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Do-It-Yourself Demo 1 - Download Graphics to View
Vintage Suitcase Table
 Learn how to transform a vintage suitcase from a thrift store (or your attic) into a side table with miles of style. 		Do-It-Yourself - Download Graphics to View
No-Sew Window Treatment
 With just a few dollars and no sewing skills, you can create the look of a beautiful roman shade for your home.

INSTAGRAM FOCUS

INSTAGRAM FOCUS

Baby Chef is Online Sensation
Baby Chef is Online Sensation
 It doesn’t get much cuter than a toddler in a chef’s hat, cooking up a meal in the family’s kitchen. 		Cheers to This Squirrel
Cheers to This Squirrel
 Watch an adorable squirrel hang out on a tiny bar stool “where everybody knows your name.”

COOKING DEMO

COOKING DEMO

Cooking Demo 1 - Download Graphics to View
Five Fabulous Ice Creams
 July is National Ice Cream Month, the ideal time to make this easy ice cream and try a few of its flavor variations. 		Cooking Demo 2 - Download Graphics to View
Colorful Cauliflower Salad
 This salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, with its beautiful array of cauliflower and other vegetables.

STAY ALERT

STAY ALERT

Watch Out For Charity Scams According to the FTC, a large-scale scam is taking place in the midst of the pandemic — imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims. The fraud is typically discovered when these people get a notice from their state unemployment benefits office or their employer about their supposed application for benefits.

If this happens to you, it means a scammer is using your Social Security number and date of birth. Take these steps:
  1. Report the fraud to your employer. Keep a record of who you spoke with and when.

  2. Report the fraud to your state unemployment benefits agency. You can find state agencies here.

    • If possible, report the fraud online. An online report will save you time and be easier for the agency to process.

    • Keep any confirmation or case number you get. If you speak with anyone, keep a record of who you spoke with and when.

  3. Visit IdentityTheft.gov to report the fraud to the FTC and get help with the next important recovery steps. These include placing a free, one-year fraud alert on your credit, getting your free credit reports, and closing any fraudulent accounts opened in your name. This site will also help you add a free extended fraud alert or credit freeze to your credit report to make it more difficult for an identity thief to open new accounts in your name.

  4. Review your credit reports often. For the next year, you can check your reports every week for free through AnnualCreditReport.com. This can help you spot any new fraud quickly.

SITES OF THE MONTH

SITES OF THE MONTH

PBS for Parents
PBS for Parents
 Check out this great site for children’s book ideas, educational activities for different ages, and more.
Learn more… 		Around the World
Around the World
 Take an instant vacation with a live look at all kinds of beautiful locations and the animals living there.
Learn more… 		Bob Vila's Home Ideas
Bob Vila’s Home Ideas
 This home improvement pro shares a how-to center and helpful articles on a wide variety of topics.
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