The parental challenge of getting kids to put down their devices and unplug is one that Blu and Jewel face as parents of three young blue macaws in Rio 2 but during recent interviews with the cast, I found that the stars who voice the characters were split over their love for new technology versus…
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Using Pinterest Place Boards to Plan a #Rio2 Inspired Trip to Brazil
The first time I saw Rio in the theaters, I was blown away at the visual accuracy of the movie’s black and white sidewalk mosaics in Copacabana and Ipenema, Sugarloaf Mountain’s cable cars, and the Corcovado that towers above the city. The movie transported me back to an era before we had children thanks to stunning…
#Rio2 World Premiere and Celebrity Photos Through the Lens of my Samsung #NX30 Mirrorless Camera
I’m far from a professional photographer but I love taking photos and used to think I needed to upgrade to a DSLR from my point-and-shoot for better shots but was hesitant to make the purchase. Not only was a DSLR an investment but the camera body felt huge in my hands and their size made…
Slice: Ultimate Companion for Online Shoppers (w. giveaway & Twitter party 4/2 9 pm ET)
I was compensated for my time writing this post and serving as the featured guest for the upcoming #SliceSpringCleaning Twitter party but all opinions are my own. As an avid online shopper, I’m all for apps that can make my life easier and Slice is a free fabulous comprehensive tool that helps me manage my…
10 Most Dangerous Things People Do with Their Smartphones {infograph}
Since our smartphones serve as a lifeline and we’re almost always connected, it’s always a good idea to stop and assess how safe we’re being when using our mobile devices. Below is a list of 10 dangerous things people do with their smartphones courtesy of ProtectYourBubble.com. I know I’m guilty of doing some of these…
The Fascination with Selfies and How the Samsung NX Mini Can Help Step Up the Selfie Game
Our fascination with our images started well before selfies became a word, in fact, it began in infancy. I remember being a new parent and my daughter’s excitement in catching a glimpse of herself in the mirror that’s translated into my kids, ages 7 and 10, using their iPods to snap images of themselves. Last…
How to Control Your Home Theater from Your Smartphone: Logitech Harmony Smart Control Remote Review
The Logitech Harmony Smart Control Remote system turns your smartphone into a full-fledged Harmony Remote capable of controlling all of your home theater and stereo devices. If you’ve never used a Harmony remote, they are the industry standard for high-quality Universal Remotes. They can completely eliminate a stack of remotes and make all of your…
5 Tools for Staying Organized at Tax Time
I am a compensated member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad but all beliefs are my own. The dreaded deadline for taxes is coming up and if your family’s health care receipts are scattered all over the place, you have no idea how many times you donated items to charity, or gave money to…
Weekly Reads: Amazon Prime Price Increase & Data Brokers Sell Your Personal Information Based on Your Web Browsing History
Since there’s enough speculation on where in the world Malaysian Air flight 370 and I look to Richard Engel to keep me up to date on all things Crimea, I’m going to jump right into my very short list of what I found most interesting this week. {Headlines} Lovers of Amazon Prime! The next time…
Weekly Reads: Disney Layoffs, Free Getty Images, TSA on Instagram, NatGeo’s Live From Space
Another long hiatus but I swear, in honor of a new season and what we hope is the end of winter for good, this feature will be back with more regularity like the title suggests! {Headlines} This week Disney Interactive announced huge cuts including the end of BabyZone.com, the 3 year old Spoonful site that…
