I lived in Massachusetts for six years when I was an undergraduate and during my grad school days and when I left to move to the D.C. Metro Area, I wished that I had visited Cranberry World to see the bogs and learn about how cranberries are harvested because I love cranberries! Cranberry World featured…
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TalkTo App: Texting Businesses for Responses is a Busy Parent’s Timesaving Lifesaver {sponsored}
Picking up the phone to call and ask a business a question is so last year thanks to the new TalkTo app that allows you to text a business a question and get a fast response. This free app for Android or iPhone puts and end to phone calls to stores to check to see…
Fall Allergies or a Cold? How to Tell the Difference to Feel Better Fast {sponsored}
I suffer from seasonal allergies which usually means sniffling, sneezing, and red watery eyes in the spring but this fall has thrown me for a loop since I’m experiencing similar symptoms. How do I know I have allergies instead of a cold? At first it was tempting to think that I had a cold but the…
Getting Lost Shopping for Stationary on Minted
I may have a love for digital devices and technology but sometimes I find myself getting lost in looking at stationary on online sites for way too long. Last night I was browsing for personalized stationary and got stuck on Minted. I pinned a few favorite designs to my new Stationary board on Pinterest before…
8 Ways to Prep Your Home and Devices for Severe Weather {sponsored w. video}
If you don’t start making plans for severe weather until you hear about it, sometimes it’s too late. When bad weather starts to hit the news, a frenzy hits, often resulting in looting of stores for emergency supplies such as batteries, flashlights, and even generators. Smart families know that it’s important to always be prepared…
6 Tips for a Healthy School Year {sponsored}
Our seven year old son has suffered his bumps, bruises, and trips to the hospital when he was younger and just as I sat down to write this post, my husband came inside to tell me that he fell out of a tree while playing outside. We’re fortunate that he’s fine and there’s no trip…
Shopping For Your Child’s First Cell Phone? Factors to Consider & Ways to Protect It {sponsored}
One of the most common questions I’m asked by fellow parents is “What age should I get my kid a cellphone?” In all honesty, I’m not the right person to provide this answer. You are. You know your child best and since there are many factors to consider when getting your child their first smartphone,…
7 Things to Do to Prepare for a Family Road Trip
Family vacations not only provide much needed getaways and time together but can be a fun way to learn about a new place. After last year’s international escapade that involved a 14 hour plane trip to China and stops in Hong Kong and Japan, we decided to keep it more local and do a road…
Long-Life Sealed-In Battery Smoke Alarms Required in Maryland {sponsored PSA}
In an effort to reduce home fire deaths, the State of Maryland has a new law requiring homeowners to replace any battery-operated smoke alarm more than 10 years old with a unit powered by a 10-year sealed-in battery. Sealed smoke alarm technology seals the batteries into the unit’s housing and circuitry, making them tamper resistant…
3 Tips for Using Scotch Expressions Tape to Personalize, Organize, and Craft {sponsored}
When I was in elementary school, I had a roll of patterned tape that featured Hello Kitty on a red background. It was so special that I kept it in my desk and used it bit by bit for special occasions to add some flair to everyday items. Fast forward to the present and my…
