Mother’s Day is Sunday so if you haven’t already started, get shopping to show the special woman in your life exactly how special she is. Here are 10 of my favorites that any mom is sure to love regardless of how tech savvy she may be. iRobot Scooba Give mom a break from cleaning with…
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Protecting Kids from Credit Theft
As adults, we know the importance of a good credit report but have you ever thought to check your child’s credit? Identity thieves are always using web crawling software to locate information like birth dates, social security numbers, and names that are pieced together to create a brand new identity. Thieves covet social security numbers…
Red Envelope: Gorgeous Gifts to Please Any Mom (w. giveaway)
My family knows that when I unplug, I prefer to spend time in our yard so anything related to gardening is always a welcome gift. This year I let my husband use Red Envelope to shop for Mother’s Day gifts. I always love their high quality gifts and the ease of shopping so knew he…
RIP Beastie Boys Adam Yauch aka MCA w. 2009 Concert Pics
Thank you Twitter for the breaking news about the death of Beastie Boys co-founder Adam Yauch. 47. Cancer. So very sad. Licensed to Ill was the first album I ever bought with my own money. I caught them in concert a couple times at the 2 day Tibetian Freedom Concert in DC in 1998 and during…
ProFlowers for Mother’s Day Plants and Flowers
Orchids and azaleas always remind me of my Mom. She loves plants over cut flowers because of their longevity and while I like to surprise her with flowers, I know that the more practical side of her prefers azaleas that she can continue to enjoy when planted in her garden or the joy of her…
Personalized Gifts for Mom by Personal Creations (w. giveaway)
Mother’s Day is just over a week away and if you’re struggling to come up with a unique gift, think about something that she loves and get it personalized by Personal Creations. Personal Creations features hundreds of personalized gifts for moms that are sure to put a smile on her face. Having ordered embroidered Easter…
eBay Celebrates Moms, Memories with Twitter Party and $100 GC Giveaway
Time spent together completing holiday baking projects, going on bike rides, digging in the yard, taking summer road trips, and vacations spanning the globe are some of the fondest memories that I have of growing up. I love that my parents found time for us to spend together to strengthen our family bonds and plan…
momAgenda: Perfect Paper Calendars Even for the Tech Savvy (w. giveaway)
As much as I love shiny gadgets, new apps, and tech-cessories, the traditionalist in me also loves a great paper calendar. momAgenda has been my go-to for paper calendar for years and with the introduction of the brand new momAgenda Home Office Edition ($32.95, available July 1), my favorite calendar just became even better. momAgenda…
Cold Water Wash: Eco Friendly Energy Saver
Did you know that when doing laundry, heating water can account for up to 80 percent of the energy used per wash load in the United States? Ever since visiting Bosch headquarters last year and learning that a cold water wash cleans your clothes just as well but saves energy and is better for…
Geocaching: Outdoor Fun for Tech Savvy Families
We may be a tech savvy family, but we love being outside. We spent the weekend bike riding (wow, those little legs can pedal!) to explore green spaces not too far from our house and tending to our backyard garden. Yesterday I was talking with the National Wildlife Federation and when the subject of geocaching…
