Taste of Home’s Mango Getaway Bars »

Among a sea of chocolate truffles, cookies, and cakes, the bright, decadent fruit creations always stand out the most on the dessert table. If you’re looking for a sophisticated, fruity dessert in honor of spring, these Mango Getaway Bars from Taste of Home are worth a try!

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Fun Dad Blogger Opportunity! »

Super cool Blog Tour for Dad Bloggers! Are you a Dad Blogger or do you know someone who is? Take a look...

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McCormick Flavor Forecast Spice Kit Review & Giveaway! »

When it comes to flavors and spices, I’m always trying to expand my palette and try something new. I often find myself standing in front of the spice rack at the grocery store thinking about what flavors would pair well together. McCormick has recognized the growing preference for more complex and intense tastes in their Flavor Forecast for 2011, which identifies leading culinary trends for the year to come. As spice consumption and demand in variety increases, McCormick has continued to push the envelope by mixing and matching different tastes, textures and visual cues.

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Coupons, Freebies and Giveaway Roundup for Apr. 1 including deals for Kraft, Children’s Place, Veggie Tales and more!! »

Take a look at some new coupons, giveaways, and freebies!

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Avoid Wrist Fatigue and Stiffness with the Smartfish Whirl Mini Notebook Laser Mouse »

Day in and day out, if I’m not glued to a desktop computer, I’m glued to my laptop. Whether I’m at work or at home, I keep my laptop by my side—I almost feel naked when I don’t have it with me!

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Pink Lemonade Layer Cake »

Although spring has arrived – the weather in Boston has barely made it out of the 30s and my winter jacket still holds a prominent place in my closet. It might be my optimistic thinking as I flip through friends’ pictures from their winter vacations, but I went in search of a delicious spring recipe that will be perfect for any outside party. However, until it warms up enough to venture outside for a BBQ or picnic, I guess I will have to settle for eating this cake indoors!

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Addendum: Text links, SEO and stupid human tricks »

I’m glad to see that people are reading Blogger U and the conversation it generates is inspiring and energizing for me. However, I realize I may have gotten lost in the heat of the moment while writing this post, and that the words I chose were too strong.

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Throw a baby shower with help from Party City »

I wasn’t sure it was proper to have a baby shower for my second daughter, but it had been 12 years in between babies, and I didn’t have a lick of baby gear. My friends and family thoughtfully gathered to throw me a sweet party in my own home. It was a joyful occasion and I received everything I needed for little girl #2.

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The tech upgrade dilemma »

We look forward to a new release from our favorite band and when it comes out, we add it to our music collection. When we have a new baby, we add a precious, new member to our family. With technology, however, some wait in line to be one of the first to purchase an item, even though in a few months, it will be obsolete. This situation is similar to the value of cars: as soon as you drive a car off the lot, it loses its value.

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NCAA March Madness Giveaway!, »

After great consideration, I made my 2011 NCAA bracket and taped it onto my office wall, pinned it to my fridge, and folded a copy to have in my pocket at all times. Some people may not understand, but March Madness is serious business. Unfortunately as the Elite 8 and Final 4 round out this weekend, I have been long defeated in my pool with friends.

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Tooth Fairy 2 Set Visit »

Earlier in March, I had the opportunity to visit the set of Tooth Fairy 2, starring Larry the Cable Guy, in Orlando, FL. With temperatures in Boston hovering around 30 and a good foot of snow still on the ground, it didn’t take much convincing for me to pack my bags and take off for Universal Studios.

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