Last month we were invited to enjoy the grand opening of the new Children’s Discovery Room and visitor’s center at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. Being a couple hours away from the DC Metro Area, Charlottesville is close enough for day trip and makes for a fabulous weekend getaway but while we loved visiting,…
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The Effect of the Recession on Public Education
As a teacher for a public school system, I felt it was my duty to write a letter to the recession about the difficulties in being a teacher during tough economic times. I surely hope that the recession will consider my letter during summer vacation and I’ll be able to come back to teaching during…
Jumpstart Giveaways
In between barbecues, trips to the pool, and honoring the memories of the brave men and women who have served our country, stop on over and visit my friend Bonggamom. She has a review and giveaway of the new JumpStart World, a new 3D online world created especially for preschoolers by Knowledge Adventure, on Bonggamom…
Is Your Kid a Mac and not a PC?
If your kid is more Mac than PC, between the ages of 8-12, and you have an Apple retail store near you, Apple is holding Apple Camp. Apple is offering three workshops: movie, music, or photo. Each is free and lasts for three hours. Interested? Click here for details. If you have older kids who…
T-Mobile Mom to Mom Quiz Redefines Parenting Styles
What kind of parent are you? Thanks to T-Mobile’s Mom to Mom quiz, parenting types have been redefined. Gone are the 4 parent types I learned about in my college psychology classes well before the thought of having my own kids crossed my mind. Most of the terms (indulgent, authoritarian, authoritative, and uninvolved) with their…
Captain Computer’s Mac Wish
Dear Mommy and Daddy, It has come to my attention that I would like my own computer. Little Miss Techie has her own and I am tired of sitting by her side asking for her to navigate to my favorite games on PBSKids which she won’t do. I would really like to use Clicker Paint…
PBS and Me & SteveSongs: Marvelous Musical Adventures DVD Giveaway
UPDATE: Congratulations to amweeks who won the Steve Songs DVD! Come visit me over on DC Metro Moms where I’m talking about my long relationship with PBS in a post called PBS and Me. PBS is a big part of our lives which is probably why I’m always featuring PBS web resources for children and…
Top Chef’s Spike Serves Great Stuff to DC Metro Moms at Good Stuff Eatery
If I didn’t blog about technology, I’d probably blog about food. Buying food, growing food, cooking food, eating food, and my favorite food blogs. Yes, I’m a total foodie and completely in love with watching Top Chef. So when the fabulous Devra and Sarah e-mailed me and the rest of my DC Metro Mom sisters…
The Dish on Delicious (and Del.icio.us)
Today’s Tech Savvy Guest is Gina von Esmarch. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Gina is a fourth generation San Franciscian, whose family as successfully run one of the City’s oldest fine dining restaurants at Fisherman’s Wharf — Alioto’s #8, founded in 1925. She’s also a tech savvy mom who takes delicious…
More Mother’s Day Giveaways!
In addition to the great items I’m giving away here, below are some new additions to my guide that will make time in the car a little more enjoyable. To win any of these items, just leave a comment below. Winners will be drawn randomly and notified via e-mail. Carpool Karma ($14.95) – Do you…
