Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
by familycircle
Calling all Americans! Have you been debating whether to wear stars or stripes for a Fourth of July barbecue to watch fireworks? Don’t fret—patriotic is IN and there are so many perfect summer looks for this upcoming holiday. Throw on a navy and white striped dress, a red top, or an American flag accessory and...
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge
I'm very excited and proud to be a hosting an event on August 10 and 11 that will benefit
Community Health Programs' efforts to help children with developmental delays and disabilities.The event will be held at Ventfort Hall Mansion in Lenox, MA. The event will focus on...
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
by Heather Eng

During our
Facebook slow cooker chats, there's one question that readers often ask
Michael Tyrrell, our associate food editor and resident slow cooker expert:
Can you put frozen meat in the slow cooker?
And Michael's answer is always a resounding and emphatic:
No.
So what's the problem? It seems like it...
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
by Celia Shatzman
If you’re looking for an inspiring story, don’t miss “
The Teen Whisperer” in our August issue. After a rough childhood, Lauri Burns spent her teen years moving from one foster home to another and dabbling in drugs. Then she decided to turn her life around and eventually founded
The Teen... Read More > Categories: Books
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
by familycircle

You’ve probably already heard that too much sodium can affect the reading your doctor gets after strapping a cuff around your upper arm. But surprisingly, sugary beverages and foods may send your blood pressure soaring, too, according to recent research. Consuming the amount of sugar you’d find in 2.5 sodas every day is associated with...
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