Tiger moms, helicopter parents, and overprotective dads. We’ve all heard of them and whether we shun or embrace them, today we’re all about some of film’s most overprotective dads in honor of Liam Neeson’s return to Taken 2. In Taken 2, Neeson plays a retired CIA agent who stopped at nothing to save his daughter,…
Why Celebrating a 9th Birthday Wins Over Attending CES
“Mommy? You can go to that conference this week if you want,” said my soon-to-be-nine year old daughter as she lay her head on her pillow, settling in for sleep. “Thank you but it’s ok,” I said reassuringly. “One day I’ll go but not this year.” After kissing my daughter goodnight on Monday evening, I…
Master Lock 1535D: Video Review by Captain Computer (w. giveaway)
Captain Computer loves locks. Padlocks, keys of all shapes and sizes, and the sheer pleasure of unlocking any door with a key bring such joy to his six year old self. If you’re him, you can never have too many locks and each new one we receive from my work with MasterLock becomes his new…
Captain Computer Teaches His Grandfather to Use the HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO #HPFamilyTime
While I took some time off from blogging over the holidays, Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer spent some time teaching their grandparents how to use our HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO. Take a look at some of the things Captain Computer taught his grandfather! I just love the conversation that new technology can inspire between generations!…
7 Digital Resolutions to Make in 2013
After years of making New Year’s resolutions, I find that those that I manage to keep are the ones that are manageable and involve moderate amounts of change that contribute more towards a lifestyle shift than a complete overhaul. Earlier this week I was asked by The Today Show to share strategies for parents who…
Thank you for reading! See you next year!
After countless gift guides, reviews, and giveaways, it’s time for me to unplug and take some time away in order to immerse myself in the joys of the holiday season. It’s hard to believe that come January, I’ll celebrate my 5th year of blogging. It’s always incredible to me that what started out as a…
The Thing About Instagram: Always be conscious of what you share
On Wednesday I watched the news unfold about the changes to Instagram’s privacy policy and terms of service (TOS) throughout the day and rather than writing an advice filled post laden with what the new terms meant and suggestions about other services to use, I went to bed (9:30 pm rather than 1:30 am per…
Upcoming Comcast Xfinity Holiday Programming
Between this weekend’s holiday events, Xfinity has some fabulous seasonal programming. From Charlie Brown, Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and so many more holiday classics to choose from, what favorites are you looking forward to watching? Friday, December 21 8:00pm: TNT’s Christmas in Washington: Hosted by Conan O’Brien (TNT Special) 8:00pm: The Happy Elf (The CW Holiday Special) 10:00pm: The…
Sending Strength & Love to Parents and Teachers
Today I send lots of love to parents who had the strength to send their kids to school today and school staff who woke up, walked into their buildings, and are trying to keep their emotions in check as they teach our children with patience and love. Today is going to be a hard day….
How to Host an At-Home Movie Night- Ice Age: Continental Drift Style
At a time when I felt the need to be with my family, it was nice to host a screening of Ice Age: Continental Drift and spend time with friends and their children over the weekend. It was a party that we had put a lot of thought into since I wanted it to be…
