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Becoming a Mom gives new meaning to the idea of milestones; from pregnancy to labor, and their first cry to a first tooth - the list goes on as do the years. Then in the blink of an eye, your baby suddenly turns into a chatty toddler with more to say than we ever imagined, and at least three-quarters of the banter is side-splittingly funny.

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Do you use Facebook for your blog? »

Do you use Facebook for your blog? I’m an avid Facebook user. Some might even say that I’m a bit of a junkie. I have just over 400 friends on my personal account, but my blog's Facebook page has just 61 “likes.”

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Grab ‘N Go Snacking with Smucker’s Uncrustables »

For busy parents who shuffle between school, soccer practice, and everyday errands, making sure that your family gets the nutrition they need can be tough. So how do you avoid the trap of quick yet unhealthy snacks or fast food lunches? One solution making it easier for parents is Smucker’s Uncrustables sandwiches.

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Help! My kids want to enter the virtual world! »

In the last tech post I wrote here for Mom Central, I talked about using technology in the summer months to engage your kids in more than just computer games. I’m very comfortable helping my children use technology and I love all the opportunities it can provide to learn about our ever-changing world.

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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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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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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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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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