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Summer break has been a hallmark of student-hood for what seems like forever.  But when summer comes around, parents who work have to find some place for their children to go. Enter ...

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It's getting darned close to that time again...the time when the scent of freshly sharpened pencils wafts through the air and the sounds of "chaaa-ching!" are echoing in your mind. L...

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More than 40 million students carry school backpacks.  Studies have found over half of children who use backpacks, regularly carry more than the recommended safe weight. The U.S. Consumer...

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Labor Day marks the true end of summer in 2012, as all local school districts welcome students for the first day on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Find the 2012-13 school district calendars here for:&...

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For parents of school-age children, this week always clobbers you between the eyes. The calendar flips to August, and the start of sports practice, band rehearsals and a new school year s...

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Maybe you like shopping for school supplies. Perhaps hauling the kids to the store, or to several stores, and traipsing up and down aisles looking for the right binders and folders, ...

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It's actually been over a week since I stepped inside a Target store. Realizing this nearly had me falling out of my chair. I suppose you could call me a Targetaholic. I loooooove me some...

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The Fourth of July means barbecues, beaches and fireworks and this sparkling, food-filled holiday is right around the corner. In an effort to keep you from wandering around looking f...