This was my year of travel. Countless day trips to New York City, 3 trips to Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco, Montana, Austin, Scottsdale, New Orleans, Miami, Asheville, Detroit, etc. helped me realize the importance of efficient packing, great luggage, and products that could help streamline every part of the trip. Here are my picks…
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Babble Top 100 Mom Blogs 2011
I squeaked on the list that contains and incredible list of bloggers whom I admire and respect: I may be #100 but being last has its merits…First and last place were mentioned in the Huffington Post’s piece. First Parents.com nod as their editors’ pick for best tech blog, Babble Top 50 Twitter Moms, and now…
Personalized Gift Picks from Liz of Cool Mom Picks (Today Show clip)
I happen to love personalized gifts and if you’re looking for something that’s a little extra special that will arrive in time for the holidays, Liz Gumbinner from Cool Mom Picks shared her favorites on the Today Show earlier this morning and provides the list of drop dead ship dates for all the items featured…
3 Sparkly Picks from Ice.com for Holiday Bling
What do I love besides technology? Boots, purses, and classic jewelry with a bit of a vintage feel for a little bling. Since I’ve been on the hunt for a great pair of earrings that can add a little sparkle to a little black dress, I was more than happy to peruse Ice.com’s collection. With…
Harry Potter Themed Gifts for the Ultimate Fan
One of my favorite times of day is bedtime for the chance to snuggle in bed with Little Miss Techie and read Harry Potter. We’ve been reading the books for quite awhile and she’s become the ultimate fan. She creates her own parchment by rolling and crinkling paper on which she writes down classes, names…
7 Hostess Gifts from OpenSky (giveaway)
OpenSky is my new favorite addiction because each time I visit the site I get to shop on a customized site that I’ve built based by following favorite celebrities and tastemakers whose styles I adore and who share their food, style, health, and design product picks. How it works Some of my OpenSky taste…
Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Warner Theater (giveaway)
For me, December means decking the halls and enjoying the traditions that we’ve started as a family, including a trip to see The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Warner Theater. We love how this holiday classic is uniquely Washington D.C. Here’s some information about the performance from The Washington Ballet: For 50 years, generations of…
Tips for Hand-Me-Down Tech Gifts
If your child is clamoring for a computer, tablet, or a smartphone, there’s nothing wrong with giving them your old device when you trade up for a new one. In a survey of parents of 2- to 10-year-olds, PBS KIDS found that nearly a quarter of parents will find a second life for their personal…
2012 Honda CR-V: What A Tech Savvy Mama Looks for in a Car
Today’s guest post is by Grace Duffy— tech writer, mom blogger, and real housewife of Silicon Valley. Grace spreads her special brand of wit and charm on her personal blog, FormerlyGracie.com, and is a contributor for a number of other parenting and tech sites. 2012 Honda CR-V Last week, a redesigned, all new Honda 2012…
Small Businesses to Support on Small Business Saturday
While you may be scooping up deals to save during Black Friday, designate some of the money you are saving to use during Small Business Saturday. Presented by American Express, Small Business Saturday is a way to honor small local and online merchants who are the backbone of the economy. Here are some of my…
