Seattle, Washington (NAPSI) - The next time you eat an egg, you may care to spare a thought for the hen which laid it-and what you can do to make her life and your own a bit better.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - Here’s an idea that may color how many children are raised: Artistic expression is vital for childhood growth, development and overall well-being during the early stages of life, according to Dr. Karen Hill-Scott, Ed.D., a nationally recognized expert in child care.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - Many Americans who have been out of the workforce for several years are looking for ways to head back to work to supplement the family income.

Houston, Texas (NAPSI) - If you’re like many Americans, you’ve been excited by the exploits and scientific promise of NASA’s Mars Rover Curiosity and the discoveries it’s making on the “Red Planet.”

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - Independent We Stand, a movement of locally owned businesses and people across the country, is dedicated to educating their communities about the importance of buying local.

Yuma, Arizona (NAPSI) - During the holiday season, many creative cooks find ways to make their guests feel special by giving them something new to try. With some clever recipe tweaks, it can be easy to improve on traditional holiday favorites. Sometimes all it takes is a simple ingredient substitution to take a dish from “the usual” to “surprising and memorable.”

Chicago, Illinois (NAPSI) - This holiday season, you can help Santa grant children’s wishes just by writing him a letter.