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…
4 Smart Safety Tips for Seniors and Empty Nesters #LSSS
This is part of a sponsored post series written as a compensated member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad. Smart consumers know that security needs change over time. What works for a family living in a single family home with kids, tools, and bikes and toys strewn about the yard is different when considering the…
Streaming Cats & Dogs? 22 Movies for Animal Lovers to Stream on Netflix #StreamTeam
Whether you have a pet of your own or are enduring the pleading requests for a dog, cat, hamster, guinea pig, rabbit, or fish of your own, young animal lovers can get their pet fix thanks to an abundance of titles featuring favorite furry creatures on Netflix. From dogs and cats to jungle animals, this…
Car Buying for Today’s Families: Understanding Habits & Electric Options #NextGenVolt
This is a sponsored post written from my experience with She Buys Cars and Chevrolet at the Washington Auto Show’s press day. Did you know that the average car on the road is 11 years old? Whether you’re in the market for a new car this year or in the near future, chances are that…
