Friday, February 3rd, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood
Creating Order on Bill-Paying Day It’s the first Friday of the month. And that means I’m staying late in my office to pay the bills – again. I want nothing more than to get out of here. But here I sit scratching in a virtual ledger. Last month,
I tried out Manilla to help speed up...
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
by Jonna Gallo
Hi, everyone. I’m Jonna, the articles director at Family Circle and the editor who handled
the school fundraising story in our March issue. I’m somewhat new to the school fundraising deal because until this past September, my oldest son was enrolled in a private school that charged a hefty tuition but...
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling
I just returned from the Craft and Hobby Show, with its dizzying array of craft products and tools. I was there to scout out new products and get a heads up on coming trends. The new products were easy to find, the trends not as clear. It feels like there's more of an expansion on established trends.
Along those lines, you're...
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
by Lynya-Floyd
Love Your Heart Month: Tip #3
Tip #3: Get Ready For Bed
When you’re about to hit the sack, don’t hop online to order new curtains for your daughter’s room and don’t watch TV. “Turn off all electronic devices at least one hour before going to bed so your body and brain can begin...
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing
The Dog ate my Conditioner! Homemade Haircare Adventures As part of our sustainable living adventures, our family enjoys periodically going to the extreme. One suggestion from a reader was to make our own beauty products.
Homemade shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, lip balms, and a whole host of other products can be made from all-natural sources found right in your kitchen (or natural...
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