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Take A Staycation to New York City
With the gas prices on the rise and wallets getting ever tighter, traditional vacations are falling to the wayside for many this summer. To prevent anyone from missing out on the fun, Paltalk.com, the premier provider of software and technology for real-time, rich media, interactive social networking, has decided to help everyone take a trip to New York with their “Virtual Trip to NYC” video. The fun and relaxing first person point-of-view stream will capture the … Read entire article »
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Discover the Forest
I was recently discussing with a group of online friends how when we were young, we spent at least half the summer outside, and now if you walk out in many neighborhoods, you see no signs of children (even if you know your neighbors have kids). Why? Because so many are instead inside playing on their game systems, watching tv/movies, or online. In fact, U.S. children spend 50% less time outdoors than 20 years ago. The Ad Council and US Forest Service have also noticed this trend and have started a PSA campaign with the goal of “encourage(ing) today’s youth (specifically tweens aged 8-12) and their parents to re-connect with nature by experiencing it first-hand.” … Read entire article »
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MommyDocs Summer Staycation Safety Tips
Mom Central and MommyDocs have joined together and come up with a list of the top 5 Summer Staycation Safety Tips, and I wanted to share them with you. Staycations are rising in popularity with the economic status of our country so these tips come at a great time. The 5 tips they decided on are: Staying Safe at BBQs. According to a recent survey, 70 percent of Moms are cooking more at home and many are likely switching up their meal routine with an outdoor BBQ. Make sure your kids have a safe BBQ experience by keeping them away from the flames and any sharp knives. Also, don’t forget to check that your child’s hamburger is fully cooked. Always keep a thermometer on hand to be sure all food has … Read entire article »
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