Monthly Archives: July 2012

10 Slow Cooker Summer Veggie Recipes

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
by Heather Eng

slow cooker chickpea stew I love summer produce. It's so nice to visit a farmer's market and see baskets of vibrantly colored zucchini, summer squash, corn, tomatoes, beans and peaches. And while I love eating those in-season finds raw or slightly cooked, they're also great candidates for the slow cooker. To celebrate the season, I've rounded up some of our... Read More >

Categories: Slow Cooker Chronicles

5 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Cut Calories

Monday, July 9th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

quinoacollardswrap I'm always looking for ways to lighten up my meals and make healthy family dinners. The one thing I know about myself is that I absolutely cannot eat food that's not delicious. When it comes to making something low-calorie, I always have to include plenty of flavor. If you want your family to eat a little healthier, try these easy... Read More >

Categories: Diet Success, Food & Recipes, Health

Want a Photo You Are Willing to Post to Your Online Profile?

Monday, July 9th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

orton-effect I have been playing with Adobe’s PhotoShop Elements 10 since I posted some tips on capturing great portraits from the folks at Adobe. The Adobe people convinced me to try out a review copy of this photo editing software and it has quickly won me over. Of course, it’s been... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina, Technology

Technology That Can Help Your Kid Become a Better Student

Friday, July 6th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

evernote graphic I was recently listening to a fascinating panel discussion. I was deeply engrossed in it, studying some the numbers the esteemed panelists were sharing, and relaxing while sipping a cup of coffee. This is a little unusual for me. Normally at these events, I’m busy scribbling notes (or more likely typing on... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina, School, Technology

Freebies and Deals: Macy’s, KFC and More

Thursday, July 5th, 2012
by Heather Eng

macy's promo Our weekly roundup of great freebies and deals from around the web. $10 Off $50 Macy's Purchase with a $3 Donation Here's a deal you can feel good about. Macy's has teamed up with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), a non-profit that provides books for... Read More >

Categories: Freebies & Deals