Daily Archives: November 17, 2011

Adventures with an “Off the Grid” Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 17th, 2011
by familycircle

DSC03797 Sustainable Living Guest Blogger: Kate Ruffing Thanksgiving Day is typically filled with all sorts of family memories.  The clanking of pans early in the morning.  The warm, spicy smells that fill the house as a football game blares.  The post-food coma that you joyously settle into after giving way to much thanks.  And... Read More >

Categories: Sustainable Living

Freebies and Deals: Denny’s, Kraft, Cashmere and More

Thursday, November 17th, 2011
by Irina Gonzalez

images3 Our weekly roundup of great freebies, coupons and deals from around the web. Denny's Free Red Velvet Pancake Puppies Sundae! Send a Holiday E-Card from Denny's and you will be able to print a coupon for a FREE Red Velvet Pancake Puppies... Read More >

Categories: Freebies & Deals

Slow Cooker Chickpea Curry

Thursday, November 17th, 2011
by Irina Gonzalez

chickpeacurrycrop One of the reasons I really love using my slow cooker is because I can make dishes by just throwing ingredients together. Inspired by a water cooler conversation with another editor, I looked through my cupboards to find what dish I could make without actually buying anything. This came from a lot of basic pantry staples and was really cheap, healthy and easy to make.... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

Penn State: AC 360 Reveals How It Gets Worse

Thursday, November 17th, 2011
by Rosalind Wiseman

Penn State: AC 360 Reveals How It Gets Worse After watching AC360′s report on the inhumane treatment of Sandusky’s alleged victims and the cover up that is now occurring, I have a suggestion for the chief of police who hid in his office rather than talk to the reporter. Instead of cowering, he should get himself in front of that camera and say:“Even though there is an on-going investigation--... Read More >

Categories: Parenting Advice by Rosalind Wiseman, Parenting Teens & Tweens

Designer Dad’s Favorite Products of 2011

Thursday, November 17th, 2011
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

orb4 I blogged last week about how important music is in the home environment - especially when you are entertaining over the holiday season.  Music sets the mood.  Even for everyday living - music is just a great thing to have on in the background of what you are doing.   How that music... Read More >

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