I am being compensated as part of the 3 month long #SiennaDiaries series but all opinions are my own and based on our experiences with the Toyota Sienna. One of the requirements for our family’s participation in the 3 month long Toyota #SiennaDiaries program was to give back to our community and because we’re a…
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How to Tell the Difference Between Allergies and a Cold
As a member of the CHPA OTC Safety Ambassador Program, I received compensation for this post but all opinions are my own and based on my family’s allergies. Even though it’s March 26 and more snow blanketed the DC Metro area for the umpteenth time yesterday, the sniffle-sneeze-sniffle in our house tells me that the seasons are really…
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…
5 Reasons to Visit Japan
This is sponsored post but all opinions are based on experiences from our personally funded trip to Japan 2 years ago. Two summers ago we traveled to China and Hong Kong on a family trip with my parents and stopped in Japan on our way home. Our stay in the Japanese neighborhood of Shinjuku may have…
Samsung Galaxy S5: Translating the Tech Specs to Share What You Need to Know about Samsung’s Latest Galaxy Device
Yesterday Galaxy lovers, Android aficionados, and smartphone consumers watched as Samsung announced the S5 features from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and while the specs are impressive, Samsung continues to build on the success of the Galaxy line with improvements that make it tempting for iPhone users to switch and S3 and S4 users to…
31 Car Themed Songs for Your Next Road Trip
I am being compensated as part of the 3 month long #SiennaDiaries series but all opinions are my own. The secret to any great road trip is great music. Whether driving to music that matches your mood, choosing tunes for family sing-alongs, or using the beat to stay energized during a long drive, music is…
Protect What You Love and Care About the Most #MasterLockProtects Giveaway
As a member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad, I have been compensated for my time in writing this post and receive samples for review. When asked what I most love and care about and want to protect, the answer is easy—my family. I want to make sure that my kids are safe in all…
Ultimate Valentine’s Gift Guide: 30 Gift Picks for Your Beloveds
Valentine’s Day is this Friday and if you’re without a gift for your beloved, here are 16 gift suggestions that the tech savvy and even non-tech savvy will appreciate. From new tech, tech accessories, fashion finds to keep them cozy through this seemingly neverending winter, and new cookbooks to warm hearts and souls, there are…
