Two weeks after watching the culmination of months of research that became the film called Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier, I’m still thinking about some of the issues explored on the program such as the implications of spending 32 hours a week in front of television and computer screens. Digital Nation begins at…
Last Minute Valentine Gift Ideas (w. giveaways!)
In college, my boyfriend of 2 years broke up with me right before Valentine’s Day saying that he couldn’t find me a gift. Yes, really! If you find yourself out and wandering aimlessly about the mall trying to find that special something, flowers, candy (See’s please!), and non-tangible items are wonderful but why not surprise…
McCormick & Schmick’s Offers Above & Beyond Service for Your Valentine (w. giveaway)
One of the most romantic Valentine’s dinners was one that Tech Savvy Daddy made at the last minute to a fabulous little neighborhood spot called The Wild Mushroom. With limited seating and reservations booked well in advance, Tech Savvy Daddy called the day of and scored a great table due to a cancellation. While I’m…
Educating about All Things Presidential for Presidents’ Day (w. giveaway)
Living in close proximity to Washington, D.C. allows for plenty of teachable presidential moments like when the green and white helicopters are spotted overhead, motorcade whizzes by while we are traveling on the Beltway, or a chance encounter with the President on a gorgeous summer evening. But President’s Day is more than just about our…
System Mechanic Helps Fine Tune Your PC on Clean Out Your Computer Day (w. giveaway)
Did you know that today, February 9, is Clean Out Your Computer Day? Anecdotal evidence demonstrates that many valuable hours are often wasted because of slow computers. Psychological research also documents the negative influences of clutter – digital or otherwise – in our life. Despite this research, few users take time to proactively clean out…
VTech DS6321-3: Answer Your Cell Phone Anywhere in the House. One Less Reason to Keep Your Landline. (w. giveaway)
Happy Valentine’s Day and congratulations to Samsakara for winning the VTech Digital Expandable Three Handset Cordless Phone System! For the last few years Tech Savvy Daddy has argued that single people who are always on the move have no use for a landline. But if you’ve got a family and a decent sized house, what…
SitterCity and Restaurant.Com Make Going Out a Little Easier & More Affordable
Tech Savvy Daddy and I are the worst about hiring a sitter for a night out. For the longest time our high school sitters told us that we needed to go out more because they wanted to babysit at night. Now these great sitters who are fabulous at handling the nighttime routine for Little Miss…
Tweeting and Facebooking to Survive the DC Blizzard
This morning I woke up and did what any good blogger would do would do- did a little happy dance that our power stayed on through the night and then started using social media to Tweet, blog, and update my friends on Facebook about the DC area blizzard. The conversation that I had with friends…
Suave Wash Them Grow Sweepstakes w. Daily Giveaways
I know I have lots of loyal readers who are dedicated to entering all of my fabulous giveaways so I wanted to give you a chance to win daily prizes thanks to the Suave Wash Them Grow Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is part of the Suave Kids® Wash Them Grow campaign that encourages parents to recognize…
BlogHer Room of Your Own Panel Proposed on Resource Blogging- Please Vote!
In the midst of all the snow that has come to DC this past week and is forecasted for this weekend, you can’t blame me for thinking ahead to summer and my 3rd trip to BlogHer. BlogHer is a blogging conference for women and the handful of brave men who attend each year to connect…
