Washington DC— A recent phenomenon of families being struck with sudden tiredness at the dinner table has hit homes in the area. Doctors are puzzled by the way kids and adults alike are waking up to cold plates of food before them and sometimes their cheeks covered in food as they use their plates as…
Unplugging in Honor of Screen-Free Week
The Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood Screen-Free Week provides the perfect opportunity to re-evaluate your family’s screen time. Being held from April 18-24, this annual event is designed to heighten awareness about the time we spend in front of screens that research concludes is astonishing. The Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood’s cites research that shows…
Angry Birds: Rio the Movie Review & Giveaway ($25 Fandango GC)
Congratulations to Michelle, lucky #20, who will be receiving a $25 Fandango gift card and a Rio coloring book! Oh Angry Birds! You sucked us in with the addictive app and now there are sounds of Samba stuck in our head after catching a preview of Rio, the G-rated movie that brings the birds to…
Sponsored Post: Avalon Communities Provide Resort Services Through Family & Pet Friendly Accommodations
If planning an upcoming trip to attend college graduation or as a summer getaway, think outside the hotel box and consider making one of Avalon Communities properties your home away from home during your trip. With locations in the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic, the Midwest, and Pacific Northwest, and California, Avalon Properties offer convenience, service, and…
Teaming Up with ChicaLogic to Spread the Tech Savvy to the Masses
Tomorrow I head to New Orleans for Mom 2.0 Summit where I’ll enjoy time with friends, the sights of the French Quarter, beignets at Café Du Monde, wander by Preservation Hall to take in the sounds of jazz, fantastic food (because I’m all about the food!) and lots of strategy with Lori Fraijo Raygoza, from…
ChicaPC-Shield Catches Rampant Malware to Keep Your Computer Running Smoothly (w. giveaway)
Just as a cluttered desk can hamper productivity, a computer containing hidden software can halt productivity. Such software is often called malware and comes in the form of Trojan horses, viruses, worms, and spyware. These pieces of software are created with the sole intent of damaging your computer and are at work while you are…
Mabel’s Labels Limited Edition Camp Combo
Having just successfully made it through a winter of no lost mittens, hats, or scarves, I’m thinking ahead to summer camp with Mabel’s Labels Limited Edition Camp Combo! At the start of each new season, I go Mabel’s Labels happy- affixing cheerful peel and stick labels to all new articles of clothing. With spring just…
NEXT MONDAY (4/18)- Twitter Party w/ Traveling Mom & FunJet Vacations (w. Cancun trip giveaway!)
The Twitter party that was originally scheduled for the 11th has been rescheduled for next Monday the 18th! Join me then for your chance to win a trip for 4 to Cancun!!!As someone who loves to travel, I’m excited to share that I’m embarking on a new adventure as a contributor to Traveling Mom! Next…
Tiny Prints Mother’s Day Greetings: Cards as Unique as the Recipient
Motherhood is filled with many joys between the endless laundry that seems to be taking up more and more of my time. With Mother’s Day on the horizon, I was inspired by a Tiny Prints campaign to ask Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer why they think I’m awesome- something that’s easily forgotten when I’m…
LeapFrog Ventures into Apps with new Scout’s ABC Garden (w. giveaway)
New from LeapFrog, Scout’s ABC Garden is a fun app that allows preschoolers to practice their letters on iDevices. Scout’s ABC Garden app has educational features that one would expect from LeapFrog as a trusted name in learning tools for children. The app encourages children to explore letter names and sounds step by step,…
