Monthly Archives: December 2011

5 Vegetarian Slow Cooker Dishes for 2012

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
by Irina Gonzalez

5 Vegetarian Slow Cooker Dishes for 2012 I'm not actually vegetarian but I do eat mostly vegetarian because I find that it helps me keep off the weight. I don't think it's for everybody, but it's what feels right for my body. That's why I've made a lot of vegan and vegetarian dishes as part of my Slow Cooker Chronicles meals. Other than all of the... Read More >

Categories: Slow Cooker Chronicles

Is My Car Ready for This Road Trip?

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
by Christina Tynan-Wood

Is My Car Ready for This Road Trip? I'm packed and ready to go on a holiday road trip with my husband, Dan, and our two teens. Usually, as part of our pre-road-trip ritual, we take the car to a mechanic for a once-over because none of us enjoy being stranded roadside by mechanical failures. But about a week ago, the... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina

Free Printable Gift Tags

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
by Suzonne Stirling

Family Circle I have what feels like a veritable mountain of white gifts under my tree. Plain, with Post-It notes stuck on the back.  But now that the nuts and bolts of wrapping have been taken care of, I'm looking forward to an evening of fun stuff  - the embellishing. That's my favorite part. But I've been known to partake in the generosity and... Read More >

Categories: Crafts, Holidays

What We’re Eating: Buffalo Chicken Dip

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
by Michael Tyrrell

What We’re Eating: Buffalo Chicken Dip On Christmas day when I entertain some of my family, they expect this dip as one of the snacks before dinner. No exceptions!   During this busy time, making anything you can ahead and freezing is the way to go. This dip freezes wonderfully- just microwave and stir in 2 minute intervals until warmed... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, What We're Eating

How to Convert Recipes for the Slow Cooker

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
by Heather Eng

slow cooker mac and cheese_150x120 After many weeks of slow cooking, my freezer has been stuffed with leftovers. So I took a break from slow cooking on Sunday to give myself a chance to eat through my reserves of 

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles