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When my favorite frozen potpies were recalled, I decided it was time to let go of this guilty pleasure. Granted, they are inexpensive, but they’re not the healthiest choice or very hearty. It was one of the few foods that I hadn’t converted from convenience to homemade. I considered that a frozen potpie was something that only I ate in my household. Everyone in my family turns their …

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DEAR SARA: I need ideas for items to fill a gift bag for a pregnant friend. What do you think would be appropriate and not too expensive? — Heather, California
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Holiday gatherings are often highlighted by signature dishes — favorites that appear year after year. Without that single recipe, the celebration just wouldn’t be the same. Maybe it’s a recipe that has been handed down through the generations and evokes fond memories or a story. Eating it feels like home.
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One challenge for moms of young children is finding the time to exercise. Nap times can be unpredictable, and I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the discipline to wake up for a 4 a.m. jog. I applaud women who can. If you wait for the perfect workout situation, you’ll never fit it in consistently.
No more excuses! You CAN fit exercise into your day. You …