If you think the Octonauts may be some newfangled underwater version of Eight is Enough, they aren’t. The Octonauts are a team of eight undersea adventurers who share their environmental mission of “Explore! Rescue! and Protect!” through fun and educational animated shows geared towards ages 2-6. Inspired by the original Octonauts children’s book series by…
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2013 Ford Escape: Small affordable SUV with great tech features
The 2013 Ford Escape is a comfortable small SUV well suited for a tech savvy family of 4 who wants extras that won’t break the bank. Testing included driving the Ford Escape into Washington, D.C. for a theater performance, packing it full of supplies and snacks for both kids’ Valentine’s class parties, and an impromptu…
Cadillac SRX: Luxurious Crossover SUV with an Eye for Detail
The Cadillac brand has always been synonymous with American luxury but I never truly grasped the nuances of the brand until getting behind the wheel of the 2013 Cadillac SRX. Not only is this crossover SUV absolutely stunning but it’s full of thoughtful features that help enhance the driver and passenger experience and make it…
Hot or Cold? Honeywell’s Infograph on Gender Wars and Temperature (w. giveaway)
From the snow that fell in areas north of Philadelphia last week to the chilly temperatures in Minnesota, winter is still here despite the huge temperature fluctuations we’re still experiencing in the DC Metro Area. Since I work from home and my husband has the option to telecommute, we have separate but equal work spaces,…
Remembering Susan Through a Legacy That Lives On
It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds.’ I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone. …
Peppa Pig’s Happy Mrs. Chicken App Review
Fans of Peppa Pig who love her in the animated series will be pleased to know that Peppa has gone mobile with the launch of the new Happy Mrs. Chicken app ($2.99). Happy Mrs. Chicken is perfect for toddlers since it supports the development of coordination skills, creative thinking, and hand-eye through touch screen interaction….
Shari’s Berries: Delicious Chocolate Dipped Berries Delivered
Chocolate covered strawberries are always a treat whether we make them ourselves or indulge in gourmet pre-dipped ones and the ones we received from Shari’s Berries are absolutely delicious. “The combination between the chocolate and the strawberries is sort of like, heavenly,” said Little Miss Techie dreamily when I asked her to describe the berries….
Dyson AM04 Hot+Cool Fan Heater Review: Smart & safe design for efficient portable heating and cooling
Temperatures in the DC area have fluctuated all winter and ranged from spring-like high to below freezing as daytime highs that make us adjust our thermostat constantly to save on energy costs. This week we’re supposed to see weather in the mid to low 20s with the chance of snow and sleet later this week….
5 Overprotective Movie Dads & Taken 2 Movie Giveaway
Tiger moms, helicopter parents, and overprotective dads. We’ve all heard of them and whether we shun or embrace them, today we’re all about some of film’s most overprotective dads in honor of Liam Neeson’s return to Taken 2. In Taken 2, Neeson plays a retired CIA agent who stopped at nothing to save his daughter,…
7 Digital Resolutions to Make in 2013
After years of making New Year’s resolutions, I find that those that I manage to keep are the ones that are manageable and involve moderate amounts of change that contribute more towards a lifestyle shift than a complete overhaul. Earlier this week I was asked by The Today Show to share strategies for parents who…
