. Use two copies of the $1 off of one Colgate mouthwash coupon, found in most of today's SmartSource inserts. When you purchase two of these items you will also get back $2 in Register Rewards, which ...
Clark County Memorial Day parade set
Clyde Parsons didn’t win any medals during his year in Vietnam — which makes him perfect to be grand marshal of Clark County’s annual Memorial Day parade set for 9 a.m. May 27.The Springfield resident represents the majority of men and women who’ve served their country in time of war.“I ...
Local restaurant growth continues
Springfield is on pace to have more restaurant openings this year than each of the past three years, a sign of the rapidly improving restaurant market in Ohio.So far, five new restaurants have opened in 2013: two Japanese steakhouses, Create a Crepe Cafe in Upper Valley mall, Planet Pressnell and ...
Pests are already showing in garden
I survived the frost last weekend by not planting any flowers or my tomatoes and peppers. Guess what I am doing this weekend? Gardening is in full swing now. If you are going to be planting a vegetable garden, it’s time to plant the warm-season vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, ...
DIY under $10: revamping figurines
Every house needs those things that are unique and special and add character. However, if you go to a home decorating store, you can spend $50 and the smallest of shelf fillers or table decorations. For just $8.33, you can easily create a piece that fits your personality, goes with ...
Dramatic gardens without the drama
Spring planting season is upon us, but you've got an eye toward your action-packed summer. Just because you don't have hours to spend in the garden doesn't mean you can't have beautiful blooms. We talked to local experts to find your best bets in low-maintenance gardening. Top swaps If your ...
Try some food from somewhere other than the grill this holiday
Burgers and dogs and steaks, ho - hum. With Memorial Day just around the corner, you want to impress your friends with a good time and great food, but can anyone get excited over the same old smoked meat and grilled corn? While the answer may be a resounding no, ...
The best sunscreen is the cheapest
A March 2013 study from Consumer Reports has ranked sunscreens and found that you don’t have to pay big bucks to protect your skin from harsh UV rays.Here’s what so funny: The highest rated sunscreen turned out to be the cheapest one per ounce they tested!NO-AD with Aloe and Vitamin ...
Hospice of Miami Valley expanding
Hospice of Miami Valley, which opened its first satellite office in Springfield to serve Clark, Champaign and Madison counties at the end of last year, held its first open house Wednesday.The hospice opened in Xenia five years ago and serves 13 counties. But owner Tara Brodbeck said the need for ...
Budget cuts limit cancer treatment options
Cancer clinics across southwest Ohio are struggling to provide drug therapies for many of their patients as a result of Medicare cuts in reimbursements for cancer drugs included in the government’s spending cuts known as sequestration. The 2 percent cut in drug reimbursements not only applies to the average cost ...
Springfield antique show, flea market this weekend
The stuff your great-great grandparents made was made to last — and this weekend is your chance to bring some of it back into the family. The Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market Extravaganza runs Friday through Sunday at the Clark County Fairgrounds. Show owner Jon Jenkins said the biannual ...
The Beach Waterpark reopens Saturday
When the Beach Waterpark announced it would be closed for the 2012 season many pass holders wondered if anyone would step up to take it over, or if the popular attraction would be mothballed. At the time, the news release quoted spokesman Ralph Vilardo Jr. saying the closing was, “the ...
Tiny miracles follow Daryn’s four-car crash
Headlights exploding, metal crunching, air bags instantly inflating. My daughter screaming. As I drove my daughter to a friend’s house on May 4, there came that awful reminder that your life can change in an instant. It happened as I passed through a major intersection on a solid green light. ...
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