Little Miss Techie and I were in San Francisco for the weekend for a visit to Skywalker Ranch, home of Skywalker Sound, and LucasFilm offices that include LucasArts and Industrial Light and Magic. We were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of the Star Wars films before Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace comes…
@WhyMommy Love for My Friend Susan
Ever since reading this post, the blogging community has come together to share pure love for Susan (aka @WhyMommy) as she continues her courageous battle with cancer. L-R: Jessica McFadden (@JessicaAPISS), Amy Mascott (@TeachMama), Susan (@WhyMommy), and me To show our love, friends from every part of the world who know and love Susan are sending…
Acura #RDXContest Twitter Party: This Wednesday at 9 pm
What are your essential luxuries— things you rely on to revitalize your soul throughout the day? Mine are a delicious meal, beautiful artwork, my morning cup of coffee, quiet time to think, and the conversations I have with my kids either on our walks to and from school or at night as I put…
Dam Dam Haiti- #Bloggers4Haiti Introduce Technology
Imagine being introduced to the internet for the first time and realizing its amazing capabilities. That’s what we were able to provide to the women of Dam Dam Haiti during our visit. 20 of the 60 Dam Dam members Dam Dam is the name of a cooperative made up of 60 ladies who reside in…
Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge for Middle School Students
Do you have a budding scientist in your home? Discovery Educationand 3M are searching middle schools nationwide to find “America’s Top Young Scientist” for the 2012 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Competing for the chance to win more than $25,000 in cash and prizes, students create a one- to two-minute video communicating the science…
eBay MoneyMakers: Seller success stories
If you’ve ever pondered the possibility of eBay being a way to increase your income substantially, Amy and Tristen O’Brien of Westfield, Indiana did just that. The O’Brien family had just relocated for a job that was eliminated soon after the move. With a new baby, the two income family had dropped to no…
7 Bowl Game Party Essentials from OpenSky
Everyone always has a favorite team when the big game comes around on Sunday and whether you’re a die hard fan who is thrilled that your team has made it to Indianapolis or are rooting for the opposition out of spite, score a touchdown with your friends by hosting the best game day party with…
Sustainable Income Through Art #Bloggers4Haiti
Croix des Bouquets is a reknowned artist community Haiti may be a poor country but the people here are proud. Rather than wanting handouts or taking to begging in the streets, Haitians want to learn practical skills that will allow them to work and generate a steady income for their families. They believe in creating…
Haiti: 2 Years After the Quake #Bloggers4Haiti
Travel documents for my trip to Haiti Two years ago when I was watching the coverage of Haiti after the devastating earthquake, I never imagined it would be a place I would visit 2 years later with fellow bloggers and friends. My trip has elicited a variety of reactions from friends including surprise, awe, curiosity,…
PBSKids STEM Challenge Twitter Party (Thursday 1/19)
One of the most effective ways that kids can learn is by playing games— board games, card games, and yes, even video games! PBS KIDS is participating in the 2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge, an annual competition to motivate interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning among America’s youth by tapping into…
