Over the weekend I spent some time thinking about what it means to be a women in honor of International Women’s Day. Celebrated around the world on March 8, this day is designed to recognize the economic, political, and social achievements of women while calling for greater equality but as one friend on Facebook said,…
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Encouraging Young Animal Lovers Towards Career in Zookeeping with TailsUp! and Advice from a National Zoo Zookeeper
Living in the DC Metro Area, our family has many favorite places to visit but the Smithsonian National Zoo tops our list. Over the years it’s become the place where we’ve marveled at animals, learned about wildlife, and developed an appreciation for conservation. It’s also been the place where the kids have some of their…
Why Taking My Daughter to Haiti Was an Investment in Her Future as a Global Citizen
I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting about our trip to Haiti while editing countless photos documenting our journey. As a veteran traveler to Haiti, this trip was very different for me because I brought my 11 year old daughter, Emily, along. To have the chance to see the country through Emily’s young eyes was…
Netgear’s Arlo Smart Home Security Cameras Offer Wireless Operation, Easy Setup & Free Service Plan
I am a NETGEAR Ambassador and I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and review. There are a lot of webcams on the market and most of them are now sold as part of home security packages. The trouble is that even if the camera connects to your WiFi, many times…
Cars for Every Stage of Life and the Importance of a Kid Proof Vehicle
Thinking back on the cars that I’ve owned over the years, each one has fit a different age and stage of my life. There was the hand me down station wagon from my parents whose battle wagon status made it a safe vehicle as my first car, the sportier car that helped me navigate Boston…
Nintendo eShop Delivers Content Conveniently to WiiU and DS
While we teach our kids the importance of patience, I’d be lying if I told you that I didn’t love immediate gratification that comes with certain shopping online experiences. Downloading another great title mere seconds after finishing a book on my Kindle is simply fabulous, ordering on Zappos and getting next day delivery thanks to…
Macy’s Celebrates 5 Years of Creating Sustainable Income for Artists Through Heart of Haiti Collection
On January 12, 2010 a massive earthquake 7.1 shook Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere causing an estimated $7.8 billion in infrastructure damages and losses, destroyed 105,000 homes and damaged 208,000.* Called an “unprecedented natural disaster” by the U.S. State Department, the world responded with $13.34 billions of dollars in aid** and assistance…
New Gillette Venus Swirl Makes You Appreciate Engineering and Innovation in Shaving Technology #MovesLikeNoOther
This is a sponsored post When we think of technology, we often think of gadgets with screens featuring connectivity through WiFi and/or Bluetooth that make our lives easier but have you ever stopped to think the innovation behind every day objects that has made them better over time? I know I usually don’t think about…
Shop. Donate. Learn. 3 Ways to Help Haiti 5 Years After the Earthquake #Bloggers4Haiti
On January 12, 2010 a devastating 7.0 earthquake shook Haiti for 39 seconds and did incredible damage not only to the country’s structures in the capital city of Port au Prince but to individuals who lost family members and their livelihoods but not their spirit and determination. Like so many who turned on the news…
Products That Work With Your Smartphone to Streamline Your Life #CES2015
Thanks, Whirlpool, for sponsoring my CES series. Check out the special CES section of their website to see what they’re planning for the kitchen of the future. Years ago Apple proclaimed there was an app for everything but new innovations and partnerships are creating products that work with your smartphone to streamline the most everyday tasks. From growing…
