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    Julie Zwillich

    Julie Zwillich

  • Gardening: Self-Watering Planter Made from Recycled Materials

    With spring planting season coming up, I wanted to get a head-start with a gardening project that I could do with the kids indoors or out, even if the garden wasn't ready yet. Gardening expert Shirley Bovshow was on hand to help us make a great self-watering planter out of an old soda bottle. You can check out some of Shirley's other ideas on her blog (edenmakersblog.com).

  • Valentine's Day Paper Flowers

    Valentine's Day is coming up, so I had gift-wrapping expert Wanda Wen show me a great craft for the kids to make as gifts: a paper flower. It's simpler than it looks.

  • Family Road Trips: Tech Ideas to Keep Everyone Happy

    Road trips can either be a fun family adventure or a long, rough ride with the kids.

  • Game Day Party Food: Guacamole, Wings and Cheese Puffs

    Guacamole with banana, great garlicky chicken wings, and homemade cheese puffs.

  • Family Photos Go Digital

    Smart tips for organizing and sharing your family photo library in the digital age.