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The Holiday Season: The Essence of Home

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

1pear place 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... Read More >

Categories: Holidays, Home

Talkin’ Turkey: The Thanksgiving Main Event

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
by familycircle

Turkey 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... Read More >

Categories: Sustainable Living

Black Friday Health & Fitness Deals

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
by Christine Mattheis

Black Friday Health & Fitness Deals 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,... Read More >

Categories: Health, Money

Watch with Your Children: Taylor Swift on being a Role Model

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... Read More >

Categories: Parenting Teens & Tweens

Slow Cooker Breakfast Baked Apples

Monday, November 21st, 2011
by Irina Gonzalez

IMG_3813-1024x768 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... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles