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Parenting Dilemma: Is 6 too old to bring a boy into women’s restroom?

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Hamburger cookies

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This recipe comes from reader Dori Mages, of Northbrook, and is a cute, fast and easy food pun kids will get.
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Pecan pretzel bites

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From reader Ann Culver Peavey
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Snowballs

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This is my all-time favorite Christmas cookie recipe.
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Chocolate chip blondies

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From reader Ngoc Nguyen, who says: ":D Enjoy!"
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Apple pie for one

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These individual apple pies are yummy enough to make Grandma wish she was at your house.
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Grilled pizza on a pita

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Yum!
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