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Swing into spring
Children's play sets can provide fun, but also can be dangerous
Spring has sprung and it's time to urge those little ones outside. And what better way to do that than with a swing and a slide?
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'Toy Story' movies make Blu-ray DVD debut as combo pack
On Tuesday, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents the high-definition debuts of the Disney-Pixar original animated classics "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2."
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Workshop to help new researchers
Has your appetite for genealogy been whetted by television shows lately? If so, you are hardly alone. Two television shows have inspired a lot of people, many who have never researched their family histories, to start thinking about doing so.
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Infant deaths prompt consumer warning
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued an advisory for parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than 4 months old.
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Cole Bros. Circus coming to Exchange Park in Ladson
The 2010 Edition of the Cole Bros. Circus will be in town this weekend. The Circus of the Stars, the 126th edition of the circus, will be at the Exchange Park in Ladson.
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Actor to host Nick's award show
Movie and television star Kevin James ("Paul Blart: Mall Cop," "The King of Queens") will host Nicke-lodeon's 23rd annual Kids' Choice Awards, airing live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion at 8 p.m. Saturday.
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Local guide full of fun activities
Our family has experienced some memorably disastrous local outings. One of those trips began when my brother ran over my husband's new camera -- with his car. The day went downhill from there. There may not be any guide book that could have saved us from ourselves, but I'm sure we would have benefited from "Go Local Charleston!"
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Stir summer camp excitement
It's never too early to start researching summer day camps for your kids. Winter and early spring are the best seasons to start planning.
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Stepkids still remain family
I've been dating a man for a little more than a month. His second marriage was the result of his getting the girl he was seeing pregnant. It lasted five very turbulent years. Their child is now 6. The ex also has three older children by another man.
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Keep it clean: Avoid 5-second rule
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If your family has lived, or at least survived, by the 5-second rule, researchers at San Diego State University say you may be living on borrowed time.
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Great expectations
Pregnant Upper School head asks school committee to plan prom before due date
During the planning process, several factors go into scheduling a high school prom.
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Free day at parks
Following a year of record attendance, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission wants to say "thank you" to area residents by offering Customer Appreciation Day.
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St. Patrick's Day books lucky finds
My new favorite book for St. Patrick's Day is "Finn McCool and the Great Fish" by Eve Bunting.
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