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The Paulding Area’s Family Lifestyle News Magazine
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About the Cover.......................................................5, 38 Seasonal: College Football Bowl Schedule....................8 Calendar of Events.............................................11, 24, 36 Relationships: What is Family?......................................12 Community Spotlight: Helping Hands of Paulding...14 Gardening: Oh Christmas Tree.....................................16 Health & Fitness: Your ZZZs Count.............................18 Medical: Adrenal Insufficiency.....................................20 Home & Design: Christmas Flowers..........................27 Outdoor: Duck Season..................................................28 Seasonal Spotlight: Global Winter Wonderland........30 Finance: Keeping Valuables Safe this Holiday.............33 Family Focus: Raising a Healthy Newborn................34 Feature Photographer: Erin Osborne..........................38 Pet News: Safe Winter Riding.......................................41 December Crossword.....................................................42 What’s Cookin’: 30 Minute Recipes..........................42
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