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August 27, 2010 By Stacey Sacco

That’s the reaction I normally get when someone discovers that I have cloth diapers on my baby. Yes, I have to wash them. Yes, the start up costs can be high (but you make up for it in the end. more »

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Barbie Exhibit at Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum

September 3, 2010

The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum in Wheeling is hosting the temporary exhibit, "Barbie and other 20th Century Dolls." through Dec. 31.

The exhibit features many Barbie dolls from the past 50 years on loan from the private collection of Mickie McCoske. more »

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Over the Rainbow

April 5, 2010 Springtime brings April showers and then May flowers. During April showers you can sometimes see a glimpse of one of nature’s most beautiful sights—a multicolored rainbow. » Full Story

March of the Dinosaurs

March 8, 2010 There is a saying that March may “come in like a lion and go out like a lam. » Full Story

Food for Thought ... and Play

January 14, 2010 Plants and other organisms that contain chlorophyll are able to make their own food. Humans and other animals cannot make their own food and must eat food in order to grow and live. » Full Story

O, Christmas Tree!

December 3, 2009 “O Christmas tree! O Christmas tree — Thy leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer’s here, But also when ’tis cold and drear. ... » Full Story

Mirror Math

November 4, 2009 Birthdays are special days to celebrate. » Full Story

Who's Migrating?

October 2, 2009 In a recent gathering of science students at the SMARTCenter, there was some discussion of the changes coming as season of summer gives way to fall and then winter. » Full Story

Three Rs for Back to School: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

September 4, 2009 Back-to-school time is always exciting. You will probably have a new teacher, new classroom, new clothes, new school stuff and maybe even new friends. » Full Story

Family Traits Passed Down Through Generations

July 1, 2009 Do you look like your brothers and sisters? Does anyone ever say to you “Wow! You look just like your dad did when he was your age!” Though some of us look more like our parents than others do, we... » Full Story

Take a Solar System Planet Walk

May 6, 2009 Where is the farthest you have ever traveled? Have you been to Disney World in Florida? Maybe you have visited another country such as Mexico or Canada. » Full Story

Alien Species Invading the Ohio Valley

April 6, 2009 Aliens are among us right now. » Full Story

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