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Talk to Your Kids About Online Safety

Monday, February 4th, 2013
by Christina Tynan-Wood

stalking awareness screen January 28th was data privacy day. And, according to the National Center for the Victims of Crime, January was also Stalking Awareness Month.  It’s not January anymore but I’m going to briefly talk  about online safety anyway. I’m not going to insist you back up your data or check... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina

Super Bowl Menu: 6 Slow Cooker Favorites!

Friday, February 1st, 2013
by Irina Gonzalez

4 Well, guess what?! I'm sure you all know this already but this Sunday is the Super Bowl! No matter which team you're rooting for, I know one thing that's also on your mind: how do you throw a party that requires minimal preparation and clean up on your part? I think I actually have the perfect answer for that one: use your slow cooker... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

3 Fruity Slow Cooker Breakfasts

Friday, January 25th, 2013
by Irina Gonzalez

slowcookerbreakfastapples With the cold weather hitting every part of the country lately, the only thing on my mind when I wake up in the morning (after a very, very hot shower) is a nice, warming breakfast. The only problem, though is that I very rarely have time in the morning to actually cook something. Instead, I depend on my slow cooker like no other. There's... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

Clean up your Cleaning Routine: Homemade All Purpose Cleaner

Friday, January 25th, 2013
by Kate-Ruffing

Clean up your Cleaning Routine: Homemade All Purpose Cleaner One of the easiest things we have done around our house to live a lifestyle with less environmental impact is to transition away from the harsh, environmentally un-friendly, cleaning products.  One of our favorites is a homemade all-purpose cleaner that is made with items found at most grocery or natural food stores.

Categories: Eco-Friendly Living, Sustainable Living

Apps That Turn Clutter into Cash

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
by Christina Tynan-Wood

ebay screen I have been slowly turning the clutter in my house into cash. I have a magic wand for this – though it looks a lot like a smart phone. This sounds like a chore. But, as it turns out, it’s fun. All this stuff arrived in my house in the usual ways,... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina