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A Brief History of Father's Day

Article / Updated 05-19-2023

Father's Day, celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday of June, got a jump start from the formation of Mother's Day. Credit for beginning Father's Day celebrations is given to Sonora Smart Dodd (1882—1978) of Spokane, Washington.At the turn o...

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How to Mow a Lawn the Right Way

Article / Updated 02-07-2023

How to mow a lawn or grass the right way is one of the most important practices in keeping your lawn healthy. Grasses are like most plants — if you clip off the growing points (for grass, it's in the crown, where the new leaves develop), the plants bra...

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Football Coaching Geared to Kids of Different Ages

Article / Updated 05-04-2022

Part of your responsibility when coaching football is knowing and understanding what to expect — both physically and emotionally — from youngsters who play the game at a particular age level.Coaching kids ages 6 and underChildren in this age bracket h...

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Teaching Your Kids New Math (K-5) For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 05-04-2022

When you’re working with your K–5 child to practice math skills, it can help to have a tool to remind you of some of the basics related to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions. For those times, this Cheat Sheet can come in ha...

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Unusual Beer Styles and Great Beer Brands to Try at Least Once

Article / Updated 05-04-2022

Most beer drinkers tend to drink just a couple different beer styles without straying too far off the beaten path. But to fully understand and appreciate the wider spectrum of beer styles, here are a few types of beers that every beer drinker should taste...

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10 Fun Ways to Get Kids Fishing

Article / Updated 05-04-2022

Fishing trips should be fun for all involved. Here are some tips to help you make every trip a winner for kids. Kids need to be introduced to fishing the right way. Ever notice that almost every adult has a memory of going fishing as a child? Ever notice ...

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The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Dads

Article / Updated 10-27-2016

Here’s a collection of seven habits that are often found in amazing dads — a collection of traits that each and every guy can develop on his journey to becoming a father: Confidence: It takes time to feel truly confident about handling a newborn, but ...

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Five Rookie Mistakes to Avoid when Barbecuing

Article / Updated 03-26-2016

Mistakes are bound to happen as you explore barbecue cooking, but they are a part of the BBQ adventure. Here are five rookie mistakes to avoid: Being in a hurry. If you want fast, cook a grilled cheese. If you want barbecue, chill out. Slow is the essence...

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