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magazines acrossMinneapolis.

Tell your mitten-knitting grandma to kindly step aside, and grab your home printing press. Crafts just got cool.

sarah morean, a library assistant from minneapolis, is a three-time coordinator of the twin Cities’ annual Zinefest, a 10-year-old craft fair dedicated to the production and display of creative, wacky comics and self-published magazines, commonly known as zines. these handmade books got their start as offshoots of comics made by graphic artists and cartoonists. now the trend has exploded into a culture that’s all about diy.

we’re part of the conversation, so we take in a lot and give back a lot.”

plus, there’s the community. Zinesters have the chance to meet with more than 50 cartoonists, art and graphic designers, and zine producers during the day-long event. “Zinefest just has this buzz of people being happy and enjoying each other’s company through art,” morean says. “you can’t help but walk out inspired.”

and for some, that inspiration has led to opportunity. morean knows a collection of creative minds that began making zines as see the slideshoW »

morean first became interested in zines through reading comics and graphic art. she picked up an artsy teen novel in college and fell in love with its quirky, independent style. at age 27, morean’s taste in zines has matured. now she’s a fan of autobiographies. “i think the personal element attracts a lot of female readers my age to zines,” morean says.

political, comedic, and non-fiction zines are just a few of the creations that have young enthusiasts flocking to Zinefest each year. “i do think our generation wants to matter in a way that others before them haven’t,” morean says. “We want to feel like

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a part-time job and then grew. “if you can expand your zine enough, a lot of times it can open into a publishing deal or creative job elsewhere,” morean says.

morean and a friend, lacey hedtke, 29, photography professor and fellow zinester, plan to debut their own creative endeavor later this year: a zine library. Before making it official, the duo will host a zine swap and diy festival. “it’s nice to have something to do to bring the people at Zinefest together again,” hedtke says. “yeah, we make zines, and it’s fun—now let’s party.”

(Left) Zinester Sarah Morean chews over a few of her latest ideas. (Top right) A collection of zines is on display at Zinefest. (Bottom right) A home printing press is used to make Zinefest promotional materials.

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for eating on the go...Suzanne Farrell, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association and mom of two in Denver

Don’t go overboard. When you’re traveling, you’re going to run into some temptations, such as chocolate-chip cookies on the plane or at the hotel. Stick to your kids’ normal eating habits when you can, but it’s okay to give them a treat, especially if you balance it out with healthy choices.

Pack smart snacks. Food keeps the kids’ energy up and helps prevent meltdowns in stressful travel situations. But you want the snacks to be as substantial as possible—this means keeping sweets to a minimum. I like to offer goodies such as pretzels, cheese sticks, peanut-butter wraps, and a homemade snack mix made from whole-grain cereal. My 4-year-old loves helping me make it too.

for healthy travels...Bertie Bregman, M.D., chief of Family Medicine Service, Allen Pavilion of New York Presbyterian Hospital and father of four in New York City

Boost immunity beforehand. It’s definitely scary to have a sick child in an unfamiliar place. The best thing to do is make sure everyone’s immune system is strong weeks before any travel. You can help do this by having your kids eat well, take vitamins, and get plenty of sleep.

It won’t prevent every type of illness, but it’s a good start. And carry contact information for local

doctors and hospitals just in case.

Bring the basics. We always pack medications, including a fever and pain reliever

(acetaminophen, ibuprofen), a stomach med, a thermometer, and, of course,

plenty of bandages. Also, a bottle of hand sanitizer or wipes can be a

lifesaver when you’re traveling.

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Keep the kids happy.I try to hide a little surprise for the kids, so if they’re getting restless on the plane they can pull out a new toy, book, or game. That usually buys us more time. You should also bring an empty sippy cup to fill up at the water fountain once you’ve passed through security. Kids often can’t wait until service comes through the plane to get something to drink. Having your own can prevent a midair meltdown.

Go nonstop. I’d rather pay extra—or even drive an hour more to a different airport—to get a nonstop flight than risk delays and the other hassles of taking a connecting flight with kids. But if you can’t avoid connections, be sure to allow enough time between flights for your children to stretch, go to the bathroom, eat, and unwind without having to rush to the next gate.

Cut down on bags. With all the baggage fees, sometimes it’s easier to buy bulky things, like diapers, when you get there. You can also ship a box to your destination, which is often cheaper than the $25 to $35 second-bag fee. If you stay with friends or family, ask to borrow their car seat, crib, and other gear.

on the road...Jennifer Huebner, spokesperson for American Automobile Association (AAA) and a mother of two in Orlando

Research routes. For long drives with kids, I plan the route in advance, keeping in mind back roads and timing to avoid rush hour. If you’re in the heart of a big city during gridlock traffic, it’s not just stressful for you—it can make the kids tense too!

Take breaks. Build in travel time to stop every couple of hours. That gives kids a chance to move around and play. I’ll even add in a quick trip to a children’s museum or a big play area for them to blow off steam. Experts suggest you take a rest every two hours or 100 miles—for kids, you should do it more often than that (after 90 minutes or less).

Be prepared. I always make a few different to-do lists, including a mini menu of snacks or a reminder to

check that the car seat’s installed properly. I also have a master list that tries to anticipate the kids’ needs along the way, from baby wipes to games to keep them entertained during the drive.

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Childproof your room. Make sure there’s nothing a cruising toddler or a sleeping baby can get harmed by. I always pack a little kit that includes things like a night-light, outlet covers, latches, and a travel safety gate. FYI: Some hotels will provide proofing kits or even do it for you if you ask in advance.

Have a backup plan. Don’t be afraid to change rooms or even hotels if you’re worried about

your child’s safety. We did it after discovering our room had a tile floor. Our daughter was starting

to crawl, and we felt like we couldn’t safely put her down.

when booking a room...Kammy Shuman, travel agent at Encompass the World Travel and a mother of two in Parma, Ohio

Consider all-inclusives. These resorts are particularly nice for families because everything is right there. You don’t have to worry about renting a car and car seat and driving everywhere. The cost of most food, drinks, and entertainment is already built in, so you don’t have to pay every time. (See parents.com/resorts for ideas.)

Think location, location, location. When choosing your room, try to be as close to the pool, the beach, or the main attraction as possible. If you have a kid who’s potty training or has to go to the bathroom a lot, you don’t want to have to keep running over the sand and up ten flights to your room.

Pick a kid-friendly place. The first thing I consider when planning a family trip is whether that hotel has kids’ programs and babysitting services. Some resorts are amazing if you’ve got a baby. They have things like bottle warmers, extra diapers, and even a nursery so certified staff can watch your little one while you hit the spa. Shop around hotel Websites in your ideal area to see what’s available for kids.

Get insider tips at the front desk.

Your Guide to Stress-Free Family TravelExperts (parents themselves!) give you their best advice for wiggling out of the inevitable problems you encounterwhen traveling with kids.

By Kathleen Reilly

So you've gone online to research a destination, find a flight, or book a room,and now you're ready to hit the road with the kids, right? Not so fast! Even awell-planned family trip can have bumps along the way -- your toddler has ameltdown on the plane or your hotel turns out to be not so kid-friendly. Don'twait until you're caught up in a stressful situation to find a fix. Check out thesesmart, commonsense tricks of the trade from seasoned travels who've beenthere and done that with their kids.

For eating on the go ...Suzanne Farrell, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association andmom of two in Denver.

Don't go overboard. When you're traveling, you're going to run into sometemptations, such as chocolate chip cookies on the plane or at the hotel. Stickto your kids' normal eating habits when you can, but it's okay to give them atreat, especially if you balance it out with healthy choices.

Pack smart snacks. Food keeps the kids' energy up and helps prevent meltdowns in stressful travel situations. Butyou want the snacks to be as substantial as possible -- this means keeping sweets to a minimum. I like to offer goodiessuch as pretzels, cheese sticks, peanut-butter wraps, and a homemade snack mix made from whole-grain cereal. My4-year-old loves helping me make it, too.

For healthy travels ...

Bertie Bregman, M.D., chief of Family Medicine Service, Allen Pavilion of New York Presbyterian Hospital, and fatherof four in New York City.

Boost immunity beforehand. It's definitely scary to have a sick child in an unfamiliar place. The best thing to do ismake sure everyone's immune system is strong weeks before any travel. You can help do this by having your kids eatwell, take vitamins, and get plenty of sleep. It won't prevent every type of illness, but it's a good start. And carry contactinformation for local doctors and hospitals just in case.

Bring the basics. We always pack medications, including a fever and pain reliever (acetaminophen, ibuprofen), astomach med, a thermometer, and, of course, plenty of bandages. Also, a bottle of hand sanitizer or wipes can be alifesaver when you're traveling.

Know local hospitals. If your child does get sick, the first place to go is the front desk at the hotel. They should haveinformation for the local medical professionals. But it?s also a good idea to make a list of the ERs in the area (and howyou can get there) before you leave home.

On the plane ...

Veda Shook, flight attendant for Alaska Airlines and mom of two in Washington, D.C.

Keep the kids happy. I try to hide a little surprise for the kids, so if they're getting restless on the plane they can pull outa new toy, book, or game. That usually buys us more time. You should also bring an empty sippy cup to fill up at thewater fountain once you've passed through security. Kids often can't wait until service comes through the plane to get

something to drink. Having your own can prevent a midair meltdown.

Go nonstop. I'd rather pay extra -- or even drive an hour more to a different airport -- to get a nonstop flight than riskdelays and the other hassles of taking a connecting flight with kids. But if you can't avoid connections, be sure to allowenough time between flights for your children to stretch, go to the bathroom, eat, and unwind without having to rush tothe next gate.

Cut down on bags. With all the baggage fees, sometimes it's easier to buy bulky things, such as diapers, when you getthere. You can also ship a box to your destination, which is often cheaper than the $25-$35 second-bag fee. If you staywith friends or family, ask to borrow their car seat, crib, and other gear.

On the road ...

Jennifer Huebner, spokesperson for American Automobile Association (AAA) and a mother of two in Orlando.

Research routes. For long drives with kids, I plan the route in advance, keeping in mind back roads and timing toavoid rush hour. If you're in the heart of a big city during gridlock traffic, it's not just stressful for you -- it can make thekids tense, too!

Take breaks. Build in travel time to stop every couple of hours. That gives kids a chance to move around and play. I'lleven add in a quick trip to a children's museum or a big play area for them to blow off steam. Experts suggest you takea rest every two hours or 100 miles -- for kids, you should do it more often than that (after 90 minutes or less).

Be prepared. I always make a few different to-do lists, including a mini menu of snacks or a reminder to check that thecar seat's installed properly. I also have a master list that tries to anticipate the kids' needs along the way, from babywipes to games to keep them entertained during the drive.

When booking a room ...

Kammy Shuman, travel agent at Encompass the World Travel and a mother of two in Parma, Ohio.

Consider all-inclusives. These resorts are particularly nice for families because everything is right there. You don'thave to worry about renting a car and car seat and driving everywhere. The cost of most food, drinks, andentertainment is already built in, so you don't have to pay every time. (See parents.com/resorts for ideas.)

Think location, location, location. When choosing your room, try to be as close to the pool, the beach, or the mainattraction as possible. If you have a kid who's potty training or has to go to the bathroom a lot, you don't want to have tokeep running over the sand and up 10 flights to your room.

Pick a kid-friendly place. The first thing I consider when planning a family trip is whether that hotel has kids' programsand babysitting services. Some resorts are amazing if you've got a baby. They have things such as bottle warmers,extra diapers, and even a nursery so certified staff can watch your little one while you hit the spa. Shop around hotelWebsites in your ideal area to see what's available for kids.

Check into overseas options. If I'm traveling out of the country, I make sure there's food I know my kids will eat closeto the hotel. It's also good to find one that offers room service, which isn't as common abroad. If you have a jet-laggedchild, you don't want to have to go out in the middle of the night to find food or snacks.

For a safe stay ...

Colleen Driscoll, executive director for the International Association for Child Safety and mom of three in Baltimore.

Childproof your room. Make sure there's nothing that can harm a cruising toddler or a sleeping baby. I always pack alittle kit that includes things such as a night-light, outlet covers, latches, and a travel safety gate. FYI: Some hotels willprovide proofing kits or even do it for you if you ask in advance.

Have a backup plan. Don't be afraid to change rooms or even hotels if you?re worried about your child's safety. Wedid it after discovering our room had a tile floor. Our daughter was starting to crawl, and we felt like we couldn't safely

put her down.

Originally published in the October 2010 issue of Parents magazine.

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Count Dracula Halloween Party for Kids

Party InvitationsHelp your child get excited for his Count Dracula party by making delightfully spooky invitations! Just download somecolorful images of bats and Dracula from your favorite websites (or Google), trim, and glue to the front of a blank partycard.

Count Dracula TableMake a Count Dracula table filled with candy, numbered balloons -- for the Count, of course! -- and friendly creatures!Pick a plain table in your house, and set it off to the side of the party, so kids can munch on treats like oranges, grapes,or M&M's when they're hungry.

Creepy CandyUse clear glass candy jars as a way to display your favorite ghouls! Make a container into Count Dracula or anothercreepy creature using a foam ball as a head, construction paper for a cape, fangs, and vest, and a bow for his bow tie!Fill the jar with candy and have kids guess how many candies are inside!

Tricks that Come in "Hand-y"Make a pair of hands to sit on the table using aluminum! Simply mold the aluminum until you achieve the appearanceof a hand, cover with garden gloves, and set on the table. You can even stick party favors between the fingers for akooky touch!

Count on CookiesTurn these cookies into a fun lesson for your little ones! Cut out circles and numbers from refrigerated cookie doughusing cookie cutters; then bake, cool, and frost them! Finally, place the number cookies on top of the frosted circlecookies and enjoy a Count-inspired treat!

Not-So-Itsy-Bitsy SpiderMake this oversize foam spider in a few simple steps! Use three different sizes of foam balls to create the body, head,and feet of the spider, painting the feet purple and the body black. Then, attach googly eyes and use black pipecleaners to create long, spindly legs. Use these crawlers as a lid for candy jars or as hanging mobiles to surprise kids!Make Spooky Spiders for Halloween

Popcorn BallsPopcorn balls are always a hit with kids, especially when they're made to look green, blue, and purple using food-coloring dye!Use this recipe to make these treats!

Get Crafty with the CountSet up a craft station in the corner of a room with kid-size tables and chairs. To keep in line with the Count Draculatheme, cut large numbers out of cardboard, paint them, and prop them up in the craft area.

Count Dracula Crafting StationFill your crafting station with colorful plastic plates, crafts foam (maybe some left over from the spooky spiders), coloredcrafts paper, kids' scissors, glue, googly eyes, puffy paint, and other materials from nearby crafts stores.

Vampires! Ghouls! Shrieks! Oh Yes!Kids will love to craft their own ghoulish friends out of paper plates and craft paper! And at the end of the party, yourlittle artists can take home a spooky character to decorate their rooms.Make Plastic-Plate Ghoulies for Halloween

Extra AssistanceIf younger children are having difficulty completing the crafts, enlist the help of a few adult friends to make theircreations a little less complicated.

Count-the-Faces-WreathMake a circle of Halloween friends -- and frights! Cut a wreath out of a foam paper plate, and then use colorful craftpaper to make spooky faces. Glue the ghouls onto the wreath. Once the project is complete, have kids try to count allthe faces on the wreath -- it's harder than it looks!Make a Frightful Wreath for Halloween

Dracula FavorsMake these Dracula-inspired party favors in a few easy steps! Cover the lids of glass containers with colorful felt andsecure with hot glue. Then decorate a foam ball as the face of your desired Halloween creature. Glue the ball to the lidand top off the project with felt accessories like a Dracula cape. Fill each jar with Halloween candy and give to guests.Kids will love leaving with a special treat.Make Creepy Candy Jars for Halloween

Say "Dracula"!Have kids pose for pictures with different party favors or decorations like the oversize numbers, and snap a few

pictures. After the party, mail the photos to party guests or their parents to thank them for coming -- they'll love it!Copyright © 2010 Meredith Corporation.

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Time is tight in the mornings, so you grab a Slim-Fast smoothie on your way to work, but you’re snacking two hours later. You’re tired before class, so a Clif Bar gets you through your 8 a.m.—but you crash by 10. If this sounds like routine to you, you’re not alone: more than 50 percent of Americans consume energy bars or pre-packaged meals on a daily basis, according to Susan Burke-March, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator in Daytona, Fla. And most people don’t realize that the same snacks that boast health benefits are often as unnatural as their packaging. “Most energy bars are no different than candy bars,” Burke-March says. Case in point: A peanut butter PowerBar packs 240 calories with 26 grams of sugar, while a Milky Way has 270 calories and 35 grams of sugar. And while a PowerBar does have high protein and fiber levels, “you can get the same nutritional benefits in a cup of whole yogurt and an orange, without the inevitable slump you get from a bar high in sugar and fat,” Burke-March says. So unless you’re running a marathon—put the bar down.To determine which bars are worth the few bites, first look at calorie content. If it has more than 300 calories, don’t eat it unless you’re using it as a meal replacement. Then look for sugar. If it’s over 12 grams per serving, Burke-March says to steer clear. Analyze the ingredients; sugar can also be listed as high-fructose corn syrup, evaporated cane sugar, fructose or molasses. But even if you aren’t a fan of PowerBars, you could still be adding excess sugar, sodium or protein to your diet without realizing it. The average person doesn’t think twice about stacking frozen meals like Lean Cuisine or Healthy Choice in the freezer. But even these brands can have sky-high sodium levels: many frozen entrees contain 800 mg or more, along with unnatural sugars and food dye. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends less than 2,300 mg per day. Excess sodium can reappear later in the form of higher cholesterol and blood pressure; it may also contribute to a higher Body Mass Index. The bottom line? Use energy bars and frozen dinners sparingly. Though it’s important to note that the bars and frozen meals we mentioned are not the only perpetrators, nor are they the worst. “Know what you’re going to eat before you’re stuck at a convenience store on an empty stomach,” Burke-March says. “Think whole and think fresh: a banana is just as easy to grab as an energy bar, and its effects last a lot longer.”

rethink the way you snack

fake foods:uncoveredby: Martha Pierce

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