Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
by cassiekreitner
The holidays will be here before you know it. To prepare for them,
Family Circle readers shared with us on
Facebook their best tips for a very merry season. Take a look at our list, check it twice, then post your own advice!
"Use coupons and gift certificates that people have...
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Monday, October 29th, 2012
by Paula Chin
We’d never say no to a nice slice of pie—to be perfectly honest, there are times we want to gobble up the whole thing. Wish granted. Whether it’s fruit, custard, cream or meringue, mini-pies baked in ½-pint, oven-safe mason jars are a perfectly portioned treat. Just...
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Sunday, October 28th, 2012
by familycircle
Guest blogger Jay Asher, author of the young adult novel
Thirteen Reasons Why, on how to respond when someone who’s been bullied reaches out to you.
I speak at high schools and libraries across the country. It can be so inspiring to hear directly from my readers, both teens and adults,...
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Saturday, October 27th, 2012
by familycircle
Guest blogger Bob Balaban on the documentary Bully and bullying prevention.
In my new children’s book series,
The Creature from the Seventh Grade, protagonist Charlie Drinkwater is mercilessly taunted by his oversize nemesis, Craig Dieterly. Although much of the book is inspired by my own childhood experiences, I am happy...
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Friday, October 26th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood
This was a big week for geek news. Whew! If you are already planning your holiday shopping, you will have lot of choices for the tech-loving people in your life. I know my wish list just got much, much longer.
Today, Microsoft officially released
Windows 8 ($40 to download....
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