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Tue, 15 May 2012 16:54:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31062579/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31062579 Brad Riley sometimes laughs to himself when he hears other cyclists talk about their local trails. Mon, 14 May 2012 16:35:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/31044492/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31044492 Carol-Le Elliot’s 2-and-a-half-year-old is a slobbery, hairy, 87-pound goofball. Thu, 10 May 2012 16:55:31 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31037296/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31037296 Sisters Susi Savidge and Marti Wilson grew up in St. Joseph, a year separated in age, without ever seeing one another. Wed, 9 May 2012 13:54:05 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31049610/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31049610 If there’s one thing Richard Phillips has witnessed, it’s that misfortune doesn’t discriminate. Fri, 11 May 2012 14:08:19 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31036894/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31036894 Some of the flowers in Nancy Edson’s garden shimmer like sunlight bouncing off ocean waves and are more brilliant than the redbirds flying by. But you won’t find them in any nursery, and their blossoms never die. That’s because Nancy makes these flowers from glassware she finds in thrift stores. Every flower is one of a kind. Wed, 9 May 2012 12:41:34 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31022689/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31022689 The past three months gave Tiffany Stone a lot of reasons to worry about her son, Porter. In the aftermath of an alleged hospital kidnapping that drew national attention, her primary concern is whether her 5-year-old will keep eating pizza. Mon, 7 May 2012 14:24:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/31002324/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31002324 Jordan Snook thought she was a healthy 15-year-old girl until she almost broke her neck from passing out in the shower. Then it began happening one to three times a day. Nobody could figure out what was wrong with her. But when she was in the hospital, a light bulb went on. Thu, 3 May 2012 16:49:43 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30993957/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30993957 Except for the watermark on the trees, the grounds of the St. Joseph Boat and Yacht Club don’t look like they ever sat 92 days in floodwater. Wed, 2 May 2012 15:28:04 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31011080/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31011080 This school year is quickly coming to a close, yet for the fifth-grade class at Avenue City Elementary School in Cosby, Mo., one wish waits to be fulfilled. Fri, 4 May 2012 15:54:11 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30993506/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30993506 Instagram insanity officially has swept the nation. Wed, 2 May 2012 14:20:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30986489/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30986489 Eating dinner together as a family may be a lost tradition in many households, but Holly Hoppe is hoping to revive it with her new cookbook, “With Love ... from Mom’s Kitchen Keeping Tradition Alive.” Tue, 1 May 2012 13:27:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30979259/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30979259 The back room of A New Day Spa shares something in common with a gym class rope climb: an exercise that relies on body-weight resistance. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:46:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30962211/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30962211 It’s been said that the American family is starting to look less like the Cleavers and more like the Bradys. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:14:14 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30959778/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30959778 With virtually everything in existence going digital, it was only a matter of time before those collections of clippings stored away in notebooks or tacked up on walls followed suit. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:15:01 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30962103/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30962103 First Lutheran Church couldn’t have chosen a less opportune time to begin the capital campaign for its building addition. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:06:48 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30955759/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30955759 At first glance, the new book “Monica Pedersen Make It Beautiful: Designs and Ideas for Entertaining at Home” looks more like eye candy for the coffee table than practical ideas. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:09:19 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30947849/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30947849 Yay, vegetables! If you’re an average adult, the USDA reports, your vegetable intake is only about half the recommended daily amount. University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education specialist Kelli Wilmes hopes to see that change. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:46:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30943265/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30943265 The first step in doing anything is telling yourself you can do it. And people always say the first step is the hardest. But one family made the first step together and worked for a goal of just completing the Pound Plunge with great results. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:57:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30930024/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30930024 Recycle your St. Joseph News-Press to construct handy seed-starter pots just in time for the growing season. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:25:06 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30914917/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30914917 Almost every pair of cue-ball sized brown eyes on Nancy Sines’ farm comes with a price tag and a name. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:42:50 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30929858/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30929858 Like many soon-to-be 16-year-olds, Colton Rich has his eye on a new set of wheels. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:51:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30914806/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30914806 While basic, modern furniture designs are most popular in the Midwest, several vintage furniture styles have undergone a resurgence on the coasts. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:24:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30909069/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30909069 Nobody seems to know exactly when the tradition began, or if it’s really Amish, as some say. One thing is for sure, friendship bread is memorable. And it’s bringing in the customers at Suzie’s Cafe in Platte City, Mo. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:20:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30901579/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30901579 If you find yourself in Heartland Cancer Center on a Tuesday afternoon, you’ll likely hear a few words from Tracy Christie. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:39:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30890560/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30890560 A group of tiny shoppers are gathered around a display of colorful hair accessories, jewelry and shiny bobbles. “Where’s the ones that are one dollar?” asks 5-year-old Andrea Simmons, clutching a small black coin purse. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:53:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30875940/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30875940 With one link to a photo, life changed for a Kidder, Mo., family and a little boy from Liberia. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:21:07 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30890404/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30890404 It turns out the biblical Peter isn’t the only fisherman to receive a call from God. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:29:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30875151/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30875151 If you like to garden or just want to add some color to your home, mark your calendar for two big plant sales coming up soon in St. Joseph. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:25:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30869081/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30869081 Penny Dierberger didn’t set out to be an organic farmer, but that’s what she became soon after her son was diagnosed with autism. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:39:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30861332/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30861332 David Davenport owes his life to the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. Mon, 9 Apr 2012 14:00:30 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30849041/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30849041 Do you wonder whose blue eyes you have or why your 4-year-old already is such a talented artist? Look no further than your family tree. Fri, 6 Apr 2012 13:59:31 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30835426/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30835426 Practicality came first. Leila Hicks majored in French and economics. Bill Andresen received a doctorate and taught biology at Missouri Western State University. Wed, 4 Apr 2012 16:30:10 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30849131/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30849131 A multimillion-dollar effort to put a piece of heaven on earth has come to Kansas City in the form of the newest temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Fri, 6 Apr 2012 14:20:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30835211/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30835211 It’s a dilemma that every casual photographer encounters when he or she goes anywhere: Do you want to haul around your bulky D-SLR or do you want to be stuck with the shoddy images your cell phone snaps? Wed, 4 Apr 2012 15:56:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30826261/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30826261 As soon as you walk into the home of Tom and Colette Weipert, you can guess why people call Tom the Mushroom King. Wed, 4 Apr 2012 11:24:16 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30818711/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30818711 McKenzie O’Dell’s “thumbkins” elevated her hands to rock-star status. Mon, 2 Apr 2012 12:56:10 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30805225/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30805225 It’s not evident how exactly an egg came to be the symbol of Easter, but one thing’s clear: It’s what’s behind a much-loved tradition — the Easter egg hunt. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:18:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30787948/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30787948 Love can make a person appear irrational, and when Patty Benedict fell hard, she definitely raised some eyebrows. It wasn’t that the object of her affection was unappealing. Charming and mature with a one-of-a-kind personality, the brick Tudor built in the early 1940s drew her in with its screened porch and interior arches, copious windows and ample space. The only problem: Its less-than-upstanding location, just blocks from Downtown St. Joseph. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:50:59 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30805506/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30805506 As two South Side churches prepare for their final services, their focus is less on endings than on new beginnings. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:59:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30786567/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30786567 From streaming movies and music to playing games and surfing the Web, smart phones can do just about anything these days — unless you’ve burned through your monthly data limit. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:11:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30774679/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30774679 New developments in the debate over red meat have given the health-food-conscious and meat-eaters alike something to chew on. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:58:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30763701/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30763701 Brenda Crawford didn’t have her scrubs on. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:35:07 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30732125/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30732125 Bruce Trammell wears titanium frames now. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:09:21 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30741255/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30741255 This year marks the first time St. Joseph will observe the National Day of Prayer by bringing in a nationally known speaker. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:39:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30731947/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30731947 Spring cleaning and dusting? Forget about it. Just paint over and start new. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:38:32 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30724694/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30724694 Members of the Nodaway Historical Society always are thinking up ways to encourage people to visit the museum in Maryville, Mo. And they are usually successful in these endeavors. But their latest idea, Dessert Days, takes the cake — chocolate, to be exact. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:43:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30711179/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30711179 Pregnancy made Rebekah Blessing nervous. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:17:40 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30695726/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30695726 You can do it in four years. That’s right, you can graduate in four years and have the degree of your choice. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:32:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30679036/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30679036 It’s no secret that by and large, recent generations of girls have gone on to outperform their male counterparts in education and career success. But a new Gallup poll shows that this girl power hasn’t translated to girl popularity. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:00:19 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30687695/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30687695 Chances are you’re wearing green today in observance of St. Patrick’s Day — or perhaps just to avoid being pinched. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:54:50 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30678266/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30678266 Little leaks, faulty faucets, dubious dents and those super-annoying jiggly knobs — they’re all small jobs that often need fixed around the house. What many don’t realize is just how simple and inexpensive it is to take on these little home repairs. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:19:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30669866/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30669866 A good soup can warm you up on a rainy spring day. A great soup can do that and also be good for you. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:06:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30662021/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30662021 Nancy Lutes can face forward going down the stairs again. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:29:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30647512/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30647512 Like looking in a car’s rearview mirror, spring break is closer than you might think. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:00:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30630128/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30630128 A round medallion hangs on Nancy Zachary’s door at Living Community of St. Joseph. It is custom-made from brass and enamel with a beautiful white dove on the front of it. But this is not a decoration; it is a symbol that the Dying Time Protocol has begun. Wed, 7 Mar 2012 14:43:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30647881/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30647881 The Rev. Earnestine Blakley heard the call clearly — then waited 15 years to see anything come of it. Fri, 9 Mar 2012 16:06:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30629871/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30629871 Schweizer Orchards’ retail store in St. Joseph won’t open until June, but that doesn’t mean you’ll find Cory Schweizer lounging in a hammock somewhere. Wed, 7 Mar 2012 13:56:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30621885/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30621885 If labels alone factored into whether frozen yogurt makes for a more healthful treat than ice cream, frozen yogurt would always win out. Thu, 8 Mar 2012 10:08:22 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30613731/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30613731 Ray Grienke ran before he walked. In high school he did track. He and his wife, Beverly, participated in road races early on in their marriage. The St. Joseph resident even took the distance between the parking lot and the store door at a trot. Mon, 5 Mar 2012 16:23:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30596640/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30596640 The American Academy of Pediatrics has made its position on breast-feeding known loud and clear. But is anyone listening? Fri, 2 Mar 2012 17:14:37 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30572058/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30572058 Susan Campbell still gets goosebumps when snow days come and she doesn’t have to go anywhere. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:19:51 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30582452/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30582452 When Lisa Olson’s preschoolers run into her at Walmart, something scrambles inside their brains. Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:50:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30572299/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30572299 Thousands of Americans have already cut the cord. They’ve discontinued their cable service and begun exclusively watching Internet video on their computers, phones and home televisions. Thu, 1 Mar 2012 11:20:11 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30562217/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30562217 Your history teacher may have not told you everything about why the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:22:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30553788/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30553788 Technically, Matt Puderbaugh wins the bet. He’ll graduate from medical school before his younger sister Amy by a week, which earns him a lucrative $5 prize. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:38:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/st-joe-live/30547505/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30547505 LOS ANGELES — Academy Awards voters have spoken up for “The Artist,” the first silent film to triumph at Hollywood’s highest honors since the original Oscar ceremony 83 years ago. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:49:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30516946/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30516946 Blades and multi-colored chips of glass garner mild interest, but to really get the crowd going, Terri Rader knows she only needs to flip on the torch. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:50:17 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30535280/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30535280 Perhaps you prefer to call yourself a “Christ follower” rather than a Christian. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:06:33 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30516797/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30516797 The house is finally quiet, and the kids have flown the nest. It’s time to redo the bedroom. For a growing number of people that means custom bedding, says Tabitha Yount, owner of Elegant Interiors in St. Joseph. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:21:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30508373/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30508373 If the thought of hypertension, kidney stones, acid reflux, insomnia, fatigue and irritability won’t get you to rethink how much coffee you’re drinking, maybe nothing will. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:59:41 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30500914/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30500914 Jessica Ball cut calories to get in shape for tennis season. A year later, she had to add calories in order to play again. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:27:28 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30485968/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30485968 For the first two years of her oldest son’s life, Julie Casey was a working mom. And she was miserable. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:31:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30466746/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30466746 “Mom, do you remember when you vacuumed up the parakeet?” Cynthia Atwood teasingly asks her mother. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:27:57 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30485401/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30485401 With the opening of its Institute for Missionary Activity last month, Benedictine has become the first college in the United States to offer undergraduates a kind of Catholic missionary training that goes beyond theology. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:05:29 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30466622/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30466622 Organizing the house must start somewhere. The kitchen is one of the places that needs organization the most because it is one of the most used rooms in the home. Looking around, you find yourself wondering how in the world did the dishes take over? There are steps you can take to make your kitchen your own again. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:02:56 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30457842/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30457842 Not far from the boarded-up window of Beattie Grocery is the foundation of the newest produce source in Rosendale, Mo. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30448318/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30448318 Jason Douglas doesn’t walk around barefoot, don animal pelts or sleep among rocks, but he does share something in common with cavemen: his diet. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:03:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30441471/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30441471 Ask the kids about visiting an art museum, and you’re likely to get a yawn or resounding “no.” But what if you said, “Would you like to see a real mummy? How about some dragons, a giant Buddha and cricket houses?” You can see these things plus a lot more at the Nelson Adkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. And it’s free. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:10:26 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30410457/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30410457 Framed family photos surround the chair where John Newhart sits; they fill walls and sit propped on tables and speak of a full life. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:24:32 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30430971/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30430971 Any men struggling to maintain their New Year’s fitness resolutions into February are in luck. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:08:14 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30410280/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30410280 If you want to know the latest trends in home furnishings, spend some time at the Las Vegas Market. It’s held two weeks a year for retailers only and gives you access to more than 1,500 world-class manufacturers, attracting people from all over the world. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:04:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30401257/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30401257 Keeping healthy is important to everyone, and with that in mind there is a healthy and fun snack for children and adults alike. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:27:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30391561/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30391561 Collene Quintana knows she won’t be alone in bed much longer. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 15:32:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30363615/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30363615 Something happens when your agreeable, loving child hits the teenage years. Asking a simple question like, “What do you want for breakfast?” can be answered with a gruff, “Get off my back.” And suddenly going anywhere with mom and dad is something worse than death. What happened? Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:07:22 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30358953/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30358953 She didn’t set out to set any sort of record, but with 21 jobs in 20 years, Lesley Block may have done just that. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:57:39 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30363726/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30363726 Retirement didn’t mean rocking chairs or relaxing on a beach for Martin and Leslie Johnson. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:10:38 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/st-joe-live/30350863/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30350863 This weekend's entertainment best bets include the horror flick "The Woman in Black," starring Daniel Radcliffe, and a couple of promising shows in Downtown St. Joseph. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30351007/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30351007 Lots of neat gadgets stirred up some buzz at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, but the emergence of OLED TVs had every techie talking after the convention. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:41:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30342396/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30342396 Chocolate is no longer the diet-busting, skin-clogging, evil temptress we thought it was. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:49:47 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30333710/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30333710 Lucas Smith prefers to be outside on his bicycle rather than inside on the couch. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:09 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30318291/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30318291 It’s well-documented that money is one of the leading causes of divorce — so if you want to give your relationship a fighting chance, maybe you should stop butting heads so much over finances. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:15:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30298601/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30298601 Maurice Green carries his life lessons with him everywhere he goes. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:05:38 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30317633/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30317633 In today’s real estate market, selling a church building may require supernatural power. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:02:58 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30297618/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30297618 This weekend's entertainment best bets include the action flick "The Grey," a couple of rock shows and a renowned Spanish dance troupe at the Missouri Theater. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30297658/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30297658 If you’ve been sitting smug in your easy chair figuring we’ve skipped out on winter this year, it’s time for a reality check. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30288316/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30288316 If you somehow happened to drive a Formula 1 race car, you wouldn’t fill the tank with regular unleaded. You should treat your body the same way. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:44:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30279830/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30279830 When Second Harvest Community Food Bank receives donations, the last thing its CEO wants to do is say, “No, thanks” or complain about the selection. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:11 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30243589/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30243589 By its very nature — established, consistent, prescribed — a ritual isn’t usually considered newsworthy. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30263519/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30263519 A football star’s visit, in a sense five years in the making, will bring hundreds of coaches to Missouri Western State University’s Fulkerson Center this morning. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30242694/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30242694 This weekend's entertainment best bets include four new movies, three new art exhibits at the Albrecht-Kemper and a Lunar New Year celebration at Magoon's. No word on whether Dick Clark will make an appearance. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30242702/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30242702 Since 1967, thousands of innovators, businessmen and media members have flocked to the International Consumer Electronics Show each January. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30233879/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30233879 It’s a brisk 26 degrees outside, but inside Bea Dobyan’s spacious kitchen in St. Joseph it’s hot, hot, hot. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30224899/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30224899 To someone who’s never raced a swim-bike-run event, some of the stories (bragging rights, really) that triathletes tell sound like a variant of torture. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:07:16 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30208585/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30208585 As the 91st Miss America was crowned Saturday, Jacqueline Janorschke of DeKalb, Mo., was one of the many young women dreaming that one day she would be walking down the runway wearing a beautiful evening gown and sparking tiara. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30188414/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30188414 The ladies of Blacksnake Roller Girls know falling down requires skill. Same with starting and stopping and bumping and passing. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30207079/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30207079 Those in attendance last Sunday at First Baptist Church may not have realized it, but they witnessed a miracle. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30188703/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30188703 This weekend's entertainment best bets include a killer rock show at The Rendezvous and the re-release of the Disney animated film "Beauty and the Beast." Be our guest to have a good time. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30188858/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30188858 Huckleberry was a short-hair tabby cat who had everything a pet could want: A wonderful house to live in, owners who loved him and all the food he could eat. Unfortunately, it was too much. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:02 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30170810/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30170810 From a business perspective, Pam and Jeff Dexter should have opened their restaurant someplace else. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:08 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30168692/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30168692 The start of a new year signals a time to make changes, and inevitably, eyes turn to waistlines. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30152907/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30152907 The difference between a pediatrician and a family practice doctor, says Dr. James Conant, is kind of like the difference between a mechanic and a plumber. Similar skill sets, very different jobs. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30134547/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30134547 They don’t seem on the surface like a match made in heaven. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30152339/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30152339 The house was beautiful but barren. Sun, 8 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30134173/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30134173 This weekend's entertainment best bets include the horror flick "The Devil Inside" and an acoustic folk show at Cafe Acoustic featuring Eyelit and Dubb Nubb. Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30105429/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30105429 Following his gastric bypass surgery, Aaron Lytton avoided the dinner table. Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:00:10 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30105109/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30105109 Making the right choices can mean the difference between living in a nice home with your family or suffering alone behind bars. We all want to make good decisions, so why are some young people so bad at it? Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30090373/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30090373 At a quarter to 3 p.m., Zara Cox starts to smooth her hair. She fidgets with her nails and dabs at the blue eyeliner that rims her eyes. She hopes the tears won’t smudge it because she wants her daughter to see. Mon, 2 Jan 2012 00:00:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30098790/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30098790 As 2011 comes to a close, it’s as good a time as any to let go of pain and regrets from the past. Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30089672/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30089672 This weekend's entertainment best bets include the Steven Spielberg drama "War Horse," a Beatles tribute at Cafe Acoustic and a trio of New Year's Eve options. Just resolve to have a blast, OK? Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30089681/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30089681 Facebook currently boasts more than 800 million active users worldwide. But in the midst of uploading photos and liking status updates, how many of those users have actually sat down and read the social network’s privacy policy? Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:06 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30082810/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30082810 Throwing a New Year’s Eve bash? Then you need to come up with some great appetizers and drinks to serve your guests. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30064851/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30064851 Cancer almost robbed the Sample family of holiday cheer. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:08 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30048416/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30048416 The spirit of Christmas past is strong at Carole Ann Jenkins’ house in Chillicothe, Mo. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:50:39 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30064901/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30064901 ’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. ... So starts a story that’s more than just traditional holiday fare: For many of its youngest hearers, the Santa it tells about is the truth. Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:13 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30048236/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30048236 Top 5 things to do the weekend of Dec. 23, 2011 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30048262/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30048262 Just as men rebelled against their plain white shirts in the 1960s, Brian Carroll is helping to set wineglasses free from uniformity. With a simple paint brush, he is turning the plain and ordinary into something festive with personality. And the custom glasses are selling like hotcakes around town. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:05 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30040749/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30040749 It’s crunch time for Linda (Fontenot) Loera. It’s time for the annual Christmas dinner party for Harris-Kemper Neighborhood Association members, and she is bringing the food. The menu includes favorite dishes she learned to make from her grandmother, Lorencia Koo-choo Verrett, a Chactaw Indian from Louisiana. It’s what Linda calls homestyle Cajun. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30032153/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30032153 “Eternal as the sun can be/Will last the love of you and me.” The closing lines of the poem, engraved in its entirety on his tombstone, show a side of Adam Penland his family knew. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:02 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30015543/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30015543 Before the NFL, the 19th amendment and World War I, Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low gathered together 18 girls from Savannah, Ga., and began what is now the Girl Scouts. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29997820/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29997820 Come by Wednesday or Friday afternoon to Country Mart in Atchison, Kan., and Mary Werner will greet you with a shopping cart and a hello. She and her partner, Lloyd “Nub” Schrader, ring bells for the Salvation Army from noon to 4 p.m. during the Christmas season. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:06 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30015422/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30015422 Change can be difficult — especially when it follows decades of tradition. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:06 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29998375/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29998375 This weekend's entertainment best bets include the action-adventure "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" and a winter music and art festival at Magoon's. Get that pre-holiday wildness out of your system. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29998365/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29998365 “The best camera is the one you have with you,” the old saying goes. So, for many of us, our cell phone cameras are the best ones. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:06 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29988918/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29988918 The holidays are a time for gathering with family, friends and loved ones. For some, these get-togethers bring festive cheer and merriment. For others, these reunions can be painfully awkward and boring. So, no matter how you look at it, there’s an excuse to enjoy a drink. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:25:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29980448/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29980448 Barbara Reeves used to circle the parking lot waiting for the handicap spot closest to the door to open up. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:12 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29946074/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29946074 The job offer seemed strange. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:05 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29964568/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29964568 After Bill Barr’s son committed suicide in 2003, he and his wife sought out help from a support group for people who had lost children. Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:00:19 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29944439/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29944439 This weekend's entertainment best bets include three Christmas-themed events, two new movies and a hard rock show at Hammerjack's. Unfortunately, no lords-a-leaping or swans-a-swimming. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29944376/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29944376 Claudia Daum fell in love with the “lodge look” she saw in homes near Table Rock Lake in Southern Missouri. It’s a rustic, back-to-nature feel with casual, often leather furniture, maybe a steer rug on the floor, a light fixture made of antlers and some kind of taxidermy on the walls. Fri, 9 Dec 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29936721/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29936721 A tough time finding a job may have been a godsend For Barry Beacom. It pushed him into finding his lifelong love of cooking as both a hobby and vocation. Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:00:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29926683/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29926683 Patients of Heartland Health’s Obstetrics & Gynecology shouldn’t be surprised if they hear the faint strains of Civil War music drifting through the corridors. Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:00:13 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/29909747/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29909747 Kayte Langner just wanted to buy some diapers. She drove from her home in St. Joseph out to a “green” baby store in Overland Park, Kan., hoping to purchase some of new cloth alternatives to disposables. Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29892011/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29892011 Opening night at Holiday Park always makes Jeff Atkins nervous. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:05 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29909118/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29909118 For someone who’s had doors open for him throughout his life, the Rev. Darrell Jones has spent a surprising stretch of time in the same place. Sun, 4 Dec 2011 00:00:17 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29891017/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29891017 This weekend's entertainment best bets include a holiday concert by the Saint Joseph Symphony and a show by classic rock band Bridger at Amnesia Too. Mark it down on your calendar so you don't forget. Sat, 3 Dec 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29891055/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29891055 Many 2011 Christmas wish lists are littered with the usual tech items, but most of us know a gadget geek who might want something a little less mainstream or someone who constantly seeks new, innovative tech products. Fri, 2 Dec 2011 00:00:02 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29882455/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29882455 For many of us, it’s not the presents we remember from Christmases past, but the delightful aroma coming from the oven. Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29873841/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29873841 Bill Carter doesn’t know how his ankle injury happened. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31037244/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31037244 Last weekend’s Sound of Speed Airshow provided a searing reminder of how temperature can factor into festivals and events. Wed, 9 May 2012 13:49:51 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/31044526/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31044526 A visit to the new LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Kansas City is like seeing all of your toys come alive. Thu, 10 May 2012 17:01:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/31044369/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31044369 Fide-o, Fide-e-e-o, Daylight come and me wanna come home ... to Slow-Cooked Fideo Stuffed Peppers. Thu, 10 May 2012 16:50:26 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31049609/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31049609 I love walking through the woods this time of year. Nature has a way of calming and inspiring my mind. But insects spoil everything, in particular ticks, chiggers, flies and mosquitoes. And this year, they seem to be ahead of schedule, ready for battle. Fri, 11 May 2012 13:53:02 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31037258/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31037258 Sandy Perry had been content with her life, that is, until she had an epiphany while sitting in church. Wed, 9 May 2012 13:46:31 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31030077/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31030077 You’ll meet some of the nicest folks from all around the Midwest at the Apple Blossom Barbeque Contest. Tue, 8 May 2012 17:02:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31022903/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31022903 Healthcare notes for May 8, 2012 Mon, 7 May 2012 14:57:19 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31049649/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31049649 Religion in brief for May 12, 2012 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:49:43 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/31002259/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31002259 Half of the struggle to manage diabetes in children has gotten easier. Thu, 3 May 2012 16:41:53 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30993889/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30993889 You could say Parkville, Mo., is the river town that won’t be brought down. Wed, 2 May 2012 15:23:59 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/31002171/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31002171 Dear Doctor, We have our daughter’s well-child check next week. Thu, 3 May 2012 16:38:34 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31011046/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31011046 I wasn’t too sure what Van, my 6-year-old grandson, would think about Wikki Stix. They are not electronic and have no batteries. Fri, 4 May 2012 15:41:43 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30993969/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30993969 If you’re hooked on Pintrest, you know it’s an addicting website because of the unlimited ideas you can find. But if you’re like our Lifestyles staff, the ideas never go beyond being pinned on your boards. So we challenged ourselves to try one idea a month. Here’s mine: Wed, 2 May 2012 15:33:02 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31011101/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31011101 Religion in brief for May 5, 2012 Fri, 4 May 2012 15:44:16 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30979183/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30979183 Healthcare notes for May 1, 2012 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:25:56 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30962178/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30962178 Gary Mathes didn’t have a whole lot of say in the plans for how his tax refund would be put to use. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:59:41 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30959766/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30959766 On weekday afternoons you’ll find Diann Corman watching young children in her Savannah, Mo., home. But after the recent death of the legendary Dick Clark, she remembered how it was him she used to watch on weekday afternoons when she was in high school. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:09:17 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30959760/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30959760 When Julie Casey started home schooling her children 11 years ago, it was a trend still considered on the fringe and resources were hard to find. But these days home schooling is almost mainstream, and thanks to her new website, resources can be easily found by clicking a mouse. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:04:56 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30961753/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30961753 It used to be that baking brownies from scratch tasted better than a mix, but no more. After Ghirardelli came out with a brownie mix, it’s no longer even a debate. Ghirardelli (pronounced Gear-ar-delly) is not new. In fact, its website states the company has been a premium chocolate maker in America for more than 150 years. Domingo Ghirardelli established the company in California, and it has been in operation continuously since 1852. But I didn’t really become aware of how much better their chocolate was until I tried their brownie mix. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:36:53 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30962096/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30962096 Religion in brief for April 28, 2012 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:30:17 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30943078/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30943078 Health notes for April 24, 2012 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:39:52 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30929939/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30929939 It’s easy to see why it’s so important to teach a child how and when to use 911 before an emergency arises. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:05:28 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/slideshow/family/30930270/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30930270 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:24:09 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30914886/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30914886 Bill White may be the only man in America with a possum-skin hat. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:32:09 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30929855/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30929855 Just when you thought that every conceivable idea, name and combination had been tried in the energy-drink market, Brain-Twist gives us SLAP. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:46:52 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30914888/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30914888 Any St. Joseph residents interested in a chance at coming face-to-face with some Kansas City Chiefs are in luck. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:36:18 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30929808/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30929808 Religion in brief for April 21, 2012 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:43:36 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30901575/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30901575 Healthcare notes for April 17, 2012 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:34:24 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30875221/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30875221 That Junior Poppa likes line dancing shocked his wife, Sherrie. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:34:11 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30875871/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30875871 Would you be wealthy if you got a dollar for every time someone asked you if you play basketball? Do people seem annoyingly preoccupied with exactly how many inches tall you are? If so, this is your week. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:26:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30890461/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30890461 If you want to add a little fun to your cocktails, try Van Gogh’s PB&J flavored vodka. It is just being released this spring, so watch for it in the stores. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:37:55 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30890486/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30890486 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:45:48 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30861294/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30861294 Healthcare notes for April 10, 2012 Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:55:08 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30849033/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30849033 The much anticipated Sea Life Kansas City is now open for visitors. The sharks got the bulk of the press when they arrived last month from Marathon, Fla. But you’ll be able to view 30 display tanks in 12 different habitat zones featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures. Fri, 6 Apr 2012 13:54:44 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30848967/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30848967 This is one of my family’s favorite dinners — and mine too. It cooks up quickly, is easy on the pocketbook, and is full of flavor. Fri, 6 Apr 2012 13:50:04 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30835415/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30835415 The YouTube video starts with the caption, “Bad to the Bone, Boxer Style,” accompanied by the song with a similar name by George Thorogood and the Destroyers. Then you see Brock the Boxer. He’s slung back in an easy chair wearing dark sunglasses and a baseball cap — turned backwards, of course. Wed, 4 Apr 2012 16:23:45 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30835452/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30835452 Interest in the April 15, 1912, sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic is especially high as the tragedy’s 100th anniversary approaches, and the St. Joseph Museum has joined in with its own tribute. Wed, 4 Apr 2012 16:26:47 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30849101/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30849101 Protein bars are a great idea for snacks and meal replacements, but not if they don’t taste good. Unfortunately, it seems like the ones that are a true protein bar instead of a dessert bar with another name taste like ground cardboard. And the ones that taste good have too many calories and carbs. Fri, 6 Apr 2012 14:06:56 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30849090/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30849090 Religion in brief for April 7, 2012 Fri, 6 Apr 2012 14:10:03 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30818827/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30818827 Healthcare notes for April 3, 2012 Mon, 2 Apr 2012 13:19:02 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30805216/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30805216 The beautiful mother of two 30-somethings beamed when asked for advice on how to sustain a marriage. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:12:50 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30787921/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30787921 About 10 miles from Herman, Mo., in New Florence awaits an adventure for the whole family that should blast away the winter blues and kick your adrenaline into high gear. It’s called Eco Zipline Tours, advertised as mid-Missouri’s largest, highest, fastest, longest and most exciting zipline canopy tour. The season opens today and continues until the end of November. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:38:42 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30805210/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30805210 Almost no teen gets through adolescence without a few zits. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:15:31 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30787929/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30787929 Mary J. Smith has one husband, three kids, seven grandkids, seven great-grandkids and 10 million buttons. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:43:05 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30805447/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30805447 I should buy stock in Starbucks. They’ve got me addicted to their venti lattes, spinach wraps, strawberry banana smoothies and just about everything they make. Now they’ve come out with another temptation: Starbucks Refreshers. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:56:48 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30805230/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30805230 Religion in brief for March 31, 2012 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:26:24 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30763609/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30763609 Healthcare notes for March 27, 2012 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:26:40 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30763740/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30763740 Enjoy spring weather with an easy-to-make sled kite the whole family can fly. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:22:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30732097/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30732097 The parking lot outside Keeping Good Company is packed with cars, yet it’s midweek and the middle of the day, when most home decor stores have few customers. The attraction is an addition made last fall. It’s called The Yarn Room, and it is filling a knitting niche in St. Joseph. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:05:44 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30738809/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30738809 From lead-tainted toys to cribs that pose suffocation hazards, product safety recalls often turn into headline news. With their children’s safety potentially in the balance, it’s incumbent upon parents to remain vigilant, but do most parents keep close track of product recalls? Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:46:04 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30738899/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30738899 With fuel prices creeping steadily higher, conserving a little gas each day can go a long way in protecting your pocketbook. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:49:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30741160/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30741160 Car seats may save lives, but once you get into booster seats, they can be a pain. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:23:21 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30732114/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30732114 Spring break wasn’t about rest and relaxation for a group of St. Joseph Christian School students, teachers and volunteers who — rather than taking time to catch their breath mid-semester — flew more than a day to Ethiopia. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:02:06 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30741206/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30741206 Religion in brief for March 24, 2012 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:33:53 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30711174/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30711174 Healthcare notes for March 20, 2012 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:13:22 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30695741/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30695741 It’s been a few years, so I don’t really remember what birthday presents I gave my children when they turned 7 years old. Knowing me, it was probably a regulation NCAA basketball or Kirby Puckett autograph baseball glove. Possibly a bike. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:38:27 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30695749/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30695749 You don’t have to visit your local tavern to get your karaoke on. Home karaoke machines are surprisingly affordable and come with a variety of options. Let’s take a look at a few of the best on the market: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:42:04 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30679003/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30679003 Sometimes there is that defining moment that changes your life. For Raea Thompson, it was at Rosecrans Memorial Airport when she was 6 years old. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:52:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30679011/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30679011 Delaney Young knows her way around a pig pen. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:56:56 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30687621/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30687621 I have a fancy, expensive coffee maker that has all kinds of settings for everything from how fine you want the beans ground to what time you want your coffee made. It works pretty well — when it works. Sometimes simpler is better. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:51:47 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30687505/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30687505 Religion in brief for March 17, 2012 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:48:49 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30660122/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30660122 YWCA Aquatic Center users share how the warm water pool has helped them. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:25:34 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30647573/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30647573 Young children tend to learn best with hands-on activities. And the messier, the better. Fri, 9 Mar 2012 15:43:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30662013/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30662013 Healthcare notes for March 13, 2012 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:23:58 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30647747/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30647747 I can make pie crust from scratch, bake bread without a breadmaker and roast a turkey to a golden perfection, but I can’t cook hash browns. Fri, 9 Mar 2012 15:57:56 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30647634/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30647634 These pretty little quiches whip up in no time and bake in about 25 minutes. You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator. Fri, 9 Mar 2012 15:46:55 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30630168/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30630168 Three St. Joseph teens have danced their way to big opportunities. Wed, 7 Mar 2012 14:36:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30647833/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30647833 Religion in brief for March 10, 2012 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 16:03:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30613677/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30613677 Healthcare notes for March 6, 2012 Thu, 8 Mar 2012 14:25:28 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30596780/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30596780 By neighbors’ accounts, 17-year-old T.J. Lane had pulled his life together. He made the honor roll. He valued his health and didn’t do drugs or alcohol. Yet Feb. 27, the Ohio teenager open fired on students at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio. Three teens died and two were wounded. Fri, 2 Mar 2012 17:22:21 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30596709/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30596709 Drawer by drawer, five in all, she climbed to the top of the brown buffet. Fri, 2 Mar 2012 17:18:31 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30572055/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30572055 Rea’s One Horse has no hay. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:16:28 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30572039/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30572039 An adventure of the animal nature awaits you less than three and a half hours from St. Joseph, six miles west of Salina, Kan. It’s aptly named Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure, and it can be a relatively inexpensive getaway for the whole family. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:10:55 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30582408/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30582408 Almonds and dark chocolate are two foods that make it easy to be healthy. The almonds are said to help with everything from respiratory disorders to hair care. Dark chocolate is known for protection of the heart and acting as an anti-depressant, among other things. So when I was strolling the aisles at Sam’s Club and saw Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds, dark chocolate, I grabbed a container of them. Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:46:34 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30582392/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30582392 Religion in brief for March 3, 2012 Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:41:53 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30553813/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30553813 Healthcare notes for Feb. 28, 2012 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:30:30 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30517166/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30517166 No question, LEGO blocks are a popular toy. On the average, each person on earth owns 75 of the blocks, and more than seven LEGO sets are sold each second. But what the Danish company may not know is that LEGOS are getting children and their parents to come to the library. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:55:22 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30553820/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30553820 I was delighted when I found a method of cooking dry pasta in the slow-cooker. Most recipes that I came across would list the dry pasta in the ingredients, but when you read through the recipe, you would find that you had to cook the pasta according to package directions. This recipe lets you cook the pasta right in the slow-cooker. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:06:58 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30535422/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30535422 If your child is getting bullied at school, it’s natural to want to stand up for him. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:19:16 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30535447/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30535447 Buying a home is more affordable now than it’s been for the past 20 years, according to an article published this month by CNN Money. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:22:02 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30535395/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30535395 Green tea has been a regular on the superfood lists lately because of a wide range of benefits, including the potential to fight cancer and heart disease, lower cholesterol, burn fat and possibly prevent diabetes and stroke. I’ve tried to substitute green tea for my coffee fix, but I just don’t like the taste very much, unless I add a lot of sugar or honey. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:12:49 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30516976/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30516976 Come summer, Danny and Kenny Atkins will likely seem older than 17. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:46:49 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30535257/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30535257 Religion in brief for Feb. 25, 2012 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:57:45 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30500862/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30500862 Healthcare notes for Feb. 21, 2012 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:19:42 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30466769/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30466769 When Jennie Atwood shared a private dinner with her family at The Living Community in St. Joseph, her hair was perfect. It’s something that her daughter, Alison, makes sure to help her get done on a regular basis. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:22:10 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30485960/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30485960 There’s an old joke in which the teller says he was such a bad student, the only subject he could pass was recess. While the playground was one of my favorite school haunts, the place where I really excelled was the cafeteria. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:27:23 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30485951/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30485951 Just four years ago, the Nintendo DS and the Sony PSP were the lone mobile devices that gamers had to choose from. Then, the iPhone came along. Then, the arrival of tablets and Android phones followed. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:23:31 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30485406/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30485406 I’ve been waiting all winter to try the new Snow Joe Plus snow blower. It’s basically an electric snow shovel that will clear areas of snow 12 inches wide by 4 inches deep in one sweep. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:09:46 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30466762/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30466762 Davi Conard set out to change a village. She’s since narrowed her focus to two girls. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:18:46 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30485251/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30485251 Religion in brief for Feb. 18, 2012 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:58:28 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30448289/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30448289 Healthcare notes for Feb. 14, 2012 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:07:06 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30441506/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30441506 These chicken legs aren’t hot in the spicy sense, but rather the cooking method used. Instead of the usual slow cooking at a low temperature, these are cooked quickly at a high temperature. The chicken benefits from a resting period as most meats and poultry do. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:49:58 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30410577/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30410577 A piece of the past has been given a place of honor at Cameron United Methodist Church. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:12 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30431005/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30431005 Betty Lou has got it going on — at least when it comes to gluten-free fruit bars. Betty Lou is a parent turned entrepreneur after she got her family to quit eating sugar but couldn’t find treats for her kids that tasted good. So she started her own line of healthy treats called Betty Lou’s Inc. Her children are now grown, but I would suspect they love these fruit bars. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:04:34 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30410588/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30410588 Does it seem like winters used to be colder? It’s not your imagination. For the first time in 20 years, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map showing a change in the average low for this area. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:41:16 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30430446/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30430446 Religion in brief for Feb. 11, 2012 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:56:53 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30391556/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30391556 Healthcare notes for Feb. 7, 2012 Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30363529/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30363529 The Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria outbreak in late December served as a reminder that foodborne illness, while uncomfortable for the 38 million adults who contract some form of it each year, can be fatal for infants. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:56:45 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30358900/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30358900 Not many students have a history classroom come to life in front of them, but this is exactly what Lauren Grundberg was able to experience last summer. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:08:38 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30363564/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30363564 I don’t need a village to raise my children. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:02:48 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30358932/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30358932 “Why would a white person want to visit a black history museum?” I asked Phyllis Bass, director of the Richard Allen Cultural Center in Leavenworth, Kan. It was a rhetorical question, and as with everything I asked, she was ready with an answer. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30363643/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30363643 Tired of the same old cards and flowers to show someone you care? Leave it to Hallmark to come up with something different. They call it Blooming Expressions, and it’s essentially a card and flower combined. What it looks like is a rose in a white vase. But press a small button on the side and it “blooms.” The soft fabric petals open up to reveal one of four heart-shaped messages: “Love you lots,” “Heart of our family,” “There’s only one you” and “I love you.” More messages will be available after Valentine’s Day, according to a press release. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:12:49 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30363649/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30363649 Religion in brief for Feb. 4, 2012 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:15:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30333771/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30333771 Healthcare notes for Jan. 31, 2012 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:23:55 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30318375/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30318375 Like any major undertaking, college comes with costs that may not be entirely evident up front. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:13:20 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30298570/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30298570 Leslie Kilgore doesn’t have to lie anymore on her job applications. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:35:43 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30317589/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30317589 Every year about this time I’ve got a few holiday pounds I need to shed. Something I discovered that helps in this endeavor are hard-boiled eggs. New research is finding they aren’t the artery-clogging demon we once thought they were. And one egg has 6 grams of protein and only 70 calories. When sprinkled with a little Lawrey’s seasoning salt on them, they taste delicious. More importantly, if I eat a couple for breakfast, I don’t get so hungry later. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30317539/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30317539 Religion in brief for Jan. 28, 2012 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:53:22 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30279702/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30279702 Healthcare notes for Jan. 24, 2012 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30262606/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30262606 One woman’s experience with a popular online gaming community underscores the importance of parental supervision when it comes to kids and the Internet. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:42:46 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30243511/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30243511 Hazel Craddock doesn’t do sick days. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:06 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30263513/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30263513 I adore my pug, Twinkles, but come meal time, she’s frankly a pig. She splashes her water and kibbles all over the floor, making a gooey mess to clean up every time. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30243594/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30243594 Forget Paris and New York, some of the trendiest new clothes can be found in The Netherlands. One of the more practical of these has found its way to St. Joseph. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:58:16 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30263529/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30263529 Religion in brief for Jan. 21, 2012 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:43:35 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30208550/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30208550 As winters go, this one has been relatively mild compared to the bitter cold and snowfall our area has received in the past few years. Sure, we’ve had some flurries, a few pellets of sleet and some single-digit temperatures. But this winter has been a piece of cake. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30188369/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30188369 For an area small-town school, $25,000 proved a small price to pay for a large dose of validation. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30208538/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30208538 Our winter has been mostly mild thus far, but the cold and snow finally arrived last week — putting many of the joggers, walkers and exercisers in their usual January hibernation. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30207046/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30207046 Religion in brief for Jan. 14, 2012 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30168924/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30168924 Healthcare notes for Jan. 10, 2012 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30152676/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30152676 We were thrown together for the holidays, ranging in age from 6 to 56, with nothing to do. It was a cold and dreary evening, and we couldn’t even agree on a movie. Thankfully, instead of watching the 6-year-old bounce off the walls, we discovered Tornado Alley at Snow Creek in Weston, Mo. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30152411/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30152411 Minestrone by definition is an Italian vegetable soup. I like this Mexican twist to it. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:05 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30152291/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30152291 Religion in brief for Jan. 7, 2012 Sat, 7 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30134633/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30134633 With the arrival of the New Year also comes the height of winter weather season. Biting winds and snow storms, sleet and slush make driving a little trickier, so be sure to exercise caution and a little bit of preparation before the worst weather strikes. Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:16:42 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30134238/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30134238 Eleven days ago, lots of readers found HDTVs wrapped up beneath their Christmas trees. OK, maybe not beneath the tree, but probably nearby. Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30105319/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30105319 Healthcare notes for Jan. 3, 2012 Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:05 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30103252/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30103252 University College London in England found a way to get kids to eat veggies that just might stick. Researchers found in a study that a group of 3- and 4-year-olds who were given stickers for trying a vegetable they didn’t like changed their willingness to eat it. During the course of 12 days, kids started to eat the vegetables they had to be bribed to try and were still eating them when the researchers checked in on them three months later. Mon, 2 Jan 2012 00:00:02 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30104986/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30104986 Sometimes, when darkness descends on my house and my husband is snoring peacefully, I imagine that one of my children died. Mon, 2 Jan 2012 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30090338/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30090338 Karis Morrow might want to start early in 2012 if she hopes to match the success of a somewhat impromptu social media campaign that took several Maryville, Mo., nursing homes by storm this past Christmas. Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30090327/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30090327 Some call it a bucket list (things to do before you kick the bucket), and we all seem to have one, whether it’s written down each year or tucked away in our brain. If travel is on that list, a new book, “1,000 Places to See Before You Die,” should give you some ideas. Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:00:05 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30098776/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30098776 There are so many brands and varieties of yogurt these days, but one I recently tried stands out from the others. It’s called Noosa yoghurt, advertised as “Aussie culture, Colorado fresh.” (The U.S. spells it “yogurt”; Britain and Australia prefer “yoghurt.”) Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30098771/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30098771 Religion in brief for Dec. 31, 2011 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:02 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30064837/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30064837 Healthcare notes for Dec. 27, 2011 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:08 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30082589/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30082589 Get the most out of your favorite libation while ushering in a safe New Year's celebration. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:50:37 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30057932/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30057932 Sooner or later, the biting cold will set in and stick around a while. Best be prepared. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30048384/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30048384 The holiday season is a busy time, especially for Angie Buskey. Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:08 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30057871/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30057871 If headlines about the mind-boggling national debt are any indication, it seems that money management skills aren’t necessarily intuitive. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:02 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30048412/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30048412 Carol Ellis, Debbie Lutzky Allen and her husband, Peter, want to string Christmas along, at least for a few more days. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:32:38 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30049682/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30049682 My pug, Twinkles, loves to dress up. We have an area in the closet where we hang her sweaters, scarves and costumes. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30064862/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30064862 Religion in brief for Dec. 24, 2011 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30032138/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30032138 Healthcare notes for Dec. 20, 2011 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30015524/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30015524 Whether you’re swapping photos and MP3s or uploading important financial documents, most people own flash drives these days. Yet when they shop for a flash drive (some call them zip drives or portable memory sticks), they usually spring for the ones that are most affordable. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30015346/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30015346 It’s confession time: I did not share with my co-workers. A box of the new WineTime bars came to the office, and I ate them all. But can you blame me? We’re talking dark chocolate and wine in a bar. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:16:19 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/30015539/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30015539 For a brief moment, I was Jed Clampett. You know, the Ozarks millionaire who was out shooting at some food and discovered oil in the 1960s sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies.” Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:05 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29997811/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29997811 If you are one of the estimated 25.8 million people in the U.S. with diabetes, the holidays can be a challenge. With all the cookies and candies in every office and buffet tables full of all your favorites, it’s tempting to give in and eat what you want. But don’t do it, says Sheri Caldwell, Hy-Vee store dietitian. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:02 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29997770/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29997770 Going small has led to big success for a St. Joseph singing group. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:02 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/30015338/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30015338 Religion in brief for Dec. 17, 2011 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/29964721/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29964721 When Kassidy, Chris and Cody Henry wake up on Christmas morning, their dad will be hard at work more than 7,000 miles away. Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:28:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29980439/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29980439 Healthcare notes for Dec. 13, 2011 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29946058/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29946058 They call it the mystery quilt. It’s an unusual size, about 4 feet by 4 feet, with a picture of the entrance to St. Joseph’s Cathedral School in the middle. Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:22:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/29964816/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29964816 What’s for dinner? You have been out shopping, attending school activities and holiday celebrations; let’s face it, you are just plain tired. This tasty meal cooks up in less than a half hour from start to finish and tastes like you have been cooking all day. Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:34:10 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29964634/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29964634 Finally, a milk alternative I love. Vegans and those who are lactose intolerant may enjoy all the dairy-free beverages made of everything from rice to soybeans, but I’ve never tried one that I would give up milk for. Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:13:47 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/29964791/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29964791 If you like glitter and gold, mixed with whimsy and story, there’s nothing quite as spectacular as the Vaile Mansion decorated for Christmas. Referred to by some as the “Christmas castle,” the 31-room mansion in Independence, Mo., is a trip back in time to the Victorian era, where extravagant is the key word. Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:37:28 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29945984/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29945984 When Ryan and Shanna kissed for the first time on their wedding day, more than their gathered friends and family shared in the awkwardness. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29964662/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29964662 Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:18:57 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/29909716/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29909716 Recently, a pregnant 20-something came into Dr. Cynthia Brownfield’s office terrified of chickenpox. The young woman didn’t remember having the viral infection as a child and knew were she to contract chickenpox while pregnant, her baby would be at risk for birth defects among other complications. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:09 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29926714/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29926714 Healthcare notes for Dec. 6, 2011 Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/29909690/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29909690 The advertisements feature cuddly looking babies, each about 5 months old, nestled snug in their beds. A soft pillow tucked under each of their heads, white downy blankets under their bodies and ... wait for it ... a huge butcher knife resting neatly beside their dimpled fingers. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:08 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29891889/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29891889 If the words “Beam me up, Scotty” bring a smile to your face, it’s time to boldly go to the Saint Louis (Mo.) Science Center, where you can step aboard the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise and sit in Captain Kirk’s chair. It’s part of “Star Trek The Exhibition” on display now through May 2012. Sun, 4 Dec 2011 00:00:08 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29891730/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29891730 Chances are even your Thanksgiving leftovers are long gone by now. Sun, 4 Dec 2011 00:00:04 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29909079/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29909079 If you’re looking for a gift for a Lego lover, get them the new “The Lego Ideas Book.” It’s 198 pages of more than 500 ideas from Lego fans and experts, all photographed in full color. You wouldn’t think a book could be that exciting, but during Thanksgiving I found everyone from my 5-year-old grandson to a 26-year-old cousin mesmerized by the thing. Sat, 3 Dec 2011 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29909051/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29909051 Religion in brief for Dec. 3, 2011 Sat, 3 Dec 2011 00:00:01 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29873668/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29873668 Healthcare notes for Nov. 29, 2011 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/29836857/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29836857 Your sanity might not be the only thing that loud, obnoxious toy Grandma’s buying your child for Christmas puts at risk. If it’s powered by a small battery that your child could swallow, it could lead to a serious — potentially fatal — situation. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:03 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/family/29847318/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29847318 Put the twinkle back into your holidays by fixing those half-lit strands of lights with this easy troubleshooting guide. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:48:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/life/29845010/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:29845010 I stand corrected about my statement that cookies made from scratch are better than a mix. Change that to “most cookies.” This realization came after trying Betty Crocker’s new Molasses Cookie Mix. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:02 CST