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Top 10 Gifts for Senior Citizens and Homebound

The holidays are essential to me for emotional well-being! I am fortunate to have a A+ husband of 25 years with whom I share 4 amazingly wonderful children and acres of lovely memories. Some folks aren't so fortunate. Circumstances and age prevent them with being with loved ones. Here is my diy gift-giving guide for the homebound, elderly, senior citizens, shut-in and lonely. Read on...

Best Christmas, Birthday and Holiday Gifts for Dads

Why is it that holiday shopping for women is so easy, but finding gifts for men is so difficult? Fathers are especially challenging to shop for. Here is a list of top ten best gifts for dads in all prices ranges, for all ages and interests. Read more...

Easy to Make, Inexpensive Children's Baking Set

Inexpensive holidays gifts for children. Diy baker's kit. Easy, inexpensive holiday gifts. Here's how to make a Christmas baking kit for children. Read on...

Best Kitchen Gifts for Bakers Under $15

Best Gifts and Kitchen Must-Haves for Bakers Under $15
Looking for holiday or birthday gifts for bakers? Maybe you are going to a kitchen bridal shower or need a great wedding gift? In this economy, we're all looking for ways to pinch pennies. Here are best gifts and kitchen must-haves under $15.
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Anchor Hocking 2 Qt. Glass Batter Bowl with Lid

Must-Haves for Cooking and Baking: Anchor Hocking 2 Qt. Glass Batter Bowl with Lid
I'm a veteran cook and baker. I'm also a space-saver and penny pincher. I've tried out all sorts of kitchen products, utensils and tools. The Anchor Hocking 2 qt. Glass Batter Bowl with lid is a must have for any chef, cook and baker's kitchen.
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Green Fair Trade Goods from Renewable Resources

Green, Sustainable Resource, Fair Trade Clothing, Fabrics, Toys and Accessories
Fair Indigo makes hand-knitted garments, accessories and toys from bamboo fabric, a totally sustainable fiber. Fair Indigo is a fair trade employer which pays workers a living wage and reasonable working conditions.
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Fall Clothing Styles for Apple Shaped Women

Fall Clothing Styles for Apple-Shaped Women
Apple-shaped women carry their weight in their abdomen and have smaller rumps. Pear-shaped women have 'hour-glass' curves, carry their weight in their hips and have smaller tummies. Here are fall fashion options for apple-shaped women.
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Chuck E. Cheese's Recalls Light-Up Rings and Star Glasses


Chuck E. Cheese Recalls Light-Up Rings and Star Glasses from Birthday Party Prizes and PTA Promos
Chuck E. Cheese's is recalling 1.1 million light up rings and 120,000 clear red-tinted star glasses, due to potential for injury. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall came after two incidents with batteries from light up rings.
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Fashion Faux Pas and Styles to Avoid for Fall 2010

Fashion Faux Pas and Styles to Avoid for Fall 2010
Fashion is a nebulous, ever-changing concept. Fashion faux pas and off-the-mark styles for fall 2010 are common sense. Read More

Best Prices on USB Flash Drives


Where to Find Cheap USB Flash Drives for College
Several of our sons' college professors are requiring students in class to bring a portable USB or 'flash' drive to class. I did some price comparison shopping. Here are the best sources and buying options of USB drives.
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Oscar Schmidt -Washburn Guitar Product Review


Oscar Schmidt - Washburn Acoustic Guitar and Musical Instrument Review
Our son has been playing the guitar, entirely self-taught for about nine years. He cut his musical teeth on the ubiquitous Fender Strat (Stratocaster), and got an acoustic guitar about four years ago. An Oscar Schmidt, by Washburn which is a workhorse.
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Back-to-School Shopping for Flip Flops and Shoes


Back to School Shopping: Comfortable Flip Flops for School
I don't get kids' obsession with flip flops as shoes for school. As a parent and teacher, I can speak to the fact that flip-flops are horrible school shoes. Flip flops are very popular; here are some safe, comfortable options for school footwear.
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Alpine X-Treme Hydrating Face+Body Men's Body Wash Product Review

Alpine X-Treme Men's Body Wash Mountain Stream and Volcanic Rush Product Review
With three men in the family, I've become a student of men's hygiene and personal care products. We've tried AXE, Bod, Tag, Adidas, Coast, Irish Spring, Old Spice, Gillette, Alpine X-Treme. For the price, Alpine X-Treme is our favorite.
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Back-to-School Shopping: Best Prices on College Textbooks

Back to School Shopping: How to Save Money and Find Best Prices on College Textbooks
With dwindling federal financial aid, fewer students get money for college tuition, let alone textbooks. College textbooks can actually rival tuition prices. And college textbooks are not tax-deductible. Here are ways to save money on college textbooks.
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The Art of Shaving Ingrown Hair Night Cream Product Review

The Art of Shaving: Four Elements of a Perfect Shave makes a product touted as 'all  natural' called Ingrown Hair Night Cream. We purchased The Art of Shaving kit at a cool $75, as an alternative to very costly dermatologist-recommended electrolysis. After spending $450 on the dermatologist (that's just for consultation and anti-biotic cream and doesn't even touch electrolysis) we thought The Art of Shaving Ingrown Hair Night Cream might do the trick. Alas another waste of money. Read on...

Burt's Bees Hand Salve Product Review

Burt's Bees Hand Salve Product Review
Since I've been struggling with eczema, I've been on a quest for healthy, natural, safe health and beauty products. Burt's Bees was the first place I turned for skin care products; Burt's Bees did not fail me. Burt's Bees Hand Salve is amazing.
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Best Books for Infants and Toddlers


Best ABC Books to Teach Letters of the Alphabet to Children
There are literally hundreds of ABC books to teach letters of the alphabet to children. Authors and illustrators across the genre spectrum have written ABC books for children. Here are my recommendations for best ABC books, based on words and pictures. Read More

Annie's Homegrown Bunny Pasta Mixes Product Review

Annie's Homegrown Totally Natural Organic Bunny Pasta Mixes
Annie's Homegrown Totally Natural Bunny Pasta mixes are organic, preservative and additive free, contain no trans-fats and lots of protein. Annie's Homegrown Pasta in quick, easy and come in green, recycled packaging. Annie's taste good, too.
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Best Clothing for Babies and Infants

Best Clothing Styles for Babies and Toddlers
I've raised four children, cared for five younger siblings, tended to scores of foster care children and worked as a day care supervisor. Over the years I've compiled a list of safest, most comfortable and healthiest clothing for babies and toddlers.
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Like Fast Internet Browsing? Google Chrome is Just for You!

Google Chrome is Fast Internet Browser
Do you perform at least some part of your daily work on a computer with internet? Do you rely on quality internet browsers for your business?  Do you need a browser that gets things done yesterday? Then you need to explore Google Chrome.
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Breathe Right Snore Relief Nasal S


Breathe Right Snore Relief Nasal Strips Product Review
I have snored heavily all of my life. Before I discovered, via a sleep study that I had sleep apnea, I tried every kind of stop snoring cure on the market. Breathe Right Snore Relief Nasal Strips was one of the first products I used to stop snoring.
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Best Make-Up and Cosmetic Brands and Products for Young Girls and Teenagers
Anyone who has parented a tween girl will tell you that wearing make-up is a rite of passage for many girls. Since make-up is a fact of life, let's look at better brands of make-up and cosmetics for young girls.
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Best Perfume and Fragrances for Young Girls and Tweens

Best Fragrance and Perfumes for Young Girls
Girls love fragrance and perfume. Even and especially young girls. But you don't want your daughter to smell like a super model or an old lady, right? Here are some fragrances, perfumes and scents made for young girls. She'll love them.
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Tampax Compak Pearl Plastic Multipax


Tampax Compak Pearl Plastic Multipax Tampon Product Review
Your daughter started her period. What's are best kinds of feminie products to buy for her? Should she use pads? Tampons? Both? What brands work best? For a young girl or any woman who uses tampons, consider Tampax Compak Pearl Plastic Multipax.
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Motorola Rapture VU30 Product Review

Motorola Rapture VU30 Cell Phone Review
I recently upgraded my Verizon wireless mobile phone service and received a new phone as per my contract. I've used Motorola phones and loved my Moto V235i. However with my new Motorola Rapture VU30, I'm not so pleased. Here's why.
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Baby Sling vs. Infant Car Seat Carrier


Slings for Babies vs. Infant Car Seat Carriers
When our first child was born, we tried both an infant front pack carrier and the detachable infant car seat carrier. After about two uses, it was evident for many reasons, that the front pack carrier or baby sling as we later used was far superior.
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