By now I'm sure you've read some of our posts about Iris by Lowe's. We shared how easy it's been to turn our house into a smart home with Iris By Lowe's and we're proud to say we did it all ourselves. Today, we're excited to share our #IrisbyLowes Smart Home Giveaway! More on ...read more
Setting up a smart home can sound a little scary. But, trust me, if I can do it (technologically challenged over here), anyone can. I've put together a Beginner's Guide to a Smart Home with #IrisbyLowe’s products. I'm sharing which products I recommend for the smart-home ...read more
Iris by Lowe's offers home owners and renters an easy, totally customizable smart home that you can install yourself. I'm all about keeping up with technology and I love that the Iris makes my life easier. Everyone wants that, right?! Do-It-Yourself Yes, Iris by Lowe's is DIY. ...read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poWtXTCYKIQ What is Smart Toy? It's the next generation of play. And it's igniting, inspiring, and enlightening children in an imaginative, creative, and super-fun way. And that’s because it’s a high-tech Toy without a screen. That’s right—it’s ...read more
From the moment we opened the Kurio Xtreme Tablet, we knew it was a different kind of gadget. The ultimate tablet built for children, it aims to keep kids engaged and entertained while making their parents happy and content too. The Kurio Xtreme tablet is packed with features ...read more
Did you know that 7 out of 10 young girls start out with an interest in Science and Math, yet the majority of young women abandon this interest and only a small percent pursue STEM-related degrees? Further, according to Girls Who Code, In 1984, 37% of all computer science ...read more
With so many different stressors in our environment it is impossible not to feel overwhelmed or slightly stressed on a daily basis. From dealing with our children and their many activities, to increased demands and hours at work, learning how to effectively manage stress is a ...read more
Earlier this year I started the Couch to 5K workout program. Again. I am a three time dropout, having falling short of the 5k run goal in the past. But this time was different. I was (and am) truly committed to getting healthier and not making excuses. I am proud to say I am now ...read more
As much as my kids love their screen time (a lot), it's my job to make sure they are limited to a reasonable amount of time and that they are using their technology safely. Puro Kids Wireless Headphones are the first of their kids, developed with Healthy Ears®, an advanced volume ...read more
Today's Mother's Day Shopping Guide is all about technology. From tools to make your tasks easier to smart solutions for capturing memories, these are items you'll grab day after day. Surface Pro 3 (from $800). Oh how I love thee, let me count the ways! The Surface Pro 3 is ...read more
I don't remember the exact moment it happened, but at some point over the last year my son became more tech savvy than me. It was painfully obvious when the only thing he asked for from Santa Claus was a Surface Pro 3. He, like many grown ups, was completely wow'ed by the cool ...read more
I am the first to admit that I am overly attached to my electronic devices. My device is pretty much an extension of my arm so I can't imagine day-to-day without it. From making grocery lists, to sharing photos on Instagram to coordinating dinner and kids with my husband, I'm ...read more
We love toys that are educational and fun and we recently discovered Build & Imagine | Building Toys for Girls (and Boys!), a company that makes both with their building sets that magnetically connect to inspire storytelling. This includes fun kits that are composed of the ...read more
To say that we had high hopes when we received a sample of Sparkup - the Magical Book Reader is an understatement. After all, one of our very favorite baby and kid gear guru's, Sheri Gurock, called it this season's IT gift in our Holiday Shopping Guide. The Sparkup not only met ...read more
