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10 Things to Banish from the Dinner Table

It's the one time of day we all sit down together, so why not make the most of it? Follow these 10 tips for making every meal healthier, tastier and more rewarding for all. (12 Photos)

Michele Bloomquist on Aug 31, 2011 at 5:49PM

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10 Things to Banish from the Dinner Table

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Your Messiest Selves

It might seem old-fashioned, but stopping to freshen up before sitting down to eat shows respect for the cook and others around the table. Sure, you may not want to make every meal a black-tie affair, but asking your daughter to run a comb through her windswept hair or your son to change out of the shirt he just wore to mow the lawn helps everyone remember that mealtime is a special—and civilized—time.