Daily Archives: February 10, 2012

What Are Your Kids Up to with that Android phone?

Friday, February 10th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

What Are Your Kids Up to with that Android phone? Is your teen or tween sporting an Android phone? Do you worry about what they are up to with that thing? You aren’t alone. According to Norton research, 1 in 3 kids use smartphones to access the Internet. And most of their parents are in the dark about who they are talking to... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina

I love the planet! : Sustainable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Friday, February 10th, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing

I love the planet! : Sustainable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Valentine’s Day is about love.  Whether you are honoring a very special romantic relationship, a BFF in your life, or just your love for yourself, it is a day devoted to that strongest of human emotions.  This year, celebrate with your sweetheart and send a little love to the planet as well.  Here... Read More >

Categories: Sustainable Living

Red Velvet Cake Bon-Bons: A Time-Saving Alternative to Cake Pops

Friday, February 10th, 2012
by Heather Eng

Cake bon bons It's hard to work at Family Circle and not be obsessed with cake pops. Our Halloween Cake Pops slideshow was one of FamilyCircle.com's most popular stories of 2011. Co-workers and readers have shared their experiences making them--some

Categories: Food & Recipes, Holidays

Crafty Valentine Treats

Friday, February 10th, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling

Cupid I don't know about you, but my Valentine's Day giving almost always involves a treat of some sort. Then I get crafty with the packaging, which is one of my favorite things to do. The really hard part is choosing from all of the fun options available, whether they're my own ideas or someone else's. I just want to do everything!

Categories: Crafts, Holidays

Love Your Heart Month: Tip #10

Friday, February 10th, 2012
by Lynya-Floyd

Love Your Heart Month: Tip #10 Tip #10: Reach For Nuts Rein in cholesterol by sprinkling unsalted nuts on your salad, yogurt or oatmeal. “Nuts are rich in plant sterols, natural substances that block absorption of cholesterol from the digestive tract,” says Stephen Devries, M.D., a preventive cardiologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Two handfuls a day... Read More >

Categories: Health