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…
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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…
Karizmac Luminous Charisma Maps- A Myers Briggs horoscope hybrid for the iPad
Thank you to Karizmac Luminous for sponsoring this review. For more information about Karizmac Luminous please visit http://www.karizmac.com/luminous.html When I was in middle and high school, I read my horoscope obsessively. I believed in the power of dreams and tried to figure out what my they were telling me by devouring books about dream symbolism….
Friday Faves: Zing Z-Curve Bow, Max Liquidator Eliminator, MasterLock Python Get Kids Out & Active
In the heat of summer, the allure of something new can serve as the incentive to leave the air conditioned comfort of the indoors and heat outside…at least for a little while! The Zing Z-Curve Bow ($22.13 from Amazon) was one of my favorite products from this spring’s Time to Play Showcase. Having been a…
Should Children Be Allowed To Use Facebook?
This sponsored post was written by Maggie Durango, a freelance writer and occasional guest blogger. Any sane parent would approach their child’s use of technology and the Internet with a certain amount of trepidation given the fact that there are so many predators online that try and abuse young kids. Every parent wants to keep…
Friday Faves: Fourth of July Guide to Fireworks, Drinks from Martha Stewart, and a Tune by The Sing-a-ma-jigs
Besides the Fourth of July being Independence Day and part of a long weekend, it’s also my birthday! We always have more than enough things to do on the 4th which makes for a fun day, usually ending with ice cream cake and fireworks. HowStuffWorks.com has an interactive guide to fireworks Speaking of fireworks…Want to become…
Choosing the Perfect Laptop for College
This sponsored post was written by Maggie Durango, a freelance writer and occasional guest blogger. With high school graduation season now over, thousands upon thousands of graduates are preparing themselves for their transition into starting a college education. For parents, this means a lot of driving, paperwork and, most importantly, shopping. We all want our…
Type A Parent Conference Recap w. Fresh Produce Photos & #TeamLeticia Video
Attending Type A Parent is so refreshing. Maybe it’s the mountain air that surrounds Asheville or the fact that it’s like the Cheers of blogging conferences. Maybe not everyone knows your name but after meeting on the patio, you become fast friends. Here are some conference highlights: Spending time with friends from near and…
Suitcase Shopping Tips: Features to consider from the always traveling Tech Savvy Mama
Recently I’ve been thinking about shopping for suitcases. Not only is it summer but I’ve been reading a travel memoir as part of From Left to Write book club and just got home from a fabulous time at Type A Parent Conference in Asheville, North Carolina. With the many trips I’ve taken throughout the first…
