This is a sponsored post Years ago when I was a first grade teacher, I was always trying to plan creative ways to teach my students about fire safety during National Fire Prevention Week. I had favorite books for read-alouds and an entire folder of fun activities featuring Sparky, the fire hat wearing Dalmatian that…
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Review: Rayovac Virtually Indestructible LED Spotlight for Everyday & Outdoor Adventures
I am a member of the Rayovac Power Bloggers and receive product and compensation for my involvement however, all opinions are my own. Perhaps it’s the former Girl Scout in me but I always like to be prepared. The mild spring temperatures will morph into warm summer months and it’s important to be prepared for…
Protect What You Love and Care About the Most #MasterLockProtects Giveaway
As a member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad, I have been compensated for my time in writing this post and receive samples for review. When asked what I most love and care about and want to protect, the answer is easy—my family. I want to make sure that my kids are safe in all…
Six Ways to Use Your Smartphone to Control Your Home {guest post}
It’s that time of the year when many families are away from home, visiting family and friends or escaping the cold in favor of a warm, sunny destination and thieves know that this time is a prime time for houses to be vacant. Today’s guest post is from Angelo DiGangi, a sales associate at a Home…
{sponsored} 3 Back to School Essentials for a Safe and Secure School Year
With 70% of college students owning a laptop and other mobile devices, it’s no surprise that they’re the most stolen items on college campuses. The high rate of theft for these devices can be a cause of concern because of compromised data, the inconvenience of not having much needed tech to complete assignments, but also…
{sponsored} 6 Ways to Safeguard Personal Information from Identity Thieves
Last night I dreamt that my wallet was stolen. I awoke with a start, not concerned about the $25 in cash that may have gone missing but more worried about the credit cards, my license, and other personal information that could lead to identity theft. Needless to say, I was thankful to wake up and…
6 Tax Tips for Consultants and Freelancers: Tools to keep you organized throughout the year
If tax season is daunting, it doesn’t have to be. Thinking about taxes throughout the year helps make the months and weeks leading up to the April 15 deadline easier especially when using apps and cloud based programs that help you keeping up with receipts, payments, and expenses in real time so you can file…
Dyson AM04 Hot+Cool Fan Heater Review: Smart & safe design for efficient portable heating and cooling
Temperatures in the DC area have fluctuated all winter and ranged from spring-like high to below freezing as daytime highs that make us adjust our thermostat constantly to save on energy costs. This week we’re supposed to see weather in the mid to low 20s with the chance of snow and sleet later this week….
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…
bSafe: One Touch Personal Safety in the Palm of Your Hand
Mobile phones can be lifesavers in case of an emergency but the new bSafe app from Bipper is the ultimate safety device. This free app allows iPhone, Android, and Blackberry users to alert your trusted network that you are in danger and provides them with your location with a single touch of a button. About…
