Friday, October 10, 2008
Parenting corner: How parents can nurture a child’s curiosity
Q: I have a very curious 4-year-old girl — always asking questions and exploring. I know kids often lose this curiosity as they get older. What’s the best way to help a child stay curious and engaged?

Bringing up baby, minus the diapers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Luciana Ferrante, 3 months, has been using the toilet since she was 5 days old.

Catholic men find larger church role as deacons
HARRODSBURG, Ky. — Richard Abbey has a new vocation.

Thursday, October 9, 2008
Showered in luxury
This shower is big — at 6 feet wide by 7 feet long.

In the Garden: It’s not too early to get a jump on spring
I am barely able to believe fall is already here, but I know if I don’t act right now, I will be too late for next spring’s garden.

Fall is prime planting time for spring bulbs
Follow these planting and design tips for your best-ever display of daffodils, tulips, crocus and other bulbs come spring, from this month’s Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

Fire safety: 10 tips to keep in mind
◆ Stack woodpiles at least 30 feet from any structure.

Yellow is on the rise in home decor
Step aside, orange. It’s yellow’s turn to shine.

Say it with color this fall
In these tough economic times, sprucing up your home might be the last thing on your mind — or in your budget.

’Tis the season for cozy, dark colors in the home
Ask an interior designer about rich, dark colors and they’re likely to bubble over with praise: “Dark colors are my favorite for my own home and for clients,” says designer Brian Patrick Flynn.

Fall is the time for shiny, pretty things
Fall home fashion is aglow this year with metallic, pearled, acrylic and mirror finishes.

Laminates to granite, countertop options abound
For homeowners looking to remodel their kitchens, picking a durable and good-looking countertop is a way to make the room both comfortable and practical.

5 for fall from ‘Top Design’ host India Hicks
India Hicks, the new host of Bravo’s “Top Design,” has style in spades.

As days turn dark, bathe walls in light
Sconces, light fixtures attached to the wall midway between floor and ceiling, can serve as primarily functional objects, or they can create a dramatic focal point in a room.

Take steps now to protect your house from winter
Winter brings cleansing rains, billowing snow and crystal-clear, star-filled evening skies, as well as energy bills that can choke a horse.

Making a case for baskets
When it comes to corralling clutter, few storage solutions are better (or more appealing) than baskets.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Dreamboat
BREWSTER — Forrest Busching has a passion for boats. Why else would he drag along a decrepit hulk of a century-old wooden boat through five moves over 27 years?

Fall Prevention Forum and Senior Wellness Expo set for Saturday
The North Central Washington Lifetime Wellness Coalition will hold a fall prevention forum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center, 1312 Maple St.

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Reader scrapbook
Karen Hartman of Wenatchee took a Sept. 1 hike up Saddle Rock with her Parson Russell terrier Poco. “I decided to take advantage of the perfect Labor Day morning by heading up Saddle Rock just as the sun was coming up over Badger Mountain,” Hartman said. “Poco and I had a great time checking out the views.”

Tuesday, October 7, 2008
An apple a day
From apple cakes to apple-based dinners, North Central Washington residents know how to highlight the region’s beloved fruit. The Wenatchee World’s request for apple recipes was met with several reader submissions of their favorites.

More apple recipes
Grandma Bailey’s Kentucky Stack Cake

Nosh on: Pickled herring earns a loyal fan
I recently finished a story on pickling. Funny thing is I like all sorts of pickled products, but it’s hard for me to eat an entire dill pickle.

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On the low-fat menu: Despite a fatty reputation, pork can be a healthy pick
Pork and fat often seem to go hand in hand, perhaps because bacon, sausage and barbecue are so popular. But don’t let this keep you from considering pork as a healthy choice.

The wacky world of fake food
Bac-Os, Quorn Dogs, Cool Whip, near beer, sea legs, fish balls, Tang and Vienna sausage.

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