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Today's challenge is to Repair Your Clothes. It saves you money and saves the environment to repair what you have vs buying new things! You can even make items prettier!

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F E A T U R E S

Herbal Stress Relief
Bettina Thomas-Smith, BellaOnline's Herbs Editor
If you are feeling a bit on the stressed side, why not take some time to look at the different herbal solutions? From nerve tonics to sedatives and demulcents, herbs can not only aleviate your symptoms, they can put you back on the right path to health!

Hannibal
Maria Brown, BellaOnline's Prime Time TV Editor
Hannibal is a prime time television show that has been added to NBC's lineup. The show is based off of Dr. Hannibal Lecter from the book Red Dragon. The show features Dr. Hannibal Lecter working with a Special Agent with the FBI to track down and catch serial killers.

W H A T ' S N E W

How to Stay Motivated in the Summer Session
Does it feel like everyone else is having fun while you are trudging to your summer class and while sitting in your room studying? The summer session can be a difficult time of the year to stay motivated. Using motivation strategies can help you stay energized during the summer session.

Summer Activities for Students
Summer is an important time for college students. While spending some time over the summer relaxing can help to rejuvenate you, it is also important to spend some of your time off in ways that will be beneficial to your future.

What is Straight of Grain, Bias Grain etc?
In patchwork and quilting one often comes across terms such as Straight of Grain, Bias Grain, Warp, Weft, Straight edge, Bias edge. Misunderstanding the definition can lead to all manner of problems, least of all stretching of the quilt block. Here's a simple explanation on these terms.

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Polar Bears Past Bedtime
The Magic Tree House is a popular series of books by Mary Pope Osborne geared for children in grades one through three. Some Kindergarteners may be adept and enjoy reading them, and many fourth or fifth grade students still enjoy them as well. If your child is too young to read these independently you can read aloud to them too. I enjoyed reading many of them myself! The stories center on two chil

Conquering Stress and Anger - with Meditation
Contents include 34 topics for kids, teens, and adults to understand and deal with stress and anger, written from a spiritual point of view. This text is dedicated to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and his ideals of peace in the 21st century. Adult topics each include a meditation. 10,000 words.

God Underneath
Spiritual Memoirs of a Catholic Priest, By Edward L. Beck. Each chapter contains a scripture passage and personal tales revealing God’s presence in everyday life. Fr. Beck is a member of the Passionist community and travels throughout the country preaching and organizing retreats. I highly recommend this wonderful book and have personally attended several of Fr. Beck’s inspiring parish missions.

How to Stay Motivated in the Summer Session

What is Straight of Grain, Bias Grain etc?

Into That Forest - a book Review

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