Since Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm on October 30, 2012 for $4.05 billion, there have been rumors that this positioned Disney to further develop the Star Wars franchise. Star Wars fans will rejoice with today’s announcement that renowned director J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII. As an experienced director of blockbusters such as Mission: Impossible III,…
Shari’s Berries: Delicious Chocolate Dipped Berries Delivered
Chocolate covered strawberries are always a treat whether we make them ourselves or indulge in gourmet pre-dipped ones and the ones we received from Shari’s Berries are absolutely delicious. “The combination between the chocolate and the strawberries is sort of like, heavenly,” said Little Miss Techie dreamily when I asked her to describe the berries….
Comcast’s Free Xfinity Insider Program
Are you an Xfinity customer? If so, did you know you can join the free Xfinity Insider program for perks, product benefits, and more? Perks include: Online discounts at stores like HGTV and FoodNetwork.com VIP access to local events Promotional items Information on sweepstakes opportunities Insider-only offers Product benefits: Being the first to learn…
Dyson AM04 Hot+Cool Fan Heater Review: Smart & safe design for efficient portable heating and cooling
Temperatures in the DC area have fluctuated all winter and ranged from spring-like high to below freezing as daytime highs that make us adjust our thermostat constantly to save on energy costs. This week we’re supposed to see weather in the mid to low 20s with the chance of snow and sleet later this week….
Disney’s The American Presidents DVD Box Set Review & Giveaway
It’s Inauguration Weekend which means all things presidential if you’re a DC area resident like we are! We’ve been watching the preparations since after Christmas when bleachers started appearing on Pennsylvania Avenue (the Inaugural Parade route that President Obama will take after his Inaugural Address at the Capitol Building), reading about the different balls- both…
HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO #WinChat on February 5
If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the announcement of the winner of the HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO, the giveaway winner has been announced! If you clicked only to be disappointed that you didn’t win, you have another chance to win! On Tuesday, February 5 from 12-1 pm PST/3-4 pm EST, I’ll be a panelist for…
Streamlining Social Networking with Windows Phone 8X by HTC
One of my 2013 resolutions is to sleep more. I work for Clever Girls Collective during the hours that the kids are in school, unplug when they get home, and hop back on the computer after they’re fast asleep to write. I enjoy the silence in the house that comes with sleeping children but it’s…
Microsoft Surface with Windows RT Review and Giveaway
So far PC tablets have been sort of meh for me until getting a sneak peek at the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT during a private meeting at BlogHer in August. Like with most new tech devices, I was immediately intrigued by this new Windows tablet but wondered if the sleek, seemingly easy to use,…
Remembering Haiti by Teaching Others
Since visiting Haiti last January, it’s a place that’s on my mind constantly because it’s honestly hard to forget. The sheer beauty of the country and the experience of visiting a place full of kind individuals who are working towards rebuilding their lives made an indelible impression on my soul. Today marks the third anniversary…
iPotty: iPad Entertainment for Potty Training
Potty training. It’s a period in our kids’ lives that I’m glad is well over with but if potty training is on the horizon, desperation may make you resort to iPotty, a plastic portable toilet training potty with a rotating iPad stand. Take a look! CNET reports that it comes with a plastic film to cover…
