When we refer to viruses, they generally come with a negative connotation of causing harm but have you ever thought of them as a method of protection? While cybercriminals are always trying to work their way into our home systems, governments are working to guard against attacks on government-run computing systems as part of cyberterrorism. Last…
Tips for Creating an More Allergy-Friendly Home
I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour conducted by Clever Girls Collective on behalf of Claritin®. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program. This weekend I unplugged to spend some time outdoors with Little Miss Techie for her first Brownie camping trip. I love the great outdoors and…
Friday Faves: Father’s Day Gadget Guide for Dads (w. giveaways!)
In our house, Tech Savvy Daddy is a gadget-a-holic! Here are some of the awesome new products that we’ve tried and can recommend as great gifts for the special father in your life. XO Skins Screen Protectors ($11.95 and up depending on the device)— There’s nothing worse than a scratched screen on a brand new…
Digital Cameras for Budding Photographers on LeapFrog Community
With summer vacation on the horizon, put a camera in the hands of your budding shutterbug and allow them to record their own memories of the trip. They will love the freedom of taking their own pictures and adding an alternate perspective to the family scrapbook but before you go out to buy a camera,…
“The Epitome of Professionalism”
I’m not one to brag but…Last week Elena gave me a shoutout on Twitter and I clicked on the link to her #cleverfab5 post on C. Mom and opened it to find this: Really? Me? Wow! Thank you Elena! This means the world! Blogging is such a solitary venture unless you have a…
Moms Fashion File: Wanting to Break Away From Black
Despite having an art teacher who told me I wasn’t afraid of color, you’d never know it by looking in my closet with the sea of black that looks back at me. Tanks, Ts, dresses long, short, casual, and formal all start to look the same. I’m ready to color my world an am asking…
Mac Users: MAC Defender Makes News as Mac Virus Threat
I use both Macs and PCs but as a Mac user, I used to be under the impression that I wasn’t as susceptible to viruses as PC users but that simply isn’t the case. Last week a fake piece of software called MAC Defender made headlines that reminded me of the need to take security…
Friday Faves- Outdoor Toys for Fun in the Sun
With the warmer weather hinting at summer to come, the desire to be outdoors puts the emphasis on outdoor play, imaginative play, and gross motor skills. Last month I attended Time to Play Magazine’s spring and summer toy showcase where I learned about many of the new products on the market to get kids away…
Bump Month: BellyBumpBoutique.com Maternity Formal Wear Rentals
Finding stylish maternity clothes that fit well, make you feel good, and you won’t get tired of throughout your nine month is tricky enough but add in a formal event and even the most chic mama-to-be can be thrown for a loop! BellyBumpBoutique.com allows pregnant moms to shop from home for designer maternity formal wear…
Fabulous Bloggers I Met at SheCon Who are Must Reads
Thanks to Trop50 for sponsoring my writing about fabulous bloggers. This year Trop50 is granting 50 Fabulous Wishes. Click here to enter for a chance to win $1,000 to celebrate a friend with a refreshing attitude about looking and feeling fabulous! Over the weekend I attended SheCon. Held in South Beach, this freshman conference billed…
