SUMMARY: Will Whedbee, a Chicago instrument maker, has crafted a rib structure for a violin over nearly 40 years but never used it—until now. The rib will be part of a special fiddle honoring Cajun fiddler Chris Stafford, who died in 2024 at 36. The project involves Whedbee, violin maker Anya Burgess, and Stafford’s longtime friend Chris Segura, blending artistry with grief. The completed fiddle will be auctioned to benefit the Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation. The collaborative process serves as a healing ritual, embodying “instrumental grief” by transforming loss into music that honors Stafford’s legacy and inspires future creativity.

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SUMMARY: Electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, and calcium, lost through sweat can be replenished without sports drinks by consuming everyday foods and drinks. For summer hydration, aim for 300-600 mg sodium plus potassium and pair electrolyte-rich snacks with fluids. Five easy options include: 1) low-carb quesadilla (280 mg sodium, 175 mg potassium, 180 mg calcium), 2) avocado with sea salt (290 mg sodium, 345 mg potassium), 3) cottage cheese with berries (370 mg sodium, 130 mg potassium, 100 mg calcium), 4) ready-to-drink protein shakes blending protein and electrolytes, and 5) a DIY hibiscus electrolyte drink with salt and potassium chloride for a natural, zero-sugar boost.

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SUMMARY: Most U.S. kids receive about \$20 a week in allowance, with older teens, especially near college age, getting closer to \$50 weekly, according to a Wells Fargo study. While cash remains the primary allowance form, many families now use peer-to-peer apps and direct deposit to teach kids about money. Amid inflation, about one-third of parents have raised allowances in the past year, but two-thirds have kept them the same. Chores remain the most common way for children to earn their allowance, helping parents teach them about earning money during challenging economic times.

In this Money Moment, we look at how inflation is affecting children’s allowances.

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