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Wardrobe wizards Joe Lupo and Jesse Garza are following up their first book "Nothing to Wear," about editing your wardrobe, with "Life in Color" (Chronicle, $24.95), a guide to finding the right colors for your wardrobe.
LIFE IN PICTURESScene and Heard
See photos from local parties and galas
• Dream Home: People who have found their ideal home
• Pets: Share photos of your best friend
• Travel photos: Share memories from your trip
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• Scene & Heard Sloane Brown takes you to the party. • Sloane Brown Read about the sights and sounds of area gatherings. This week: • Social Calendar |
Amy Dickinson
9 is old enough for good manners
January 11, 2009
Dear Amy: I do not want to sound like a stuffed shirt, but what manners should I expect from my 9-year-old nephew? My brother and I were raised in a strict family where manners were stressed. I have been told that it is easy for me to be critical when I do not have children, however, in my opinion that is a cop-out.
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Local destinations
A monthly feature exploring the stores, restaurants and sights of Maryland neighborhoods.
Health & Wellness
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Daschle, Obama's pick to lead on health care, gets hearing
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Large study notes risks with early Caesarean
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Obama eyes CNN's Gupta for surgeon general post
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Study links breast cancer spread, gene
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Beilenson refocuses effort to boost enrollment for Healthy Howard Plan
Home & Garden
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Cold house may be the product of an insufficient heating system
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It's Alive!
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A welcome place for family in Ten Hills
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Gardening a leisurely activity? Not on your life, Anna Wintour
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Get your backyard in bay-friendly shape
Parenting
A different kind of preschool (Tip Sheet Thursday)
Things to do this week
Orange Chicken With Scallions -- Dinner Together
A big sister's job
Making friends
Preparing children for disasters
Cabin fever in Howard County
Dads do it differently -- Father's Day Friday
Tip Sheet Thursday: The wonders of peanut butter
Things to do this week
New Year's Posole
Get Moving: How to get the kids to exercise
Welcoming 2009 with your kids
Detangling long hair -- the Monday Consult
Father's Day Friday: Must "Luv" cats
Living Green
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Plug into savings
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Save the planet—have fewer kids
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Green getaways
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Energy dispute over Rockies riches
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Moose are roaming right out of existence
