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Resolve to record your gardenPlanning now for your spring outdoor adventures may do your garden good and help you escape the winter blues.
Evangeline Lilly discusses her 'Hobbit' roleEvangeline Lilly says of her 'Hobbit' character Tauriel, 'The most important thing I wanted to bring was a sense of femininity.' Evangeline Lilly stars in the new 'Hobbit' film, 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,' with Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage.- How well do you know your family sitcoms?
No matter what you call it, "the telly," "the boob tube," "the idiot box," or simply "the TV," the television has played a major role in American households for over half a century. Through the magic of television, families have had front row seats to moon landings, presidential inaugurations, royal weddings, and Olympic competitions. And thanks to the situation comedy, families have been able to poke a bit of fun at family life through the adventures of TV families.
Over the years, the family sitcom has proven to be the great equalizer and has consistently been able to bring parents and children together to share a brief half hour of laughter. Those fictional families have become part of our cultural heritage, and thanks to the reissuing of sitcoms of decades past on DVD, today's parents can share their favorite childhood programs with their own children. But first, let's see just how well you know your sitcom families.
Puppy bling: Owners take grooming to new heightsPuppy bling: Mohawks and rainbow hair dye aren't just for teens anymore, as an increasing number of dog owners are treating their pooches to whimsical makeovers.
Healthy, delicious and one-pan easy: Tilapia with white beans and kaleTilapia with white beans and kale is a weeknight-quick, one-pan meal. Capers add a briny kick.
'Fresh Prince' star remembered for role as Philip BanksThe actor who played Will Smith's uncle in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' James Avery,聽has died, his publicist reports.聽
On the road, family-styleTales from the road: The Suhay family meets face-to-face with virtual friends, vistis old haunts, and reconnects with family as they resurrect the lost art of the family road trip.
'Sleepy Hollow': One of fall TV's most unexpected successes'Sleepy Hollow,' the Fox show based on Washington Irving's story, is getting great ratings and is already renewed for a second season. What's drawing in viewers?
Spicy black-eyed pea soupUse a slow cooker to make this easy black-eyed pea soup with great Cajun flavor. Serve a slice of corn bread on the side.
Questions for parents from 2014 babies Here is a list of select questions that babies born in 2014 will ask their parents as they grow up, courtesy of the Beloit College Mindset Lists.
Is your child's internal clock foiling your bedtime routine?Bedtime antics can stretch parents patience and make for difficult mornings for the whole family, but there may be more behind kids' reluctance to fall asleep than simple stalling, according to a new study.
New Year's Eve: Involve kids in party prepNew Year's Eve: Need to keep kids occupied while preparing for a New Year's Eve party? Get them involved in the right kind of tasks.
'The Wolf of Wall Street': Martin Scorsese crafts a tale of financial wrongdoing'The Wolf of Wall Street' stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, on whose memoir of his time as a stockbroker the film is based.
New Year's Eve: Cranberry rosemary punch and goat cheese stuffed datesPlanning a get together to countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve? Serve up some cranberry rosemary punch and goat cheese stuffed dates.
For Hollywood, 2013 was the year of the franchiseThe box office appears headed for the highest-grossing year on record 鈥� $10.9 billion, even though fewer tickets were sold. Among the big draws: 'Despicable Me 2,' 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire,' and 'Furious 6.'
Year-round giving: 8 family volunteering opportunities However your family contributes to the community, the experience is bound to bring you, your children, and your neighbors closer together. Here are 8 family-friendly volunteer opportunities.
15-Minute Meal: Soba with Parmesan and pan fried Brussels sproutsFeeling burned out on cooking? Try this quick meal made with a few eclectic ingredients that work surprisingly well together.
Teacher home visits pay off in classroomHome Works sends public school teachers into their students鈥� homes several times annually with the hope the home visits will boost both student academic achievement as well as parental involvement.
Times Square ball gets new shimmerThe Times Square ball, dropped at midnight on聽New Year's Eve, gets new pieces of glass each year. This year features a kaleidoscopic pattern and a special panel designed by a 12-year-old former cancer patient.