Advertisement

You will be redirected to the page you want to view in  seconds.

 Home

  1. Catch up with 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' author Heidi Murkoff and her daughter Emma Bing. Larsen & Talbert for USA WEEKEND

    Something unexpected

    She wrote the classic What to Expect When You're Expecting. Now she's a grandmother. Catch up with Heidi Murkoff.

    • May 9, 2013
  2. A Tale of Two Pregnancies: Heidi Murkoff gave birth to Emma in 1983. In 2013, Emma had her own baby. Compare their stories!

    A Tale of Two Pregnancies

    Compare Heidi Murkoff's pregnancy with daughter Emma's first pregnancy, 30 years later.

    • May 9, 2013

  3. Book Giveaway

    Win a copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff.

    • May 9, 2013
  4. <a href="http://www.usaweekend.com/section/share">Click here to submit your own hot weather pet photos!</a> Crissy Kight/Getty Images

    Gallery: Your hot weather pet photos

    As warm weather sets in, here's a refresher on keeping your pet safe.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  5. Cats can get heartworm, too. Life On White/Getty Images

    Pet Q&A: Keeping cats free from heartworm and fleas

    Fend off fleas and mosquitos

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  6. Protective eyewear filters out 100% of harmful UV rays.

    Doggie gear for the great outdoors

    Swag to make 'em wag

    • Apr. 18, 2013

  7. Save money, time planting

    Tips for '20-minute gardener'

    • Apr. 4, 2013
  8. Matt Blashaw, host of DIY Network's 'Yard Crashers', wants to plant 15 doable ideas for outdoors. Larsen & Talbert for USA WEEKEND

    Don't let your yard bury you

    Matt Blashaw, host of DIY Network's 'Yard Crashers', wants to plant 15 doable ideas for outdoors.

    • Mar. 21, 2013

  9. Love your pet? Take it to a vet

    Visits are down, illnesses up.

    • Mar. 14, 2013
    • HOME /

    Kitchens: How do you hue?

    Stainless steel still reigns, but color is making a comeback.

    • Mar. 7, 2013
    • HOME /

    Recycle your extra stuff

    Crammed closets can help others.

    • Mar. 7, 2013
  12. Carrell's new film, The Incredible Burt Wondertsone, is in theaters March 15. Matt Hoyle for USA WEEKEND

    Training Day

    Steve Carell bones up to work with animals.

    • Feb. 28, 2013
  13. Alyn Stafford / Getty Images

    You can teach your dog to behave

    Pet expert Steve Dale shares top tips for training your pooch.

    • Feb. 28, 2013

  14. How to become top dog

    As the 137th Westminster Dog Show opens, do you imagine your pooch in the ring?

    • Feb. 7, 2013
  15. The new book <i>Commitment </i> (portraits by Morton I. Hamburg, text by Kashmir Hill) reveals 37 intimate, funny stories of couples talking about what it takes to have a long-lasting love affair.

    Tips for long-lasting love

    The new book "Commitment" reveals 37 intimate, funny stories of couples talking about what it takes to have a long-lasting love affair. Here are seven of them.

    • Feb. 7, 2013
    • HOME /
    Cheese grater lamp. Courtesy: ikeahackers.net

    One part IKEA. One part imagination.

    Shoppers 'hack' the popular store with creative results.

    • Jan. 31, 2013

  17. Pet Q&A: Who let the claws out?

    Solving a prickly problem

    • Jan. 24, 2013
  18. First, rule out physical illness. Jason Edwards / Getty Images

    Is it doggy Alzheimer's?

    Coughing and confusion

    • Jan. 3, 2013

  19. Give the gift of gratitude

    Teaching kids to show thanks is easier than you may think.

    • Dec. 20, 2012
  20. Most cats need a nip in their waists. Dave King / Dorling Kindersley / Getty Images

    Our little lions are fat

    As Americans have grown fatter, so have their pets. Cats are particularly portly: About 55% of tabbies are tubby, says the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Some think that's a conservative number.

    • Dec. 13, 2012
    • HOME /

    4 smart ways to make your home safer this holiday season

    Before holiday guests ring your doorbell, pay attention to these matters of home safety, says Laurie March of HGTVRemodels.com.

    • Dec. 6, 2012
  22. PLUSH STUDIOS/GETTY IMAGES Puppies can benefit from a little extra instruction. Getty Images / Plush Studios

    Add a new pet to the family

    Follow these great suggestions to smoothly introduce a new critter to your household.

    • Nov. 29, 2012
  23. Uggie the dog from winner of Best Picture, "The Artist" poses in the press room at the 84th Annual Academy Awards. JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

    A dog's life: Uggie's is not the usual tell-all

    When the French silent film 'The Artist' won the Oscar for best picture last year, fans thought one of its stars got robbed: Uggie, a Jack Russell terrier.

    • Oct. 18, 2012
    • HOME /

    Renovate — the right way

    Twins Jonathan and Drew Scott, hosts of Property Brothers and Buying and Selling on HGTV, give 10 tips for tackling the touch job of home improvement.

    • Oct. 11, 2012

  25. Tony Danza: What I learned teaching kids

    There are at least two harder jobs than acting — one is teaching.

    • Aug. 23, 2012

  26. Got pets? Get answers.

    Q: We have two dogs and two indoor cats. I do all the right things to protect against fleas. You wrote about seeing a veterinarian for proactive protection — we’ve done that. And we still have fleas! Why? S.V., Sarasota, Fla.

    • Aug. 16, 2012

  27. Keeping allergic children healthy

    If your child has allergies, asthma or other sensitivities, there's extra parenting responsibility.

    • Aug. 16, 2012

  28. Your A+ back-to-school action plan

    It's a time of year marked by excitement and anticipation: back to school. And if you're like most parents, you want to ensure that the academic year is a success.

    • Aug. 9, 2012
    • HOME /

    Hints to be a better house guest

    Staying with friends or family can be a great way to save money as well as reconnect with loved ones. But don't forget to respect your hosts and their space. 'You need to treat your host's home better than your own,' says Kathy Bertone, author of The Art

    • Aug. 9, 2012

  30. How to speak woof!

    Q: My newly adopted dog is beginning to understand house training. Now, how do I get him to signal me with “woof” when he’s gotta go out? — A.L., Denver

    • Aug. 9, 2012
POWERED BY USA WEEKEND Magazine & more than 800 Local Newspapers across the country!

USA WEEKEND

Family Organizer

See all Photos

Photo Galleries

Previous Features

Site Map  |  Back to Top 
Gannett

Copyright © 2013 USA WEEKEND Magazine. All rights reserved.
A Gannett Co. Inc. property.
Users of this site agree to the Terms of Service, Privacy Notice/Your California Privacy Rights, and Ad Choices.