Are you using location-based services? »

I have Foursquare downloaded to my BlackBerry. I also have a mobile version of Facebook, which offers a “Places” feature, allowing users to check-in wherever they are. It’s really rare that I ever use either of them.

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Bean There, Done That: A Fun-Filled Jelly Belly Tour »

Looking for an interesting, low-cost adventure with your family? A factory tour can be a fun alternative to spending a lot of money at an amusement park or other high-cost destination. We realized this when we took our family plus two of our sons’ friends to the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield, California to celebrate our son’s twelfth birthday.

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Sauza Tequila event gives brunch a different flavor »

Last week, the Mom Central New York team attended a Sauza Tequila “Ladies Who Brunch” event hosted by Cathy Riva at The Apartment in Soho. OK, so you didn’t have to twist our arm to attend a tequila event - we went and had a blast. Bribed with manicures, chair massages, and of course drinks, we sampled some delicious twists on classic cocktails but with Sauza Tequila.

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Protect and Charge Your iPhone with the Energizer Energi To Go Charger »

Moms know how little time there is in the day to sit around and wait for a cell phone to charge. Doubling as a protective case and a phone charger, Energizer's Energi On The Go iPhone 4 charger helps busy Moms stay connected.

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UNT Skincare: special gift for Mom Central members plus a giveaway for moms to be! »

As a Mom of two small kids, I know how important it is to find quality skincare products for babies that are both effective, yet gentle. My kids have very sensitive skin and seem to break out in a rash whenever they come in contact with something new. I feel we are constantly applying creams and ointments every night to combat the ingredients that irritated their precious little arms, legs and faces during the day.

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Babble’s 50 Best Design Blogs For Mom »

Next time you need some design inspiration get your creative juices flowing, take a look at some of the top design blogs for Moms:

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Make Adorable Snack-Sized Cupcakes in Minutes with Babycakes »

This mini cupcake maker from Babycakes offers instant sweet-tooth gratification. With this product, you can bake eight mini cupcakes in just about five minutes, spending less energy and time than you would if using a traditional oven. Simply plug in the appliance, allow it to heat up, pour the batter, and watch for the indicator light to switch on and reveal that the cupcakes are ready.

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Editing published blog posts – yay or nay? »

I’ve been blogging in a public forum for four years. On my personal blog, I have over 600 posts. In all that time, I’ve been asked to edit or remove a blog post a total of two times. That equals two extra times in my life that I’ve been irritated by my blog. Unnecessarily.

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Easter egg salad two ways »

For me, some of most fun that I’ve had around Easter has come from decorating the eggs and searching for them early Easter morning. What made it even better was getting to eat my pre-made breakfast after my brother and I found them all. However, while I’m a big fan of eggs, others in my family are not and there were always a bunch of leftovers that just sat in the fridge until we eventually threw them out. What a waste.

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Tips to manage child’s summer technology usage »

Summer is quickly approaching. Without school to cut down on the time tweens spend texting, surfing the Internet, and playing video games, it’s no surprise that kid’s technology usage increases during the summer months. While electronics provide fun pastimes for many kids, they shouldn’t take the place of outdoor baseball games and lemonade stands. It may seem challenging to convince kids that going outside can be more fun then playing Xbox, but with the right balance of technology and outdoor alternatives, your kids can have a fun and safe summer vacation.

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Hidden gems at Cape Cod »

When traveling somewhere for the second, third, or tenth time, don’t succumb to the thought, “I’ve seen it all.” No matter where your travels lead you, if you look close enough you can discern the hidden gems - the teal streak on the pigeons neck, the burnt-match looking stamens within the tulip, or the heart shape stones hiding in the coves near the sea shore. New experiences don’t require new geographical locations. Take my word for it, I’ve been to Cape Cod every summer since I was give and I’m nowhere near close to being able to say, “I’ve seen it all.”

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