Baking up some Valentine’s Day love with a McCormick giveaway »

When it comes to cooking with with my kids, I like to keep it simple even though they’re old enough to cut up vegetables and measuring out ingredients. Sometimes it’s more about having fun than sharpening our culinary skills. That’s why this Valentine’s Day cookie recipe from McCormick is perfect. All you need is a package of your favorite sugar cookie mix, some McCormick® Red Food Color, a rolling pin and a few heart shaped cookie cutters. And don’t forget to include your imagination and a good dose of fun and giggles!

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Luna Bars’s new flavors! »

Trying to maintain an active lifestyle while working full-time can present a challenge to also stick to a healthy and consistent diet. Oftentimes, heading straight from work to the gym or to an event leads to skipped meals or a quick binge of pizza or fast food on the way home.

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Family-friendly spring vacation ideas »

Every school year, I always look forward to spring break, not just for the week off of school, but because of the opportunity to travel to some exotic place and experience something new. However, I think the couple of Disney/Caribbean vacations I had with my family when I was in middle school may have clouded my expectations just a little bit. I always think, “This year will be the year that I finally do something new and exciting,” but given my limited college-student budget, nothing ever comes of my inner child’s high hopes for a wildly entertaining spring vacation.

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Destination Dallas: Super Bowl activities »

I’m headed to Texas for the Super Bowl! No, that’s a lie. But I promise you can trust everything else I say in this article (probably). For those of you lucky enough to go to this year’s big game, the city of Arlington offers numerous chances for fun and chances to pump your hard earned money into the local economy.

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A New Social Book Network: Copia Connects Avid Readers »

Among what I found to be the most exciting unfurlings at this year’s consumer electronics show, Copia welcomes us to new online literary social networking. With millions of eReaders and tablets all the rage this year, Copia has combined eBooks with social networking to create what they deem the first social “eReading community.” Whether you read your eBooks on a tablet, mobile device or computer, you can exchange notes in real time, explore who has read similar books, save quotes to reference later, and jump into community discussions.

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You got an iPad … Now what? »

You just picked up an iPad and now you’re ready to rush head first into the tablet revolution. You cannot wait to hit the App Store and download those great productivity applications (aka Angry Birds). But first, consider protecting your investment. Plenty of choices to keep that iPad looking brand new.

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MusicSkins Combine Practicality with Personality »

MusicSkins colorful and eye-catching vinyl skins prevent you from blending into the masses of iPod or smartphone users. The vinyl skins transform over 200 hand-held electronic devices into unique gadgets that showcase interests and personality while protecting the devices that many find themselves unable to live without. The skins provide the same protection as the average case without the bulkiness that often causes uncomfortable pocket bulge.

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Garlic is Gold »

The flavor of garlic is irreplaceable in numerous recipes, but the messy peel and chop garlic process often leaves the flavor unexplored. Enter Garlic Gold.

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Using technology to keep friends and family updated on baby’s important moments »

For new moms, finding the time to do just about anything other than focus on your little one can be a challenge as days quickly fill with feeding, changing, soothing and just being with your baby. Along with the new responsibilities of motherhood comes the need to keep parents, friends and relatives updated with pictures, videos, and stories of baby’s “firsts.” Creating a central online site can make it easier to keep everyone in the loop.

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Clearing airport security with small kids »

This past November I traveled to Dallas with my family for the Thanksgiving holiday. This was my first time traveling as the mom of two. I was very anxious about the whole experience, especially the dreaded “getting through security” adventure. I get antsy when going through security on my own, so you can only imagine the pressure I put on myself when trying to usher two small little travelers along!

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LEGO Universe update: a brand new world! »

Do you know about LEGO Universe? If you don’t, here’s a quick explanation: LEGO Universe is an awesome MMOG (massively multi-player on-line game) that allows you to create your very own LEGO avatar, explore awesome worlds and interact with other players. You can learn more about it by reading my blog post about LEGO Universe.

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