Kraft wants to bring mac and cheese, launched in the Great Depression, from kids’ plates to the center of the family dinner table. Its Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinner comes in a bag and sells at $2.99. It comes with wider, curvier noodles, a packet of gooey orange cheese, breadcrumbs and a seasoning packet, with which cooks make a base for the cheese sauce.

Unfortunately, Ms. Duley isn’t the only one choosing to make such horrific choices. According to the American Anthropological Association, more than 200 women kill their children every year in the United States. That’s a lot of children in danger.

There is a big difference between training horses and disciplining children. Although a horse may have a strong will, he can never have the kind of free will that humans have. While he can be broken of bad habits like bucking or kicking, he can never choose to be caring and considerate. Children can, over time.

The 9/11 attackers were religious radicals. Men throughout history and throughout the world have committed atrocities in the name of the God they serve. My rational-thinking self cannot believe the 9/11 attackers are representative of all Muslims everywhere. I will not support anyone or anything that would foolishly perpetuate such an idea. As the anniversary of the 9/11 disaster approaches, I will pray that the God I serve will unite all Americans.

September is a day away. Time to start thinking fall, and what says fall better than apples? These apple butter cookies are a great way to get in the mood for cooler temperatures.

School has started, but that doesn’t mean summer is over. Chill out on a hot day with these five irresistible ideas.

Fantasy relationships are bound to end badly because they start badly. Nobody gets an accurate picture of a potential partner by luxury dates on tropical islands, wandering through castles where wine and cheese magically appear and a hair and make-up crew darts out of the bushes every five minutes to do a touch-up.

Because of Facebook, which can travel into the most intimate settings via BlackBerry, iPhones and laptops, I knew last week within a couple of hours that one friend’s granddaughter had been born, while another’s mother had died. In a far-flung world defined by upward mobility and scattered extended families, by fragmented lives and hectic schedules, Facebook provides instantaneous connection with other women equally eager for relationship.

Parents bottom line on “Going the Distance”: These two aren’t teens any more. This is an adult romance with juvenile touches.

Parents bottom line on “Machete”: This aims at older teens who can get into R-rated movies, and if they’re old enough to get the joke, it won’t scar them for life.

Little Leaves: Autumn Arrives! Wednesday, Sept. 22, 10-11 a.m. Fall-themed story time, craft and nature walk.  $2 per child; recommended for children ages 3-8.  Space is limited; register in advance.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Information/register:  (803) 459-3212, carolinachildrensgarden@gmail.com or carolinachildrensgarden.org.  Carolina Children’s Garden is at Clemson’s Sandhills research station at 900 Clemson [...]

Looking for a way to save money on back-to-school expenses? Piggly Wiggly’s new “BAX”-to-School promotion allows shoppers to use Greenbax for free gift cards to major retailers. Greenbax are part of Piggly Wiggly’s customer loyalty program, which provides Greenbax electronically on shoppers’ Pig Cards when they shop Piggly Wiggly and partner merchants. Through  Sept. 7 [...]

HIGHLIGHTS Family Film Festival for families Enjoy a fun-filled summer of free movies. 2:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and 30, Bostick Auditorium, Main, 1431 Assembly St., 929-3457. In the Tradition of Gullah for adults Celebrate the phenomenon of a culture. Learn the art of Gullah basket weaving. 11 a.m. Aug.  23 and 30, North Main Branch, [...]