With law enforcement seeing a spike in crime during the warmer weather months, it never hurts to ensure that your belongings are secure when going on vacation or engaging in summer activities. Since 1921 MasterLock has been making padlocks and security products and they’re household name thanks to the wide variety of high quality products…
How to Use Video on Instagram (and comparing it to Vine)
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words might a video be worth? Today’s announcement by Instagram that their popular photo platform now includes video is being met with mixed reviews as users try out the new service. Some who never got into using Vine are still shunning the newest social video…
Age Appropriate Conversations to Have with Your Kids About Digital Safety
June is Internet Safety Month but in all honesty, online safety is a topic that needs to be discussed throughout the year. Starting the conversation when kids are young ensures that you will be able to openly communicate when the topics get harder as your child becomes older. The challenges are also changing. While statistics…
Weekly Reads: Cable Show via Vine #Cable13
This week was full of industry news as the Cable Show came to Washington, D.C. and E3 occurred simultaneously in Los Angeles to give the gaming industry a peek at new games and consoles to come later this year. I was on the Cable Show floor with Cox Communications to join them for a sponsored…
{sponsored} 6 Ways to Safeguard Personal Information from Identity Thieves
Last night I dreamt that my wallet was stolen. I awoke with a start, not concerned about the $25 in cash that may have gone missing but more worried about the credit cards, my license, and other personal information that could lead to identity theft. Needless to say, I was thankful to wake up and…
4 Great Gadgets for Father’s Day (and a reason to unplug)
Father’s Day is Sunday and if you’re racking your brain about what to get the guy in your life, it’s not too late to still pick up the perfect gift. If you feel like you need to have something in hand to give him on Sunday besides just a card, I have some suggestions of…
DC Readers: Smart Electric Drive in Georgetown This Weekend!
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, SMART, the iconic urban microcar, is stopping in Washington, D.C. on Saturday and Sunday as part of the Smart national funtestdrive tour that is providing locals an exclusive opportunity to test the all-new smart electric drive. Smart electric drive is hailed as being the most…
{sponsored} Put #MedsUpAway to Store Medicines Safely
As our kids get older, we tend to get a little more relaxed about safety as they move away from the baby stage but it’s always important to ensure that medicines are stored up out of reach for maximum safety. According to UpandAway.org over 60,000 young children end up in emergency departments every year because…
Kung Fu Panda Legends of Awesomeness Giveaway
The school year is winding down and as we look forward to a more relaxed pace, we’re planning more family nights to wind down our days of camp and dive practice where we watch favorite movies and shows together. Fans of Kung Fu Panda will be happy to know that Po is back in Kung…
{sponsored} How to Score Travel Perks and Upgrades & #TMOM Sheraton Club Twitter Party (6/17)
According to FourSquare, I’ve been traveling for six weeks in a row and when I’m on the go, savvy travelers know that little upgrades can make a big difference but you don’t have to be a frequent flier or road warrior to take advantage of perks that come with upgrades. Instead it’s more important to…
