http://www.sheknows.com/authors/maggie-marton/articles Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/985497/tips-for-driving-on-ice Driving on ice can be a nerve-wracking experience. It’s easy to panic if your car loses control. However, with a properly-tuned vehicle and a few safety precautions, you can navigate icy roads safely. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/985497/tips-for-driving-on-ice Maggie Marton Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/985495/tire-terminology Your family's safety on the road begins with your tires. They provide traction for your car and cushion occupants from shock, while driving under varying road and weather conditions. It’s critical to keep your tires in good shape, which is why you should take your tires in for a checkup, to be rotated or to be replaced. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/985495/tire-terminology Maggie Marton Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:54:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/975935/dark-denim-for-the-man-in-your-life Dark denim takes the standard jeans to a dressier level. Whether it’s for casual Fridays at the office or for date night, dark denim elevates a jeans look from casual to cool. Plus, dark denim is available in the cuts, styles and washes he loves. Look for the hippest cuts and colors of dark denim for the man in your life this holiday season. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/975935/dark-denim-for-the-man-in-your-life Maggie Marton Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:53:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/975931/best-mens-watches-this-holiday Okay, so you can’t really give the gift of time, but you can help him keep track of it with the gift of a classic timepiece. Watches make the perfect holiday gift for the men in your life because they are both functional and stylish. With an array of styles in any price range to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect watch for every guy on your list. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/975931/best-mens-watches-this-holiday Maggie Marton Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:43:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/975927/the-seasons-top-sweaters-for-him Baby, it’s cold outside! Warm him up this winter with a hot gift. Sweaters make the perfect present because there’s one to fit all tastes – and budgets. There is an unlimited number of colors, cuts, materials and styles to choose from in any price range. Whether you’re looking for office-appropriate knits or something for the slopes, there’s a sweater for all the guys on your list. Choose one of these top styles or give him a stack of the season’s coziest knits. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/975927/the-seasons-top-sweaters-for-him Maggie Marton Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:42:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972225/10-fun-mommy-and-me-activity-ideas The same toys and games can get boring -- fast! Spend quality time with your preschooler with one of these 10 fun mommy-and-me activities that are anything but the same-old, same-old. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972225/10-fun-mommy-and-me-activity-ideas Maggie Marton Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:36:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972221/staying-connected-with-your-preschooler As your preschooler heads off to school for the very first time, it’s easy to fear that your close connection might get lost. There’s no need to worry, though. With a few simple strategies you can stay connected with your preschooler, whether she’s off to nursery school or simply becoming more independent at home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972221/staying-connected-with-your-preschooler Maggie Marton Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972193/toddler-boredom-busters Playtime takes up a huge amount of your child's time. But endless tea parties and block stacking may get old for both you and your toddler. When you find yourselves bored of the same old games, spice up playtime with a mix of different activities. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972193/toddler-boredom-busters Maggie Marton Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:57:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972191/keeping-playtime-safe Playtime is fun and rewarding, helping your kids explore their world and exercise their imaginations. However, it's important to keep playtime safe by avoiding hidden dangers and by taking a few extra safety precautions. Keep playtime safe with these simple strategies. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972191/keeping-playtime-safe Maggie Marton Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:49:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972187/making-playtime-educational Playtime is vital to the mental, emotional and creative development of toddlers. It's when they exercise their imaginations, learn how to express themselves, and test and try new experiences. Capitalize on this time by making playtime educational. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972187/making-playtime-educational Maggie Marton Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/972083/songs-that-never-get-old There are some songs that never get old, no matter how many times you play them on repeat or sing along to them in your car or at a bar. Whatever it is that makes these songs so good, they just never get old. Here are seven songs that are never overplayed. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/972083/songs-that-never-get-old Maggie Marton Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/972081/songs-that-moms-and-kids-can-enjoy-together It can be difficult to find music for moms and kids to enjoy together. A lot of kids’ music can be too sweet, too repetitive or too grating for most moms to tolerate for too long. Pop music can contains graphic sexual or drug references that are inappropriate for a young audience. However, there are a number of songs and singers who put out music that is perfect for moms and kids to enjoy together. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/972081/songs-that-moms-and-kids-can-enjoy-together Maggie Marton Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:57:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/972079/singers-who-make-a-difference Many celebrities are able to use their fame and their fortune to give back to organizations that help others. Still more celebrities have founded their own charities to support the causes closest to their hearts. Here are five singers who have made a difference through their philanthropic work. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/972079/singers-who-make-a-difference Maggie Marton Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:46:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/972077/music-that-scientifically-lowers-blood-pressure Music has long been known to affect mood. For example, athletes listen to energetic tunes to pump up before a big game. Music also has been shown to have a calming effect. Recent research suggests that music can be leveraged to lower blood pressure. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/972077/music-that-scientifically-lowers-blood-pressure Maggie Marton Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/972075/beware-songs-that-get-in-your-head Songs that get stuck in your head are called earworms. While commercials and jingles are notorious earworms, popular hits can get stuck in your head too. And this is a common phenomenon: According to a 2003 study by marketing professor James J. Kellaris, Ph.D., of the University of Cincinnati, 98% of people have gotten a song stuck in their head. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/972075/beware-songs-that-get-in-your-head Maggie Marton Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/971953/favorite-chicago-athletes-past-and-present Chicago plays home to major sports teams: the Bears, the Cubs, the White Sox, the Blackhawks and the Bulls. Some of the best and most notable athletes in their respective sports have come from Chicago sports teams. These 10 are among the favorite Chicago athletes. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/971953/favorite-chicago-athletes-past-and-present Maggie Marton Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/971945/favorite-chicago-celebrities-past-and-present Numerous actors and television personalities are from or have been based out of the Windy City. These famous faces have called Chicago home. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/971945/favorite-chicago-celebrities-past-and-present Maggie Marton Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971913/things-to-do-at-the-navy-pier Since it first opened in 1916, Navy Pier has been a destination for millions of tourists and locals each year. Filled with attractions that range from family-friendly to romantic, there’s always something new to do at Navy Pier. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971913/things-to-do-at-the-navy-pier Maggie Marton Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:36:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971909/top-10-must-visit-chicago-tourist-spots-even-if-youre-not-a-tourist Chicago is packed full of cultural, entertaining and exciting tourist spots. These destinations are must-visit spots, whether you’re a tourist visiting the city for the first time or a permanent resident. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971909/top-10-must-visit-chicago-tourist-spots-even-if-youre-not-a-tourist Maggie Marton Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/971907/most-popular-shows-that-aired-in-chicago Whether it’s a comedy, true-crime or drama, television shows set in Chicago have been popular among American viewers. Chicago played home to favorite sitcoms in the 1970s and 1980s, and more recently, numerous dramatic shows have been set in the city during the past decade. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/971907/most-popular-shows-that-aired-in-chicago Maggie Marton