I proudly carry my Star Alliance Gold card, my preferred airline’s Elite card, and the confidence that comes with TSA Precheck whenever I fly. I know the best places to stop in the airports to grab a quick and healthy bite to eat, know just what to pack to make travel a breeze whether going on…
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2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Teens (ages 13+)
Teens may tell you they don’t know what they want but deep down they really do. Chances are that they’ve hinted. You just need to listen really carefully to figure out what it is and when you do, they’ll be impressed that you got them the item they’ve been coveting and have been trying to…
2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (ages 8-12 or grades 3-6)
Oh the tween years! Not kids and not quite teens, tweens have increased confidence and independence but are still kids at heart.Tweens are confident readers who can be intensely curious about the things they want to learn about. This age longs to be the center of attention but also wants some autonomy from mom and…
2015 Gift Guide: Early Elementary (ages 5-8 or grades K-2)
Kindergarten, first, and second graders span a wide range of skills and knowledge so gifts for this age should balance fun and learning. Kindergartners who have settled into a school routine are working towards becoming fluent readers while second graders feel confident at school and are working towards expanding knowledge while first graders tend to…
2015 Holiday Gift Guides
Every year since 2008, I’ve evaluated tons of products for my age appropriate gift guides and specialty guides but I only recommend the items I’d love to give as gifts, receive myself, or know that my kids would be thrilled to gifted with this holiday season. Every year there are tons of new products that…
13 Ways Trick or Treating is Like a Attending a Work Trade Show
It’s almost Halloween and our kids are already organizing their friends and scheming the most efficient route to take for the biggest candy haul ever. As the topic came up at the dinner table, I started offering trick or treat advice. We discussed the difficult choice of going on your own versus a large group,…
Retale Location-Based Deals App Saves Time and Money When Shopping at Major National Retailers
There is something deeply satisfying about getting the best price possible but is it worth the time to do price comparison research at home before driving around to the different stores that offer the best deal? While some say yes, others say no. I love getting the most for my money but my time is…
A Class Room Parent’s Guide to Easy Halloween Party Planning
This is a sponsored post Once back to school shopping is done and the kids are settled into the routines of school, I always feel like life should calm down but it never does thanks to the next wave of activities that includes extra curricular activities that come with their own list of parental responsibilities,…
5 High Tech Halloween Prank Ideas from #BestBuyHalloween
This is a sponsored post While some spend endless hours planning a delectable Thanksgiving menu enjoyed around a perfect table, creating a dazzling holiday light display that would make Clark W. Griswold envious, or creating audio experiences to never miss a minute of football’s biggest bowl game, others are all about Halloween. If you’re the…
12 Father’s Day Gifts for Frequent Fliers, Outdoor Enthusiasts & Cool Dads Everywhere
For my husband, a great gift is a day when we have nothing on the calendar because those days are few and far between thanks to two kids who love playing sports, I like to give him gifts that help make his frequent travels for work easier or products that help him enjoy the time…
