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The photo released by the American Camp Association shows young boys splashing at the Tom Sawyer Camp pool in Pasadena, Calif., on July 11, 2019. After two pandemic summers, many families are venturing back into what they hope will be a more normal summer-camp experience. (Lisa Phelan/American Camp Association via AP)

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4 ways parents can help kids have a great summer at camp
By MELISSA RAYWORTH - Associated Press
Tue,07/05/22-7:51AM , 202 Reads
For generations of American kids, summer camp has been a familiar rite of passage. They’d get some exercise, maybe learn a new skill, and hopefully build a few new friendships before the lazy days of summer ended. Whatever the camp’s focus might be, kids could mostly count on a predictable ritual of sunny days and nights around the campfire.
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This combination of photos released by Shawn Hollenbach shows the transformation of an antique settee. America’s attics, basements and garages are filled with hand-me-down home decor and household goods waiting to be unearthed. And this may be the perfect moment for that to happen, with prices rising and supply chains at a crawl. (Shawn Hollenbach via AP)

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Plunder your attic: Making the most of hand-me-down decor
By MELISSA RAYWORTH - Associated Press
Tue,04/26/22-8:40AM , 166 Reads
As we move through a world of disposable things, it’s easy to forget that previous generations kept nearly everything.
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This image provided by Higgins Design Studio shows an open Murphy bed. (Mentis Photography/Higgins Design Studio via AP)

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Pandemic-era design solution from the past: The Murphy bed
By MELISSA RAYWORTH - Associated Press
Mon,01/24/22-7:07AM , 178 Reads
When the vast majority of your life is happening within the four walls of your home, every square foot counts. So the past two years have inspired some serious, space-saving creativity.
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