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I love my dog, Noel, and I know without a doubt that she loves me too.  As a matter of fact, she is so protective of me that she barks incessantly over any little noise and gets very nervous when I'm gone for even a few hours.  Besides the non-stop barking, Noel has also been known to stop eating for long periods of time, have "accidents" around the house and even chew some of our belongings to bits while we're away

These types of tendencies in our pets is known as stress-related behavior and can actually be managed.  Comfort Zone® with D.A.P.® (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) products reduce or completely stop fear-related, destructive behavior in dogs such as barking, whining, urination, defecation, chewing and hyperactivity.  This unique product mimics the pheromone released by the mother dog while nursing. Comfort Zone^® with D.A.P.^® products are proven to help reduce your dog's stress in a variety of environments and situations.

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I'm so excited that this year, Christmas has come early to my house.  I am finally a proud iPad owner!  Couple that with my smartphone and I'm a tech geek to be reckoned with.   :geek:  There's not an app I can't download or task that I can't accomplish now.  Of course, all of this technological prowess needs to be harnessed while on the go and when I need to be completely hands-free.

I've used several cradle-type devices in the past, but have always ended up picking my pricey gadget off the floor several times.  Is there anything on the market which will successfully secure your iPad or smartphone when it's not feasible to hold it yourself?  Let me introduce you to the iMagnet mount!

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In the next few weeks, we'll be entering into the craziest travel season of the year.  Did you know that there are roughly 10 million airline flights in the U.S. alone?  And a large percentage of that number comes from holiday travel.  Everyone wants to reconnect with family and friends around the holidays which means that most of us will take to the skies or the roads to get back home.

Unfortunately, if you're traveling by air, you must comply with the TSA regulations concerning liquids for carry-on luggage and/or costly baggage fees for checked luggage.  While there's always been a way to make travel size toiletries for shampoo, conditioner, lotions, creams and gels, there hasn't been a way to make your own travel sized toothpaste from a full size tube...until now!

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I'm so stoked that we're now in November, because that means that Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away.    I love the Thanksgiving holiday, for it is steeped in tradition, gratitude, great food, family and football!

Unfortunately, I don't get to make merry as much as I'd like to on this holiday, because I'm usually stuck in the kitchen preparing the large, delectable feast which takes my family all of about 30 minutes to eat.

Believe me, I want to enjoy a fabulous holiday dinner just like everyone else, but I don't want to slave away all day in the kitchen, cooking and cleaning, to do it.  I'd rather be watching the big game, making holiday crafts with my daughter and visiting with family and friends.  So is there a way to have your turkey and eat it too?  Yes, thanks to HoneyBaked's New Recipe Turkey Breast, the holidays can finally be enjoyed by all!

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When I had a daughter, I made up my mind then and there to give her toys based on fun and not on stereotypical gender roles.  I was quite the tomboy when I was a girl and pride myself on being able to do a variety of tasks, from sewing to woodworking.  Fun is fun, no matter whether it is a toy predominantly played with by either girls or boys.

The Home Depot Master Carpenter's Workshop is just such a toy.  This tool bench for kids includes a myriad of tools, "wood" pieces and adapters of all kinds.  Want to see your little one's creativity and imagination launch through the roof?  Then keep reading to learn more about this unique children's tool bench from Step2!

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Most of the time, I'm bummed when the weather turns sour.  When it's raining, my daughter can't play outside, errands take a lot longer to run, thanks to more traffic and dangerous driving conditions, and of course, it's harder to stay dry and comfy.

When the rain begins to pour, I whip out my trusty umbrella and head outside, giving no thought as to the quality of the umbrella I've been using.  If the wind would blow too hard, my umbrella would always fold up on me, giving me a drenching.  Once I was inside again, my umbrella seemed to take forever to dry and subsequently soaked everything it touched in the meantime.

Thankfully, I finally discovered the best umbrella to use in bad weather...my new Cheeky Umbrella!  Keep reading to learn more!

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