Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood
I recently got a desperate email from someone at one of the companies I included in my
buying tech-support plans column. She was eager to see the piece in print but was unable to find it on the newsstand. I was traveling that day and...
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge
With the first day of summer officially on its way, why not plan a backyard getaway with your family. It's easy, budget-friendly, and offers you a chance to spend some quality time together as a family!
Get some creative backyard camping ideas here:...
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
by Dori Katz
Why drinking juice does a body—and your skin!—good A few months ago, the
Family Circle beauty team was given the opportunity to try a group juice cleanse, courtesy of
Ritual Wellness. I did the
“Seasonal Reset” program, which consists of drinking six organic fruit and vegetable juices throughout the day for three days—and nothing else....
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Tuesday, June 19th, 2012
by Heather Eng

I'm a huge fan of spicy food. And while I find it easy to season food to my liking on the stovetop, it's harder to do in the slow cooker. While slow cooking certainly brings out the flavor in many dishes (especially meaty ones), I've found that spicier flavors, from peppers or garlic, for example,...
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Monday, June 18th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez
I admit it: there are some weeks that are easier than others for me.
Since weight has always been an issue for me, I will occasionally go a little bit up before going back down. I'm really determined to keep the weight off, but it's definitely not always easy.
In the last few weeks,...
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