Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

So in the midst of getting things ready for Thanksgiving in my own house - I found myself getting into the holiday spirit. It just kind of happened in the midst of the busyness. We were getting the house ready for guests that will come for the weekend, prepping the food that we will serve, getting the tabletop stuff organized, etc. Then, I...
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
by familycircle

Sustainable Living Guest Blogger: Kate Ruffing
With Thanksgiving here, it is a great time to “talk turkey” about this traditional holiday culinary centerpiece. Every year, almost 300 million of these delicious birds take the journey to our tables. That not only means we all have a lot of leftovers...
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
by Christine Mattheis

Think you’ll only find deals on big-screen TVs and video games on Black Friday? Not so. Several retailers will offer deep-discount fitness equipment and apparel on November 25. Check it out—happy shopping! —Olympia Bardis
Sports Authority
Buy one, get one 50% off men’s,...
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
by Rosalind Wiseman
Taylor Swift is really showing girls what it looks like to understand the responsibility that comes along with being a celebrity in today's culture.
I think this is a great clip to watch with your children (yes-both boys and girls) about the difference between her attitude and other famous singers who don't recognize what comes along with their success. That, like it or not, as...
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Monday, November 21st, 2011
by Irina Gonzalez

Although here at
Family Circle we have been obsessed with curry lately, making anything from
Lamb & Cilantro Curry,
Chickpea Curry,
Thai Chicken Curry and even a
Curried Eggplant Soup, we've also shown our love for apples through the season. Heather started it all off by making the
easiest applesauce ever, followed...
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