Tuesday, August 14th, 2012
by Heather Eng

During last month's
Facebook slow cooker chat, reader Liv asked
Michael Tyrrell, our resident slow cooker expert, to recommend summer slow cooker recipes for kids. Here's what he recommended:
Kids generally like pulled pork or chicken as long as it’s not too spicy....
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Tuesday, August 14th, 2012
by familycircle

Guest blogger Cherie Lowe on teaching your kids about money while saving big on back to school shopping.
The thrill of a shopping victory comes when you see that grossly disproportionate number at the bottom of your receipt telling you just how much money you saved. You totally know what I'm talking about. It's the kind of receipt...
Read More > Categories: Freebies & Deals, Money, Parenting Teens & Tweens, School
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012
by Alli Echelman
My Favorite Contact Lenses
Although a great pair of specs can totally complete a look— not to mention let you see clearly—sometimes you just want to let those peepers shine. Contacts can be a true lifestyle change—you can play sports more easily, wear non-prescription sunglasses, and show off your favorite eye shadow with ease. Dailies are the...
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Monday, August 13th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

Summer's almost over and getting the kids back to school is just around the corner. I know what you may be thinking: now's the perfect time to take a quick getaway with the whole family. That's certainly what I'm doing this weekend. As much as I'm excited to take a mini-vacation, though, I'm simultaneously concerned about my weight loss goals and how to keep...
Read More > Categories: Diet Success, Health
Monday, August 13th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood
My office is littered with gadgets, cameras, and computers right now because I’m planning a high-tech gift guide. My daughter came in my office and announced, “I want a laptop! How can I do well in school without a laptop?!” (She currently uses an old desktop of mine in a room...
Read More > Categories: Family Tech with Christina, Technology