Surviving the lines at Disney World? Undercover Tourist is the app for that
This past weekend, I got through four fun-filled days at Disney World and emerged relatively unscathed from the perils of long lines and the whining that ensues on them. In part I have to thank the temperate weather, but I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the free...
Kids’ music download of the week: Why Is Dad So Mad?
When I told friends that my son and I were headed to Skywalker Ranch to see an early viewing of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace 3D, a startling number of them wanted me to find George Lucas and ask him “Why???” Why Jar Jar? Why mess with Yoda?...
DIY video monitoring that’s smarter (and free-r) than it sounds
There are times as a mom when not only do I wish I had three sets of arms, but three sets of eyes as well. That’s why I was interested in a new DIY video monitoring system called iWatchLife. Especially because it’s completely free. DIY and video monitoring...
Alternatives to Picnik? Reader Q+A
Now that Google is closing down Picnik, any suggestions for what I can use to edit my photos? -Delilah We were definitely surprised to hear that Picnik is shutting down. I’ve used it many times to quickly and easily edit photos, and while it’s a bonus to...
iTunes U: For that free Stanford education you were always hoping for
If you constantly have regret about sleeping through all those 8:30 AM college classes or have always wanted to learn another language, technology is now making it mighty easy to add a couple IQ points, in the comfort of your own homes. An updated version of the...
Kids’ (free!) music download of the week: Kira Willey’s The Mixing Bowl
Though it is always about 100 times messier when my kids want to help in the kitchen, I’ve always loved their help. And since this is great cookie-baking weather, I’ve found a sweet little tune to play while we get busy stirring, taste-testing and, of...
Goodbye Picnik, hello Picnik Premium
Editor’s Note: We’ve updated this post with new information we received regarding the changes to Picnik. You might have been as surprised as I was to learn the news that Google will be closing down Picnik, the go-to photo editing site for thousands of...
Celebrate Dr. King’s birthday with his words in a whole new way
My kids are getting old enough to understand that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s message of equality, fairness and tolerance is just as important now as it was back when he was alive. And today on his observed birthday, I have found a great way to reflect on his...
Skype wishes travelers a happy holiday with free WiFi
I recently did a round-up of great videoconferecing options for connecting with family over the holidays. But if you’re one of those families that travels for the holidays, you will be happy to know that Skype just announced it is offering one hour of free WiFi...Creating Secure Passwords: The Easy, Step-by-Step Guide
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