Daily Archives: September 29, 2011

Freebies and Deals: Win a $200 AmEx Gift Card! Plus, Free Photo Canvases, Cookies and More

Thursday, September 29th, 2011
by Heather Eng

Freebies and Deals: Win a $200 AmEx Gift Card! Plus, Free Photo Canvases, Cookies and More Our weekly roundup of great freebies, coupons and deals from around the web. Win a $200 American Express Gift Card! Tell us your sideline style at your kid's sporting events for a chance to get a $200 American Express gift card. Friday, 9/30, is the last day to... Read More >

Categories: Freebies & Deals

How to Stress Less and Stay Sharp

Thursday, September 29th, 2011
by Christine Mattheis

ss_iStock_000000172026XSmall Training yourself not to freak out under pressure may help preserve your memory as you age. Scientists believe that an overproduction of stress hormones can cause the brain to deteriorate over time. For simple ways to bring on calm, check out these strategies: Instant Serenity Tips Stress-Less Walking Plan Feel-Good Playlists How... Read More >

Categories: Health

Your Slow Cooker Questions, Answered: Part 2

Thursday, September 29th, 2011
by Heather Eng

slow cooker Yesterday we hosted another Facebook chat about slow cooking and had a great conversation with you, our readers, and Michael Tyrrell, Family Circle's crock pot expert. Over the course of... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

Should You Discipline Other Peoples’ Children?

Thursday, September 29th, 2011
by Heather Eng

discipline When your kid's friend gets out of line or you see a rowdy tween misbehaving in public, is it your job to step in and lay down the law? Family Circle's executive editor, Darcy Jacobs, shares her take on the subject on WCBS. Watch the video below. http://youtu.be/8GUD77M5q6s What's your personal policy? Do you feel okay disciplining your friends' or relatives' kids? What about strangers' children?... Read More >

Categories: Parenting Teens & Tweens