Just as a cluttered desk can hamper productivity, a computer containing hidden software can halt productivity. Such software is often called malware and comes in the form of Trojan horses, viruses, worms, and spyware. These pieces of software are created with the sole intent of damaging your computer and are at work while you are…
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WorldLabel.com Provides Affordable Labels & Free Printables via Blog
Beautiful labels can add a gorgeous touch of personalization to anything whether gift giving, addressing an envelope, or staking claim to a frequently lent item but laser and inkjet labels can be quite expensive when purchased at local retailers. Online retailer and site patron, WorldLabel.com, has a wide selection of labels in all sizes for…
Secure Important Documents with MasterLock (w. giveaway)
April is here and the deadline for filing taxes is looming! I’m the first to admit that I don’t love tax time because the abundant paperwork can be overwhelming unless you have a good system. In order to combat the stress of taxes, I find that spending a little time to organize documents throughout the…
DC Readers: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Delight Audiences in DC Area Performances (w. ticket giveaway)
Going to Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth is a classic throwback to childhood that is always as much fun for me and as for the kids. This weekend we were guests of Feld Entertainment and attended Barnum 200 Funundrum, a show that evokes classic circus performances from long ago. The…
Angry Birds Shipped to Rio for New App & Movie (w/ iTunes GC Giveaway)
Angry Birds have been caught and are being smuggled to Rio de Janiero in Angry Birds Rio, the newest app now available through the Amazon App store for Android and Apple’s iTunes ($0.99). In Angry Birds Rio, the original Angry Birds are kidnapped and transported to Rio where their goal is to escape their captors and…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s Jeff Kinney Talks Movies & Rodrick Rules Giveaway
Dubbed the wimpiest saga of all time, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules hits theaters this Friday, March 25. Here’s a synopsis of the movie from 20th Century Fox: In this sequel to 2010’s surprise hit, Greg Heffley, the kid who made “wimpy” cool is back in an all-new family comedy based on the best-selling follow-up…
DC Readers: Blue Man Group Ticket Giveaway & Discount
As a family, we’ve enjoyed live theater performances including those at our local children’s theater as well as The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker, Mary Poppins, Stomp, and I’m so excited to take Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer to see Blue Man Group at the Warner Theater. A Blue Man Group performance is unlike anything you…
Educating About All Things Presidential for Presidents’ Day- Part II (w. giveaway)
On President’s Day we celebrate the birthday of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that long weekends commemorate important individuals and their contributions to America’s history. Here are some ways you can supplement your child’s understanding of our many past presidents in an age appropriate way. Educational videos– Learn about Abraham…
DC Readers: Laurie Berkner Band Coming to Lisner in March (w. giveaway)
Captain Computer and Little Miss Techie have been listening to Laurie Berkner for years and are thrilled that she’s making a stop at GW’s Lisner Auditorium on Sunday, March 6 for a Live Birthday Concert! The one day tour stop will include two performances on March 6 with one at 11 am and another at…
Scene It? Romance HD iPad and iPhone Apps (w. 3 giveaways)
Will this be a scene that’s a part of your Valentine’s Day evening? If so, enter my giveaway and win a code for you iPad! She could see him in the darkness, lit only by the soft glow of the iPad, yet somehow, he seemed so far away. She watched, as he gently caressed…
