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Tradition Do-Over – From Decor to Holiday Cards

Kim Kovelle -
Jostle around your standard decor, reconnect with family and unleash some holiday tension with these jolly idea joggers.
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School Issues

Local Student Starts Kindness Club

Amanda Rahn -
The 12-year-old from Bloomfield Hills launched Michigan's first branch of the national nonprofit Samaritans365 at her school.
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Parenting

Holiday Rebel

Julia Elliott -
Metro Parent's editor-in-chief shares her thoughts on holiday traditions.
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Tutors + Classes

Architecture for Kids

Amanda Rahn -
Meet the Detroit mom who won a $50,000 grant for her 'Art and Architecture: Changing Our Cities Through Our Youth' program.
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Advice

My 11-Year-Old Son Wants a Reptile for Christmas. What Would You Recommend?

Mike Palmer -
Maggie, of Birmingham, asks and Mike of Premier Pet Supply has the answer.
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Advice

5 Reasons Met Should Be On Your Child’s Holiday Wish List

Carly Adams -
When it comes to meaningful gifts, nothing tops a Michigan Education Trust contract. Here's why.
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Advice

No Gifts for Parents, Mariah’s Millions and More

Kim Kovelle -
Plus, stats and facts on kids' fave books, snow squalls and blanket shortages.
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At Home

How to Make Fawaffle, Waffled Falafel

Excerpted from Will it Waffle? Yes, It Will! by Daniel Shumski -
Use your waffle iron to make this healthier version of falafel at home. Here's the how-to.
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At Home

Jeni’s Ugly Pies in Highland

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
A Highland mom of two dishes about her family business and shares her recipe for peppermint cream pie.
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Guides

Playlist Punch-Up: Alternative Holiday Music Playlist

Kim Kovelle -
Dear all-Christmas-music-radio-station: It's not you – it's us. Well, maybe it's you. If you're burned out on the standards, try these 11 alternate tunes.
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