Monthly Archives: June 2012

New Car Technology To Help Teens Drive More Safely

Friday, June 29th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

mykey-teen-driver I spent the last two days at Ford’s headquarters getting a look at the future of car technology and lots of details about how this old-school automotive company has been reinventing itself as a technology and environmental leader. I had no idea! A lot has changed since the last time... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina, Technology

Audio Clip from Emily Giffin’s New Novel Where We Belong

Friday, June 29th, 2012
by Jennifer Moncayo

emily-giffin book Emily Giffin, a New York Times best-selling author of five novels, including Something Borrowed, is releasing a new book called Where We Belong on July 24. There is much anticipation for Giffin's new novel, which tells the story of a career-driven woman who is forced to re-evaluate her family... Read More >

Categories: Books, Giveaways

Freebies and Deals: July 4th Edition

Thursday, June 28th, 2012
by Heather Eng

American Flag Our weekly roundup of great freebies and deals from around the web: July 4th edition. FREE July 4th Fireworks What's Independence Day without a brilliant fireworks display? Check out these FREE shows at cities around the country. --

Categories: Freebies & Deals

Slow Cooker Marmalade Maple Oatmeal

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

slowcookermarmalademapleoatmeal2 Well, I had to do it again, didn't I? I don't know what it is about slow cooker oatmeal that has me so hypnotized but I love it. I like making different types of it, too, and so far haven't made the same kind twice. Ever since my last slow cooker apple cinnamon oatmeal, I've been craving something a little sweeter--which is... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

A Cute, Easy-to-Pack, Speaker for Music on the Go

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

hmdx jam all colors I’m away from home, staying in a hotel room for a couple of nights. At home, I have a great music system—though it is usually under the tyrannical control of one of my teens. Here? There is just a TV and clock radio. If I want tunes—or to hear the movie... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina, Technology