Monthly Archives: August 2011

“Counterscaping” – An Instant Kitchen Makeover

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

dad6 Did you know...that many people say that the reason why they do not invite people over to their homes is because they feel it is too messy or that they need to do a redesign/renovation?  I've seen research that has shown this, but I've also heard it and seen it first hand from... Read More >

Categories: Books, Family Life, Food & Recipes, Home

Win Field Trips for your Favorite School

Monday, August 8th, 2011
by familycircle

150sq_iStock_000006266965Small1   Once a beloved staple in educational programs across the country, field trips have become increasingly rare in recent years. According to a 2009 survey conducted by the American Association of School Administrators, one in four schools in the U.S. has eliminated field trips due to budget cuts. To help save the educational outings, Kleenex brand... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Parenting Teens & Tweens

What We’re Eating: Friday Night Pizza

Friday, August 5th, 2011
by Michael Tyrrell

What We’re Eating: Friday Night Pizza Friday nights are usually pizza nights in Tyrrellville. We have some great pizza joints that deliver but usually opt for just buying the dough from them and making ourselves. I have a stone and pizza peel but stretch the dough out onto a pizza screen which then is placed on the stone. Way easier and the pie gets just as crispy.

Categories: Columns, Food & Recipes, What We're Eating

Food Network’s Claire Robinson: For a healthy diet, use fewer ingredients

Friday, August 5th, 2011
by familycircle

Coffee-mate Natural Bliss Tuesday marked the release of Nestlé Coffee-mate Natural Bliss, an all-natural line of coffee creamer made only from milk, cream, sugar and unprocessed flavors. At the launch, we chatted with spokeswoman Claire Robinson, host of Food Network’s 5 Ingredient Fix, to learn how moms can implement her “less is more” challenge in their... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes

Should teens jump behind the wheel as soon as they turn 16?

Friday, August 5th, 2011
by familycircle

Should teens jump behind the wheel as soon as they turn 16? Momster recently tweeted an MSN Money article exploring the financial merits of delaying teen driving, including saving money on driver’s ed classes, cars, gas and insurance. But if you’ve ever tried to teach a kid to drive, I’m sure you can vouch for other good reasons teens should wait until they’re older to become licensed. I got my learner’s permit at age 15. The... Read More >

Categories: Parenting Teens & Tweens