Passing time in an airport »
This New Years Eve I did the unthinkable. No, not stand in the middle of millions of New Yorkers while we cheered the effects of gravity on a shiny ball. Instead, I traveled. Here’s the catch: traveling in the dead of winter can be quite a pain. I’ve been delayed in airports more times than you count. The staff at Auntie Anne’s pretzels in Logan Airport knows me by name. So for those of you heading on vacation this winter, here are the top tips on how to stay sane in the airport during a delay:
Read more...Happy New Year – now update your copyright »
Four years ago I came upon this advice: If you have a website (like a blog) that you claim copyright for, and the information on that website is updated regularly, then as soon as a change is made on that website, you should update the copyright statement for the new year.
Read more...Starting the new year right with a healthy breakfast »
I’m sure your new year’s resolutions have something to do with eating more healthfully – and getting your family to do the same. One way to do this is by making sure you eat a healthy breakfast.
Read more...The best places to bring in the New Year – for next year! »
When the holidays arrive each year, I find myself so entirely consumed with Christmas shopping and family time, that instead of relaxing after the holiday rush, I become anxious to figure out what to do with the next big holiday: New Year’s Eve. New Year’s remains as one of the most over hyped holidays of the year, yet I find myself excited to plan for and celebrate the night each year. Aiming to never repeat the same celebration twice and to better prepare for next year, I have compiled my top picks for the best places and ways to mark the end of one year, and to bring in the next.
Read more...Gaggle of Chicks »
Moms spend a lot of time shopping. Whether for clothing, school supplies, toys or groceries, shopping takes up much of our time and money. Around the holiday season, the hassle of maneuvering through crowds and standing in endless lines saps the fun out of hitting the stores, making it feel like just another chore on our to-do list.
Read more...Literati eReader from The Sharper Image »
With eReaders becoming one of the new trends in book reading, these functional tech gadgets make a great gift for the college student or frequent traveler on your shopping list.
Read more...Knork Flatware »
Looking for a holiday gift for the host or hostess extraordinaire on your list? Surprise any dinner party enthusiast with a set of Knork flatware. These specialty flatware sets have been designed to work with how people naturally eat. Each fork from this set features special beveled outer tines, making it easier to cut food without needing a knife (Knork, as in knife + fork. Get it?). Simply cut and spear food with one utensil and one hand!
Read more...Giada De Laurentiis for Target »
I’ve been in a cooking rut lately. I don’t know if it’s my pregnancy, my picky toddler or lack of inspiration, but I’m just not in to it. I’ve had these moments before and I’ve generally jolted myself out of the rut by flipping through recipe books or watching Food Network for a couple of hours. That’s just not happening right now.
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What Happens When a Product Isn’t Tested for Real-World Use? »
I’m a big fan of two technologies for both home and small businesses; Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices and on-line back-up services. NAS Read more…
Bialetti Aeternum Cookware Set »
The thought of cooking can bring stress and displeasure once you begin to think about all of the clean up that is required. To the dismay of many of us, the chore of scouring pots and pans usually takes more effort than it did to cook the dish that created the mess.
Read more...REVIEW: MyChime – Wireless Door Chime »
A few years ago, our front door chime stopped working. Finding the source of the problem took a full afternoon, as I had to trace the wiring from the push button back to the actual bell and then to the power supply in the garage. As my frustration grew, under my breath I wished for a wireless doorbell. – like the review unit I just received from Honeywell.
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