This is a compensated post written in conjunction with the DiscoverE blog tour. All opinions are my own. With so much emphasis on teaching kids science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics, as parents, we can feel guilty about not doing more, intimidated by the concepts, or feel empowered by the fact that even if…
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Celebrating Office 365’s First Anniversary by Looking Back & New Goals to Live a More Paperless Life
With today marking my first full year as a Microsoft Office Champion and the first anniversary of Office 365 Home Premium, it’s a day of milestones that represents how the right tools can truly make a difference. I’ve always been a Microsoft Office user but my goal over the past year has been to streamline…
6 Family Road Trip Essentials
We’re a hop-in-the-car-and-go kind of family and for adventures that are close to home and also faraway. We’re lucky to live day trip distance to the water to feel the sand between our toes in the summer, close enough to hit the slopes for the day of skiing in the winter, and have no problem…
The Rise of the Tablet: First Thoughts About Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8
We’ve seen the rise of the smartphone, witnessed the development of ultrabook-type computers that are lighter than laptops, and are in the middle of the tablet takeover. Earlier this fall TechCrunch reported that tablet sales rose 53.4% while PC purchases declined 11.2%. As consumers are looking for more portable computing solutions, TechCrunch says that growth…
Tools for Brainstorming and Fostering Creativity When You Work From Home
Thank you to Sprint for sponsoring this article. Get inspired by innovation and see what’s next at Sprint.com/faster As someone who was used to collaborating with colleagues in a school as a teacher, it was a big shift for me to decide to leave the education world and pursue a work-at-home career in social media where…
Revisiting My Digital Resolutions from 2013
2014 is underway and besides resolving to say no, how did I do in keeping my digital resolutions last year? Last year I mentioned that the resolutions I tend to keep are not only manageable but involve moderate amounts of change towards a shift in lifestyle. I shared 7 Digital Resolutions to Make in 2013…
Six Ways to Use Your Smartphone to Control Your Home {guest post}
It’s that time of the year when many families are away from home, visiting family and friends or escaping the cold in favor of a warm, sunny destination and thieves know that this time is a prime time for houses to be vacant. Today’s guest post is from Angelo DiGangi, a sales associate at a Home…
littleBits Kits Teach Beginning Circuitry to Kids
We’re always on the hunt for fun educational experiences that promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in our home for our two children- ages 7 and almost 10. They’re naturally curious about how things work, love dismantling broken electronics (in a safe way and with our permission, of course!), and enjoy open ended toys…
4 Travel Essentials for Keeping Valuables Safe on the Go
Whether you’re a frequent business traveler, adventurer who loves to explore destinations around the globe, or enjoy relaxing with your family on a vacation, it’s always important to ensure the safety of your stuff. Working with Master Lock has allowed me to try a wide variety of the products and here are four favorites that…
How to Sell a Gaming Console with eBay Simple Flow
I admit to being a much more frequent eBay buyer than seller but since we’ve been on a decluttering spree in our house, it was time to attack the game cabinet and sell the Wii that we barely ever use. eBay is often our method of choice for getting rid of our electronics and with…
