Gone are the days of sitting down and tuning in to watch your favorite shows live. These days savvy viewers watch their shows when they want and our kids are even getting into the act by streaming favorite content on Netflix. With the ability to set up separate profiles in your Netflix account for your…
Why Taking My Daughter to Haiti Was an Investment in Her Future as a Global Citizen
I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting about our trip to Haiti while editing countless photos documenting our journey. As a veteran traveler to Haiti, this trip was very different for me because I brought my 11 year old daughter, Emily, along. To have the chance to see the country through Emily’s young eyes was…
YouTube Kids App: A Safer and Easier Way for Kids to Discover and Explore Educational Content
Wary parents who have been fearful of turning their kids loose on YouTube to search for age-appropriate content can breathe a sign of relief thanks to the YouTube Kids App. Launched just yesterday, this free app for iOS and Android is designed to make it safer and easier for children ages 2-8 to discover and…
Netgear’s Arlo Smart Home Security Cameras Offer Wireless Operation, Easy Setup & Free Service Plan
I am a NETGEAR Ambassador and I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and review. There are a lot of webcams on the market and most of them are now sold as part of home security packages. The trouble is that even if the camera connects to your WiFi, many times…
Watch the Academy Awards & Tweet with Rayovac Fusion to Win on Oscar Night
This is a sponsored post written as part of my involvement as a Rayovac Power Blogger. It’s Oscar Sunday and the anticipation of the Academy Awards is always such fun! From the glitz and glamor of the red carpet to the excitement of the winners in each category, Oscar night is one not to be…
Cars for Every Stage of Life and the Importance of a Kid Proof Vehicle
Thinking back on the cars that I’ve owned over the years, each one has fit a different age and stage of my life. There was the hand me down station wagon from my parents whose battle wagon status made it a safe vehicle as my first car, the sportier car that helped me navigate Boston…
And We’re Off! A Mother-Daughter Trip to Haiti #Bloggers4Haiti
“Nervous excited,” Emily said when I asked her how she was feeling about our trip to Haiti. We had just put down the book we were reading with a dim light casting a glow in the corner of the room. She snuggled against me in her loft bed and told me she just didn’t know…
3 Things That Help Me Achieve Work/Life Balance #MEDay
This post was sponsored by domain .ME; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. One part of having a successful work/life balance is taking time for oneself but it’s often easier said than done. It’s been just over a year since I announced my plan to reclaim me in honor of my blog’s anniversary and how…
4 Steps to Easy Kid-Created Valentines on the Computer
Valentine’s Day has always been an excuse to bring out the crafty. As a kid, I always loved making my own Valentines because it meant taking out every single stamp, stamp pad, sticker (puffy, scratch and sniff, shiny…), and doily (heart ones and round ones, of course!) to adorn my cut paper hearts to hand…
Valentine Gift Guide: 15 Tech Savvy Gifts for Your Loved Ones
While I’m a big believer that displays of love on Valentine’s Day should be spread out throughout the year, tech gifts outlast flowers and chocolates for a gift that keeps on giving. There’s no shortage of gifts in Valentine colors like pink, red, and purple but these gifts also come in goes-with-everything black or other…
