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April 16, 2013
How to Share the News With Your Kids
As the devastating story of the bombing at the Boston marathon unfolded, I turned on the TV news. Then I realized I have a 2-year-old. I wasn’t sure what kind of images to expect on the screen—something that could potentially scare or scar him, even at this early age. I wish Kid President had a nightly news broadcast. But until he [...]
How to “Kid-Proof” Your Apple Device
If your kid's like to watch cartoons or play games on your iPad, you've probably caught them tapping around in other applications. Thanks to "Guided Access," a new feature in iOS 6.0, it's easy to prevent photos from getting deleted or emails from accidentally being sent. Here's how:
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April 15, 2013
In an Emergency, Try Texting Instead
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the explosions today in Boston. While this is a tip, we hope you and your family members never have to use, it’s a useful one to know. If you are trying to reach someone in the wake of an emergency, skip trying to get them on the phone and text or tweet [...]
The Right Way to Put on Perfume
When do you put on your perfume in the morning? If you’re like me—and tend to walk through a spritz of scented mist right before you head out the door—I’ve got news for you: You’re doing it wrong. (I know, I was surprised too!) It turns out that perfume can stain fabric, and that fabric fibers can make perfume smell [...]
Will You Try Facebook Home?
At the end of last week Facebook released a new app that pretty much takes over your phone (if you have an Android). According to them the average smart phone user spends 20 percent of their time on their phone on Facebook. So the app, Facebook Home, makes it so you can instantly access your friends and your feed the [...]
Wedding Seating Chart Idea from Loverly
[Photo by Charlotte Elizabeth Photography] Even a classic wedding detail can take a surprising twist. Rather than using the expected numbers to show guests to their seats, this creative couple named each table after a family pet (past and present). Now that’s an idea sure to give friends and family something to talk about. Find even more wedding details [...]
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April 14, 2013
What’s for Breakfast? 8 Delicious Scone Recipes
What’s your Sunday morning breakfast routine? Do you like to go out to eat or do you generally stay in and enjoy your meal with the weekend paper? If you’re staying in today, might we suggest one of these tasty scone recipes? Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Glaze from Honey & Jam Almond Scones from Lottie + Doof Cinnamon Roll Scones [...]
April 13, 2013
Smart Product: Umbra T-Shirt Frame
What is it about T-shirts and sports uniforms that hold such sentimental value? So many people have collections of tees that no longer fit, and up until now it seemed like the only option for preserving them was to turn them into a T-shirt quilt. (No, thank you!) But Umbra now has this smart product, the t-frame t-shirt display. Take [...]
