If speaking at a conference is on your list of things to do in 2012, BlogHer’s call for ideas is open until Thursday, January 5 at 5 pm PST. Yes, that’s tomorrow! Each year BlogHer asks the community to submit ideas for topics, sessions, speakers, and moderators. It’s perfectly acceptable to nominate yourself to share…
Pantone’s Tangerine Tango: 2012 Color of the Year
Pantone Tangerine Tango is 2012’s color of the year. A favorite color of Scraps of My Geek Life’s Michele McGraw, there is no shortage of ways to decorate, accessorize, wear, or upgrade your gadgets with this trendy hue. Here’s my Houzz ideabook with favorite images featuring Tangerine Tango. Pantone Tangerine Tango I am…
My OpenSky Is…
Ever since I was introduced to OpenSky at Blogalicious, I’ve loved following my favorite tastemakers whose picks comprise my OpenSky. The great thing about OpenSky is that you can follow anyone you’d like to build your own personalized shopping site. My OpenSky is full of picks from incredible chefs and style mavens and over the…
Organizational Products to Streamline Your 2012
2012 is upon us and as I sit at a desk covered with papers, business cards, gadgets, and various items our kids have so kindly left behind, I know that my goal is to get organized in time for the new year! I’m taking a take-no-prisoner type approach to every piece of paper, business card,…
Must Have iPad Accessories on Houzz.com
If you’re already done setting up your brand new iPad 2, it’s time to shop for accessories that will keep your new gadget protected, away from prying eyes, fun for the kids during long waits, and geeked out. 20 of my favorite accessories are featured in my Houzz ideabook. Tech Savvy Mama’s Picks: iPad Accessories…
eBay Old Gadgets to Declutter & Defray Costs of New Ones
If you were given the gift of shiny new devices this holiday season and are wondering what to do with your old ones, eBay them! You may think that your first generation iPod Nano is a brick, the 10 MP digital camera is too grainy to be useful, your old laptop is too slow,…
LG Nitro: 5 Apps to Maximize Display, Camera & Speed
If you’re giving yourself or a loved one the gift of a new Android phone for the holidays, the LG Nitro is an incredible choice thanks to a gorgeous display, fast download speed, and an 8 MP HD camera. LG Nitro contains a True HD IPS Display that features a 16:9 Aspect ratio for widescreen…
Tips for Modeling Digital Citizenship from FOSI CEO Stephen Balkam
As part of an ongoing series this week about online and mobile safety, Family Online Safety Institute CEO, Stephen Balkam, is here to provide tips to help keep your family safer online. In my recent interview Stephen talked about mobile safety, Facebook, factors to consider if you’re thinking about giving your child a cell phone,…
Limiting Screentime & Safe Gaming Over Winter Break- Tips from FOSI CEO Stephen Balkam
As part of an ongoing series this week about online and mobile safety, Family Online Safety Institute CEO, Stephen Balkam, is here to provide tips to help keep your family safer online. In my recent interview Stephen talked about mobile safety, Facebook, and factors to consider if you’re thinking about giving your child a cell…
39 Clues: Rapid Fire eBook Series Begins 12/25 (giveaway)
I admit to being completely addicted to The 39 Clues series despite being well outside the target demographic for the series. I’ve loved following the main characters, Amy and Dan around the world as they search for clues in a treasure hunt and fans of the series will be thrilled to learn Scholastic is releasing…
