Take the stage with clickR skin care! »

With so many beauty products on the market, walking down the skin care aisle at your local drug store can be intimidating and overwhelming. In my mind, one thing in particular stands out about new line from ClickR - it works to nourish your skin naturally, without harmful chemicals.

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In praise of Donsuemor cookies »

There exist few inherent joys in life. The type of moment that makes you stop and say to yourself “this is really what living is.” It’s almost as if the whole world slows down and you honestly appreciate each breath, each sensation accumulated by your body, and you swear you’ll never take a moment – large or small – for granted again. I felt that way during my first kiss, during the 2004 Red Sox World Series win, and the first time I tasted a Donsuemor cookie.

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A girl can dream, can’t she? »

The pajama-clad husband escorts his apprehensive wife out to the drive-way, all the while covering her eyes. “No peeking!” he says. She can barely stand the anticipation of what could be waiting for her as he whips his hand away to reveal the gorgeous, brand-new, bow-adorned car sitting in the driveway. She squeals with delight as he drops the set of keys into her outstretched hand. “Merry Christmas!”

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Technology and safety with your tween and teen »

When it comes to your tween or teen and technology, it’s important use extreme vigilance. I see what my 13-year old daughter is up to with the texting, emailing (which apparently is nerdy now) and Facebooking, and I’m appalled at the things that come out of their friends’ mouths. Do their parents read this stuff? Are they aware of the language these kids are using? If they aren’t, would they permit it? I find myself answering these questions as read my daughter’s emails, texts, and Facebook messages.

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FlingSmash Wii Game Review »

Technology continues to develop, and to get ahead of competitors companies need to stay updated on the latest advancements. To create more interactive video games, companies made games more virtual, forcing the player to move around while playing. Wii helped start this phenomenon and has now further developed its remotes and sensors.

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Energizer Portable Power Travel Kit »

Have you ever been away from home and realized that your phone was moments away from losing power? It can be stressful, especially when you are traveling in an unknown area and away from any source of a power outlet. To help you charge your tech gadgets on the go, Energizer has created a Portable Power Travel Kit for common MP3 players and mobile phones.

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Chocolate Covered Pretzels »

Every year when the December weather kicks in, I get the urge to spend time in the kitchen, backing Christmas cookies or festive treats for friends and co-workers. This year, two of my closest friends are facing crazy finals for their first semesters in law school so I thought it only fitting that I put together a yummy care package to help them eat through the stress.

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Perfection in Lake Placid at the Mirror Lake Inn Resort (and a special offer for Mom Central readers!) »

As we anticipate a new arrival to our family in about a month, we were looking for a family getaway for three – my husband, my toddler son and me. What better way to celebrate the holiday season then to spend time in a winter wonderland in Lake Placid?

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Go old school! Challenge your kids to navigating without electronics »

Having recently moved to New York and I’ve learned not only my new neighborhood, but the entire transportation system. I know where I am when I up out of the subway. But don’t get me started on navigating certain parts of the city below 14th St. with no grid.

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Kaplan Online Tutoring – and a special discount offer for Mom Central readers! »

Although not yet at the point with my two small children to have regular homework assignments or complex lessons, I can still value the importance of helping your kids stay on top of their studies. When I look back at my experience in school, I distinctly remember the dread I felt when having to do my science and math homework.

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Nature Made Prenatal Multivitamin with DHA giveaway »

For most of us, taking vitamins proves part of our everyday routine, something we think little about and sometimes base more on taste than nutrients. But when you’re thinking of starting a family or have a baby on the way, the right balance of vitamins becomes all the more important and a key component in keeping our babies healthy. Nature Made, a trusted maker of vitamins and supplements, offers expecting and new noms the Prenatal Multivitamin with DHA liquid softgel – one of only two OTC products of its kind.

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