When we bought our hybrid almost 2 summers ago, I knew what I was looking for but none of the car dealership employees really paid attention to me. As a woman, I was constantly overlooked in favor of conversations with my husband or viewed as the one to make the kids stop stress testing…
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Saving for College: 5 Practical Tips to Help You Start Now
My grandfather always said that education is something that could never be taken away from a person and despite the importance of education, the rising cost of college tuition is something that is always on my mind. A recent story on NPR stated that during the last 20 years, the cost of college tuition has…
Tide Coldwater vs Dog Laundry in a SheSpeaks Challenge
Running your washing machine on a cold water cycle is not only is good for the environment and your utility bill, but did you know it can be just as effective in cleaning clothes as hot water? I recently received a sample of the new Tide Coldwater Liquid Laundry Detergent and put it to…
Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic at DC’s Verizon Center Feb 15-20
Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic is coming to the Verizon Center President’s Day weekend. Classic and new Disney stars are taking to the ice from February 15-20 to share memories, laughs and excitement through unforgettable stories and enthralling characters. The show includes Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket…
Skywalker Ranch Jedi Training with a Side of R2, Yoda, and Stormtroopers
Little Miss Techie and I were in San Francisco for the weekend for a visit to Skywalker Ranch, home of Skywalker Sound, and LucasFilm offices that include LucasArts and Industrial Light and Magic. We were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of the Star Wars films before Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace comes…
7 Bowl Game Party Essentials from OpenSky
Everyone always has a favorite team when the big game comes around on Sunday and whether you’re a die hard fan who is thrilled that your team has made it to Indianapolis or are rooting for the opposition out of spite, score a touchdown with your friends by hosting the best game day party with…
Haiti: 2 Years After the Quake #Bloggers4Haiti
Travel documents for my trip to Haiti Two years ago when I was watching the coverage of Haiti after the devastating earthquake, I never imagined it would be a place I would visit 2 years later with fellow bloggers and friends. My trip has elicited a variety of reactions from friends including surprise, awe, curiosity,…
GoalForIt.com Printable and Online Charts to Focus on Success
Despite having established routines in our home and trying to focus on positive behaviors, instead of dwelling on the negative, there are times that I still feel like a broken record and could use the assistance of a concrete system to reinforce the routines and behaviors that are expected. GoalForIt.com provides free tools like…
Beauty and the Beast 3D Opens in Theaters Today
I loved Beauty and the Beast when I saw it ages ago and then watching it over and over again on VHS but seeing it in 3D with my kids sitting beside me was a real treat when we caught a preview last weekend. The classic tale is sure to captivate a new generation of viewers…
Tegu Mobility: Unplug and build with magnetic blocks & wheels
Ever since Tegu blocks came into our home, they have been one of our favorite open ended toys. There’s nothing like the satisfying click as these eco-friendly sustainable wood blocks connect with magnets to create vertical and horizontal masterpieces that are only limited by the imagination. Now imagination has wheels with the introduction of Tegu…
