Did you know that kids receive an average of $25,000 in gifts and cash before they reach age 18? What happens to that money and why do so few kids save? The concept of delayed gratification can be hard especially in a consumer culture where the idea of creating savings is very abstract but it…
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My OpenSky Is…
Ever since I was introduced to OpenSky at Blogalicious, I’ve loved following my favorite tastemakers whose picks comprise my OpenSky. The great thing about OpenSky is that you can follow anyone you’d like to build your own personalized shopping site. My OpenSky is full of picks from incredible chefs and style mavens and over the…
Organizational Products to Streamline Your 2012
2012 is upon us and as I sit at a desk covered with papers, business cards, gadgets, and various items our kids have so kindly left behind, I know that my goal is to get organized in time for the new year! I’m taking a take-no-prisoner type approach to every piece of paper, business card,…
Limiting Screentime & Safe Gaming Over Winter Break- Tips from FOSI CEO Stephen Balkam
As part of an ongoing series this week about online and mobile safety, Family Online Safety Institute CEO, Stephen Balkam, is here to provide tips to help keep your family safer online. In my recent interview Stephen talked about mobile safety, Facebook, and factors to consider if you’re thinking about giving your child a cell…
Right Age for Cell Phone? FOSI CEO Stephen Balkam shares factors to consider
As part of an ongoing series this week about online and mobile safety, Family Online Safety Institute CEO, Stephen Balkam, is here to provide tips to help keep your family safer online. In my recent interview Stephen talked about mobile safety and Facebook. Today he’s providing factors to consider if you’re thinking about giving your…
Facebook & Social Networking Tips for Parents from FOSI CEO Stephen Balkam
As part of an ongoing series this week about online and mobile safety, Family Online Safety Institute CEO, Stephen Balkam, is here to provide tips to help keep your family safer online. Yesterday’s topic dealt with mobile safety and today we’re taking about Facebook. Tech Savvy Mama: We know that Facebook Terms of Service…
Mobile Safety Tips for iPods from FOSI CEO Stephen Balkam
If you’re giving the gift of an iPod Touch or a mobile phone this year, they are incredibly powerful devices due to the amount of content that can be easily accessed. Last year when I attended the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) Annual Conference, CEO Stephen Balkam talked about how for $200, kids could go into…
Gift Guide Picks for Healthy Living (w. giveaways)
With 2011 nearly behind us and a New Year coming, if you feel inclined to make some resolutions in 2012 to better your health, here are some of my favorite products that can help. Now please pass the chocolate! Kalso Solar Too GIVEAWAY: Kalso Earth Shoes (starting at $130)— Those who believe in no pain,…
Redbox: Inexpensive Way to Rent Movies & Games
Whether out-of-town guests are descending upon your house and you’re looking for a way to entertain kids of different ages or you’re wondering what titles for your new game system might be best for your family, Redbox makes it easy to bring home the latest games and movies inexpensively. Grab a movie (Blu-ray or DVD)…
Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker- Tips & Discount for DC Readers
This week we saw The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker which was just as magical as last year! If seeing the Nutcracker is on your holiday to-do list and is a tradition you want to start but you haven’t purchased tickets, The Washington Ballet has a special offer for 20% off tickets for the following performances at…
