http://www.sheknows.com/authors/laura-willard/articles Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851175/sheknows-parenting-best-of-2011 We've rounded up the best of 2011 in several categories: toys, mom-preneuers, celeb moms, celeb pregnancies, mom books, technology for parents and smartphone apps. Check out our favorites and tell us who or what should have made the cut. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851175/sheknows-parenting-best-of-2011 Laura Willard Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851105/top-iphone-apps-to-keep-kids-busy Whether you're still traveling for the holidays or your kids need a little distraction while they are on school break, we've rounded up five great iPhone and iPad apps to keep your little ones busy. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851105/top-iphone-apps-to-keep-kids-busy Laura Willard Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851097/strollers-healthy-baby-food-taye-diggs-and-more Looking for a quick overview of what's new and hot from the past week at SheKnows Parenting? Check out our SheKnows Parenting week-in-review. From recent parenting news to can't miss tips, it's all here! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851097/strollers-healthy-baby-food-taye-diggs-and-more Laura Willard Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:49:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850889/5-food-trends-wed-like-to-see-die-in-2012 Food trends can be fun, but sometimes they can seem silly, overused or even weird. We've listed five food trends we'd love to see end in 2012. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850889/5-food-trends-wed-like-to-see-die-in-2012 Laura Willard Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:41:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850887/what-in-the-world-is-figgy-pudding You've probably heard the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" a million times, and you've likely sung the line "Now bring us some figgy pudding" over and over. But do you know what figgy pudding really is? Keep reading to find out! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850887/what-in-the-world-is-figgy-pudding Laura Willard Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:27:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850445/things-to-do-with-fruitcake-other-than-eat-it Perhaps your Christmas fruitcake recipe didn't turn out as planned. Or maybe you're not interested in eating that lovely Christmas fruitcake your great aunt gifted you from the other side of the country -- the one that took seven days to arrive via snail mail. Don't throw it out. We have five funny but fabulous suggestions for how to use your fruitcake... besides eating it. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850445/things-to-do-with-fruitcake-other-than-eat-it Laura Willard Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/850423/the-best-diaper-deals-pregnant-celebs-nursing-in-public-and-more Looking for a quick overview of what's new and hot from the past week at SheKnows Parenting? Check out our SheKnows Parenting week-in-review. From recent parenting news to can't miss tips, it's all here! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/850423/the-best-diaper-deals-pregnant-celebs-nursing-in-public-and-more Laura Willard Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/850067/etsy-roundup-green-christmas-gifts Etsy is an online marketplace where hundreds of thousands of creative people from more than 150 countries sell their handmade crafty goodness. Each week, we're featuring a handful of our favorite items in our Etsy Roundup. On the menu this week: green Christmas gifts. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/850067/etsy-roundup-green-christmas-gifts Laura Willard Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/850043/best-apps-for-the-iphone-most-helpful-apps-for-travel Between the useful functions your iPhone serves and the entertainment it provides, you might have your iPhone glued to your hand during your waking hours. We do, too. You've heard the saying "There's an app for that" -- and there is! We're bringing you fun and useful apps for your iPhone every week. Check out these five helpful apps for travel that will keep you organized, on track and calm. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/850043/best-apps-for-the-iphone-most-helpful-apps-for-travel Laura Willard Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:05:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850017/burger-king-hosting-free-fries-day-this-friday Want to try Burger King's newest fries for free? You're in luck. Free Fries Day is taking place in just two days. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850017/burger-king-hosting-free-fries-day-this-friday Laura Willard Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/849595/postpartum-hair-loss-taye-diggs-on-diversity-craft-blogs-and-more Looking for a quick overview of what's new and hot from the past week at SheKnows Parenting? Check out our SheKnows Parenting week-in-review. From recent parenting news to can't miss tips, it's all here! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/849595/postpartum-hair-loss-taye-diggs-on-diversity-craft-blogs-and-more Laura Willard Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:12:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/849575/hollywood-goes-green-the-greenest-celebs-in-tinseltown Just when you didn’t think you could hear more about how “green” Hollywood is, we brought you the Hollywood Goes Green series. Check out the recap of the greenest Hollywood celebs. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/849575/hollywood-goes-green-the-greenest-celebs-in-tinseltown Laura Willard Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/849569/etsy-roundup-christmas-cards Etsy is an online marketplace where hundreds of thousands of creative people from more than 150 countries sell their handmade crafty goodness. Each week, we're featuring a handful of our favorite items in our Etsy Roundup. On the menu this week: Christmas cards http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/849569/etsy-roundup-christmas-cards Laura Willard Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:20:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/849561/best-apps-for-the-iphone-shopping-apps Between the useful functions your iPhone serves and the entertainment it provides, you might have your iPhone glued to your hand during your waking hours. We do, too. You've heard the saying "There's an app for that" -- and there is! We're bringing you fun and useful apps for your iPhone every week. Check out these five must-have iPhone shopping apps to help you finish up your holiday shopping. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/849561/best-apps-for-the-iphone-shopping-apps Laura Willard Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/849463/enjoy-your-sushi-minus-the-mercury While many of us love our sushi, we don't necessarily love the idea of consuming too much mercury. Finally, there's a solution! Keep reading to learn about the danger mercury presents, as well as the new Safe Sushi app to help you avoid it. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/849463/enjoy-your-sushi-minus-the-mercury Laura Willard Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:14:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/849333/going-green-in-2011-corporate-food-composting Food composting isn't just for hippies who like to create their own garden mulch. This green way to deal with food waste -- and something that many families do in their own homes -- is catching on in the business world. And it makes perfect sense. Keep reading to learn more about food composting on a grand scale. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/849333/going-green-in-2011-corporate-food-composting Laura Willard Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:19:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848997/taye-diggs-inspirational-mom-bloggers-celeb-home-births-and-more Looking for a quick overview of what's new and hot from the past week at SheKnows Parenting? Check out our SheKnows Parenting week-in-review. From recent parenting news to can't miss tips, it's all here! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848997/taye-diggs-inspirational-mom-bloggers-celeb-home-births-and-more Laura Willard Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/848877/score-half-price-dominos-pizza Want to score cheap pizza? If you're in the mood for some pizza pie, you can grab it for 50 percent off with Global Domino’s Day on Facebook. Keep reading to learn how customers in 19 countries can order a Domino's pizza at a big discount on Dec. 8. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/848877/score-half-price-dominos-pizza Laura Willard Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/848551/burger-king-fries-get-a-makeover Burger King fries are about to become a little fancier, thanks to a new French fry formula. The new fries are being rolled out across the country and to celebrate, Burger King is hosting Free Fries Day. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/848551/burger-king-fries-get-a-makeover Laura Willard Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848337/cyber-monday-katy-perry-controversial-laws-and-more Looking for a quick overview of what's new and hot from the past week at SheKnows Parenting? Check out our SheKnows Parenting week-in-review. From recent parenting news to can't miss tips, it's all here! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848337/cyber-monday-katy-perry-controversial-laws-and-more Laura Willard