Monthly Archives: August 2011

A T-Shirt We WON’T Be Buying for Our Teens

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
by Heather Eng

A T-Shirt We WON’T Be Buying for Our Teens   As much as you don't want to think about your kids having sex, you might have to come to terms with the fact that they are. But even if you've made peace with that, you probably don't want it thrown back in your face. Especially via American... Read More >

Categories: Fashion, Parenting Teens & Tweens

Designing with Light

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

IMG_5118   My love of films is always in the background of my planning for any design project...Movies have a way of transporting you.  I think that design has a way of doing that too.  It can uplift your mood or you can walk through that front door at the end of... Read More >

Categories: Books, Family Life, Home

Should Students Be Required to Take Sex Ed?

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
by Heather Eng

Should Students Be Required to Take Sex Ed? In New York City, they will be. Starting this year, sex ed will be a mandated part of NYC's public school curriculum for middle and high schoolers. The semester-long, co-ed class for 6th or 7th graders and 9th or 10th graders will include lessons on the proper way to use... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Health, Parenting Teens & Tweens

HOW TO FIND YOUR OWN HOME STYLE

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

LOOK BOOK PLANNING 4   When I was writing my book NO PLACE LIKE HOME, I had a strong feeling about a certain chapter - about how to use and create a Look Book. I knew it would be a powerful tool for any homeowner trying to figure out their own style at home...  

Categories: Books, Family Life, Home

Quick Change: Frosted Glass Doors

Monday, August 8th, 2011
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

FROSTED 4   I spoke earlier about quick changes in the kitchen to get a new look in a short period of time.  I also mentioned how everything does not have to be right at your fingertips all the time - it is okay to store things away off... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Home