The Maker Mom’s Kim Moldofsky and I are joining forces again bring you another interactive Google+ #STEMchatOnAir! Join us on April 29 to discuss careers in aquatic sciences and animal care including to become a dolphin trainer! Our special guest is Ken Ramirez, Executive Vice President of Animal Care and Training at the John G….
Microsoft Office for iPad Now Available & OneNote Free for All Devices!
Gone are the days where the best productivity using Microsoft Office tools was done on a Windows platform. Recent news about Office for iPad and OneNote being available free for the first time for Mac users made cross-platform users like me who seek fluidity between all devices do a little dance for joy! As a…
27 Great Gifts Any Mom Will Love for Mother’s Day
This year I went all out to curate gift ideas based around interests and found 27 great gift ideas for moms this Mother’s Day. From companies like BloomNation that provide you with a BloomSnap to view your flowers before they’re delivered to the recipient, companies whose gifts help create sustainable income for women around the world,…
DC Residents: Family Friendly USA Science & Engineering Festival THIS WEEKEND! #STEM
Whenever people ask if I like living in Washington, D.C. over the San Francisco Bay Area where I grew up, all it takes is a mention of the wealth of activities that go on in our area that make them realize that I truly love living in the DC Metro Area. We’re truly fortunate to…
Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinets in Honor of National Drug Take Back Day This Saturday, April 26
I am being compensated as part of the CHPA OTC Safety Ambassador Program. All the opinions reflected here are my own. I have to admit that nothing feels better than a thorough spring cleaning but rather than being hasty, I prefer to be strategic in my purging, targeting different areas of the house to make sure that…
Review: Rayovac Virtually Indestructible LED Spotlight for Everyday & Outdoor Adventures
I am a member of the Rayovac Power Bloggers and receive product and compensation for my involvement however, all opinions are my own. Perhaps it’s the former Girl Scout in me but I always like to be prepared. The mild spring temperatures will morph into warm summer months and it’s important to be prepared for…
Adventures of Ash & Ollie App Helps Families Start the Conversation About Screen Time with Kids
I was compensated for time spent reviewing this app but all opinions are my own. I often hear from parents that all their kids want to do is play Wii, Minecraft, Xbox, or stare at the tiny screen of mobile devices to play their new favorite app and we all know that there’s a whole world…
Family Friendly Earth Day Activities
Each year Earth Day raises our consciousness and provides an opportunity for us to teach our kids about the planet we live on, the need for conserving precious resources, developing an appreciation for nature, and helping them understand their role in protecting the planet. Even though it is only one day out of the year,…
#eBayMom Collections Make Shopping for Mother’s Day Easy
This post was written as part of my collaboration with eBay. Shopping for Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be hard and many times the best gifts are the ones found in unique places like the boutique down the street, local craft fair, and eBay. Yes, eBay! If you’ve always thought of eBay as a place…
5 Ways to Unplug to Win Back Family Time
There’s a common misconception that since I write about technology, I must always be online but I’m not. One of the things I love most about my job is the ability to unplug when my kids come home. Doing this has allowed me to unplug to win back family time. I’m able to fully focus…
