My husband is a terrific father to our daughter and I can't wait for Father's Day to arrive this year so that we can truly express our gratitude for all of his love and hard work.  I want to get Michael a meaningful present, one that he can look upon anytime and will remind him of a certain special period in his life.

Finding those meaningful gifts for men can sometimes be difficult, but this year, I think I struck gold with the help of PicturesOnGold.com.  They have a wide variety of Father's Day Photo Jewelry that is sure to be a hit with any dad.  Now, Michael will be able to wear a picture of Riley around his neck in a totally manly way, thanks to the photo dog tag necklace I was sent to review.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Spring has sprung and summer is following closely on its heels.  With these two seasons come increased pollen counts throughout the country.  Experts are predicting that this could be the worst allergy season on record, wreaking havoc on America's 40 million seasonal allergy sufferers.

Unsuspecting sufferers may not realize that millions of seasonal allergen pollen grains get trapped in clothing and are brought into homes undetected.  According to a recently published study, on a peak pollen day, a large t-shirt can trap up to 7 million pollen grains.   :nervous:

Thankfully, all laundry detergent has developed a way to combat these pesky allergens by effectively removing them from your clothing.  Keep reading to learn more about the liquid laundry detergent every allergy-suffering family shouldn't be without...all free clear!

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Now that summer is here, I can honestly say that I've been "setting my piggies free" in every type of sandal under the sun.  What I've noticed though is that most sandals are designed strictly for fashion with little consideration to how your feet might actually feel while wearing them.

Since this is definitely the time of year for cool footwear that shows off your toes, I was intrigued to find a brand of sandals whose main purpose is to deliver that "OOH" feeling by using some cutting-edge technology.  Keep reading to learn more about the sandals guaranteed to provide your tootsies the optimal comfort and support they need with every step you take!

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Many of you may or may not know this about me, but I was actually an accomplished saxophone player back when I was younger.  I've been playing the saxophone now since I was in 5th grade and have won many awards through the years and even played a few paying gigs after high school.

So, needless to say, I thought picking up another instrument such as the piano would be a piece of cake.  Since I already know how to read sheet music, understand music theory,etc., I could just teach myself how to play, right?  WRONG!  :no no:

I've tried on several accounts to teach myself how to play the piano by using various workbooks, video programs and even putting stickers on the keys, but in the end, I always fell short.  Two things seem to prevent me from tickling those ivories:  I'm not used to playing two lines of music at once and I get confused as to which fingers should be hitting which keys.  Once the music starts, all of those black and white keys seem to blur together and I lose my place on the keyboard.

Apparently, I'm not the only one who isn't quite up to the challenge of teaching themselves the piano, and thankfully Casio has invented a portable keyboard for anyone who wants to play, especially beginners.  Not only does this keyboard sound great and have a ton of amazing features, it has lighted keys and built in piano lessons to get any player started on the right track to musical stardom.  Keep reading to learn more about the absolute neatest keyboard I've ever played!

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Bringing a newborn baby home from the hospital can be a sobering thing indeed, for there's so many immediate changes that take place and so much information parents have to learn quickly.  Of course, all parents strive to be the absolute best parent they can, but sometimes we inadvertently harm our children because we're unaware of the latest research and developments when it comes to child rearing.

For instance, have you ever heard of hip dysplasia?  I can honestly admit that I had not, but it's actually the most common abnormality among newborns.  Hip dysplasia occurs when children are born with the hip out of socket or when the bones of the hip joint are not aligned correctly.  This prevents the hip joint from functioning properly, thus causing the joint to wear out much faster.

When babies are checked for the condition at birth, about 2-3 babies per 1000 will require treatment.  If caught early, it's easier to treat; however, many cases remain "hidden" until later in life when the patient experiences pain, early onset arthritis and even hip replacement.  Keep reading to learn more!

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My daughter is now a whopping three-and-a-half years old and has pretty much left anything and everything she did as a baby far behind her.  These days she claims to be a "really big girl" because she no longer uses a pacifier, drinks from a sippy cup or wears diapers.

There is one thing though that still remains from her early years and that's her trusty baby blanket.  Why would Riley continue to hold on to a blanket which is much too small for her even when she claims to be a full-fledged big girl?  Because this blanket is one of the softest minky-style blankets I could find back when I was pregnant.  Whether spending the night at grandma's, watching TV on the couch or snuggling in bed while she's sick, Riley's special blanket always makes her feel better.

As special as this blanket is to Riley, in the end, it's just a piece of cloth and all blankets are made the same, right?  Wrong!  Just when you thought that nothing new could be done to improve upon a blanket, mompreneur Cheri from Keep 'Em Cozy...By Oz, went and designed one that's innovative, practical and especially luxurious.  Keep reading to learn more!

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