Could you lose internet access on Monday, July 9?
If you've heard rumors about the FBI shutting down internet access for certain PCs this coming Monday, we hate to say it, but it's more than a rumor. But don't worry - the chances are minimal and you can take a simple steps to find out if you're one of the unlucky...
Have you hugged your floppy disk today?
While cleaning out the office yesterday, I kept coming upon relics from my not-so-distant past, like some weird archeological dig in my house. This, children, is a floppy disk. We used it to store information on before the Cloud. And here is a cassette. . .a VHS tape....
BorrowLenses: Like Netflix for camera gear
As a former photographer, there are times when I feel guilty using my iPhone as my main camera source. The iPhone takes great photos, no doubt, but sometimes I think I should dust off my old Canon EOS DSLR and put it back to work. The only problem is that I...
Paging Dr. Mario
I got a huge giggle out of this print which shows just what ol' Mario would look like through an X-ray, after eating all those mushrooms of dubious origin, unmarked pills, and bizarre plants. The Dr. Mario print comes courtesy of illustrator Andrew Heath whose strong...
Schoolhouse Rock comes through on Independence Day
Last night, my five year-old asked about why Independence Day and July 4th were on the same day. Pretty good question, I thought. And when I started to explain the meaning of Independence Day, I found myself more or less paraphrasing one of my favorite Schoolhouse...
The best grilling apps, A.K.A. no more “I think you overcooked it, hon.”
One of the many things I love about summer is the enticing and oh-so-summery smell of things cooking on the grill. Mmmm...meat. My husband is the house-appointed grillmaster, but I'd like to start expanding my grilling horizons beyond hamburgers, and I'm...
AT&T FamilyMap – reach out and track someone
Talking to parents of older kids makes me want to build a machine that will stop time in its tracks. While I look forward to my kids getting older (kinda), there is so much comfort in their ages right now and not having to question where they are at all times, who...
One camera to go, please
I have the terrible habit of dropping my little point-and-shoot camera right into my bag without first putting in the case. Now that I have a camera I love, I've gotten better. But there's nothing like the incentive of a cute new camera bag to keep me motivated....
Making sure the Facebook fan pages you love are the updates that you read
If you've recently noticed a lack of updates from your favorite brands, bloggers, or fan pages on Facebook (or maybe you haven't realized it until just now), it may be because of the introduction of Facebook's new Promoted Posts. But we can help you fix it. These...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Andy Cohen
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Andy Cohen (we love him!) shares his favorite. I have to say my favorite app is Shazam, just because I use it all the time. Really, all the time. Whenever the...
Piquing our Geek: The coolest thing to happen to waste paper
While we're increasingly paper-free thanks to services like online bill pay and Catalog Choice, I'm still amazed at the amount of paper that comes into this house from junk mail, solicitations and school flyers. So when I saw this device that actually does something...
Kids’ music download of the week: High Five
Ever since I first heard Shine and the Moonbeams perform at Kindiefest a year ago, I've been a huge fan of their sound and cannot wait until they can get a full-length CD produced. I'm not the only one who thinks so either, as evidenced by the number of times...
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Educational math and science apps for kids to prevent summer brain drain. Don’t worry, they’re fun!
Believe it or not, summer brain drain is a real phenomenon. Bill Nye the Science Guy even said so recently on Kids Place Live (yes, the de facto radio station on in my car) and he mentioned that math and science are the first subjects to go. While I want my...
A sports watch just for women? Yes ma’am!
As a runner, I've used my fair share of GPS watches, all of which tend to have the same issue: Too darn big for my wrist. And while I personally don't mind strapping my smart phone to my arm in my beloved Arm Pocket, that's not an option for many of my friends who do...
Oz for Ipad – the way Oz is meant to be done. Only, more so.
I am a serious Oz fanatic. As in, I read every one of the L. Frank Baum books as a child and now I'm introducing them to my girls. Not that there's anything wrong with MGM's technicolor version--should you be okay with the silver shoes becoming ruby slippers (ahem)....
Social media icons that actually look iconic
You know the drill, bloggers. You have so much going on, with Pinterest, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter that you include the links. But, then your cool and artsy website looks all buttoned up and corporate. So how do you leave breadcrumbs to your social media empire...
Peg Solitaire – turns out it’s got a cooler name than that.
If you're loading up on apps to keep the kids entertained on car trips and rainy days, we've got a fun new one that's actually not new at all. In fact, I think it's a few centuries old. Besides, how could I not try the game that's huge in Denmark? The Napoleon app...
Orbitz, take me away
I usually don't feel the need to "go away" on vacation during the summer months, especially since it's already warm out and we live close to the beach. But after seeing a show on the travel channel about Tahiti, I decided that is where I want our next family trip to...
Piquing Our Geek: Cool off with your smartphone
Just when we're getting used to the idea that your smartphones can control your sound system, Friedrich has now invented a space-age air conditioner that you can control remotely with your smartphone, computer, or tablet.Pretty cool, right? From Belkin's WeMo and the...
Lomocams with St. Tropez style
If you're a lomography fan, or just looking for a super cool hostess gift for a friend who's generous with her beach house, this new camera is so neat. The St. Tropez edition of the La Sardina Camera makes me feel elegant just trilling the r's in the name. It's got an...
Out of the office – a perfect place to be this summer
If you've got a laptop and a seat at Starbucks that should have a brass plaque with your name on it, then this Kate Spade laptop case is right up your alley. I love the "Out of Office" Laptop Sleeve which is the perfect cheeky message in this day and age of...
Flipboard finally comes to Android. Yippee!
Ever since my husband took over my iPad, I figured it would be easier to just give up and use my Kindle Fire at bedtime. But as part of my news-reading routine, Flipboard had been sadly absent from list of go-to apps. That is, until now. Because Flipboard is finally...
The stylish stylus
I admit when I hear the word stylus, I still think of that awful little black toothpick-y thing that came with my very first Palm Pilot. Now, it's so exciting that they've become stylish, comfortable to hold, and more importantly, harder to lose. SpunPens on Etsy has...
Martha Stewart Crafts on your iPad. It’s a great thing.
The tech world is buzzing about the new Martha Stewart Crafts app for iPad, and I can see why. Long ago, I used to babysit for a family who had their attic converted into a professional scrapbooking room. Filled with stacks of patterned acid-free papers and matching...