Coolibar Sun Blanket review »

Summer is here, and sun protection is a big concern in my family. I have pretty fair skin and am freckled from head to toe. My little one seems to be taking on my coloring with some reddish hair and a fair complexion. When my 13-year-old was a baby, she was somewhat olive skinned and no matter what kind of sunscreen I used on her, she tanned right up. I don’t think she’s ever had a sunburn! With the baby, I make her wear swim shirts for sun protection, big floppy hats and tote an umbrella around in the warmer months. This is why I was intrigued by the Coolibar Sun Blanket.

New weather app helps you look at the bright side »

As a resident of New England, I know all too well not to take “extended forecasts” too seriously, as we have some of the most unpredictable weather in the country. Let’s take the past seven days for example, last week was gorgeous: hot, sunny and in the 80s. Picture-perfect weather. The past two days in contrast: cold, rainy and in the 50’s.

Book Review: The Man Test »

How manly would you describe yourself? Sure you watch the football game on Sunday and enjoy a good beer with your buddies, but how well would you score in the etiquette category of manhood? What about home renting, career, negotiation, urban survival, boating, or nutrition categories? If anxiety is brewing, it might just be time for you to put down the beer and man up.

Cooling down with a summertime smoothie »

I love making smoothies all year round, but on hot summer nights they are simply the perfect treat. When I have a craving for something sweet I’ll mix in some ice, strawberries, bananas, mangoes and whatever other fruit I picked up that week in a blender – and voila! Also, if you find yourself making a lot of smoothies, but don’t have time to pick up fruit as quickly as you eat them, keep a stack of frozen fruits in the freezer.

Fourth of July family travel tips and ideas »

Every summer, my family ventures down to Cape Cod to celebrate the Fourth of July on the beach with friends and loved ones. I’m lucky enough to have a timeshare in Mashpee that includes a grill that I share with family, and some friends. However, Fourth of July anywhere can be a blast. Here are some ideas to make your celebration worthwhile wherever you are this year.

Gillette Odor Shield Challenge »

It's summer - I sweat, I stink. If I'm walking to work on a humid morning - sweat. Working out at the gym? I'll probably stand around for awhile, but I will consider sweating. The new Gillette Odor Shield line of products proposes a simple solution (crafted through hours of vigorous laboratory testing) to eliminate smelly man smells at the source using Reactive Technology. Check it out:

Bnter.com »

Becoming a Mom gives new meaning to the idea of milestones; from pregnancy to labor, and their first cry to a first tooth - the list goes on as do the years. Then in the blink of an eye, your baby suddenly turns into a chatty toddler with more to say than we ever imagined, and at least three-quarters of the banter is side-splittingly funny.

Do you use Facebook for your blog? »

Do you use Facebook for your blog? I’m an avid Facebook user. Some might even say that I’m a bit of a junkie. I have just over 400 friends on my personal account, but my blog's Facebook page has just 61 “likes.”

Book Review: An American in Vienna »

“An American in Vienna” by Chip Wagar is the fateful story of Andy Bishop, a recent graduate in Journalism who leaves his home of Ohio to find his distant Austrian relatives. His timing however was ill fated as he arrives to Austria, Hungary just three weeks before the assassination of Austria’s Kaiser, or ruler’s nephew, and nephew’s wife. The result is Bishop witnessing the last stand of imperial Austrian society.

Grab ‘N Go Snacking with Smucker’s Uncrustables »

For busy parents who shuffle between school, soccer practice, and everyday errands, making sure that your family gets the nutrition they need can be tough. So how do you avoid the trap of quick yet unhealthy snacks or fast food lunches? One solution making it easier for parents is Smucker’s Uncrustables sandwiches.

Help! My kids want to enter the virtual world! »

In the last tech post I wrote here for Mom Central, I talked about using technology in the summer months to engage your kids in more than just computer games. I’m very comfortable helping my children use technology and I love all the opportunities it can provide to learn about our ever-changing world.

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