Lutron’s Caseta wireless lighting system allows you to automate the task of turning on and off lights and other devices in your house with their mobile app. The Caseta system is composed of a base station and remote modules. The base station plugs into your ethernet network and interfaces between the Caseta wireless devices and the…
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GIVEAWAY: National Geographic Kids or Little Kids Magazine Subscription
A long time favorite and featured in previous gift guides, National Geographic magazines for kids make a wonderful holiday gift. Educational, affordable, and a gift that kids truly enjoy when they arrive in the mailbox each year, National Geographic Kids Magazine and National Geographic Little Kids Magazine ($15 for a year)provide learning through engaging age appropriate…
How to Give Memorable Experiences as Holiday Gifts (w giveaway)
This post is sponsored by LivingSocial Everyone has a hard to shop for somebody on their list who seems to have everything they need. What do you get them? Think beyond material goods and focus on experiences that will provide lasting memories without the clutter. Shopping for experiences for friends and relatives who live across…
12 Reasons to Love Netflix (w giveaway)
The days before streaming are like a distant memory for all of us and Netflix has forever changed the way we watch content. But why do we love it so? Here are just 12 of the reasons why I love Netflix. Endless content for everyone Separate profiles for everyone in the family Family friendly movies…
Delicious Meals Made Easy with Black + Decker’s 6.5 Quart Multicooker
This is a sponsored post It’s that time of the year where easy to make comfort food is a busy parent’s best friend especially when you walk into a house full of delicious smells at the end of a long day. With just a few minutes of meal planning and quick prep work before you…
#FashionIRL: How I Bought, Wore & Shared My Boots to Become #ohsofamous
It’s that time of year in the DC Metro area when we could be enjoying a gorgeous fall day one day and the next brings a taste of winter before we have a chance to switch to flannel sheets on the bed and need a down coat over a favorite sweater. Despite a constantly changing…
3 Tips for Establishing Bedtime Routines #5MoreMinutes
At some point, almost every parent deals with bedtime battles due to stall tactics but if you’re among the 40% whose kids go to bed when asked, congratulations! Consider yourself lucky because more than 60% of parents worldwide deal with kids’ stall tactics before bed. This universal problem of bedtime excuses add up to nearly…
Favorite Black Friday Deals on Amazon, Dyson, Nintendo & Wonder Workshop
If a tryptophan hangover, pie coma, plus the thought of crowds make you loathe heading out to take advantage of in-store Black Friday deals, most deals can be obtained online tomorrow without ever leaving the house. SlickDeals is a great go-to to find all the best deals on products but here’s a rundown of Black…
Review: Disney Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur Features Stunning Visuals & Themes Best for Ages 7+
With animated favorites like Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc., Brave, Finding Nemo, and more, one would expect that Disney Pixar’s latest movie would be filled heartwarming tales of family, friendship, and love in a visual masterpiece. Indeed The Good Dinosaur has those three things but parents expecting that this will be a feel-good movie for…
GIVEAWAY: Toshiba Satellite Laptop from Toshiba
If you had a chance to check out my 2015 Best Gifts for Mom, you probably spotted the but the truth is, this gift would be perfect for anyone! It boasts five unique viewing modes, the new Windows 10 operating system, a 15-inch multi-touch display, and an audio package with Onkyo stereo speakers tuned by…
