Grill up a healthy pita pizza this summer »
On hot summer nights I often feel torn between my desire to grill and the convenience of ordering in for the night. After a long day of work, the temptation to take the easy way out creeps up nearly quieting both my healthy eating conscience and summer grilling obsession.
Read more...Grilling up some Buffalo Chicken Burgers »
Buffalo Chicken has become an American staple over the years. With its blue cheese and celery companions, few things compare to this match made in foodie heaven. In the summertime, I love pulling out the grill and mixing my love for buffalo chicken with my hot weather cravings for a big, juicy burger. The result is a mouthwatering buffalo chicken burger.
Read more...Working on the road with Verizon wireless MiFi »
Back when I was a kid and my family took vacations, it meant my dad couldn’t get a hold of his office and his office couldn’t get a hold of him. Gone are the days of unplugging from work when taking a family vacation. Thanks to wireless connections and smart phones, you can check email, access the Internet, and post to social networks easily while on a family trip.
Read more...Photography fun with the Panasonic Lumix GF3 »
We’ve all tried to capture that perfect moment in time whether it’s snapping precious moments of childhood, documenting holidays and events, or just to have a new avatar or profile picture. (Guilty!) Depending on the lighting, subject, or action of the scene, the photo can sometimes come out blurry, washed out, or full of red eye.
Read more...Cake Batter Truffles – it’s what’s on the inside that counts »
Sometimes I get baking cravings. My exploration to satisfy this sweet tooth begins by reading a few recipes, choosing one as a basic guideline, and finding a few of my own twists to throw into the mix.
Read more...Fun car games for long summer trips »
Traveling far for your summer vacation? Whether your car ride is an hour or several, playing car games is always a fun way to pass the time. Here are some amusing and easy activities to keep your family during that long drive.
Read more...When You Can’t Hit Ignore, Motorola Answers Hands Free »
The cell phone rings as you drive down the street shuttling your kids to their next activity. While you try to resist the urge to answer, the anxiety from the thought that it may be an emergency wins over. Juggling driving, talking on the phone, and quieting the kids turns a short drive into a nightmare.
Read more...Can You Hear Me Now? »
When the phone rings, chaos ensues. Moms know the feeling as objects shuffle around in their permanently full hands. The race to locate the receiver, along with the uncomfortable positioning of the phone between your shoulder and ear, sends many calls into a sea of frustration. Sound familiar?
Read more...Easy homemade fresh fruit ice cream »
July is National Ice Cream Month! Instead of heading out to your local chain ice cream shop to celebrate, save money by making a batch of ice cream from scratch using Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk.
Read more...Sunny times with the family in the Great Northern Catskills »
We were invited by the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County to stay a weekend at Sunny Hill Resort and take a tour. “Going to the Catskills” is a phrase in NYC that conjures images of big open spaces, green mountains and lazy moments. We were lucky to experience all three! The weather was spectacular in June (we went Father’s Day Weekend) and we kept asking ourselves, “Why aren’t we up here more often?”
Read more...2012 presidential campaign getting social with YouTube »
In an age where a person can “friend” someone in a different time zone or “tweet” thousands of followers simultaneously, it’s no question that social media have changed how we interact with each other. Although these newer platforms may have crippled traditional media, it also provides a source where news can spread in a matter of seconds – literally. It’s not an uncommon occurrence to get your daily newsfeed instantly from a Twitter stream or your friend’s status update rather than a newspaper.
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