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View Current Issue in PDF format Inside the August issue: BACK-TO-SCHOOL! • Once Upon A Child and Goodwill offer great values on gently used clothing • Back-to-school products • Getting your child ready for college • Preparing your teen to manage their finances • More! CHICAGO • Tips for planning a great family vacation • Check out messages from our advertisers for activities, open houses and special offers. The Lake County YMCA Dream House Open Thru August 15 Get your tickets now! The Lake County YMCA 2010 Dream House, at 1500 Villa Grande Drive in Villa Grande at Lake Erie Shores in Painesville Township, is a magnificent 3,400 square foot Cape Cod style home built by W.R. Dawson Construction. The 2010 Dream House is open to the public for tours through Sunday, August 15, Noon to 8 pm daily. Anyone who purchases a tour ticket will be entered into a drawing to win the home or the $200,000 cash prize. See full story... Thinking Back-to-School? Think Secondhand First! Visit Once Upon A Child and Goodwill for all your clothing needs By Marjorie Preston • Today's Family Writer At this time of year, parents are thinking about the cost of new school clothes. Never fear, Today's Family has found some options for back-to-school clothes that will leave a little money in your wallet for all the school supplies, school bags, lunches and other things you'll need to save for. See full story... Being a Big Sister has big rewards for all involved By Deanna R. Adams • Today's Family Writer Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is one of the largest and oldest youth mentoring organizations in the United States. The program provides children, ages 6 through 15, with quality mentoring relationships through supportive adults and educational programs, benefiting both children and their families. The Northeast Ohio branch covers the Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula areas. See full story... College bound! Tips to help you prepare your child for the big move By Deanna Adams • Today's Family Writer Helping your teenager get ready for his or her first year of college can be both fun and frustrating. There is so much to do, so much to think about, so much to organize. It can also be your last chance at preparing your teenager for life as a full-fledged adult. There’s still so much you want to tell them and so little time. But first things first. Here are some tips to make this busy month of August a little less stressful, and help your child successfully navigate that first year of college. See full story... Chicago: A Great Family Vacation By Kim Miller • Today's Family Publisher The focus of this publication is to provide local families with a monthly guide of great things to do in and around Cuyahoga County. However, occasionally, we like to venture outside of the area to offer tips on vacationing in other great cities. With a previous and recent visit to Chicago with my husband and children I thought it would be fitting to offer up some suggestions for planning a great trip to the third largest city in the United States. See full story...

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