If you’re like me and you watch Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl” instead of the slightly more well-known NFL “Super Bowl,” then you will agree that webcams of animals are arguably the greatest advancement in human technology over the last 2000-3000 years.
We all lead busy lives, and fortunately our modern, digital gizmos have given us the [Read More]
Being a bride in the digital era comes with its perks and complications. On the upside you have access to amazing ideas, inspiration and tools to make planning easier. On the other hand, you can lose hours of your life searching for “Ampersand wedding accents.”
As someone who is 4 months deep in wedding planning, my [Read More]
When I was growing up, one of the most difficult talks for a parent to have with their child was about the “birds and the bees.” Today, since kids access the Internet and connect with peers through more devices and apps than ever before, Internet safety has become the new “sex talk” that parents need [Read More]
In 4th grade, I was presented with a choice: Would I like to study Spanish or French? In high school, my language options increased. I could take Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, German or American Sign Language. I stuck with Spanish.
But what if one of the options offered had been HTML, or any other programming [Read More]
Somehow, during my pregnancy I gained about 60 pounds. I started out at about 118 pounds, made my way past 168 pounds and then stopped stepping on the scale. Okay, so you’re probably thinking I indulged myself in craving after craving. Quite the contrary (for the most part). I mean, there was the occasional cookie [Read More]
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to appear on the TODAY Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda to discuss protecting your online reputation. Those two women are a riot and I had such a fun time on the show with them. [Read More]
“The important thing about my mom is … she’s always there for me, even when I get in trouble.”
That was the first line of my 9-year-old daughter’s Mother’s Day poem—and I couldn’t stop the tears.
You see, it hasn’t [Read More]
My super-smart sister lives in modern day London. But what she’s smartest about tends to be stuff that happened in previous centuries. Have a question about Bach concertos? She’s your girl. Stumped by the Latin name of your favorite plant? She’ll nail it. Wondering about the finer points of Georgian architecture? She’s got it [Read More]
Summer weather means outdoor fun, lazy barbecues and beach time. But, unfortunately, summer temperatures also can usher in some pretty threatening weather. It’s important to be sure that your family has a safety plan in case of emergency. Here, we profile some apps that can help with coordination and safety in the face of disaster.
Put your network to work using Graph Search. Graph Search is a new Facebook search feature that allows you to search through your personal network using any filter you like.
Graph Search can help you find a job by helping you discover who you [Read More]
