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(NC)—Whether you spend a week or a weekend at the cottage or cabin this summer, an important part of your holiday fun involves sharing good meals with friends and family.

Summer is the time to kick back, relax and soak up the sun. Although we all want to eat well while we're at the cottage, nobody wants to spend all day cooking over a hot stove in the kitchen. Your barbecue grill is the ideal solution to keep the heat out of the house and keep you coo Cottage Living And The Grilling Is Easy Recipe

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Exciting Vacations in Your Own Backyard - You Don't Need To Travel Far To Experience A Memorable Getaway

by News Canada

(NC)—The summer is in full swing and so is the travel season as Canadians take advantage of the long awaited warm breezes and sunny skies. For those of us without a family cottage or a plane ticket out of the province, the options may seem limited for creative, fun destination ideas for a day trip or even a summer-long getaway.

Options do exist – and it's often surprising just how close and convenient the fun can be. Below you'll find some great ideas Exciting Vacations in Your Own Backyard - You Don't Need To Travel Far To Experience A Memorable Getaway Recipe

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Getting The Most Out Of Family Vacation Planning

by News Canada

(NC)—A recent Travel Activities & Motivation Survey indicates that 77 per cent of Canadians cited rest, relaxation and recuperation as the most commonly sought out experiences during a vacation. But, because this is often the only time families are able to spend together, how can you take a summer trip that allows you to relax and get the most out of your time with the kids?

With research and proper planning, you can have a relaxing, enjoyable summer Getting The Most Out Of Family Vacation Planning Recipe

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Are We There Yet? Study Examines The Family Vacation From Hell

by News Canada

(NC)—You've done your research, made your reservations, and packed your bags. You're going to have a wonderful family vacation, right?

Think again.

"Canadian society has created this concept of holidays as the opportunity to build family memories and family togetherness," says Susan Shaw, a sociologist at the University of Waterloo. "People believe in the ideal family vacation. And this belief may set them up for disappointment."

Shaw studies Are We There Yet? Study Examines The Family Vacation From Hell Recipe

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Are Your Children At Risk From Products In Your Home? Check This Week, Urges Safe Kids Canada

by News Canada

(NC)—Most homes with young children are full of products such as cribs, baby gates, and playpens. Parents naturally think that these products are safe, but this could be a dangerous assumption, says Safe Kids Canada.

"Some older products have caused deaths and have been taken off the market, but they're still found at garage sales or are passed from family to family," says Allyson Hewitt, executive director of Safe Kids Canada. "Another problem is tha Are Your Children At Risk From Products In Your Home? Check This Week, Urges Safe Kids Canada Recipe

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Borrowing Children's Products From A Friend, Or Buying Second Hand? Make Sure They're Safe, Says Safe Kids Canada

by News Canada

(NC)—Raising children is expensive. More than half of Canadian parents cut costs by borrowing children's products such as car seats from friends and relatives. One third buy used products at second-hand stores or garage sales.

But are those second-hand or borrowed products safe? Safe Kids Canada urges Canadian parents to check these products to make sure.

Safe Kids Canada has produced a free "Check It Out" product safety booklet with warnings abou Borrowing Children's Products From A Friend, Or Buying Second Hand? Make Sure They're Safe, Says Safe Kids Canada Recipe

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Time Management And How It Affects Your Kids

by Lorraine Pirihi

Last week I attended a presentation from Parenting Expert and well-known author, Stephen Biddulph on "Raising Boys". As I have an 11 year old son, I was interested to hear what Stephen had to say. In fact, so were the other 800 other parents in the room!

The key point that I picked up on was that boys from the age of 6 -14 really need 'time' with their dads. That is the most influential period in their lives when they bond with him. And the type o Time Management And How It Affects Your Kids Recipe

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Actress Shannon Elizabeth Is America's Sweetheart

by Dawnell Harrison

What does actress Shannon Elizabeth, animals, and Christine Santos have in common?, They are all angels sent to us by some high power. Animal Avengers began rescuing and helping the cute critters of the world about 2 1/2 years ago and have three branches, all on the west coast in the gorgeous San Fernando Valley, LA, and South Bay. I sat down (ok, we sent e-mails back and forth) with Ms. Christine Santos recently and she gave me so much great infor Actress Shannon Elizabeth Is America's Sweetheart Recipe

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Big Hearts and Oodles of Talent... It is All in the Family at Dogfellas

by Dawnell Harrison

I read about Dogfellas in a wonderful article written by a well-known magazine and contacted them immediately. Dogfellas is run by the famous acting/writing Sorvino family including Paul, Mira, and Amanda Sorvino. Being the big-hearted Manhattan gal that she is, Amanda Sorvino agreed to do a phone interview with me recently and I was moved by several accounts of dogs that they have helped to find good homes. Dogfellas began in February 2002 and th Big Hearts and Oodles of Talent... It is All in the Family at Dogfellas Recipe

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An End To Animal Cruelty...With PETA All Things Are Possible

by Dawnell Harrison

I can’t begin to tell you how thrilled I was when Carla Bennett of PETA agreed to do an e-mail interview with me! PETA’s headquarters are located in Norfolk, Virginia and they have offices in several other major cities and countries. PETA was incorporated in 1980 and made national headlines about one year later with the first-ever conviction of an animal experimenter for cruelty to animals, specifically cruelty to monkeys. (What animal would hurt An End To Animal Cruelty...With PETA All Things Are Possible Recipe

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