When I’m not in front of the computer, I love unplugging to enjoy time outside but as we approach summer, warm weather, thunderstorms, and humidity means onslaught of mosquitos that adore me. It’s always been hard to enjoy dinner al fresco when mosquitos are at their prime but even walking from our driveway to our…
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Visit Palau’s Coral Reefs on a Virtual Field Trip with The Nature Conservancy (5/19)
This is a sponsored post written as part of a partnership between NatureWorksEverywhere.org and We Are Teachers We know that kids learn best when there’s a personal connection created between them and the curriculum. Hands-on learning through field trips provides unparalleled learning but the reality is that not all of us can take a school bus…
Celebrate #RedNose Day with the #RedNoseClub on May 21
This is part of a sponsored post series written as a member of #RedNose Day #RedNoseClub. There are so many wonderful things associated with being part of the #RedNoseClub. Charged with the task of bringing awareness about the first ever #RedNose Day here in the United States, we’ve how easy it is to make a…
#BrainChase Summer Online Learning Adventure Giveaway
This is a sponsored post written in partnership with Brain Chase and The Motherhood Are you thinking about summer yet? I am. We’re looking forward to some unstructured days where we can do the things we want to without worrying about schedule. This usually means spending lots of time at the pool and enjoying the…
Lessons From Molly Ringwald at Mom 2.0 Summit
This is part of a sponsored post series for Domain.ME It’s been a flashback kind of weekend where an unexpected journey to my tween years caused me to reflect on life and made me realize exactly how far I’ve come. Let me back up. For the last few days I’ve been in Scottsdale, Arizona attending…
A Lesson on WiFi Speeds & 802.11ac and Why You Need the NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 (R8000)
I am a NETGEAR Ambassador and I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and review. How old is your home WiFi setup? If it’s more than two years old, it’s probably time to replace it. The quality of home WiFi gear has been increasing dramatically. Isn’t it time to have WiFi that…
From America’s Rainforest to America’s Desert: The Nature Conservancy’s Free Virtual Field Trips Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom
This is a sponsored post written as part of a partnership between The Nature Conservancy and We Are Teachers As a former teacher, I always loved seeing how real experiences contributed to my students’ learning. Hands on activities fostered learning through classroom lessons, field trips took us to local places that allowed us to dive…
Brain Chase: Personalized Online Summer Learning Adventure Prevents Brain Drain for Ages 8-14
This is a sponsored post written in partnership with Brain Chase and The Motherhood One of the biggest challenges for parents is keeping kids engaged during the summer months and it’s something I start thinking about well before the school year is over. Between camp and time at the pool for dive practice, I’m always…
Win 1 of 8 Lifeproof fre Cases for Your Samsung Galaxy S5!
With the seasons shifting from winter (finally!) to spring, melting snow gives way to puddles, spring rain, and warm weather destinations as getaways and as wonderful as these things are, they can be a disaster for your phone. I thank my lucky stars for my Lifeproof fre case (also available for iPhone) that has kept my…
Taking Time to Celebrate You on #MEDay
This is part of a sponsored content series with Domain.ME I admit that I used to have a hard time taking time for myself. As a mom and business owner, I’ve often put myself last on my long list of to-dos but not anymore. And honestly, it feels like I’ve truly grown up. Maybe at…
