Tick tock goes the clock as Father’s Day approaches. If you’re without a gift and have been racking your brain about what to give the special man in your life whether he’s the father of your children, your dad, an uncle, or a grandfather, it’s time to put that Amazon Prime membership to work by…
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TODAY! AMD #STEMChat TweetChat
Like moth to flame, kids are naturally drawn to video games. When though concerns about screen time, social interactions, and violence may be nagging away at our parental conscience, there are important skills that video games can teach. And that desire to be a video game designer? Don’t scoff. What a great way to integrate…
PBSKids STEM Challenge Twitter Party (Thursday 1/19)
One of the most effective ways that kids can learn is by playing games— board games, card games, and yes, even video games! PBS KIDS is participating in the 2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge, an annual competition to motivate interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning among America’s youth by tapping into…
Gifts for Tweens
Generally between the ages of 9-12, tweens are the pre-teen set of yesteryear who straddle the line of being too old to be called young kids but aren’t quite old enough to be teens yet. Here are my picks for cool gifts that will challenge those that fall within this age group but won’t be…
AMD Tech Moms Visit Austin: Inside Look at Graphics and Video Processing For Consumers and Producers
I recently had the opportunity to go back to Austin for some time with AMD as one of the AMD Tech Moms. Between enjoying delicious food and lusting over amazing cowboy boots, there was a lot of learning in an intimate environment that allowed me to get to know more about AMD’s video and graphics…
Aerosoles: Fashionable & Comfortable Feet at BlogHer
Whether strappy sandals, tailored heels, fun wedges, or high boots, Aerosoles engineers their shoes for fashion and comfort. I’ve been a fan of Aerosoles for years but especially appreciated their professional looking comfortable shoes that allowed me to spend hours on my feet classroom teacher. One of my favorite pairs of shoes were a pair…
Happy 5th Birthday Captain Computer (w. Thomas & Friends giveaway)
I loved you the minute I saw you. A big healthy 8 lb 13 ounce boy born in the heat of the summer unlike your sister who was born in the dead of winter. I know it’s cliché to say, but it does seem like just yesterday. Today that baby is long gone. He’s replaced…
2012 Mercedes M-CLass ML350 Review- Abundant Technology for a Safer Ride (w. off-road video)
This week Mercedes Benz unveiled their new 2012 M-Class ML350 sport utility vehicle, a smooth car-like ride with luxurious styling whose inherent technology makes driving safer. During my stay at Paws Up in Montana, I learned and experienced features that pair smart technology with the car’s integrated sensors to provide a safer ride and can…
AMD Simplifies PC Buying with Vision Technology to Meet Your Lifestyle
According to the NPD Group, Americans spent $10.8 billion on consumer technology-related products in the 2009 holiday season and electronics are predicted to be the hottest gifts again this year but I know that many of you have a tough time trying to figure out how to select the right PC for their family or themselves. Whether…
Exclusive Interview with Jay Ingram from PBS’ The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That
One of our new favorite shows is PBS’ The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview lead science advisor, celebrated science author, and television host Jay Ingram. Jay is the one who, as he puts it, “ensures that lemurs and toucans aren’t in…
