Put the Smartphone Away and Embrace OSOM
By Amy Heinz One night last week I caught myself cooking up taco meat, declining the fifth pitch of the week I’d received from a company who desperately thinks I need to diet and share my experience with the world, and getting a ballet demonstration from my 3-year-old daughter…all at the same time. That’s right [Read More]
Beyond Etsy: How Homemade Products Bring Mass Appeal
Thanks to the internet, buying local has never been so easy. People from all over the world are able to sell their handmade items through Facebook and Etsy. Homegrown success generates massive appeal and a personal connection that corporate, factory-made items will always lack. But Etsy isn't the only online source for fantastic handmade goods. Check [Read More]
The App That Will Save your Holidays
The holidays are almost upon us, and while we're thrilled about bonding with the people we love most, we're not exactly looking forward to lugging packages to the post office and waiting (and waiting and waiting) in line to send them. Those interminable days may be over, thanks to a new startup called Shyp. Here's how [Read More]
Ten Ways To Bring Your Past Into The Future
Of all the new things technology allows us to do, it's funny how much we use it to recall our favorite memories of days gone by. Whether we're pulling up the lyrics to Bell Biv Devoe, taking a quiz to find out which Muppet we are, or tracing our family tree, the Internet has made [Read More]
Let Your Tablet Entertain You
Have you noticed that more people are canceling their cable in favor of streaming services? Many viewers now watch movies and television shows on their tablet devices via platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Instant Video, and Hulu Plus. With the rising costs of cable, nixing that bill can save you a chunk of money every [Read More]
7 Pieces of Wearable Tech You’ll Actually Want To Wear
It might be hard to imagine, but the geniuses behind Silicon Valley’s best tech actually have something in common with fashion’s most innovative designers — they’re all tapped into the kind of imagination that lets them dream big, and bring their visions to life with products the average consumer wants to own, ASAP (see: the [Read More]
The New Waterproof Kindle
We 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 gel, inside and out, that makes it immune to water damage. [Read More]
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]