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Family bonding tips for the teen years

Vicki Clinebell — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:53:00 -0700

Reconnect with your teen by opening the lines of communication. Check out our tips for family bonding during the teen years.

5 Luxurious family vacation splurges

Vicki Clinebell — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:55:00 -0700

Luxury family vacations deliver lifelong memories. Splurge on these five unforgettable family vacation destinations.

7 Finger-food snacks for kids

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:03:00 -0700

Rock after-school snacks with grab-and-go finger foods for your kids.

Creative chicken recipes for family dinners

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:16:00 -0700

Get creative cooking chicken and you'll have the family rushing to the dinner table.

5 Protein-rich snacks kids love

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:26:00 -0700

Snacks with healthy protein fill kids up and rev up energy for play and homework!

Against the grain: Healthy ways to serve grains for breakfast

Vicki Clinebell — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Your best option for breakfast? Great grains!

How moms can model healthy breakfast habits

Vicki Clinebell — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Encourage healthy habits by sharing breakfast with your kids.

Easy and fun treats to share with the class

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:01:00 -0700

It's time for back-to-school and sharing treats. Moms and kids agree that it's all about fun!

Back to school treats kids love

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:26:00 -0700

Fill 'em up after school with fun -- and healthy -- treats!

School lunch: Pack it or buy it?

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:26:00 -0700

What's better for your child -- the school lunch you pack and send, or the cafeteria lunch provided by the school? For many families, it's a mix. Discover the best option for your child's meal with these helpful tips.

School lunch ideas kids actually like

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:41:00 -0700

Get creative and introduce kids to new ways to enjoy favorite foods!

Speediest celebrity breakups

Vicki Clinebell — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:50:00 -0700

Someone once said that all marriages are happy; it’s the living together afterward that causes all of the trouble. In the cases of some Hollywood celebrities, that axiom is all too true.

Allergy-reducing tips for your home

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:03:00 -0700

Preventing exposure to allergens and irritants in your home helps everyone breathe more easily. If you have allergies, however, it's even more important to select the right items when decorating your house, and to know how to maintain it for a healthy indoor environment. From cleaning and redecorating to minimizing exposure to mildew, dust mites, pollen, pet dander and other allergens, here are a few tips to keep you and your family healthy indoors.

Paint color trends for 2011

Vicki Clinebell — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:26:00 -0700

Tired of boring beige? Make a statement in your rooms with new interior paint. Paint color trends for 2011 are bold and dramatic, offering interesting new choices to get you out of your bland box and create rooms that are personal and comfortable, whether your space is starkly contemporary or steeped in tradition. Here's the lowdown on what's hot in color this year.

Allergies & remodeling

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:29:00 -0700

You can't always see them, but asthma and allergy triggers lurk all over your home. When these triggers become airborne, they pollute the interior air and cause wheezing, coughing, tightening of the chest and even frightening shortness of breath in allergy sufferers -- but they're unhealthy for everyone. Reducing exposure is important to the quality of everyday living, but becomes even more critical when you're remodeling your home. Choices you make in products and installation can make a big difference in an asthma- and allergy-friendly remodel and in creating an anti-allergen home.

5 Small changes you can make for a natural lifestyle

Vicki Clinebell — Thu, 26 May 2011 10:38:00 -0700

Small changes can have big impact, so take some simple steps to add more natural foods into your lifestyle; the reward will be apparent in the way you look and feel, and you’ll be on your way to better health!

Benefits of eating natural

Vicki Clinebell — Thu, 26 May 2011 09:39:00 -0700

Most of us are familiar with scientific research hinting that the aging process, while not reversible, may be somewhat preventable by the lifestyle choices we make. Get enough rest, don’t smoke, drink plenty of water, and perhaps most importantly, eat foods rich in antioxidants.

5 Multi-functional appliances you’ll love

Vicki Clinebell — Mon, 30 May 2011 07:02:00 -0700

Your kitchen might have the bare essentials, but we've got some appliances you need to add to your kitchen to expand your cooking capabilities. Each one is functional and handy. We promise you'll love them!

6 Kitchen organization ideas to make cooking easier

Vicki Clinebell — Mon, 30 May 2011 07:01:00 -0700

Making meals can be a chore when you spend your prep time rummaging for the right ingredients, cookware and kitchen tools. With new storage solutions and a fresh look at your space, you can make cooking easy and fun again!

3 Fun family meal ideas

Vicki Clinebell — Mon, 30 May 2011 07:00:00 -0700

With summer in full swing, it's time to enjoy relaxing family meals together. Whether you love BBQs outside or delicious indoor dinners, we have some suggestions we think you'll enjoy. Gather the family around and try these fun family meal ideas!