This year the start of school is a little bittersweet as Captain Computer, our youngest, will start kindergarten this fall. While I appreciate that I won’t have 2 different school schedules and multiple pickups to deal with, it’s hard to believe that he’s all grown up and will join the ranks of his sister at…
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Our Active Unplugged Vacation Inspired by Austin-Lehman Adventures
Three hours north of San Francisco up the Northern California Coast where US Highway 1 winds along the beach past towns like Bodega Bay, is a place called The Sea Ranch. The Sea Ranch is where my husband used to go for weekend getaways with his family as a child and was the location for our…
Flash Mob Dance at BlogHer’11 San Diego.mp4
So did you hear about the Flash Mob during BlogHer? Code name Operation Glory, bloggers who were part of a private Facebook group practiced while keeping lips zipped about this surprise that occurred during lunch on Friday to the delight of fellow attendees! Thanks for reading Tech Savvy Mama through your feed! Original post by…
Unplugging to Refocus During a Blogging Vacation
I am online all the time. Really. All. The. Time. Unless I’m busy being a mom. Then I really unplug to the point where I miss texts about playdates. Oops. Awhile ago my husband commented that I haven’t really taken a vacation in the 3 ½ years I’ve been blogging. Even when we go away,…
Aerosoles: Fashionable & Comfortable Feet at BlogHer
Whether strappy sandals, tailored heels, fun wedges, or high boots, Aerosoles engineers their shoes for fashion and comfort. I’ve been a fan of Aerosoles for years but especially appreciated their professional looking comfortable shoes that allowed me to spend hours on my feet classroom teacher. One of my favorite pairs of shoes were a pair…
What Do You Want From Blogging Conferences? BlogHer Advice from 4th Year Veteran
Earlier this year when on a press junket, one of my blogging friends asked me why I attend so many blogging conferences. “Isn’t there value in being inaccessible?” she asked. It was a good question and one that I thought about for a long time. Later this week I’ll head to my fourth BlogHer since…
Happy 5th Birthday Captain Computer (w. Thomas & Friends giveaway)
I loved you the minute I saw you. A big healthy 8 lb 13 ounce boy born in the heat of the summer unlike your sister who was born in the dead of winter. I know it’s cliché to say, but it does seem like just yesterday. Today that baby is long gone. He’s replaced…
Kleenex Field Trips & Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History- Friday Fave
Whether a lover of living things, prehistoric creatures, gems, or cultures, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is a great place to explore all of the above while providing hands on experiences for kids of all ages. Yesterday Little Miss Techie, Captain Computer, and I braved a hot, humid, code orange air day and ventured…
Macy’s College Lifestyle Party Provides Special Savings During National Back to School Events
It’s back to school time and Macy’s is having a College Lifestyle Shopping Party! Macy’s was my go-to place when I was getting ready for college and needed dorm essentials like a new comforter and bedding, clothes that would be appropriate for a California girl to survive the New England winters, and a phone, stereo,…
Mabel’s Labels- How much do I love thee? Let me show you the ways!
My love of labeling is slightly obsessive compulsive and I blame Mabel’s Labels. I have labels with the kids’ names, our family name, my name, my blog URL, and even my Twitter handle. Darn you Mabel’s Labels and your super cute highly durable labels that stick through repeated trips through the washer, dryer, and even…
