The kids and I are getting ready to embark on a cross country flight to visit my parents in California. Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer are pretty savvy travelers and have racked up a fair amount of miles on their frequent flier cards in their short lifetimes but this trip will be a little…
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If I were a teenage boy…
I’d mow the lawn and complete my summer homework packets or spend all of my hard earned allowance to get my hands on a Limited Edition PSP with Rock Band Unplugged. Me and my band would skip the Quickplay and Training and go right to Tour. I wouldn’t choose anything as uncool as Livin’…
Sony PSP Combines on the Go Reading & Gaming for Summer Fun
Our PSP came preloaded with three following mini (or lite) games that were selected due to age appropriateness for our kids (ages 4 and 6): Supermarket Mania– A game where we have to use the joystick controls to race around the store and keep it stocked with the items our customers want. Pile Up Bakery–…
Comics Go Digital on the Sony PlayStation Portable
Little Miss Techie loves to read and recently she’s been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the weekend for the delivery of the Sunday comics at our doorstep. Watching her sitting at our kitchen table reading through the comics and hearing her giggle reminds me of how much I loved the comics at her age too….
Getting to Know My Sony PSP- How You Can Help & Win!
School ends today which means I get to spend some time getting to know my new Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)! For the next 3 weeks I’ll be sharing my experience with as part of the PSP Family Fun Program. I’m hoping that my blog-u-mentary will not only help you learn about the features of the…
Summer Learning on The LeapFrog Community featuring Summer Bridge Activities (w. giveaway)
With summer officially beginning mid-day tomorrow, the teacher in me is just as excited as my kids but as a parent, I know how important it is for them to maintain their skills in order to prevent the famed summer slide. Making learning fun can be a challenge between camp, pool trips, and playdates but…
LeapFrog’s Leapster Explorer Promotes Learning on the Go
Summer is almost here and if you are looking for a way for your kids to practice their skills in a fun way while keeping them entertained while traveling, LeapFrog’s newest device- Leapster Explorer ($69.99)- provides handheld learning experiences in a portable device designed for ages 4-9. The latest learning gadget from LeapFrog serves as…
Sarah McLachlan’s New Album Laws of Illusion Rocks! (w. giveaway)
I’ve been a fan of ever since I heard her haunting voice coming from my housemate’s room as a grad student in Boston. I’ve watched her swing and sing during a performance at the historic all-female with my best girl friends, sung to Sweet Surrender and Building a Mystery at the top of my lungs…
Calling Shutterbugs for National Geographic Photo Contest! Novices welcome! (w. giveaway)
Congratulations to Lauren who won the Canon SLR camera bag and a supply of Energizer Lithium batteries! Have you ever envisioned one of your photos in National Geographic? Well, now is your chance to make it happen! National Geographic and Energizer have teamed up to present the 3rd annual Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest. The winner…
Win 500 Business Cards from UPrinting.com
Congrats to Stimey for winning cards for her Autism Unexpected site that she will be handing out after her BlogHer panel! Despite the chatter about parties, what to wear, and panels to attend (like the one I’ll be on!), BlogHer has a tendency to sneak up on me and at the last minute I’ve found…
