Movies are often about transformation as we watch characters go through life altering events through the course of the film. Nominated for 11 Oscars and taking prizes in four categories, including Best Director, Cinematography, Visual Effects, and Original Score, Life of Pi is definitely about Pi Patel’s adventure that is truly transformational. The incredible story…
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Hot or Cold? Honeywell’s Infograph on Gender Wars and Temperature (w. giveaway)
From the snow that fell in areas north of Philadelphia last week to the chilly temperatures in Minnesota, winter is still here despite the huge temperature fluctuations we’re still experiencing in the DC Metro Area. Since I work from home and my husband has the option to telecommute, we have separate but equal work spaces,…
See’s Candies: A Must Have for My Sweet Valentines (w. giveaway)
I was reading Dad or Alive’s 14 Things NOT to Get Your Wife for Valentine’s Day shared by Amy at Carriage Before Marriage as a public service for men everywhere. #6 on her list was drug store chocolates with the reasoning, A big box of crap movie theater candy does not make a girl feel…
Minted Fuels My Love for Gorgeous Stationary Products (w. giveaway)
Despite the tech savvy, I have a huge weakness for gorgeous stationary and paper products. I love holding cards made out of thick stock featuring vibrant fresh designs that serve as an expression of personality and that’s exactly what you get with products from Minted. Not only do I love the high quality of products…
Teaching Loved Ones #ItCanWait: No Texting and Driving (w. giveaway)
As someone who champions AT&T’s message of It Can Wait that is part of their no texting while driving campaign, I was dismayed when I got an email from a family member who proudly exclaimed he had traded his Blackberry for an Android. I also may have flipped out a little upon reading this: It…
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide and Madly Madagascar DVD & iOS App Giveaway
Favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure coming January 29 to DVD. Alex’s favorite holiday, Valentine’s Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement for the entire gang. Melman plans a big surprise for Gloria, Marty tries to impress a new friend and everyone wants to get their hands on King Julien’s love potion. You’ll…
Zoinks! Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries Feb. 16 at DC’s Warner Theater w. Ticket Giveaway
As kids, my brother and I spent hours watching Scooby Doo cartoons where Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, and Scooby solved mysteries in spooky swamps, fun houses, and other crazy locales. Now the much-loved Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang takes center stage in an all-new family musical, Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries at the Warner Theater…
Microsoft Surface with Windows RT Review and Giveaway
So far PC tablets have been sort of meh for me until getting a sneak peek at the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT during a private meeting at BlogHer in August. Like with most new tech devices, I was immediately intrigued by this new Windows tablet but wondered if the sleek, seemingly easy to use,…
Master Lock 1535D: Video Review by Captain Computer (w. giveaway)
Captain Computer loves locks. Padlocks, keys of all shapes and sizes, and the sheer pleasure of unlocking any door with a key bring such joy to his six year old self. If you’re him, you can never have too many locks and each new one we receive from my work with MasterLock becomes his new…
HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO Review with Video & Giveaway #HPFamilyTime
5 years ago when I started blogging, our family’s computer needs were different than they are today. One of the first posts I ever wrote, Computer Time Versus Play Time, discussed my concerns that a centrally located family computer would draw our then preschool-age daughter to it like moth to flame and threaten her imaginative play….
