Congratulations to Anne J. who commented that her worst computer disaster was when, “I dropped my laptop and broke the screen. The data was still there, but I couldn’t get any of it. We finally manage to hook it up to an external monitor so we could run a backup and retrieve the data, but…
Best Verizon Center Eats on Oyster.com Locals Washington D.C.
As part of a new venture, I’m writing for Oyster.com’s Locals Blog and providing the inside scoop on the best things to do once you arrive in DC. This site complements the hotel reviews on Oyster.com that I’ve found incredibly helpful. I’ve always been a fan of the way Oyster.com’s hotel reviewers write honestly about…
Space Songs for Susan aka WhyMommy
Growing up, I loved Sundays for the sole purpose of listening to Casey Kasem and the Weekly Top 40 on the radio. I was obsessed with what songs would be in the top 10 and annoyed by the long distance dedications got in the way of the music but today I’d like to do my…
Will e-reader devices replace library collections in schools?
No, not yet. And I’m telling you why this week in my post in The LeapFrog Community. I’m still enjoying my nook and don’t forget that you still have this entire week to enter to win one of your own by visiting my nook giveaway. I am a paid contributor to The LeapFrog Community but…
Can I Lose the Laptop in Favor of a HTC TIlt?
Can a completely connected tech savvy mom-on-the go abandon her laptop and beloved phone in favor of a single device that supposedly does it all? That’s what I’ll be attempting to do over the next four months while participating in the AT&T’s Lose the Laptop Challenge and I need your help! AT&T has outfitted me…
Giggle, Giggle, Quack DVD Brings Lovable Animals to Life (w. giveaway)
Congratulations to Rebecca and Molomatic who will each receive a copy of Giggle, Giggle, Quack…and More Stories! If you have ever read Doreen Cronin’s books, you are familiar with the antics of her farm animal characters and their larger than life personalities from her wonderful stories like Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type. Now everyone’s…
Snapfish Celebrates 10th Birthday w/ Offers & New Snapfish Publisher
Snapfish is celebrating its 10th birthday on Thursday, April 1 and is hosting a virtual birthday party with special discounts and promotions to thank customers for sharing more than 10 billion of their more meaningful memories over the past 10 years. During the first 10 days of April, a different deal will be offered each…
LeapFrog Celebrates Literacy Month w/Twitter Luncheon & Tag Giveaway
In honor of March into Literacy Month, you are invited to pull up a chair for LeapFrog’s first-ever Literacy Luncheon Twitter Party this Wednesday, March 31 from 10-11 AM PDT. LeapFrog’s reading expert, Dr. Carolyn Jaynes—a former classroom teacher and University Professor of Education—will be our host. Carolyn will be dishing up tips to get…
nook Questions: You Asked & I Answered!
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions about the nook. I tried to address as many as them as I could in yesterday’s review however, I wanted to make sure that I got back to each and every one of you who took the time to ask questions about the device. Each person who submitted a…
Barnes & Noble nook Review and Giveaway
To me, there’s just something about a new book. The stiff binding and crisp pages always feel wonderful in my hands so I wasn’t ever sure that I’d be interested in an electronic reading device until I got to try Barnes & Noble’s nook ($259). My experience with nook has ranged from complete and utter…
