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Tango: Technology to keep in touch

Laura Willard — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800

Staying in touch is important. Kids miss their mom or dad who travels for work, grandparents who live across the country want to see their grandchildren's first steps and couples in long-distance relationships miss each other. Don't worry: there's an app for that -- and it's becoming very popular. Keep reading to learn about Tango, an app that allows you to turn your smartphone into a video calling device.

iPhone camera apps: Take and edit great pictures

Laura Willard — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:07:00 -0800

Between the useful functions your iPhone serves and the entertainment it provides, you might have your iPhone glued to 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 great camera apps for your iPhone and start taking better pictures.

Etsy roundup: Garden decor

Laura Willard — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:20:00 -0800

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: garden decor.

Hybrid vehicles: The green way to drive

Laura Willard — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800

With gas prices high, and a spreading awareness of the need to lessen our carbon footprint, hybrid vehicles are a good option if you're in the market for a new car. Lisa Drake, chief engineer at Lincoln, gave us the latest info on hybrid cars.

Career profile: Lisa Drake, chief engineer at Lincoln

Laura Willard — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:10:00 -0800

When it comes to certain fields, men sometimes make up the majority. Engineering is one such area. However, Lisa Drake has never let her gender stand in the way of her career aspirations. As the chief engineer for Lincoln, she's blazing the trail for women -- especially young women -- who want to pursue their dreams.

Deviled eggs: Delicious Thanksgiving hors d'oeuvres

Laura Willard — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:26:00 -0800

Deviled eggs make fantastic hors d'oeuvres for your Thanksgiving meal. They are easy to make and taste great! Try one of our delicious deviled eggs recipes.

SheKnows Parenting Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide roundup

Laura Willard — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:01:00 -0800

With Black Friday just days away and the holiday season upon us, it's time to get serious about Christmas and Hanukkah gifts. We've rounded up the best gift ideas for the people in your life: kids, moms, dads, teachers and more! Check out our choices for presents in our Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide.

Brine turkey: The scoop on brining your Thanksgiving bird

Laura Willard — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:00:00 -0800

If you're trying to decide whether you should brine your turkey -- or wondering what it even means to brine a turkey -- keep reading! We're breaking down the ins and outs of brining your Thanksgiving bird.

How to cook a turkey (plus turkey recipes)

Laura Willard — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:45:00 -0800

With just two days until Thanksgiving, the pressure's on. You want to prepare the perfect turkey. If you're in need of turkey recipes or are unsure of how to cook a turkey, relax. We've got you covered.

Kendall Jenner's $90K ride, Miley Cyrus' body confidence, a crazy co-sleeping campaign and more

Laura Willard — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:45:00 -0800

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!

Anthony Bourdain doesn't need reservations for a layover

Laura Willard — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:12:00 -0800

While Anthony Bourdain is perhaps most famous for eating sometimes unidentifiable foreign fare, his newest show features everyday food that most of us would want to eat. From the best food in Rome to his favorite dive bar in New York City, Bourdain shares it all on his new Travel Channel series, The Layover.

Food safety tips for Thanksgiving leftovers

Laura Willard — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:27:00 -0800

Thanksgiving leftovers rank at the top of the "best of" Thanksgiving list. Who can resist a fabulous turkey sandwich with cranberries, gravy and stuffing? However, before you bite into that tasty masterpiece, think about this: Each year, over 400,000 people suffer from food poisoning after consuming Thanksgiving leftovers. Follow these food safety tips to avoid becoming a miserable statistic.

Peanut butter recall: Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter Chunky

Laura Willard — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:46:00 -0800

A recall has been issued for certain jars of Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter Chunky because the product could contain salmonella. Keep reading for details.

Green bean casserole is a Thanksgiving staple

Laura Willard — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:05:00 -0800

Green bean casserole is a Thanksgiving meal staple. No Turkey Day dinner is complete without it! Try one of our great recipes for green bean casserole and take an ordinary veggie to a whole new level of side dish deliciousness.

How to ruin an entire Thanksgiving meal

Laura Willard — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:15:00 -0800

Thanksgiving dinner is a time for your family to gather, enjoy themselves and eat good food. However, none of that will happen if you ruin the entire Thanksgiving meal. Here's how to avoid that.

National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day: Toss those leftovers

Laura Willard — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:11:00 -0800

Today is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. What? You didn't know such a day existed? Of course it does. You have to get your fridge in order for Thanksgiving.

Creative uses for Thanksgiving leftovers

Laura Willard — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:01:00 -0800

If you've prepared your Thanksgiving meal correctly, you'll have tons of Thanksgiving leftovers. Isn't that half the fun? If you're not sure what to do with them, we have suggestions. Try these creative uses for Thanksgiving leftovers.

How to ruin a turkey

Laura Willard — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:04:00 -0800

The Thanksgiving turkey is the center of your Thanksgiving meal. That means you want to prepare the perfect turkey. If you're a master in the kitchen, you know how to do that, but if you're not, read these ways to ruin a Thanksgiving turkey -- and make sure you don't do them!

Michelle Duggar, Thanksgiving crafts, holiday organization and more

Laura Willard — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:15:00 -0800

Family Circus creator Bil Keane dies at 89

Laura Willard — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0800

Parenting is a tough job, and while it's rewarding for sure, we can all use a little reminder of the parts that make us smile to get us through the long days. Bil Keane, creator of The Family Circus, delivered that. He died on Tuesday at the age of 89.