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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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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Stay at Home Parents in Canada Declining »

Stay-at-Home Parents in Canada have declined, but the percentage of Stay-at-Home Dads has gone from 1% to 12% over the past 25 years.

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My night with the King: Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil »

I went to see a classy show at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, and somehow I ended up a Broadway musical in Branson, Missouri. Can you tell I was disappointed by Cirque de Soleil’s Viva ELVIS?

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