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The kernel for what would become The Woman with the Cure came to me back in 2015, while on my Friday walks with Albert Sabin biographer, Karen Torghele, who was then working as an oral historian for the Centers for Disease Control. It was Karen, with her eye-popping tales of public health pioneers, who whetted my interest in the race for the polio vaccine. A book begged to be written about the all-too-human antics of those gods with clay feet, Drs. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin, in their cutthroat race to be the first to find the vaccine. It would...

Create this adorable Blue Bird Paper Plate Craft with the kids! This easy to follow photo tutorial will show you how to make this cute bird craft. The spring season is here! We have already been taking advantage of the spring months by spending plenty of time outdoors! We have also started a new hobby this spring, right in our very own backyard — bird watching! Blue Bird Popsicle Stick Craft We have a pretty great set up right now for our birds and forest friends to visit. We currently have our bird feeder, bird bath, and plenty of bird...

Do you feel bogged down by the constant visual clutter in your home? Do you tire of moving piles from one surface to the next? Do you feel like all the weight and responsibility within your home falls on your shoulders? If so, I have some good news! For starters, you’re not alone — so many others can relate. Also, the answer to some of your clutter woes might be as simple as changing up your current storage solution! Stop what you’re doing for a moment and walk through your home, paying special attention to the items that constantly sit...

Photo credit: Canva Camping is an incredible way to get preschoolers excited about nature and the outdoors. Crafts are a great way for parents to take advantage of that excitement. From opening up artistic perspectives with nature-inspired projects to wild outdoor games, here are 10 camping crafts for preschoolers that are sure to keep them entertained and engaged! Pinecone Bird Feeders: Have children collect pinecones and then coat them with peanut butter and birdseed. Hang them from a tree for a fun and easy way to attract birds to the campsite! Salt Dough Leaf Art Collect leaves of different shapes...

Learn how to make perler bead tic tac toe using simple supplies! Kids will love this easy project with beads that results in a game to play. Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, this game is easy to make. You’ll be melting beads with an iron and gluing them together. The patterns are at the bottom of the post. I come from a house of gamers – but I’m talking O.G. gamers, baby. Board games. My four brothers and I didn’t have a ton of toys when we were young, and the toys we did have were...