I have mentioned before that I have an addiction to really nice laptop bags. They need to be beautiful, functional, and roomy. I also love phone cases, laptop sleeves, and tablet cases and sleeves. And if it all matches that is even better! But besides that it has to protect. After all, we pay a…
I am always talking about how important it is to have a great bag when attending conferences and such. The wrong bag is well… bad! Shoulder bags and computers and walking around all day don’t mix. You will end up with a sore shoulder. And another thing that I preach is having portable power. You do…
When I was much younger, disco was the in thing! You would think that I grew out of that *phase*. But it actually just blossomed and grew when I was in high school. I attended high school from 1988 – 1992. At that time House Music was HUGE in the Chicago area. And a huge…
A while ago I told you about Apps for Girls & Apps for Boys. That is a great way to find apps to keep your kids entertained and educated. But, what about you? What are you doing when your kids are playing? If you iPhone is full of games for your kids, you need your…
I have used the same business cards that match my blog for a while. While I do love them, they were more about my blog and other online sites than me. Since I am trying to branch out and do more speaking and consulting work I thought it was time to get some new cards…
I am finally free from my wires!! No more snatching my earbuds out of my ear when I turn at my desk. I previously reviewed a Motorola S10-HD Bluetooth headset a while ago. And while the sound and function was great, it was not all that comfy. At least not for my head. Since then…
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…
There are some of us who have had no problem adapting to the using the new touch screen only phones that have become so popular. Others have held on to the need to have a hardware based keyboard to be happy with their phone. The myTouch 4G Slide on T-Mobile by HTC is for all of us….
The computer is another little AMD Fusion beauty. I have always had a thing for Sony Vaio laptops. I begged my boss for one years ago when everyone else at work was using Dell. He did not fall for it. LOL! They were always among some of the sexier designs out there. Sleek, shiny, colorful….
Thank you to Fooz Kids for providing me with an All-In-One pack to review. The opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint. Web safety is a huge concern of mine when it comes to my kids. I do not want my kids to wander across anything that there little…
As a photographer, I spend a lot of time organizing, editing, and printing photos for my customers. This has to be done. But, in my personal life my photos usually sit on my computer neglected because I just do not feel like dealing with the editing, uploading, and emailing to get them out to friends…
I posted before that I was lucky enough to be chosen as a Keurig K-Cup Ambassador. Since then I have received a couple more shipments of yummy coffee to try out. Since it’s been really hot this summer I have been taking full advantage of the awesome Iced Coffee and Iced Tea flavors that we…
A few days ago I wrote about my Uncommon iPhone 4 case as a part of branding for the Blogher conference. Company #2 to thank on the list for helping me get my brand noticed is Ooshirts. Yes, it is a funny name, but they have great shirts. I was given the opportunity to choose…
I am ALWAYS, and I mean always talking about branding, branding, branding!! If you want people to know who you are, you need to make a name for yourself. And part of this is being recognized in everything that you do. I headed off to Blogher 2011 with my branding in tact. I had t-shirts,…
In June I attended the Type-A Parent Conference in Asheville, NC. While there, I always take pics (of course), and I sometimes do videos of some attendees that I want to interview. This year, since I knew that I had to review the Flixlab app, I used my iPhone to shoot all video as well…
I have posted before about my love of AMD processors. I have used them for years, even before AMD contacted me for their AMD Mom Ambassador program. From the processors to the Xbox to the new AMD Fusion technology, everything that I have touched powered by AMD gets my seal of approval. I have been…
We all hear about things that the experts say about small children and TV time. They try to dictate how many hours per week our kids should watch TV, what shows are right, and what benefit (if any) it is to the children. I have differing opinions on it and I believe it depends on…
Why yes, yes it can. I used to watch HGTV A LOT! I would drool over the fancy bathrooms during the remodels, and the ones in the HUGE houses that they usually showcased. So, when I finally had the opportunity 5 years ago to pick out stuff when we built a new home, I knew…
As previously announced, I am a part of the new momAgenda Council of Media Moms. One of the perks is that I got a lovely new Desktop Agenda. Now as I have already admitted (and admitting you have a problem is the first step), I have a serious addiction for notepads and planners. I received…
Home Security – it is something that we all think about. If you don’t, you should. There are many, many different ways to protect your home. Many homeowners have alarm systems that can alert them to a break-in, fire, or even carbon monoxide poisoning. But what about actually being able to SEE what is going…
The family computer. It’s the center of the home. It’s quite common now for that to be a focal point in the kitchen, family room, or some other central area in the house. So, you want something attractive, fun, and useful to everyone. Also, you probably want something that does not take up a lot…
For about the past month or so I have had the pleasure of testing out a Samsung Focus Windows Phone with the help of my kids. I’ve been quite impressed with it so far. Before the iPhone I was an BIG TIME Windows Phone user. I always LOVED the interface. It was the best smartphone…
Those who know me, or read one of the many sites that I write for, know that I LOOOOVE my Google Calendar. It keeps me where I need to be, when I need to be there. I will usually argue with someone who tries to convince me to use something else. However, I recently agreed…
I am STILL catching up and posting about wonderful things that I learned about at CES 2 months later. There was just so much! I mentioned before that I had dinner with the awesome ladies of ChicaLogic. It was an awesome dinner full of techy women! 2 of those women were the ladies of ChicBlvd….
Being able to easily charge your devices is always a big deal. Cords, USB cables, and chargers from everywhere. That is the usual look of the staging area for geeks with one than one portable device. However, if you don’t like having cords all over, there are some great alternatives. One of those is the…
Right before Christmas I received an Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect. Wow is all that I can say. This is like the coolest invention ever. The accuracy with which is works is amazing. I have never owned an Xbox before, so getting one with the Kinect was fun to learn. Of course the Xbox…
Everyone loves photos. And with the digital age it is easier than ever to take a lot (sometimes too many) photos. What do we do with them then? They go on Facebook, Flickr, Myspace. But do we take the time to get them to the people that really want to see them? Sure, you can email…
I wrote a full review of a Sony Bloggie Touch on Mom Blog Magazine. It’s a great little camera with a lot of features. Definitely worth taking a look. Most of us have Flips these days, but if you don’t yet have a pocket camcorder and are in the market, the Sony Bloggie Touch might…
A while ago I was chosen by BSM Media to throw a Toy Story 3 Action Links party to see what my kids thought of the toys. Well, the party never happened due to sickness, etc. and then before you know it, it was almost Christmas. I decided to save the toys and stash them…
I do a LOT of online shopping. I prefer to shop this way rather than stand in long lines sometimes. I also sometimes love to give gift cards when I am not quite sure what to get. When I heard about SWAGG.com and the accompanying iPhone and Android apps I was eager to try it out. What…
