Energizer charging pad review – no more fighting over the phone charger! »
I heart my iPhone. My husband says I spend more time with it than I do him. And he’s right. But, so does he, and my teenage daughter also spends too much time with her iPhone. Needless to say, we need – short of an intervention – easy access to phone chargers to keep the obsession alive.
Read more...Tips for finding cheap airfares »
We’ve all been hit hard by this economic crisis and one place where its effects can really be seen is in airfare prices. 2011 is already seeing one of the highest spikes in airline fares in quite some time. It’s only March, and most of the major airlines have already hiked up their fees six times since December 2010! Also, many airlines have added a $400 fuel surcharge to each leg of a European trip.
Read more...Cider Braised Pork Chops help beat March weather »
Here in Boston, the slow March transition from winter to spring brings a mix of weather. Snow storms can be followed by rainy warm days and everywhere the ground is covered in a slick of mud.
Read more...Leftovers, it’s what’s for dinner »
Every night I am faced with the same dilemma: what should I make for dinner? I check the fridge, the cupboards, the pantry, nothing. I don’t even know what I want! Fortunately, I recently came across this website called Recipe Puppy.
Read more...Spring Into Next Season’s Trends: T.J. Maxx Spring Preview Event »
Aaah, shopping. Who doesn’t wish for armfuls of cash to use for a shopping spree at a favorite department store? Especially with spring just around the corner, we can almost smell the leather of the new sandals we’ve conjured up in our minds. Key to making our dreams come true are T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. Forget about having to store-hop or spend a fortune- the fabulous folks at TJ Maxx and Marshalls have scoured the market to bring fashionistas the best and brightest in today’s fashion, all at a fraction of the cost of those department stores we so hate to love.
Read more...St. Patrick’s Day festivities 2011 »
Green is absolutely my favorite color. Naturally, I love St. Patrick’s Day! Everyone sports some type of green apparel. Violators beware: the general rule is if you don’t wear some kind of green, you’re vulnerable to pinching! (Don’t forget to dress your child appropriately to avoid this!)
Read more...Translation apps for the worldly traveler »
A few years ago, I ventured into Vietnam, the tropical land where my ancestors came from. I’d never been to Vietnam, so I didn’t know what to expect besides the insanely hot heat. Travelling to a foreign country can be exciting, but also terrifying at the same time. Worrying about surviving in a completely different culture can make your head spin. In addition to adjusting to the time zones, currency, and culture, I had to figure out how I was going to communicate with the people! Although I speak fluent Vietnamese, I never learned to read or write it and being able to pick up a few words off of a street sign wasn’t going to cut it. Luckily, I my mom was with me and I could just follow her around.
Read more...Loving My Veggies with Angie Harmon and Hidden Valley »
Working with moms both in our office and through the many women I’ve met through social media, I constantly hear about the challenges of feeding picky eaters, particularly getting them to eat veggies. Tricks range from hiding veggies in food to blending them in shakes and include bribing or rewarding kids for just a few bites. However, one of my favorite suggestions does not hide what’s good for kids, but rather gets them to love veggies by dipping in the always-delicious ranch dressing.
Read more...Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review & Giveaway »
Tired of using the trackpad on your laptop? For those of us who prefer a regular mouse, Microsoft presents another option. The Arc Touch Mouse features a flexible tail that lays flats for easy storage, then snaps into an arched shape and automatically powers on the mouse. Read more and enter to win your own Arc touch mouse here!
Read more...Mediterranean Cooking at its Finest: Simply ZOV is Simply Spectacular »
Flipping through the gorgeous pages of Simply ZOV, I have come to the realization that this book is destined to obtain a spot on my easy to reach shelf of timeless cookbooks. Making its home next to classics such as the Joy of Cooking, these beautifully photographed and meticulously, yet simply, designed recipes have granted this book a permanent residence in my cookbook shelf.
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