Read it: 'But Who Will Bell the Cats?' captures the imagination

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

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Fun events for the family this holiday season -- some of them free

| |Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

'Tis the season to get the non-flu-afflicted kids out of the house for some great holiday-oriented community events. Here, we round up almost a dozen of our favorites.Read more

Eat it: Citrus mustard-basted turkey

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

Eat it

Families that love a big, savory bird on the Thanksgiving table will surely love this new recipe from Butterball. You can find lots of Thanksgiving recipes for appetizers, main and side dishes, desserts, and leftovers at www.butterball.com.Read more

National Cowgirl Museum maps out Texas history

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

Get a lesson in Texas history this weekend when a new exhibit opens at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. "Going to Texas: Five Centuries of Texas Maps" shows you how Texas came to be with an extraordinary collection of authentic maps.Read more

Hop aboard the Fort Worth Train Show this weekend

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

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Eat it: Use season's cranberries in citrus harvest muffins

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

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Kids will eat up these books with messages about healthy eating, manners

| |Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

With the holiday season just around the corner, it is a great time to talk to kids about the importance of healthy eating and proper table manners.Read more

Make it: An all-natural recipe for play clay

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Make it

Make your own all-natural play clay. You can add color to this no-cook dough using ingredients from your kitchen, and you won’t have to worry if some ends up in your toddler’s mouth (though the taste probably won’t be to her liking).Read more

Make these pretty projects using felted wool from old sweaters

|Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2009

Repurpose an old wool sweater or two into stunning bracelets, necklaces and more by felting the fabric -- shrinking the wool until it's thick and ravel-proof. To do so, wash the sweaters in hot water and dry them on high heat. Repeat, if necessary, so that the fabric's weave is tight enough to be cut without fraying.Read more

Eat it: Warm party dip perfect for the calorie-conscious

Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2009

Eat it

Soon comes the season for party foods. You’ll be glad to have an easy one in your repertoire, particularly one that pleases all ages and is waistline-friendly. This reduced-fat version of a favorite warm dip comes from McCormick, the seasonings outfit that is promoting a more healthful Mediterranean-inspired diet. This recipe contains only 95 calories per serving, which is a welcome change from the usual holiday party fare.Read more