November 27, 2019 Looking for that just-right gift for the 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12-year-old kid in your life? Tweendom is the tricky time between childhood and the teen years, when kids are starting to tune into the trends, embrace tech, and attempting to harness their own personal style. Here’s a list of nine…
April 10, 2013 While having business savvy is important for experiencing success in a home business, your personality is really the foundation that your entire business rests on. It is your personality that will make the difference in whether you get traffic, generate contacts, retain readers, entice joint venture (JV) partners or build a successful…
April 16, 2013 Mothers are usually grateful for the efforts their kids put into finding a Mother’s Day gift. However, there are some gifts that should never be given to mom. If you want to improve your chances of getting a tech gift that you can actually use, try placing this article where your gift-givers…
April 19, 2013 We all want to unleash our inner culinary goddess but life is busy and keeping track of cookbooks, ingredient lists and meal planners can be a real hassle. Many of us use our smart phones to stay organized so why not use them as a kitchen helper too? There are an abundance…
May 6, 2013 People joke about it. You leave work, see a coworker swerving on the road as they were answering a text, and tease them about it the next day. Unfortunately, this problem isn’t funny. A few years ago, you only had to worry about people under the influence of drugs and alcohol having…
May 22, 2013 Moms love to share information about their families – whether it’s chatting about their toddler’s first steps, asking opinions about a new learning program, or showing off photos of a recent recital. It’s no surprise that moms take to sharing this information online too, but it may be a surprise how much…
May 24, 2013 We spend so much time in our workplace, a significant portion of the day – if not the week. And unfortunately , it’s not always our dream job. We apply for jobs, but, often times we end up working where we can. As a result, we may not have a lot of…
May 30, 2013 The school year is winding down and it’s almost officially summer! While there may be less structure to our daily lives, it doesn’t mean that things are any less hectic. With everyone deviating from their normal routines, it can be hard to keep track of everything. Fortunately, we live in a time…
June 4, 2013 When we were kids, the we looked forward to summer for a multitude of reasons … but mostly because school was out, there was no schedule and we could enjoy those warm days and nights at our own leisurely pace. Unfortunately as adults, unless you’re a schoolteacher or have some other good…
June 26, 2013 It’s been a while since I’ve watched the news on television. Partly because it’s depressing. Mostly because it’s outdated. Yes, even the 10:00 news is a recap of the day’s events. If I want to know what’s happening right now, I now go to Twitter. I first noticed this last year, after…
July 3, 2013 When Steve Jobs died, the future of Apple wasn’t quite as shiny and certain as it once was. Of course, there are still people who are loyal to the brand but, for a company known for innovation, there’s only so much you can entertain your audience with the iPod and iPhone, two…
July 9, 2013 What could you possibly learn about social networking from a kid’s cartoon featuring a lazy villain, a vegetarian gymnast, and an eternally-optimistic, pink-arrayed young girl? Lots. Sometimes expert advice comes from unexpected sources…like LazyTown. If you have young children, you just may have heard of LazyTown. If not, here’s the background story:…
July 10, 2013 It can be so easy to fall into bad habits when you work a full-time job. Who wants to race home from work, make a healthy meal and then hit the gym? While some people can make that kind of commitment, if you’re not one of them, I have a few other…
July 16, 2013 Your blog posts, your articles, your social media posts – everything you write – is a mirror of how you live your life. I like to call it the Social Thought Triad – the link between your mind, your message, and what triggers action. How you feel affects what you think. What…
July 23, 2013 You’ve learned how to do so many things on your own. Perhaps you researched and discovered how to set up your own blog. Maybe you learned how to create your own graphics and designs. Some of you may have become sought-after writers by watching and learning from others. So why not do…
July 24, 2013 Working from home has become a major trend in the past decade. In fact, USA Today reports that home-based work grew 69% from 2000 to 2010. That’s incredible! There are so many reasons why this is appealing. Parents are the first to tell you that having a home office gives them the…
August 9, 2013 The rumors about a low-cost iPhone have been circulating for a while but, recently, the watchdog group, China Labor Watch, was able to confirm that the cheaper device is being partially manufactured in China. According to the report, the workers are pasting “protective film on the iPhone’s plastic back cover to prevent…
August 13, 2013 Say you’re reading your Facebook News Feed and you see a great public post that fits perfectly with the theme of the article you’re writing on your blog. If only you could add an image of that post to your article… Well, now you can. Facebook recently announced the rollout of Embedded…
August 27, 2013 Your day starts before the sun comes up and you don’t seem to get a break until well past the kids’ bedtime. Each day is filled with activities, chores, errands, requests, demands, and expectations. In between all of this, you still have to squeeze in time to blog, host a product party,…
September 2, 2013 We hear a lot about teens and cyber bullying. From hateful remarks to full blown threats, teens are growing up in a world with ever-increasing opportunity to bully. But, sadly, it doesn’t seem to stop when the teens grow up. The “Mommy Wars” are now a frequent topic of conversation. Breastfeeding vs….
September 3, 2013 Can you believe that summer is already over? You may not have been able to get time off or take a vacation but there’s an undeniably carefree season that comes with the warmer months. Unfortunately, it cannot last forever. Now that the fall is upon us, it’s time to settle down and…
September 10, 2013 Evidence shows that children like to socialize and they want to socialize online. According to recent research, “over 60% of 13-17 year olds have at least one profile on a social networking site, many spending more than 2 hours per day on social networking sites.” And even younger children, those under the age of…
September 13, 2013 Whether you’re striving for a career change, going for a promotion, or taking on your first job, one of the most crucial steps in the process is getting through that grueling interview process. Traditionally, potential employees were invited to an office for a face-to-face meeting. Today, in a competitive environment where so…
June 14, 2021 You’ve heard it before… “Don’t worry. Be happy.” But sometimes the daily demands placed on working moms, and the many roles we play, can tempt pull us downward into a negative spiral. Without realizing it, our negative thoughts can quickly become negative attitudes which can unknowingly affect those around us. Whether you…
October 23, 2013 My family definitely loves their gadgets. Whether it’s the cell phone, iPad, Nintendo DS, or the laptop – we can often be found in the same room but completely disconnected. I’ve been wanting to implement a technology break, and the new Tech Timeout™ challenge from life insurance provider Foresters™ is the perfect place…
November 29, 2013 My parents live in another state and my children love to keep in touch. Whether it’s chatting on the phone or hopping on Skype, a talk with grandma is the perfect way to end the day. That’s why I was thrilled to learn about VTech Kid Connect. It’s the perfect way for…
November 26, 2013 I’m the first to admit that I am an avid online shopper. I love scoping out the best deals, reading reviews, and finding the perfect gift for that special someone, especially during the holidays. One of my favorite places to shop is eBay. Shopping on eBay is unlike shopping anywhere else –…
December 2, 2013 My phone gets a lot of use over the holiday season – whether I’m searching for recipes, taking photos, or researching the latest gifts. And I know I’m not alone. Asurion asked consumers the ways in which they use their smartphones, and here’s what they found: 76% use their smartphone to take photos 62% send…
December 4, 2013 There’s no denying that we can all get wrapped up in the happy hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Whether we hum carols while window shopping at the mall, or stay up extra late for one more Christmas movie, we can easily lose track of time and end up scrambling to…
January 2, 2014 Day in and day out, we do our jobs – but many of us won’t do our very best. We get comfortable. We get resentful. We get bored. There are a million reasons why we put ourselves on autopilot but there are a million and one reasons why we should take a…
January 23, 2014 There was a time when the only people who wrote on a daily basis were journalists and authors but now, with the popularity of blogging and social media, many people share messages with the world every day. One of the oddest aspects of this shift, however, is that, in the process, we…
March 18, 2014 As a family of five (with four of us on a cellular phone plan) I feel like we are constantly upgrading our phones to the newest on the market. The problem becomes, what to do with the old ones? Sometimes we hand them down to the kids, but then we’re left with…
May 29, 2014 When the Microsoft store says, “Smart happens here,” they mean it. Every visit is an engaging and interactive experience where customers can touch, test, experiment, and learn about the newest products and devices. And the shopping is fun and easy too. You and your children can get your hands on everything from Surface,…
July 24, 2014 There’s a large box around the corner from our office. We’ve been told that the box contains something fast, smart, personal and it brings everyone together. A few guesses have drifted around the office. Perhaps it’s a speedy robot that cleans, cooks your favorite emails, and has the answer for world peace….
July 25, 2014 There are so many things being said about the upcoming iPhone 6 right now that it’s hard to keep track of what’s true and what isn’t. Of course, until Apple actually makes any official statements, we will have to rely on speculation. Right now, though, the Wall Street Journal is claiming that…
August 27, 2014 As with previous releases, Apple is being extremely tight-lipped about the iPhone 6. We have yet to learn the release date or how the phone will be different from the iPhone 5s. We can, however, make some pretty educated guesses based on past trends and leaked information. Here’s what we know so far….
October 17, 2014 Technology has some definite disadvantages. We stare at the screens of our smartphones too often and for too long and, sometimes, miss out on what’s happening in the world around us. Occasionally, however, we are able to put this obsession to good use and Halloween is a perfect example. The spooky holiday…
November 17, 2014 Nearly everyone will find themselves with an office party invite this holiday season. Whether it’s for you or your significant other, plan to go, have fun and use the event to your full advantage. Your biggest mistake this holiday season is seeing the holiday party as a party. Instead, this event can be one of the best networking opportunities you’ll…
January 22, 2015 If you’re a working mom, you’ve definitely got coworkers. Some days the office environment can be relatively easy and sometimes it can be a real challenge. It’s worth pointing out, though, that even if things are great, you can always make things a little better by focusing on who you are as a coworker….
June 17, 2015 A smartphone camera is portable, convenient, and easy to use – and the photos it takes can truly shine if you learn to make the most of it. Use your phone camera to tell your travel story and capture memories, giving you a chance to savor your precious vacation days just a little…
October 1, 2015 Most people have a core group of apps they depend on but, with so many being modified or created every day, it’s hard to know about the new ones that can make life easier. This is especially true if you are trying to keep track of an entire household’s worth of activities. To…
September 10, 2015 In today’s fast-paced society, we are often running on all cylinders without getting enough sleep, eating well or taking adequate breaks. Instead, we push ourselves to our limits (or past them!) and ignore signs that something is wrong. It feels like the cost of living has never been higher and many of…
October 28, 2015 Ever-evolving technology brings the world to our fingertips, simplifying travel with a little help from our smartphones. New travel apps make it easier than ever to get from point A to point B, notify you of gate changes, or even locate the closest bathroom for a potty break. Here are the seven essential…
February 5, 2016 Clutter used to be just about junk and excess things you have lying around the house. Now we even have e-clutter don’t we? Dozens of icons on screens, unread emails, seven screens of apps on our phone, and hundreds of pages stashed in our bookmarks. It’s enough to drive you a little crazy and…
March 30, 2016 Unless you really love what you do, most of us can relate to feeling like our work life is having a serious impact on a personal level. Sometimes it’s a good thing but, too often these days, it’s overwhelmingly negative. Part of this stems from the fact we’re working longer hours (even…
