As we sit watching news reports on the television, listening to radio coverage, and discussing of today’s Connecticut school shooting with friends over social networks, it’s hard to make sense of what happened. There are so many whys that we just don’t know the answers to right now and may not know the answers to for…
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Springpad Home for the Holidays Contest with Wayfair.com
The holidays can be stressful but I’ve found that one of my best ways to cope is to be organized. I plan ahead by looking at my month ahead, make endless lists for the satisfaction of crossing things off as I finish them, and using tools like Springpad to keep track of everything from wish…
Gifts for Teens
What do teens want? Gift cards, tech, and the latest fashions! Here are some things to put a smile on their face this holiday season. iPod Touch 5th Generation ($299)— Oh swoon! Of course your teen wants the redesigned iPod Touch! It’s thinner and lighter than ever and a beauty to look at thanks to the 4”…
Gifts for Tweens (ages 8-12)
Tweens are always looking for a challenge. Their maturing brains like complex play that is far more sophisticated. Complex problem solving tasks, working strategically to advance to the next levels of video games, and multiplayer activities or organized sports tailored to a child’s interest can provide satisfaction through play while nurturing brain development through adolescence….
UPS My Choice Review & #HassleFreeHolidays Twitter Party (11.14)
If you’ve ever wished you could know exactly when your packages were going to be delivered and reschedule their delivery around your schedule, the free can help. As a busy mom and businesswoman who is constantly trying to streamline my schedule, I find the free benefits of UPS My Choice to be extremely helpful but…
Toyota Camry: Understanding Why So Many Love This Midsize Sedan
It’s easy to see why the Toyota Camry is the most popular car in Toyota’s line of vehicles and recently took over the title of being the best selling car in North America in May 2012. After spending a week with a Camry SE, I determined that this mid-size car that is spacious enough for…
5 Ways to Protect Your Home from Holiday Crime
Every year around the holidays, crime spikes as homes are left vacant while families travel and high value items purchased as gifts are likely to be found in homes in addition to jewelry and household electronics. Even though November has just started, it’s important to begin preparing your home early. What do you need to…
Review: Samsung Series 5 Ultra-Portable Laptop
Thanks to AMD and my involvement in the AMD Tech Mom program, my most recent laptop acquisition is the Samsung NP535U3C, an ultra-portable A6 machine machine. This compact laptop is designed to compete against the Intel UltraBook line as well as the MacBook Air. It features a 13.3” LED screen and a 500GB hard drive. Weighing…
Comcast Club Tech Aims to Reduce Digital Divide
I always applaud companies that I work with when they support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in our local schools. It’s important that a new generation of learners are exposed to these topics and develop a lifelong love of STEM subjects in order to seek higher education and pursue careers in these fields. I…
Digital Preparedness: 7 Tech Savvy Ways to Brace for Severe Storms
Up and down the East Coast we’re bracing for Frankenstorm, a multi-day superstorm storm whose winds will stretch for miles and churn up high tides. Compared to this summer’s Derecho where we lost power for 5 days and internet for longer, we’re bracing for the worst since it’s a given that our DC Metro neighborhood…
