The Arlo webcams from Netgear continue to hold their position as my favorite web-enabled camera. The new Arlo Q features the ability to record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, two-way audio, and a slew of features that we loved last year and made them stand out from the pack of smart home…
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How to Teach Kids to Safeguard Their Belongings at Any Age #LSSS
This is part of a sponsored post series written as a compensated member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad. As the chill of winter fades away, days get longer, and signs of life appear, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief that spring is here. And with spring and warmer weather, comes spring break!…
Taking Kids to See Annie: 6 Things to Do Before You Go (+ 3 for After the Show)
The national tour of Annie opened last night at Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre and it’s a perfect way to introduce elementary ages to award winning musicals that have longer performance times than family theater venues. Originally based on Harold Gray’s popular comic strip, Little Orphan Annie, the story and songs of Annie are delightfully familiar to…
9 Features to Look for When Buying a New Laptop
For some, buying a new laptop is right up there with car shopping. A dizzying array of devices by various brands at all different price points with a variety of specs can make anyone’s head spin. Much like buying a car, a new laptop is an investment where numerous factors should be considered before bringing…
Important Conversations to Have with Kids About Managing Their Digital Reputations
This post is sponsored by Domain.ME Have you Googled yourself recently? If not, it’s probably a good idea to do so right now to see what comes up. Go ahead, I’ll wait. If you have a common name, add your employer, hometown or other distinguishing factors about yourself to make the search more accurate. What…
Behind the Scenes of the Sounds of Everest with #DolbyAtmos (w giveaway)
We’re right in the middle of an epic snowstorm here in Washington, D.C. where snowfall measuring in the double digits muffles normal suburban sounds to amplify the sounds of snow like the occasional boom of thunder (aka thundersnow) and flakes that are pounding the ground. Sound changes when there is snow on the ground but…
LG HOM-BOT Turbo+ Cleans & Monitors Your Home via Your Smartphone #CES2016
This is a sponsored post When I was a kid, I used to wonder how much my future life would be like The Jetsons. Would I order breakfast with a push of a button before delivering my kids to school in little bubbles that dropped from my flying spaceship and come home to a spotless…
How to Manage Your Smart Home Easily with Cox Homelife #CES2016
This post is sponsored by Cox Communications With over 2.2 million square feet of exhibit hall space, I found no shortage of new shiny swoonworthy objects as Cox Communication’s Digital Correspondent at CES. It’s taken me a full week to decompress and process all the innovative products and tech trends I saw on the show…
Solve Digital Storage Problems with Netgear ReadyNAS
I am a NETGEAR Ambassador and I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and review. Netgear’s ReadyNAS 214 is a flexible home backup solution and full-featured file server that runs applications like the Plex Media Server. What’s Plex? Read on. Everyone has a lot of media. The iPhone 6s has a…
GIVEAWAY: Code Master & Laser Maze, Jr. from ThinkFun
I love gifts that empower young minds through play, especially ones that get kids thinking and learning without them even realizing it. With a passion for challenging kids through engaging games, brainteasers, and puzzles that sharpen their minds, ThinkFun stimulates brain development while keeping learning fun. I love that ThinkFun offers something for everyone. ThinkFun…
