According to the NPD Group, Americans spent $10.8 billion on consumer technology-related products in the 2009 holiday season and electronics are predicted to be the hottest gifts again this year but I know that many of you have a tough time trying to figure out how to select the right PC for their family or themselves. Whether…
Workout Wednesday: Working Off Calories on Turkey Thursday
The gluttony of the season is upon us with Thanksgiving kicking of a series of events where overeating is always a possibility. This year we will be having a nice quiet Thanksgiving at home where we’ll be breaking up the eating with time for Xbox 360 Kinect play in between. I’m looking forward to starting…
Holiday Gift Guide: Tweens (w. 10 giveaways!)
GIVEAWAY: Forbidden Island (Gamewright, $14.99)- Be part of a team of fearless adventurers on a do-or-die mission to Forbidden Island to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise. Work together to master and play this cooperative game as you make some pulse-pounding maneuvers as the island sinks beneath every step! This…
Lisa Lehmann of Studio Jewel for AMEX’s Small Business Saturday
Thanks to American Express for sponsoring my writing today about small businesses. American Express is presenting Small Business Saturday, a way to honor the local merchants who are the backbone of the economy, this Saturday, November 27. They’re offering statement credits to people who shop at small businesses, advertising for small-business owners, and donations to…
Holiday Gift Guide: Elementary Ages (grades K-2) w. Giveaways
Zipfy Mini Luge (Garnet Hill, $40)- Last year during the record DC snowstorm we saw kids zipping down the sledding hill on these and I’ve been thinking of them ever since! These mini luges are lightweight, easy to steer, and hold up to 250 lbs making them strong enough for mom, dad, or a parent…
Thanksgiving Sites for Kids- My Latest Column on The LeapFrog Community
What’s the true meaning of Thanksgiving? While it’s a time to come together as a family, it’s also a chance to celebrate the harvest. Sometimes this gets lost in the modern interpretation of the day between annual parades, football games, and gorging ourselves on delicious food, all of which I am guilty of….
Giveaway: Disney’s Tangled Prize Packs for 3 Readers!
If you’ve come looking for a gift guide, I have to apologize! An exciting freelance opportunity with a very short deadline combined with a BitMoms Twitter Party and kids home sick 3 out of 5 days this week meant that my blogging schedule went out the window! There’s some serious blogging planned for the weekend…
Workout Wednesday: Friendly Competition YourShape Style
Little Miss Techie has spent two days home sick this week as feverish-enough-that-the-teacher-in-me-knows-to-keep-her-home sick but not sick enough to keep her away from the Kinect. On Monday she watched me play from underneath a blanket on the couch but yesterday she joined in. A sure sign that she’s better, right? We started with a 6…
Sam’s Club Mobile App Streamlines Shopping in Home & at Store (w. giveaway)
With the launch of their new free app for iPhone, Android, and Blackberry users, Sam’s Club is helping consumers streamline shopping during the holidays and throughout the year. The app saves busy parents time and gas by eliminating unnecessary driving and frustration by allowing for shoppers to confirm in-stock availability of hot holiday…
2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Preschoolers
Preschoolers are like little sponges who soak up knowledge and are ready to be exposed to numerical concepts and early literacy in a variety of fun ways. They earn best through playing and hands on experiences. They have vivid imaginations, are far more independent than toddlers, and have a growing attention span. Here are some…
