Charmed by Snakes at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science
February 7, 2012 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments

There’s a zoo at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
But it’s not lunchtime in the atrium or the parking lot on a free day. 60 creepy, slithery, and totally fascinating creatures have been collected into one fun-filled new exhibit called Lizards and Snakes. Recently, our family spent an evening getting to know the critters [...]

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The Year of the Ultrabook and Intel AppUp
January 28, 2012 – 1:00 am | No Comment
The Year of the Ultrabook and Intel AppUp

A few short months ago I met with Mark Miller of Intel (Director of Communication – Netbook and Tablet Group). We spent time discussing tablets and netbooks that would soon be hitting the market and we also spoke about Intel AppUp. In short, AppUp is the newest app store on the block – it runs [...]

iPads in class energize kids as teachers test how to use them
January 24, 2012 – 9:15 am | 10 Comments
iPads in class energize kids as teachers test how to use them

For 10-year-old Kaitlyn Chin, the first few weeks of school came packed with holidaylike anticipation — especially when the fourth-grader at Legacy Academy in Elizabeth saw boxes delivered to the building.
“I would always hope they were the iPads,” she says.
And finally, they arrived — a wave of tablet devices that, combined with other Apple technology, [...]

Survival App Aims to Help Drivers in Winter
January 23, 2012 – 6:41 am | No Comment
Survival App Aims to Help Drivers in Winter

When a powerful blizzard ripped through North Dakota last winter, hundreds of drivers were stranded as white-out conditions shuttered interstates spanning the state. Snow whipped up by wind marred the lines between pavement and grassy drop-offs, leaving some scared motorists unsure what to do.
Two local software developers figured they could help.

Do Tablets and Smartphones Help Kids Learn?
January 14, 2012 – 1:00 am | 8 Comments
Do Tablets and Smartphones Help Kids Learn?

Those of you who love all things tech will know that this week CES International 2012 took place. I was thrilled to be able to attend. Let me just say there are a whole lot of exciting products launching for kids (and moms and dads, too)! I’m still processing all the amazing gadgets I got [...]

Surviving the Wake of the Holiday Season with MomPower
January 6, 2012 – 5:00 am | One Comment
Surviving the Wake of the Holiday Season with MomPower

Fruitcake and Antidepressants. They were two of the top “trending now” items on my Yahoo mail page this morning – along with Matthew McConaughey and Mitt Romney. I’m not really sure why this caught my eye but it did.
 
It’s one of the most sought out Christmas gifts in our culture…TecHNoLoGY…and yet with the many gadgets [...]

8 Amazing Fitness Apps for New Year’s Resolutions
December 31, 2011 – 1:00 am | 2 Comments
8 Amazing Fitness Apps for New Year’s Resolutions

Like many other women, I could eat all the calories I wanted and not gain a single pound…until I was pregnant with our first child. Suddenly my metabolism slowed down and it seemed pounds were flocking to my midsection like never before. Naturally, I’ve had to turn to cardio workouts and calorie counting to help [...]

Best Gifts of 2011 for the Techie in Your Life!
December 17, 2011 – 1:00 am | 7 Comments
Best Gifts of 2011 for the Techie in Your Life!

In just a few short days Christmas Day will be here. If you’re like me, you often procrastinate when it comes to finishing gift shopping (I still has quite a few to get). Buying late doesn’t mean you have to skimp on generosity! If you’re looking for a killer gift for a loved one, we’ve [...]

Why Pinterest.com may be the most addictive site ever (and why you should sign up)
December 13, 2011 – 7:00 am | 31 Comments
Why Pinterest.com may be the most addictive site ever (and why you should sign up)

Despite the fact I’m familiar with many of the cutting-edge social media technologies, I am often hesitant to adopt them because I’m already too busy with blogging, Twitter, Facebook and my iPhone.
However, my latest obsession Pinterest.com has surpassed them all.
And believe me, that’s really saying something.
I’ve gone from being a bored cook to being [...]

Kids’ new holiday mantra: iWant my iPad!
December 6, 2011 – 8:06 am | 2 Comments
Kids’ new holiday mantra: iWant my iPad!

Make room in the toy box for the iPad.
Crayola allows tots to doodle on the iPad using its iMarker just as they would a crayon on a coloring book. Tweens are able to belt out their favorite Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez tunes on a Disney microphone that turns the tablet into a karaoke machine. [...]

6 Apps The Family Can Gather ‘Round This Holiday Season
December 3, 2011 – 1:00 am | No Comment
6 Apps The Family Can Gather ‘Round This Holiday Season

There are few thing as fun and full of memories as family game nights during the Christmas family get togethers. If you own a few board games but are always losing the pieces (which renders them unusable) another option you may want to consider is the iPad app version of your favorite games. Not only [...]