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A desk in the kitchen can also be a source of clutter if cook books, magazines and recipes are not organized. Many of us are cookbook fanatics and we collect more cookbooks than we’ll ever use in a lifetime. If storage space is limited in desk area, only store the cookbooks that are used most often in that area and set up another area in the home for stor ing your entire collection. Once you’ve successfully reor ganized your kitchen and other rooms in your home, you’ll prob ably find you’ve got more free time on your hands. So, why not sign up for the Penn State Weight Management classes... or get involved with Cooperative Exten sion Family Living Advisory Committee... or become a 4-H leader. Moms-At- Home To Meet LEESPORT (Berks Co.)—The Moms-at-Home meeting on April 28, will focus on “Understanding the Nutrition Facts,” as taught by Fay Strickler. extension home eco nomist. 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