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Mindware: Activities to Stimulate Your Brain

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Just because it's summer, doesn't mean that kids can't use their brains. I've got suggestions for some cool books, puzzles, and games from one of my favorite s...

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Does Yogurt Really Mean “Long Life”?

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

My local frozen yogurt shop claims that "yogurt" means "long life". I did some research about this tasty and healthy snack.

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What Does Unctuous Mean?

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

One of my favorite podcasts is Note to Self (formerly known as New Tech City), a show that explores how technology affects our lives. In a recent episode, host ...