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Archive for the ‘Seasonal’ Category

September 26th, 2008

MomGadget Seasonal Tips - Halloween Candy

Once Halloween is over and you’re little monster has eaten their fill of candy, try melting chocolate bars for chocolate-covered strawberries or use peppermint patties or Snickers for brownies (place the candy in between two layers of the mix before baking).
It’s better than looking in your cupboard as Easter is approaching and finding all […]

By Gayla McCord -- 0 comments

September 25th, 2008

Scariest Movies Ever - Just in time for Halloween

Below are the 13 scariest-ever films, in order, as were chosen by the Horror Boards as the Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com)

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Halloween (1978)
Psycho (1960)
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
The Exorcist (1973)
The Shining (1980)
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
The Thing (1982)
Suspiria (1977)
Jaws (1975)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
The Evil Dead (1981)
Alien […]

By Gayla McCord -- 1 comment

September 18th, 2008

Long Lasting Jack-O-Lantern

To help your jack-o-lantern last through October 31, rub a little Vaseline over the carved edges and along the inside. Vaseline seals in the moisture so the flesh of the pumpkin doesn’t dry out so quickly.
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By Gayla McCord -- 3 comments

August 2nd, 2008

MomGadget Mail Bag - Something for Allergy Sufferers

Zagat Survey, publisher of consumer-based leisure content, and GlaxoSmithKline, a leader in developing allergy medicines, have come together to create Out & About with Allergies: An Insider’s Guide to Enjoying the City. This free guide highlights outdoor restaurants, parks and destinations in 20 cities across the country, along with tips on how to manage […]

By Gayla McCord -- 0 comments

July 23rd, 2008

Dominican Coco Loco - Now that’s a picnic

While it’s not exactly the best drink to take to a picnic - it is by far one of the best and most refreshing summer drinks on the planet.
One of my fondest memories was a picnic on the beach in the Bahamas’ - basking in the warm sun and cooling off with Coco Loco’s.
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By Gayla McCord -- 21 comments

July 2nd, 2008

Bluegrass Kinda Fourth of July Remembered

As part of this months b5media Lifestyles Channel Promo/Theme Day, I’m sharing a fond memory from my early childhood.
Growing up, the 4th of July was always one of my favorite holidays.  Mostly because of the cookouts, summertime foods and spending the day with relatives.
Given that my birthday falls within a week of the […]

By Gayla McCord -- 23 comments

May 21st, 2008

I Can See Clearly Now

Just because your teen wears glasses doesn’t mean she can’t enjoy everything that’s going on under the sea or that she has to squint around in the pool.  With a pair of Water Optics prescription goggles, your kid will be able to see just as well below the water as she does above.
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By Gayla McCord -- 4 comments