DC area fans of Jodi Picoult who have enjoyed her books with themes about family, love, and relationships are invited to join the author for a special evening on August 6 that will include dinner, wine and chocolate tasting, and to be among the first in the country to receive her new fall novel, Leaving…
Content to Keep Young Minds Active via Netflix Streaming
Winter’s chill and the endless snow we seemed to get at the start of the year is a distant memory as we’re in the thick of summer’s hot and humid days. In between camp, time at the pool, completing summer packets from school, there are times where my two kids just need a break from…
5 Fun Home Automation Gadgets for the Whole Family
Today’s guest post is written by Jennifer Tuohy, a mom of two and serious tech gadget geek, likes writing about the smart home and how these technologies can make our lives easier. By Jennifer Tuohy Home automation is here, and while we all know how much easier our lives will be once the oven starts…
Clothes, School Supplies, and Classroom Essentials at Kohl’s Provide One Stop Back to School Shopping #Kohls101
This is part of a sponsored series with Kohl’s. If you’re already dreading back to school shopping and the mental anguish that comes with trying to find the exact items on each child’s school supply list and replenishing a wardrobe with clothes that fit just right, make it easier on yourself with one stop shopping….
Toyota Venza: Midsize Crossover Thoughtfully Integrates Tech for Convenience
I know that one day our beloved Volvo XC wagon will need to be replaced by another vehicle and when that day comes, I’ll be armed with all sorts of knowledge about comparable vehicles in order to make the best choice for our family. One strong contender is the Toyota Venza. I first fell in…
Incase DSLR Pro Pack Backpack Carries Camera Bodies, Lenses & Tech Gadgets Safely and in Style (w. giveaway)
Finding the right bag to hold various gadgets during travel can be like a search for the Holy Grail and while I’ve been pretty happy with the same backpack for the past 5 years, adding my Samsung NX30 camera and lenses to the mix presented a new sort of challenge that has been solved by…
Join #SamsungNXLive with Amazon TODAY & Earn $250 towards Samsung NX300 or NX30 Camera
For the past eight months, I’ve been working with Samsung as an #Imagelogger, sharing photos that document snippets of my life through Instagram and Facebook. I could make this post all about why I prefer mirrorless cameras (lighter, smaller, but still great image quality), a love letter to my NX30 (it’s lightweight, ergonomic, and I can shoot all…
Wubble Bubble Ball: Giant Bubble-Like Fun for Outside Play
With an eagle eye for anything that comes to our home for review, my son immediately spotted the Wubble Bubble Ball box. “Looks like a bubble, plays like a ball?” he read aloud. “What IS this and when do we get to open it?” Formerly an as-seen-on-TV exclusive, the Wubble Bubble Ball is now available at…
Good Vacation Gone Bad? Win a Vacation Do-Over & $10K from Choice Hotels #VacayGoneCrayCray
This is part of a sponsored campaign with Choice Hotels. As much as we look forward to vacations, sometimes they don’t turn out like we hope and leave us wishing we could turn back time and do them over again. I’ve had my fair share of vacation misadventures like the spring break getaway to Florida…
Fandango Family Wants to Take You to the Movies (flash giveaway Planes: Fire & Rescue ticket giveaway for DC readers!)
Fandango may be a convenient way to guarantee that the movie you want to see doesn’t sell out for the time you want to see it but Fandango.com also offers a wealth of resources including helpful features and guides like Fandango Family. From Summer Movies, new movie sound technology like Dolby Atmos, and videos such…
