How to use technology to support our troops on Memorial Day (and any day)
As much as we’re excited to celebrate Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer with a little beach and barbeque, we want to be sure to acknowledge the members of our military who, along with their families, have sacrificed so much for our freedom and are...
The best eggs of the Big Egg Hunt NY: Easter meets art meets social media meets social good
For the past few weeks, New York City has been awash in giant Easter eggs, in a brilliant (if a little time-consuming for me) social-media-meets-installation-art campaign for Fabergé called The Big Egg Hunt. It brought eager New Yorkers and tourists alike scavenging...
UNICEF Tap Project puts your smartphone to work for good when you’re not using it all. Brilliant.
I’ll admit that I’ve grown quite attached to my phone and all that I can do with it, but thanks to the UNICEF Tap Project, my phone can do some real good while I’m otherwise occupied (or waiting for new Candy Crush lives). Through March 31, UNICEF...
A really great excuse to shop at IKEA, as if we needed one
This light bulb might not look like it’s all that special, but it really, really is. Because now until March 29, IKEA will donate $1 from the sale of each one of their LED light bulbs to light up refugee camps worldwide. I have such tremendous respect for...
Be an organized parent and classroom volunteer with 9 helpful apps and websites
Ever since my kids started elementary school, I have always tried to volunteer and chaperone whenever possible, especially in these years that the kids still actually want me to be there. But with many different opportunities to help out in the classroom, school...
Last-minute donations made easy with tech
If you’re like us, you’re on a tech organization rampage right now, like backing up data, organizing digital photos, and getting rid of those cord tangles once and for all. Or at least until February. But before you close the curtain on 2013, might we...
Must-watch video: Konner’s Christmas Lights. Capturing the real spirit of Christmas
As we begin putting our site to rest for a long winter’s nap (or at least until the kids wake us up at 5 am tomorrow) I started looking at all the outrageous Christmas light show videos on YouTube, knowing how much my kids would love to see them. And then I came...
The Feedie app helps you feed the hungry while feeding yourself
If you’re the type who uses your Instagram and Facebook accounts to share photos of delicious meals that you’ve enjoyed at fab restaurants, now you can use new iPhone app Feedie to post your food photos and do more good than just making your friends...
5 ways to recycle your old iPhone
Ready to upgrade to the new iPhone 5S, and wondering what to do with your current iPhone? You might be surprised to learn what it’s worth, even if you’ve been hanging onto your early iPhone 4 like me. Here’s the scoop on five smart ways to trade in,...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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