Monthly Archives: September 2012

What We’re Eating:The World’s Smallest Cucumbers

Friday, September 28th, 2012
by Michael Tyrrell

What We’re Eating:The World’s Smallest Cucumbers My recent trip to the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City was especially satisfying. I found very unusual tiny cucumbers known as Mexican gherkins or West Indian gherkins. They are about an inch in length, look like tiny watermelons and are crunchy with just a slight tang. They were good eaten out of... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, What We're Eating

Another Fun Way to Learn Science

Friday, September 28th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

wle_spread_hydrogen_1_smaller My daughter recently switched schools. Her new school takes science seriously. She was completely on board for this change until she found herself in a class where everyone else seemed to know the Periodic Table of the Elements. She had never been asked to study it before and was angry at all... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina

7 Delicious Slow Cooker Stews

Thursday, September 27th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

2.homestyle I'm really loving the weather right now. Not only am I finally getting ready to wear my favorite jacket and boots, but the colder months also means that it's time for stew! I love stew but I definitely didn't make enough of them last year, due to my extreme obsession with soup. This year, though, I really want to start making some of these... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

Yes to Stylista Beauty Product Contest

Thursday, September 27th, 2012
by Dori Katz

Yes to Stylista Beauty Product Contest As the beauty editor at Family Circle, I have the privilege of seeing some small niche beauty companies expand into huge beauty empires. Yes to (Carrots, Cucumber, Blueberries and more) is one of those brands that I have watched grow, and I happen to love many of the products personally (especially the soothing Yes to Cucumber towelettes)!

Categories: Beauty, Family Life

Freebies and Deals: Win $1,000 from Family Circle!

Thursday, September 27th, 2012
by Heather Eng

Thanksgiving Sweeps Our weekly roundup of great freebies and deals--Family Circle edition! Check out all the great contests and freebies we're sponsoring now. Win a $1,000 Thanksgiving Feast! Cook up a Thanksgiving meal to remember! We’re giving away one $1,000 American Express gift card that you can use to purchase all the... Read More >

Categories: Freebies & Deals