By Carissa Rogers, Parent Advisor to Famigo.com. Hiking is family fun, adventure and exercise, right? The problem is my kids think it’s work (as in: whine, grumble and mumble). Mom, my feet hurt! Mom, it’s too hot! Mom, are we there yet, can we go home? And teen-speak: “Oooh. A tree. Yay.” What they need…
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Kia Sorento: Affordable SUV with Flexible Seating
After a week of driving the Kia Sorento, we didn’t really want to give it back. A trip to Philadelphia for Digital Family Summit, to Baltimore to see fireworks on the 4th, and trips around town allowed us to bond with the car and really get to know its features well. What did we love?…
Will You Be Able to Go Online on Monday? Make sure you’re DNSChanger free!
“What’s this about the loss of internet access on Monday? Will we really not be able to get online?” asked my Mom as we talked today. So what’s all the fuss about and is there really cause for concern? In short, yes. You should check your computer for a virus called DNSChanger. Check your machine…
E3 2012: Harry Potter Themed Games for PlayStation Wonderbook and Kinect
Last week the gaming community assembled in Los Angeles for E3, the Electronics Entertainment Expo that served as the industry’s opportunity to take a look at the much anticipated game titles and systems that will be out this fall and in the near future. Lots of new family titles and game experiences can be expected…
E3 2012: Snoop Dogg, WiiU, and hot fall video games
For anyone who loves games, E3 is the place to be. 2012 E3 kicked off yesterday, opening expo doors to reveal the latest titles from all the biggest names in the industry and providing attendees with the opportunity to play games and provide feedback to developers prior to the fall release dates. Multimillion dollar multi-level…
Kia Optima Hybrid: Eco-Friendly Midsize Luxury Sedan
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Kia Optima Hybrid is a fully loaded smooth and solid hybrid luxury sedan with an attractive price tag considering the wealth of features and extended warranty. It’s a perfect mid-size car for families looking to save money on gas costs but unwilling to compromise on the extras that they are used…
Sonos Play 3: Future of Home Audio
The Sonos Play 3 streaming audio player gives you instant access to your digital music library and streaming internet audio settings from anywhere in your house. I had a chance to try out the Sonos Play 3 streaming music system and was very impressed. Taking it out of the box, the Sonos Play 3 looks…
Alarm.com: Smart Interactive Tech Secures Your Home
If you’re heading out of town for the long weekend or have an upcoming summer vacation on the horizon, chances are you’ve given a little thought to how to best secure your home. Nothing feels more violating than having someone break into your house. While stuff is stuff and can be replaced, the physical clean…
Mazda M3 i Grand Touring 4 Door: Sporty, Stylish, Compact and Affordable
Different stages of life require vehicles to fit one’s current lifestyle and budget. I recently had the opportunity to drive a Mazda3 i Grand Touring 4 Door, a zippy car whose compact size, great fuel efficiency, and price would make it perfect for a recent college grad, secondary car for a commuter, cool aunt and…
Acer Iconia Tab: Windows 7 Tablet PC and Keyboard in a Portable Package
Acer Iconia Tab PC users who desire a powerful machine with a large screen and other bells and whistles to support multitasking often compromise portability and would do well with the Acer Iconia Tab ($531.08 on Amazon) as a portable computing solution. The Acer Iconia Tab is a two part machine consisting of a touch…
