One of my 2013 resolutions is to sleep more. I work for Clever Girls Collective during the hours that the kids are in school, unplug when they get home, and hop back on the computer after they’re fast asleep to write. I enjoy the silence in the house that comes with sleeping children but it’s…
Technology
Microsoft Surface with Windows RT Review and Giveaway
So far PC tablets have been sort of meh for me until getting a sneak peek at the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT during a private meeting at BlogHer in August. Like with most new tech devices, I was immediately intrigued by this new Windows tablet but wondered if the sleek, seemingly easy to use,…
iPotty: iPad Entertainment for Potty Training
Potty training. It’s a period in our kids’ lives that I’m glad is well over with but if potty training is on the horizon, desperation may make you resort to iPotty, a plastic portable toilet training potty with a rotating iPad stand. Take a look! CNET reports that it comes with a plastic film to cover…
Captain Computer Teaches His Grandfather to Use the HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO #HPFamilyTime
While I took some time off from blogging over the holidays, Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer spent some time teaching their grandparents how to use our HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO. Take a look at some of the things Captain Computer taught his grandfather! I just love the conversation that new technology can inspire between generations!…
7 Digital Resolutions to Make in 2013
After years of making New Year’s resolutions, I find that those that I manage to keep are the ones that are manageable and involve moderate amounts of change that contribute more towards a lifestyle shift than a complete overhaul. Earlier this week I was asked by The Today Show to share strategies for parents who…
The Thing About Instagram: Always be conscious of what you share
On Wednesday I watched the news unfold about the changes to Instagram’s privacy policy and terms of service (TOS) throughout the day and rather than writing an advice filled post laden with what the new terms meant and suggestions about other services to use, I went to bed (9:30 pm rather than 1:30 am per…
Upcoming Comcast Xfinity Holiday Programming
Between this weekend’s holiday events, Xfinity has some fabulous seasonal programming. From Charlie Brown, Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and so many more holiday classics to choose from, what favorites are you looking forward to watching? Friday, December 21 8:00pm: TNT’s Christmas in Washington: Hosted by Conan O’Brien (TNT Special) 8:00pm: The Happy Elf (The CW Holiday Special) 10:00pm: The…
HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO Review with Video & Giveaway #HPFamilyTime
5 years ago when I started blogging, our family’s computer needs were different than they are today. One of the first posts I ever wrote, Computer Time Versus Play Time, discussed my concerns that a centrally located family computer would draw our then preschool-age daughter to it like moth to flame and threaten her imaginative play….
Poptropica Adventures for Nintendo DS Review: Game Tips Needed!
Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. #UbiChamps What began as one single island on the Poptropica website in 2007 grew into a popular virtual world and has now become Poptropica Adventures, an…
NetZero 4G Mobile Hotspot Provides Secure & Fast Internet for Multiple Devices (w. giveaway)
As someone who over-relies on the power of the internet for work, one of my pet peeves is being at the mercy of sluggish wifi when traveling. I’ve been frustrated by having a slow connection in conference spaces, hotels, meeting rooms, and airports and my solution has always been a mobile USB stick unless we’re…
