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Bring in the Moms

sales: free family-focused seminars. For the past two years, Ring's End Lumber's yard in Wilton, Ct., has hosted a monthly "Morning forMoms."

This year's series kicked off last month, just after kids started the new school year. Michelle Sperry, director of a local private school, discussed how to teach children good manners and etiquette. Color consultant Rita T-who works at the paint center-shared table setting ideas and decorating tips for family-friendly dining rooms. Attendees also received a coupon for a free gallon of Benjamin Moore's new zero-VOC paint.

"I enjoy showing how to create a beautiful dining room for families to use every day," said Rita.

This month, an environmentalist will talk about safely exploring the outdoors with children and reducing exposure to toxins. Rita T will follow up with how to use paint to bring nature's colors and patterns indoors.

Next month, the former owner of a children's bookstore will share how to read to and with children. Rita will talk about creating an inviting reading area for kids.

In December, a kids' products reviewer for Consumer Reports will discuss holiday safety, tips for safe decorating, and which toys are safe to purchase. Then Rita will share holiday decorating ideas for families.

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