Julie Marsh

Just about every day, I have a moment where I'm grateful social media wasn't around when I was a teen or pre-teen. Don't get me wrong; technology is a major positive in my life and in my kids' lives. But it's also kind of scary to think …

For the most part, I've got a good handle on my family's finances, but when it comes to the smaller details of where our money goes, I could use some help from this new iOS app. I'm finding it's really great for tracking your every day e…

My five-year-old son heads to kindergarten in two weeks. (Cue sobbing.) While he talks a blue streak and wields a glue stick like a lightsaber, we're still working on his reading skills. So I was absolutely tickled by how quickly he beca…

I adore two things about my DVR: One, I don't need an engineering degree to program it correctly, and two, I can zip through all the commercials faster than I ever did with a VHS tape. (Nod along like you know what I'm talking about.) Bu…

As far as fitness and racing tech gear go, when I find something that works, I stick with it. That's why I never leave home without my Armpocket running band , which took me through a half and full marathon (and all the training before i…

My sport earphones have gone missing (darn kids), but I'm not too upset since now I've got a good reason to try the new yurbuds Inspire earphones, designed especially for women. I've gone through years of training and multiple races -- e…

I will always be a skater girl at heart, but my style has evolved toward more subtle fashion choices than the G&S Skate Rat Pool Party t-shirt I rocked back in the day. Like these hip and gorgeous iPhone backs made from discarded skatebo…

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I've got a confession to make: I hate running. Okay, "hate" is probably too severe considering that I just ran a 10K last Monday (go me!), but I don't run for fun. That said, I've found a few awesome apps that have made running a lot mor…

Get out your white linen skirt and espadrilles because Apple has finally released what iPhone devotees have long been coveting--the gorgeous new white iPhone . Isn't it stunning? You know you want one. I certainly do, even though I'm sti…

So I finally got my hands on an iPhone 4, and I'm totally enamored with it. Problem is, I've been so overwhelmed by all the case choices out there that my iPhone is still bare naked. But when I got a peek at the incredible cases from Thi…

Since I finally (finally!) got my beloved iPhone , I've been reluctant to share with my kiddos. It's not like they don't have umpteen other opportunities to get their allotted screen time. But when I got a peek at the new ebook app for S…

We're continuing to keep a close eye on the news emerging from Japan in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami, so we were touched to see this announcement from Verizon. Through April 10, Verizon wireless and resident…

If you haven't already heard about the cool new project started by Craigslist founder Craig Newmark, we're super excited to be the ones who get to tell you about it. It's called craigconnects , and it's all about connecting fantastic non…

I come by my love all things kawaii starting with Hello Kitty back in the 1970s. And while I realize I'm too mature now (cough) to deck myself out entirely in Japanese pop-art accessories, a little cuteness keeps the stuffy out of being …

When I'm in a new city, I want to see the good stuff. Monuments and museums can be interesting, but what really fascinates me are the sights that not everybody has seen. Or even knows about. Which is why this amazing website is my new to…

I feel pretty lucky to have a couple of daughters who dig STEM -- that's science, technology, engineering and math, in case you've seen the acronym floating around. While there are so many exciting developments in the last few years desi…

No matter how many cool new educational apps and videos we find for kids (and there are tons we love), Sesame Street will forever be one of our favorites. So we're thrilled to hear about their new Sesame GO video on demand service that l…