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The New Waterproof Kindle

kindleWe thought it was pretty tough to improve upon the Kindle Paperwhite, but a company called Waterfi has just answered our beachside reading prayers with the waterproofed Kindle ($240). It looks and functions exactly like the ordinary Amazon version, but it’s coated with a clear [Read More]

July 9th, 2014|Life, Stuff|

Inexpensive Summer Activities

Summer is my favorite season. There’s something about the sun and longer days that puts me in a good mood, and makes me want to get outside with my friends. However, as much as I like splurging on concerts, romantic destinations and sailing classes, I know there is only so much I can afford. My solution: Make sure [Read More]

June 30th, 2014|Life, Stuff|

Demand Rises for Smartphones with Bigger Screens

New data suggests that when it comes to smartphones, size matters. The demand for big-screen devices is soaring, and doesn’t show signs of slowing up anytime soon. According to a recent study, worldwide shipments of smartphones with five-inch screens or bigger rose 369 percent in the first three months of this year. More than [Read More]

May 22nd, 2014|Stuff|

6 Reasons Why Online Shopping Beats Traditional Shopping

Online shopping is all the rage at the moment, in fact you probably always hear your friends raving about it. Now, there are two types of people, those that love online shopping and those that don’t see the point. Let’s explore some reasons for why online shopping is amazing and how it beats physically [Read More]

May 6th, 2014|Stuff|

9 Ways to Sell Your Stuff Online

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You can sell almost anything online, or at least exchange it for something of equal value. For merchants and buyers, the place to be is on the Internet, where even a home-based entrepreneur in a small town can sell to [Read More]

March 7th, 2014|Stuff|

This Purse Charges Your Phone. Yup, That’s Cool

So imagine this…you are having a girlʼs night out or a romantic date with your special someone and you want to capture the moment. You whip out your iPhone and it says 5% battery remaining but you go ahead anyway and try to snap a pic. It dies mid photo-op. The screen goes black, the little apple comes [Read More]

March 6th, 2014|Stuff|

This Is The Protective Phone Case You Should Be Using

There are few things more heart-wrenching in this day and age than the cracked, shattered screen of a smartphone that’s been dropped one too many times (Yes, first world problems, I know). That spider web of fissures dancing across the screen is a frustrating, expensive, and public reminder to be more careful.

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March 5th, 2014|Stuff|

4 Websites That Will Make Your Life Easier Starting Today

I recently hosted a Mompreneur Meetup at Kidville and we had a great turnout of mompreneurs from a variety of industries including photography, real estate, retail, and web design.  During our meetup attendees shared several excellent recommendations on apps, websites, and tools that they find useful in running their business.  I’ve included a recap of [Read More]

February 28th, 2014|Stuff|

Why I Finally Stopped Being Stubborn And Embraced E-Books

Anybody who knows me knows that I love books. I felt nostalgic when I looked at a gigantic pile of paperbacks and hard covers, new and used, scattered on the floor. Every book did not just contain valuable information within its pages, but also carried with it a baggage of experiences—my experiences.

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February 28th, 2014|Stuff|

My First Dishcrawl Experience: Exploring San Mateo

Last year, San Mateo, CA was named the “Best Small Town for Food” by the Rand McNally Best of the Road contest. When Dishcrawl offered me a ticket to a progressive dinner exploring San Mateo’s award-winning cuisines, I jumped at the chance.

Dishcrawl hosts unique culinary experiences in over 250 cities across [Read More]

February 26th, 2014|Stuff|