Disclaimer: As a Verizon Insider Ambassador I receive certain benefits, phone provided c/o of BlackBerry As a Verizon Insider ambassador I was recently treated to a pretty awesome trip to NYC where I got to view a dizzying array of new products and the generous folks at BlackBerry presented us with the new Verizon [...]
VTech CareLine Home Telephone and Personal Communication System | Great Technology
A Sponsored Story on behalf of Vtech communications Great technology should serve our needs, be easy to use and affordable, VTech Communications solidly delivers all this via their CareLine™ home telephone and personal communication system. Normally my focus here is on smart phones and tablets but this ignores a huge community of people who like [...]
Verizon Wireless at CES 2013 | Life Changing Technology
One of the nicest things about being a Verizon Insider is getting a chance to peak at upcoming technologies. I recently attended the Consumer Electronics show (CES) in Las Vegas where I was treated to a tour of the Verizon Wireless booth. There were some pretty exciting things being displayed, devices that can make our [...]
Family Friendly Tech from CES 2013
Many technologies were recently showcased at 2013 CES in Las Vegas. In my opinion there were no huge innovations displayed this year, what is clear is that manufacturers understand that families want smart devices that are capable of doing more than playing games & texting. Refining devices, making them more useful & user friendly, truly [...]
Make Your House a Smart Home and Lower Energy Bills
Winter is here & if you are like me you’re worried about controlling your heating costs as well as keeping your family comfortable. Here’s 7 tips & resources to help you conserve energy, save money & stay comfortable at the same time. And yes, even those who rent their homes can save cash & [...]
Multiple User Tablet Options for Families
Tablets have been primarily seen as one user devices, leaving parents with the awkward choice of letting kids use their devices (and accounts!) & with buying each child their own device. Both options have significant drawbacks in terms of security & cost. Let’s have a look at the newest crop of multiple user friendly tablets [...]
Common Sense Safety Tips for Seniors
Are you rearing children & caring for aging parents at the same time? Do you worry that your parents will become victims of scam artists online & off who seek to take advantage of the elderly? If so, you are not alone, according to the PewResearch center ” the 1st of the Baby boomers turned [...]
Create Scent Memories with Demeter Fragrance Library | Review
Ever caught a whiff of something & found yourself transported to another place? Fragrance invokes powerful emotions & nobody understands scent memories better than Demeter. I loved this brand in my youth, Demeter Atmosphere fragrances wafted throughout my home, I gloried in the incredible number of luxurious but affordable perfumes & colognes available in their [...]
10 Tips To Help Safeguard Mobile Devices #Blogher12
BlogHer 12 is just a few short weeks away & most conference goers will be bringing smartphones, tablets & notebooks along with them. In watching my Twitter stream I see lots of women planning what dress to buy or what shoes to bring & shockingly little talk about how to safely travel with these essential [...]
Summertime Computer Exploration For Kids
Summer is here! Before you know it you’ll be hearing cries of “Mom I’m bored” or “Dad I don’t have anything to do” Gathering some safe, educational but fun PC activities can help you turn your family PC into a virtual treasure chest for your child. Help preserve, reinforce & expand upon the learning [...]











