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Practice good mobile manners

Many find it difficult to remember life before mobile phones. Few people now stray far from their phones for more than a few minutes, which only highlights the important role our phones play in our everyday lives.
 
Data from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project found that 90 percent of American adults own a cell phone. Around the world, there are nearly as many mobile phones as there are people. More than half of cell phone owners find themselves checking their phones for messages or alerts even when they haven't noticed their phones ringing or vibrating.

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Outfitting students' technology needs

Nowadays, school supplies differ greatly from the markers, protractors and pencil cases required just a few decades ago. Many classrooms are now geared toward digital learning, and items such as tablets, smartboards and laptop computers are essential to enhancing students' classroom experiences. It's no surprise then that many students require a long list of tech products and applications to keep up with their studies.

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How to save on school supplies

Back to school season can be as expensive for parents as it is exciting for students. Once the initial letdown of the end of summer vacation wears off, many kids are excited to return to school, where they can see their friends, study their favorite subjects and participate in extracurricular activities.

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Move into the outdoors with wood furniture

It's time to think about the "lazy days of summer" and create a comfortable, attractive outdoor living area that reflects your family's lifestyle. Consider decor featuring wood furniture that you build yourself, using advice and products from Woodcraft. Or, if you already have wood furniture, let Woodcraft help you give it a new look - maybe distressed or antiqued or a brand-new color.

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How to protect yourself from theft

Anyone who has had their home broken into or been the victim of identity theft understands just how unsettling it can be to have their privacy invaded. To think that a stranger has rooted through your stuff may be even more upsetting than losing the stolen items.

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