Family, food and Thanksgiving stuffing »

Now that it’s November we can leave the candy and treats behind us and focus on every foodies favorite holiday – Thanksgiving!

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Residence Inn expands their breakfast offerings »

When traveling with kids, the same “out-the-door” routine applies, just without everything from the comfort of your house at your fingertips. Get dressed, brush your teeth, comb your hair.

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Blondies with Pecans and Chocolate Chips – a secret too delicious to keep »

Do you have one of those signature recipes that earns compliments every time you make it? One of those dishes that’s such a crowd pleaser that when someone asks you for the recipe you almost hate to give it out because you don’t want it to become someone else’s hallmark?

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4 ways to go green this Thanksgiving »

Thanksgiving celebration Last month I wrote about some eco-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween this year. So for November I’d like to share some tips on going green for Thanksgiving. Let’s give our planet something to be thankful for by beginning a family tradition this year that helps lower our carbon footprint and improves the Earth as a whole.

#1 – stay home!

Since the day before Thanksgiving stands as the busiest travel days of the year, you can do your part by avoiding the chaos altogether. Although you may have family members all over the country, and Thanksgiving is a day to be with the ones you love, skip the stressful traveling this year and lower carbon emissions as well. If you must head somewhere else to celebrate, drive with other relatives in a car pool.

Tips for traveling with the kids this holiday season »

With the holiday season approaching, many of us are in the process of planning big family trips. Whether you’ll be driving a few towns over to spend Thanksgiving with your in-laws, or flying across the country to visit grandparents, getting kids prepared for travel can make the difference between a smooth trip and a big headache.

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Finding the time to blog »

If you asked a room full of bloggers what bloggy challenge they come up against fairly often, I think finding time to write would be somewhere at the top of that list. I know for me, time is my prime challenge. In the beginning, there used to be days when inspiration was an issue for me, but with everything happening both in the world and in my life, all the products that need reviewing and so on, inspiration is abundant.

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Apps that can save busy moms time, money and peace of mind »

Running out of time? Here are some apps to save you time, and peace of mind.

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Cooking for the holidays with Emeril, Wolfgang Puck and HSN »

Try this new recipe!

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Fall fruits: Riesling Baked Pears and Spooky Fruit Faces »

Ready for a spooktacular new treat to try with your children? Here's one for you!

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Dads Face Challenges Maintaining Friendships and Health »

Man of the House conducted a survey with 1,000 fathers that reveal that new fathers have a hard time transitioning to being a Dad.

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MTV combats bullying with A Thin Line initiative »

Earlier this month, we featured an article about social media’s powerful impact in a few great causes – breast cancer awareness and clean water to name a few. One important movement that has perhaps gained the most visibility in recent weeks focuses on raising awareness around bullying, both in schools and online.

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