Have you ever wondered how your social media presence is viewed by others? If asked what you tweet about, do you actually know? How about your Facebook statuses? Are they consistently about the same thing? If you were able to analyze it… you may just be surprised. Intel’s What About Me tool does just that…. Continue Reading
The Science of the Sleep Number Bed
I dreamed of trying out a Sleep Number bed for a long time. I never thought that I would actually have one. When I was contacted by Sleep Number to review a m7 bed with Memory Foam I swear I almost turned a cartwheel. I was setup about a month ...
The Windows Experience Index Explained
As a total computer geek I like to use computers that are powerful. There are many different factors that go into making your computer efficient - the processor speed, the amount of RAM (memory), and the hard drive speed to name a few. I do a lot of multitasking so I ...
Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com
The wireless keyboard and mouse that I had been using with my desktop computer was several years old. It still works, but not as well as it should. It had come to the point that I needed to reposition the large desktop receiver to be very close to the keyboard ...
HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review
When I read the specs of this laptop my first thought was "Wow... now THAT is a powerhouse machine!" And it lives up to my expectations...mostly. The HP dv6 with Beats by Dr. Dre is certainly made to impress. This laptop is very stylish with a 15.6" screen, speaker *bar* ...
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Treat.com Dinner Recap + Giveaway Winner
Before I talk about the awesome dinner, let me announce the winner of the 1 year Treat.com VIP account. This enables you to send 100 cards w/ stamps (domestic only). The winner is Jill Lear. Congrats Jill! I will be in touch. As previously mentioned on Tuesday night I hosted 9 other awesome Chicago area… Continue Reading
My Ideal *Treat* For Mother’s Day + Quick Giveaway from Treat.com
Tonight I am hosting a dinner for myself and 9 blogger friends here in Chicago to celebrate Mother’s Day. The dinner is brought to us courtesy of Treat.com and my friends at Flavor 180. Why? Because moms deserve to be treated of course! What would be your ideal treat for Mother’s Day? On the news… Continue Reading
The GM Renaissance Center in Detroit Michigan
Earlier this month I went to Detroit for NAIAS (North American International Auto Show). This was my second year, although this year I was with GM. I have nothing but great things to say about GM and their social media efforts. I could go on and on, but I won’t. The most fascinating part of… Continue Reading
Gaming Anyone? Playstation Family is Ready to Game in 2012!
Sony Playstation has joined the ranks of some other companies and launched a mom blogger program designed to bring more awareness to the good versus bad benefits of gaming for families. I am a big advocate of the newer games. Games used to be bad, bad, bad. We sat on the couch for hours and ended up… Continue Reading
What Did We Do For Fun??
I think all the time about how when I was my kids age I had no game system until I got my Atari 2600! I had no computer until the arrival of the Commodore 64. We had to play with real toys!! Legos, dolls, jump rope, trucks, and Star Wars toys! Those were the things… Continue Reading
Meet the Ladies of SweetHack!
Girls in Tech. Girls in Programming. Girls in Social Media. Girls in Hacking? ABSOLUTELY!! Ok, ok… not real hacking. Sweet Hack is all about us ladies getting together and brainstorming while working together to build a tool. There will be developers, programmers, web developers, bloggers, and more! Full Description: entrprnr is partnering with #MsTech to bring you SweetHack,… Continue Reading
Microsoft + Bump Club & Beyond Panel – Top 5 Gadgets for Mom
Hopefully before you read this, you will read my Tail of the Bad Car Karma post to get the background on why I am writing this post. Although I probably would have written it anyway. As a busy mother, we have to deal with keeping schedules, running a household, working, and entertaining kids. We are… Continue Reading
The Tale of the Bad Car Karma
Sigh… it all started on Saturday, September 10. The kids and I were due down at the Kenmore Live Studios for them to shoot a promo video for the new line of Kenmore kids products called My First Kenmore. The video was going to air during my BlogaDelicious event on Friday, September 16th. We live… Continue Reading
Moms Know Tech: Bump Club & Beyond Panel
If you are in the Chicago area, I invite you to come out to the Microsoft Store in Oakbrook this Saturday, September 17th to check out the Bumb Club & Beyond event. I’m speaking on a panel called Moms Know Tech. We will be sharing tips on gadgets, organization, family safety and more! It is… Continue Reading
Tech Companies Make an Impression at BlogHer 2011
As you know, earlier this month I attended BlogHer 2011 in beautiful San Diego, CA. One of the things that I noticed there is that tech companies had a strong presence again this year. I am not surprised at all. It is suspected. After all, we know that women play a huge part in household… Continue Reading
Type-A Parent Conference Session Recap
Why did it take me so long to write this? Because I have been crazy busy!!! Between coming back from Type-A, jumping right back into planning for ChiTown Mom’s Nite Out, and all other things going on, I have not had the energy to write much. I started this post as soon as I got… Continue Reading
Honey, I’m Home….
I got home from Type-A Parent Conference late Sunday night. Surprisingly, I was not all that exhausted. Although, sitting around and trying to talk with my honey and watch Falling Skies resulted in my falling asleep on the couch. And last night, I was determined to get some work done after the kids were in… Continue Reading
Coming to Type-A Parent? Come Find Me and Say Hi!
I am heading down to Asheville, NC in the morning for the Type-A Parent Conference. I’ll be driving a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan courtesy of Dodge who is a sponsor of the conference with my driving buddy Alicia. At first when they said that they were sending a Grand Caravan, I said “I don’t want… Continue Reading
Preparing For Your First (or 50th) Conference
On Wednesday I am heading down to beautiful Asheville, NC for the Type-A Parent (formerly Type-A Mom) conference. This technically counts as my 8th conference or blogger speaking event. Wow! And you know what? I still do not have it down. Each time I get ready to go to one I get nervous. I usually… Continue Reading
The Travel Madness has Begun
You may remember that I went to Vegas in January for CES, and then flew right away to Detroit for the Ford Green event. February – April proved to be fairly calm for travel. But, with May… the madness begins! I just got back from Gleek Retreat up in Holland, MI which is a BEAUTIFUL… Continue Reading
Calling all Chicago Area Moms and a Call for Swag!
Some of you may remember that last year I participated in Mom’s Nite Out here in the Chicago area. It was a GREAT success. Since then we have gotten many requests on when we were going to do it again. The whole thing really took on a mind of it’s own. But, I didn’t want… Continue Reading
Conference Season is Here. Is Your Poker Face Ready?
I was recently at an event with one of my favorite people, the lovely and always peppy Miss Lori. One thing that I love about her is that she is always smiling. Always. In fact “Smile On!” is her catch phrase. We started talking about conference season coming up, attending brand and social media events, and… Continue Reading
Ford Green Wows at the NAIAS in Detroit!
Last weekend right after CES I hopped a plane from Vegas straight to Detroit to hang out with Ford and 100 other bloggers and media from all over the world. I was VERY impressed at the diversity. There were even people from as far as Australia. We started off the evening on Sunday with dinner… Continue Reading
What I Learned at CES 2011
CES was big. I mean really big. And really busy. The Las Vegas Convention Center should have it’s own zip code if it does not already. See below. Photo is not to scale. LOL!! So, this post is about the things that I learned while attending such a huge function. Don’t get me wrong, I… Continue Reading
I’m Home and Happy to Have GOOD Internet!
Finally…. Whew. After 8 days away at CES and Ford Green, I am finally home. It is much welcomed. Getting home was a task too. I spent several hours in the Detroit airport last night after my flight kept getting delayed over and over. But I faired well compared to some that I know were… Continue Reading
Ford Driving Green Technology Event
Yep, I’m off at CES in Vegas and already I’m telling you about another event. Straight from Vegas I am going to Detroit for an exciting 2-day driving and technology event with Ford. 100 bloggers from all over will be attending a fun opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at what goes into… Continue Reading
I’m Vegas Bound for CES with the Sears Blue Blogger Crew
This is one of many posts that you will read about here and around the web from me about CES. This will be my first CES (Consumer Electronics Show). I was planning on making the trip anyway. It’s full of gadgets, technology, nerds… and it’s in Vegas! I signed up a while ago and started… Continue Reading
First Tech Talk After Dark: Dell Inspiron One 23″ Demo & Webcast
Last night I was in downtown Chicago for a cool demo of the Dell Inspiron One 23″ Touchscreen computer. Not only was it a Dell webcast. It was also my first Tech Talk After Dark show. Well, not really MY show in this case, since Dell was running the whole thing that I was just… Continue Reading
Let Intel Upgrade Your Life
Not too long ago I posted about a unique event that I attended with AMD. Well late last month I had the opportunity to also check out Intel. We have all heard of Intel. There is a huge chance that their name is posted on your desktop or laptop computer somewhere. Not only is being able to… Continue Reading
Recap of My Year So Far: All Conferenced Out
Yes, I can admit it. I am officially all conferenced and traveled out for this year. I’m beat. This is October and I feel like I have been running nonstop for months. Ok. I have been running nonstop for months. I commend those that travel ALL.THE.TIME. I have gotten used to it, but I miss home, and… Continue Reading
I’m in Essence Magazine!
Ok, I made that sound a lot more dramatic than it really is, but I really am in Essence! Why? Back in June I attended the Dark & Lovely Ultimate Fashionista Event downtown at theWit hotel. It was an awesome event with a panel of experts in the fashion industry including beautiful actress LisaRaye McCoy…. Continue Reading
Quick Giveaway: Win a Ticket to Blogalicious in Miami!!
Here is your chance! If you were thinking of going to Blogalicious but were just not sure, enter to win now! You conference ticket will be covered. Blogalicious Weekend 2010 is taking place next month in beautiful Miami, FL at The Ritz Carlton on South Beach. Why should you go?? Well, it’s Miami!! And besides that… Continue Reading
AMD Mom Blogger Summit: A True Techy Mom’s Nerd Paradise
Yes, I am a geek. I will tell you this over and over. I am proud of it! Back in May I was asked to participate in a unique event and opportunity with AMD. It was kind of last minute and we were going to hop a plane to France to hang out at the… Continue Reading
Kenmore Mommy Blogger vs. Foodie Blogger Cookoff
Two weeks ago I had a ton of fun participating in a Mommy Blogger vs. Foodie Blogger Cook-off arranged by Kenmore and Hope Bertram of Windy City Social at the Kenmore Live Studio in downtown Chicago. I let Richard talk me into it over Twitter, and I am glad that I did. I was one… Continue Reading