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Rexanne's Web Review 
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Issue #68 - May 1, 2003 

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Welcome All Newcomers! 

From now on, Rexanne's Web Review will be arriving in your inbox twice. Please do not be alarmed! ;-) There is yet another problem delivering to certain ISPs, AOL specifically. The second mailing will only contain the link to read the newsletter online. Please bear with me. One of these days, I'll be able to afford to send this newsletter out via a paid service which should eliminate these issues. *sigh* It's always something ...

Mother's Day is May 11, a mere ten days away. Pamper Mom this year. She deserves it! To keep you on your WWW MDAY toes, check out my Mother's Day site with all the goodies you can use: Rexanne's Mother's Day

My best wishes to all you wonderful women who have earned the title "Mom." You are miracle workers, the very best type of human and you've worked hard. Pat yourselves on the back! :-) 

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Reader's Comments:

Here are a few letters the Easter Bunny received this year. They are just too cute:

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Zachary wrote:

"Hi Easter Bunny, This is you Zackary. I want spy gadgets for Easter please. I've been trying my best to be good."

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Kaitlin wrote:

"Dear EASTER BUNNY, The note I'am going to send you is on my DADDYS desk. Well got to go. LOVE, Kaitlin 

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And Jesse wrote:

"Dear Easter Bunny, Thank you for the basket and the Peeps. They are my favorites!" 

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OK, here's the scoop:

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Quote of the Month:  What children take from us, they give ... We become people who feel more deeply, question more deeply, hurt more deeply and love more deeply. - Sonia Taitz

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Parenting & Family Topic of the Month:  My Hands Were Busy

This is a beautiful poem, reflecting what we all need to understand about mothering and parenthood:

My Hands Were Busy
Author Unknown

My hands were busy through the day.
I didn't have much time to play
the little games you asked me to ...
I didn't have much time for you.

I'd wash your clothes, I'd sew and cook,
but when you'd bring your picture book
and ask me please to share your fun,
I'd say, "A little later, son."

I'd tuck you in all safe at night,
hear your prayers, turn out the light.
Then tiptoe softly to the door ...
I wish I'd stayed a minute more.

For life is short, and years rush past.
A little child grows up so fast.
No longer are they at your side,
their precious secrets to confide.

The picture books are put away,
there are no children's games to play.
No goodnight kiss, no thoughts to hear.
That all belongs to yesteryear.

My hands, once busy, now lie still.
The days are long and hard to fill.
I wish I might go back and do
the little things you asked me to.

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Know of a good parenting or family site your fellow readers might enjoy? Please send it for possible publication in an upcoming issue. Click here:  Parenting Site

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Food & Cooking Site of the Month: University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension

From our Food & Cooking Editor, Martha Jones, AKA Queen Can-ivore:

Cook It Quick from University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension 

Facts, advice, tricks, safety tips, flop fixes ... the list goes on - nothing to get particularly excited about, just an all-around useful not-too-complicated guide for beginners. Not a bad refresher course for anyone actually. Includes a generous variety of quick and easy recipes provided by Nebraska food commodity groups.

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Queen Can-ivore is also known as The Real Martha - real easy recipes for real busy, real people. Not for fans of the UnReal Martha.

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Bon Appetit!

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Kid's Site of the Month: Mother's Day for Kids

Everything the kids need to help make Mother's Day fun, creative and keep them busy: crafts, online games, activities, home made gift ideas ... the works!

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Most of us in the U.S. are familiar with Mrs. Beasley's ... those delicious, mouth watering morsels disguised as cookies, brownies, crumb cakes and love. ;-) Mrs. Beasley's is online, ready to fill your order for Mother's Day baskets delivered right to Mom's door. Awesome selection, the very best customer service and guaranteed freshness Mom will love and truly appreciate:

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Tip or Trick of the Month: Winter Coat Storage & Clean Mushrooms

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To prevent moth damage and to add a spicy, pleasant aroma to your winter clothes, put whole cloves in the pockets of woolen coats or in bags with sweaters when storing for the off-season.

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Fill a strong plastic bag of mushrooms with clear water. Hold the bag closed and shake. Pour out the dirty water and redo if the mushrooms are really dirty. Mushrooms will come out clean and white, without damage. 

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Have a tip or trick your fellow readers would enjoy or could use? Please send it here for possible publication in one of the next issues: Tips

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Time Waster of the Month: Tongue Twisters
Because life is supposed to be fun!

This site has an amazing selection of tongue twisters in every language imaginable. Wow ... pretty impressive! Select your preferred language and have fun twisting the words up. These are great to share with the kids.

Feed the kids first ...

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Featured Site of the Month: A Soldier ... A Mother

Lori Piestewa gave her life in Iraq in service to her country. Her life epitomized the very essence of courage and honor. No less of a legacy are her two young children left motherless. Lori was an American, a mother, a Hopi Indian and a hero. 

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