Did you know that when doing laundry, heating water can account for up to 80 percent of the energy used per wash load in the United States? Ever since visiting Bosch headquarters last year and learning that a cold water wash cleans your clothes just as well but saves energy and is better for…
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Make It Count
What adventures do you have to fuel your soul and make your life count? Whether daily adventures or grand ones, there are things we do each and every day. I promise this video is inspirational and not just about girls in bikinis on the beach! How will you do more today? By the way, my…
Celebrate Clifford’s Birthday at Port Discovery (ticket giveaway)
Port Discovery is one of our favorite places to visit that never gets old thanks to great hands on exhibits and an amazing climbing structure rising three floors through the center of the building. During spring break we visited and got to experience Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog, a traveling exhibit at Port Discovery…
Geocaching: Outdoor Fun for Tech Savvy Families
We may be a tech savvy family, but we love being outside. We spent the weekend bike riding (wow, those little legs can pedal!) to explore green spaces not too far from our house and tending to our backyard garden. Yesterday I was talking with the National Wildlife Federation and when the subject of geocaching…
Hop: Movie Themed Easter Basket
Since we’re just finishing up Valentine’s chocolates in our house, I’m hoping the Easter Bunny will go light on the candy and heavy on alternate spring themed treasures and things that can be enjoyed as a family. Every weekend we have a movie night and this weekend’s pick was Hop, a darling family movie that blends…
SitterScout Secures Sitters from Your Network via Text
Does the hassle of scheduling your sitters keep you from scheduling much-needed date nights? Endless calls, voicemails, emails, and texts can certainly be a time sucking deterrent but SitterScout makes allows you to instantly reach out to your network of sitters with a single text. SitterScout is an online and mobile app that works from…
DC Readers: Let Your Inner Stooge Loose at Six Flags America (ticket giveaway)
Amusement park lovers and roller coaster enthusiasts in the DC Metro Area will be pleased to know that Six Flags is opening this weekend and celebrating April Stooge Day this Sunday, April 1 in honor of April Fools’ Day and The Three Stooges coming to theaters on April 13. About The Three Stooges the Movie…
PersonalCreations.com: Easy to Order Personalized Easter Baskets
I’m a sucker for personalized gifts and with spring here and Easter right around the corner, I was pleased to be introduced to PersonalCreations.comthat not only sells personalized Easter baskets but products for a multitude of occasions and recipients that go beyond being the standard gift and take mere minutes to order. All in One…
5 Tips for Securing Hand Me Down Tablets Before Giving Them to Kids
If you’re spending the weekend playing with your new iPad and considering handing down your old device to your children, you’re not alone! According to a recent PBS KIDSsurvey, nearly a quarter of parents of 2–10 year olds find a second life for their personal tech devices by handing them down to their kids. Multi-iPad…
Visiting eBay Headquarters to Answer Your Questions
If you’re a more frequent eBay buyer than seller and find that you want to get started but are intimidated to start, let me know how I can help you! I’m en route to eBay headquarters in San Jose, California for the eBay Parent Panel Summit where I’ll be spending time with fellow panelists while…
