Summer is here and limiting screen time can be a challenge especially when screens not only include the television, computer, and gaming done on the family TV but also handheld devices like my Sony PSP, apps played on my iPhone during idle time, and even on our new Leapster Explorer. Since our Explorer came into…
#LosetheLaptop Update- Using my HTC Tilt2 to Score a Deal on a New Hybrid
Who in the world takes their cell phone with them and uses it as a tool for comparison shopping when buying a new car? I do! I’ve reached a new level of geekdom by bringing my HTC Tilt2 to the car dealership so I could use Windows Mobile to read our car comparison spreadsheet! Since…
Shhh…Don’t tell the kids Mommy’s watching a movie on her PSP!
School ended last week and since the kids were immediately whisked away for few days at Camp Grandma and Grandpa, I had a little more time to relax, catch up on some unfinished projects, and get to know my Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) a little better. As part of the #PSPFamilyFun Program, my PSP came…
Getting to Know My Sony PSP- How You Can Help & Win!
School ends today which means I get to spend some time getting to know my new Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)! For the next 3 weeks I’ll be sharing my experience with as part of the PSP Family Fun Program. I’m hoping that my blog-u-mentary will not only help you learn about the features of the…
Summer Learning on The LeapFrog Community featuring Summer Bridge Activities (w. giveaway)
With summer officially beginning mid-day tomorrow, the teacher in me is just as excited as my kids but as a parent, I know how important it is for them to maintain their skills in order to prevent the famed summer slide. Making learning fun can be a challenge between camp, pool trips, and playdates but…
Lessons Learned About Relationships from DC Metro Moms Brands & Blogger Symposium
If you were to ask me to summarize everything I have learned about blogging, I would have to say that relationships are critical in the blogging world. This Sunday I had the privilege attending a series of events hosted by the Silicon Valley Moms Group fo DC Metro Moms. Representing BitMoms in my new role…
LeapFrog’s Leapster Explorer Promotes Learning on the Go
Summer is almost here and if you are looking for a way for your kids to practice their skills in a fun way while keeping them entertained while traveling, LeapFrog’s newest device- Leapster Explorer ($69.99)- provides handheld learning experiences in a portable device designed for ages 4-9. The latest learning gadget from LeapFrog serves as…
COX Communications’ 5th National Teen Summit on Internet Safety
If you have teens or tweens in your life, Blogalicious‘ bLink wants to make sure that you are aware of this upcoming event on Tuesday, June 15 in Washington, DC and is extending the invitation to all local parents. Details and RSVP information below! Cox Communications will hold its 5th National Teen Summit On Internet…
Sarah McLachlan’s New Album Laws of Illusion Rocks! (w. giveaway)
I’ve been a fan of Sarah McLachlan ever since I heard her haunting voice coming from my housemate’s room as a grad student in Boston. I’ve watched her swing and sing during a performance at the historic all-female Lilith Fair with my best girl friends, sung to Sweet Surrender and Building a Mystery at the…
Blogger Turned Baker!
While I may have spent a good portion of the week surgically attached to the computer monitoring my email with messages from WhyMommy & team about the aforementioned NASA grant, this week also brought a different challenge…Execute the wedding cake that I volunteered to make for Little Miss Techie’s fabulous kindergarten teacher’s wedding shower. Success!…