How to Make Sure No One Knows What You Spent on a Gift

Keep Prices To Yourself (Photo courtesy of Sylvar) Sometimes you find a great gift on sale. And sometimes you spend way more on one parent than you do on the other.

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 Internet Safety Resources for Parents to Keep Kids Safe Online

As a blogger, school technology magnet coordinator, and social media consultant, I spend my days immersed in technology.

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 What Does Soundex Mean?

By Gena Philibert Ortega Some genealogy websites, including WorldVitalRecords , allow you to search for your ancestor’s name using Soundex. For those who were researching their families prior to the Internet and the availability of the census on subscription websites, Soundex was a familiar way of finding an ancestor in the U.S. Census

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 Cool Products to Beat Summer Heat

Freshen up, cool off and beat the summer heat with these Top 10 cooling products from Allegro.  Top 10 COOL Products for Summer   Cooling Pillows – Hot nights?  Get relief from night sweats and hot necks with cooling sensation Chillow pillows.  Year-round relief from hormonal sweats or just to cool off during the summer .

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 Movie Monday: Lucas

Lately my husband and I have been introducing some of our favorite ’80′s movies to our boys. Most of the time, I’m happy to report, they’re as entertained by them now as we were when we were kids!This week’s flashback came in the form of 1986′s Lucas starring starring the late, Cory Haim

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 VTech MobiGo- Shooting game masquerading as educational game?

Would you purchase a product that billed itself as educational but contained a shooting game? What if you didn’t know a company was including a shooting game with a device you were purchasing? I received a sample of VTech’s newest product, the MobiGo ($59.99) and the Touch & Learn Game Pack cartridge that comes standard with the device

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 Gifts for People Trying to Lose Weight

The first day of summer is June 21, which means the next couple of months will be full of weddings and swimsuits. This is also the time where millions of people are looking to lose a couple of pounds, shed baby weight, or do away with those infamous ‘last 5 pounds.’ When searching for gifts for loved ones trying to lose weight, consider the following suggestions:   Fruit and Nut Gift Basket Instead of choosing a gift basket filled with chocolate, opt for the healthier option of fruits and nuts. A fresh basket of fruit not only makes a colorful centerpiece, but also provides a conveniently nutritious treat for the dieter in your life

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 Most Popular Odor Eliminators

Let’s face it.  Humans, even in the best of health, are odor challenged.  Throw in some incontinence or maybe an ostomy, a healing wound, a little flatulence, a bedridden loved one, body odor, a dirty dog, smelly kids, poor hygiene, bad breath, mold and mildew – and what do you have?  You have a whole lot of reasons to invest in some serious odor eliminators.  Move over Lysol .  .  .

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 Anatomy of a Play Kitchen

A few months ago, my friend Andee told me about this amazing kitchen made from a nightstand she’d seen on the ultra-cool kid design site, Ohdeedoh. The minute I laid my eyes on it, I knew I had to make one for myself…I mean, my daughter. Fortunately, there’s a complete supply list and tutorial over on the blog, Out of the Crayon Box–so once I gathered the supplies (I lucked out on

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 How to Make Your Own 4th of July Party Favors

Take Care of the Patriotic Details (Image courtesy of Tweedle Dee Designs) Whether you’re inviting the neighborhood over for a backyard 4th of July bash or you’re just gathering a few patriotic friends, there are some easy ways to give them a truly memorable summer party. You can have your home transformed into an explosion of red, white and blue without spending a lot of money or time.

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 Medical Gloves – Types and Uses

The two main types of disposable medical gloves are exam  and surgical – each with a particular function.  Medical gloves are further designated by their material – nitrile, latex and vinyl.  To make selecting the right medical glove even more interesting they are also available in powdered, non-powdered, sterile, nonsterile, textured, coated . . .  Let’s break it down

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 Don’t be an American Idiot, go see the show.

I just got back from New York where I spent the time in meetings. Except that is, for Tuesday evening when I snuck away (along with my friend/one of my editors, Paige) to see American Idiot (the musical based on the political punk album of the same name) on Broadway. I’d been hearing tidbits about the production (originally in Berkley, CA) from my friend Adrienne who’s husband is at the Green

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 Q&A: Which works better for kitchen ventilation—an OTR microwave or a range hood?

We're planning our kitchen remodel and are choosing between an over-the-range microwave and a range hood. Which do you recommend?

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 New Survey: Dads who share in household duties have better relationships

Men at Work: It pays to pitch in around the house. A new survey of more than 1,000 American fathers from Procter & Gamble reveals that 91 percent of dad's feel that their relationship with their significant other is better when they share household chores equally.

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 Spotted: Alyson Hannigan and Satyana – Ravishing Redheads

Ramey So cute! Alyson Hannigan carried daughter Satyana Marie , 14 months, while out and about in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Tuesday. Satyana is the first child for the How I Met Your Mother star and husband Alexis Denisof .

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 Tori Spelling’s ‘Guncles’ Are New Dads!

Albert Michael/Startraks It’s a girl for the Guncles! Bill Horn and Scout Masterson , Tori Spelling ’s dear friends and regulars on her reality show Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood , have welcomed daughter Simone Lynn Masterson-Horn , who was born last week weighing 6 lbs., 2 oz. and measuring 18 inches long. Simone is the first child for the couple, whom Spelling lovingly refers to as “Gay Uncles” to Liam , 3, and Stella , 2, her kids with husband Dean McDermott .

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 Cash for Appliances Update: More appliances eligible in California; West Virginia rebate program starts today

Cash for appliances is still open in 32 places. Yesterday's update from the California Energy Commission wasn't earth shaking

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 Spotted: Alessandra Ambrósio and Anja’s Sweet Treat

Humberto Carreno/Startraks Sporting an adorable green bow, Anja Louise Mazur patiently waits for mom Alessandra Ambrósio to give her a taste of her ice cream cone on Tuesday in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan. The Victoria’s Secret model, 29, and fiancé Jamie Mazur were heading back home with their daughter, 22 months, after watching Brazil in the World Cup

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 Supermodel (and Mom) Veronica Webb’s Top Summer Skincare Tips

Marion Curtis/Startraks Clearly, Veronica Webb knows a thing or two about great skincare. The 45-year-old model — and mom of two — has an amazing complexion, but she admits she didn’t really take care of her skin properly until she became a mother.

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 Spotted: Nicole Kidman and Sunday Walk Tall!

INF To grandmother’s house we go! Nicole Kidman takes daughter Sunday Rose , 23 months, to visit her parents in Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia, on Wednesday. “I think she’s a combination of both of us so far,” dad Keith Urban told PEOPLE of Sunday’s looks. “She got my wife’s legs, which is very lucky for her.

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Spotted: Nicole Kidman and Sunday Walk Tall!