After Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Shop Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday. Founded in 2012, Giving Tuesday is an idea that’s only two years young but is a global celebration where charities, families, businesses, communities, and students come together in order to celebrate generosity and give. The idea behind Giving Tuesday is so…
Buying a Tablet for Your Kids? 5 Things to Consider (w. giveaway)
Parents who are considering getting a tablet for their child this holiday season may feel a bit overwhelmed with the choices but knowing what options to pay attention to helps narrow the field. In addition to the age of your child, here are 4 things to look for when shopping for tablets this holiday season….
Why It Matters to Know What’s Inside Your Computer and the Significance of Conflict Minerals
As a consumer, what do you look for when shopping for a computer? Price, size, and weight are often top of mind along with the size of the hard disk to determine how much memory it has and the speed of the processor so we can know how many applications we can run simultaneously but…
2014 Gift Guide: Gifts for Frequent Fliers
Frequent fliers breeze through security with their TSA PreCheck or Global Entry with their carry-ons neatly packed, making a quick stop at their regular airport eatery to grab a bite for the flight, before walking up to the gate and boarding. They have travel down to a science and make it seem absolutely effortless. But…
Secure Your Home for the Holidays with a Master Lock & Sentry Safe Giveaway!
As a member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad, I have been compensated for my time in writing this post and receive samples for review. Every year around the holidays, our neighborhood suffers a rash of burglaries. Neighbors report that their cars have been rifled through in the middle of the night, items are missing…
2014 Gift Guide: Gadget Lovers
Now is the perfect time to start scoping out gifts for the gadget lovers on your list. Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales along with deals that will last well into December make it a great time to pick up something that they’re sure to love. I’ve tested a lot of devices over the past…
Family Dinner Project: The Importance of Talking About Giving During Meal Times
This post represents a compensated partnership with The Family Dinner Project. All opinions are my own. In today’s busy connected world, when do you take time to talk as a family? Growing up, we always took a few minutes at the beginning of the day to have a bite of breakfast and then came together…
How to Prepare for Black Friday Shopping to Maximize Time and Money
With incredible deals appearing online, print ads in Sunday’s paper announcing sales that start on Wednesday, and photos of tents already in place at popular retailers, you’d have to live under a rock to not know Black Friday is here. Savvy consumers know that Black Friday can be an amazing time to snag deals on…
Wind Power Renewable Energy Science Kit from Thames & Kosmos Promotes Hands-On STEM & Environmental Learning
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of School Specialty. Curious young environmentalists with a love for fans will love building a wind turbine to explore wind as a renewable energy source while learning the physics of force and motion thanks to the Thames & Kosmos Wind Power Renewable Energy Science Kit. The kit…
Tips for Attending ICE featuring Frosty the Snowman at Gaylord National Harbor (w ticket giveaway!)
If you think that it’s been cold around the D.C. Metro Area this week, 30 degrees starts to seem warm when you head to Gaylord National Harbor for ICE featuring Frosty the Snowman. Since 1969 Frosty and his animated friends have been seen on television screens during the holidays but now visitors can join them…
