Turning Your Oscar Mayer Franks into a Gourmet Creation »

Although hot dogs are always a crowd pleaser among kids, sometimes as parents, we want to top our hot dogs with something other than just ketchup. Food Network Chef, Tyler Florence, shows Mom Central how to kick up an ordinary Oscar Mayer hot dog and turn it into an extraordinary and delicious meal. With the right flavors and ingredients, you wouldn’t think you were eating a just regular hotdog! So while the kids enjoy their franks, the adults can enjoy their gourmet creations!

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New VTech Baby Learning review and giveaway! »

My husband and I have a slight addiction to our laptops. We come home, say hello to each other, pull out our phones to check email, and then hop right back on our laptops to respond to late-in-the-day messages. Despite this being standard procedure in our home, we still feel guilty when the 13-month old politely comes over and pushes our devices closed.

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Equip Your DIY Dad with 3M’s Stylishly Safe Eyewear »

When the warm weather comes around every year, my family spends the majority of our free time outdoors. From dinners on the back patio to wiffle ball games in the freshly cut grass, summer is our cue to get outside and enjoy the weather.

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Counting Down to Father’s Day with the Timex T Series Chronograph »

As Father’s Day slowly creeps up on our calendars, the scramble to find the perfect gift is on. For the Dad that loves spending most of his time outdoors, ties, pens, and mugs are all very nice gifts, however, not very fitting for his morning runs or hikes. The Timex T Series Chronograph watch makes a great gift for all the rugged Dads out there.

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Giveaway: Naturally Refreshing Summer Drinks with 100% Natural Lipton Iced Tea »

Nothing says summer like soaking up the sun and sipping a chilled drink. When reaching for that beverage, labels with long lists of ingredients make it difficult to know exactly what quenches your thirst. I recently found myself questioning whether or not a truly natural alternative to water existed at all.

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Cooperstown, New York: taking you away from the ballgame »

Looking past the blinding baseball aura of Cooperstown, New York reveals a destination rich in more than just America’s pastime. If you’ve ever ventured to Cooperstown, you’ve probably toured the National Baseball Hall of Fame or watched a game at Doubleday Field. But don’t get stuck thinking baseball’s the only thing Cooperstown has to offer. While the baseball fanatics in your family might be content watching game after game or ducking in-and-out of Main Street’s smorgasbord of baseball memorabilia stores, I’ve discovered the many non-baseball treasures Cooperstown has to offer.

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Treat Your Active Dad this Father’s Day with New Balance Gear »

Looking at the pile of ties and sports memorabilia in the back closet, you may realize as I have that Father’s Day gifts present quite the challenge. Sure, a nice engraved ballpoint pen fills the gift requirement, but its future of collecting dust just does not seem practical. If your Dad is anything like mine, getting outside and running around remains on the top of his to-do list. Pens, ties, and posters simply don’t fit his lifestyle.

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Facebook facial recognition software – convenient or criminal? »

Tagging photos on Facebook can be a long and tedious task. The uploading process is often slow, and if you have a large album it takes a while to go through photo by photo tagging every single person, however Facebook’s solution to the problem may be more of a problem than convenience.

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The Sear’s Blue Tool Crew Announces Year Two of the “Unsung Heroes: Dad’s Making a Difference Contest” »

Dads serve as role models not only in their families, but also in their communities. Nationwide they make a difference through coaching sports teams, supporting local causes, and lending a helping hand. The Sears Blue Tool Crew recently announced the latest in their series of “Do it Together” initiatives. Highlighting the unsung fatherly heroes, the current contest seeks to appreciate the hard work and exemplary deeds that often go unnoticed on a daily basis.

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How to care for fresh strawberries »

It's strawberry season! Every summer of my childhood has been filled with memories of going fresh strawberry picking with my mom and younger brother. It’s a great, family fun, bonding activity that leaves you with more then sweet memories.

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Summer fruit recipes from All You magazine »

Have you had the chance to check out All You, the magazine available at Walmart stores nationwide? I enjoy it because it gives you practical and affordable information on beauty, home decorating and fashion as well as smart health advice.

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