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TheTwo Best Portable Cribs For Traveling Mamas

Confession: I run a travel website, and even I find the thought of hitting the road with my ever-curious toddler, well, daunting. Lucky for me, my job affords me the chance to put all sorts of purported Sanity-Saving devices to the test. Here are my two picks for soothing those tykes to sleep: The Gold Standard

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What Are Good Home Treadmills?

Good home treadmills are those that you will actually use. In fact, the best treadmills are designed for a specific use, whether it’s walking, jogging or flat-out running. Good home treadmills should also have a horsepower rating of 3, and a belt that is at least 18 inches wide and 50 inches long, according to Consumer Search. Finally, good home treadmills should have a minimum deck thickness of one-fourth inch, and easy-to-read displays with push-button controls.

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Craft Ideas for a Kid’s Birthday Party

Forget the clowns and video games when you’re planning your child’s birthday party. Instead, build the party around a craft activity. Whether you choose a simple, cut-and-decorate craft, such as paper plate masks, or throw a tie-dye T-shirt bash, each party guest will go home with a one-of-a-kind party favor, and your child will have a birthday party to remember for years.

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Fun Family Indoor Games

Indoor family games are a great way to stay busy on a rainy day or spend time together as a family any night of the week. Everyday life is so busy now that families rarely have free time to spend together without being interrupted by extracurricular activities, homework and the demands of employment. Taking time to enjoy each other as a family by playing indoor games together gives family members a chance to learn to relax together and get to know each other as individuals.

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Easy Appetizers for Birthday Parties

Comedienne and actress Lucille Ball once said, The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age. Whether you are turning 5 years old or 50, or even 21 yet again, your birthday party is sure to be a special time celebrated by friends and family. Make the food as special as the celebration with some simple, yet creative, appetizers.