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Check out this Month:

	Craft Project of the Month - Be Busy as a Bee - Make Your Own Beeswax Candles A soft, warm glow, complimented by an incredibly sweet scent make Beeswax candles a must for around the house. Beeswax candles are quite simple to make, and something you can do together with the kids.
	New in our hobbies area: The Art of Paper Quilling The art of paper quilling or paper filigree is a fascinating paper craft best defined as the rolling, scrolling, shaping, or fringing of narrow strips of paper. Learn how to do it from author Jill Black.
	New in family finances: 21st Century Job Strategies: 10 Tips for Making Work Better Working very hard now so you can retire later isn't all that smart. Being a slave to a job you hate in order to "succeed" can kill you--if not physically, emotionally. Give yourself better now instead of waiting for retirement. Learn how from Mary Lloyd.
	New in the cooking area: Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe: Cheap Dinner, Healthy Meal We are all looking for cheap meals these days, but that doesn't mean you have to skimp on good food. Lentils are very inexpensive, and combined with the rice in this recipe, make a complete protein. Yum! Barbecue Chicken Stew, A Delicious Leftover Recipe This easy and quick recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken. Easy Shrimp Fried Rice Here's a delicious and easy recipe for shrimp fried rice that you can have ready in less than 30 minutes!
	In our gardening channel: Planning Next Summer's Vegetable Garden You can't avoid it - so you might as well be ready for it. Snow season is on the way. Now is the time to make certain that you are prepared to handle what Mother Nature throws your way. If you didn't have a chance to properly service your snowthrower before putting it away last spring, the experts at Toro offer a few maintenance tips to prepare your snowthrower for the upcoming snow season.
	New in our holidays area: A Valentine's Day That Is so Much More This year, why not make Valentine's Day one that will be kept in the heart more than in a box of memories on a high shelf in the closet. This special holiday can have more meaning with a few simple ideas.
	New in our homemaking area: 8 Tips for Decorating a Small Bedroom When decorating a small bedroom, it makes sense wherever possible to conserve the floor space in order to make a cramped room feel larger than it really is. Here are some small bedroom decorating ideas which should help you to achieve the right result for such a small space.
	Crafts for Kids! Preschool Recipes for Fun All preschoolers love arts and crafts activities. With a little preparation, you can save money and have fun by making your own paste, playdough, and finger paints for all your preschooler's craft projects. Let your child help you measure and stir for a fun learning activity!

Enjoy!