#ToyotaWomen TWIN members with Toyota executives at the Toyota USA Automobile Museum Last week I had the pleasure of participating in TWIN Camp at Toyota’s Headquarters in Torrance, California. The trip was an incredible learning experience where I not only learned about the vehicles but also about the history of the company, local and national…
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Bizarre Foods’ Andrew Zimmern Road Trips for Good in Appetite for Life Series (+FB Chat tomorrow!)
One of the reasons I love to travel is to sample local fare. One year when my college classes ended, I road tripped it from Massachusetts home to California and made a point to sample the best of what area had to offer. I’m a big believer that food is always best when it’s local whether it’s…
Car Dealerships Start Paying Attention to the Female Consumer
When we bought our hybrid almost 2 summers ago, I knew what I was looking for but none of the car dealership employees really paid attention to me. As a woman, I was constantly overlooked in favor of conversations with my husband or viewed as the one to make the kids stop stress testing…
Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic at DC’s Verizon Center Feb 15-20
Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic is coming to the Verizon Center President’s Day weekend. Classic and new Disney stars are taking to the ice from February 15-20 to share memories, laughs and excitement through unforgettable stories and enthralling characters. The show includes Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket…
Skywalker Ranch Jedi Training with a Side of R2, Yoda, and Stormtroopers
Little Miss Techie and I were in San Francisco for the weekend for a visit to Skywalker Ranch, home of Skywalker Sound, and LucasFilm offices that include LucasArts and Industrial Light and Magic. We were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of the Star Wars films before Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace comes…
Haiti: 2 Years After the Quake #Bloggers4Haiti
Travel documents for my trip to Haiti Two years ago when I was watching the coverage of Haiti after the devastating earthquake, I never imagined it would be a place I would visit 2 years later with fellow bloggers and friends. My trip has elicited a variety of reactions from friends including surprise, awe, curiosity,…
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…
Gifts for the Frequent Flier
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…
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…
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…
