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With Father’s Day approaching, the dilemma of finding an original yet fitting gift for the Dad in your life can be daunting. As a unique alternative to the average Father's Day gifts of ties and coffee mugs - take a look at the Weston Leather Cigar Case from RedEnvelope.

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Technology activities for summer vacation »

On the weekends during the school, my kids have rules for using technology. However, if these rules applied for every day in the summer, my children would spend way too much time playing computer games. Even though summer vacation feels like a perpetual weekend, the rules for technology need to change.

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Connect with Family via Web-Chatting and the Eyeball 2.0 Web Camera »

We all love the ease of use that our portable technology devices give us. We can carry our laptops anywhere and instantly connect with anyone in the world. Likewise, our MP3 players have moved beyond simply providing us with music on the go to giving us Internet access, games, and so much more. Albeit convenient, the majority of these products just don’t offer the same quality of performance for bigger projects.

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The Perfect Books for Father’s Day! »

Just in time for Father's Day, consider these cool books from McGraw-Hill for the Dad who likes to read, instead of that boring old tie again.

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Campfires, tents, s’mores, oh my! 5 Tips for fun family camping »

The sun is struggling to peak its way out from behind the April clouds that have intruded their way into May. Slowly, but surely, the weather has improved as I stare at my camping gear that begs to be taken out from the back of my closet. Ever since my first trip at five years of age, camping has defined the highlights of my summers.

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Kim & Scott’s twisted deliciousness »

Kim and Scott’s “twist of fate” meeting at a book signing has lead to the creation of a successful soft pretzel business. Their handmade soft pretzels filled with flavors from Apple Cinnamon to Spinach Feta, Kim & Scott’s creations are delicious and perfect for an afternoon snack or treat.

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Protect young drivers from smartphone temptation »

Driver’s licenses have haunted the dreams of parents with teenagers for generations. In today’s world, the effect is tenfold with the advent of smartphones. While in certain states texting while driving is against the law, this is not the only culprit. These phones can easily connect to Facebook, Twitter, email, and more.

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Skype in the classroom »

When I was in middle school, and even most of high school now that I think about it, the most technology we had were overhead projectors, computer labs with outdated machines, and the occasional movie on a non-flat screen TV. We took very few fieldtrips throughout each year and had little to no contact with anyone outside our own school. Now, with the onset of Skype, kids can easily connect to and learn with other classrooms all over the world, without having to leave the building.

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Forever see your travels through the eyes of a child »

Crowded airports, long line at exhibits, and limited sleep can make kids difficult travel companions. The family vacation that was eagerly anticipated for months quickly becomes a week of meltdowns and exhaustion. Looking back through your digital camera, you realize the juggling of maps and kids left little room for photography.

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Why can’t we just be bloggers? »

The conversation continues to swirl in the blogosphere – are bloggers considered journalists? Writers? Columnists? Essayists? Critics? What are we? I mean, we have a public platform and we write on it. And sometimes we’re treated like something we’re not, but we’re also really smart people. So, why the constant debate?

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Book Review: Maximum Target »

As Americans we often become all too comfortable in our everyday lifestyles. We wake up, go to work, coach our kids sports teams, and push the repeat button. Martin Gower artistically crafted reality with fiction to create his tale of North Korea and its “Dear Leader” that is both eye-opening and jaw-dropping for the average citizen of our often sheltered country. Suddenly, you may be thankful that soccer practices are even allowed to exist.

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