Month: July 2012
Exit the Highway, Smell the Roses, and Win a Prius
I love an adventure. Years ago, I was spending some time in East St. Louis, IL. There’s not a lot to do there, and we had exhausted activities across the river in St. Louis. I convinced my co-worker to take a trip to Graceland. It wasn’t really all that close, but it was drivable, and
Driving with the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Is the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid a good choice for a family vehicle?
Mass Audubon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary–Hiking with Kids
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary is a great spot for an easy hike with kids, plus a chance to see some amazing wildlife.
In Which I Drive a Prius Plug-In Hybrid… And Don’t Realize It
If it has a plug, it’s a Toyota Prius Plug-in.
How to Choose the Right Smartphone for You
When friends ask me for help in choosing a cell phone, I always ask what features are most important and how they normally use their device. Now that smartphones have so many options, it’s important to know which ones are make-or-break, and which ones are extras. There are some things (good and bad) that you can expect across the board, while other phones really shine in specific areas.
The Week of the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid–Sims Social Hint
Does Toyota have a sneaky new Prius? Yep. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
Simple Circuits with Kids
Kids can learn the basics of electronics with this simple circuit activity.
Make: School’s Out Summer Fun Guide
When I was a kid, I was constantly taking things apart to see how they worked. When I was 12, I went to a summer camp where I learned to solder (a useful skill, by the way), and by the time I was 14, I had decided to become an electrical engineer. It didn’t end up being the right career path for me when all was said and done, but that hasn’t dampened my love for tinkering and creating. I can’t imagine the damage I would have done (in a good way) if I had access to the Maker communities that are around today.
Summer Vacation Journals
Journals are a great way to capture memories for kids from summer camp, family vacations and other special experiences. Plus, they help with writing skills and creative expression.
iVillage PBS KIDS Summer Reading Challenge
I’ve always loved to read and my kids love when I read to them. Bug is starting to read independently and LadyBug will start learning in earnest when she starts Kindergarten this fall. So far, we are lucky that our kids love reading. But not every family is as lucky and even if you are,