Month: November 2012
Internet on the Go with a Verizon Jetpack MiFi
I travel regularly for work, and, as a mom, I also spend a lot of time waiting for hockey practice, gymnastics practice, doctor’s appointments… I love my smartphone, but it’s not practical for heavy correspondence or other writing tasks. Enter the Verizon Wireless Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi. The Jetpack allows you connect multiple devices (laptop, tablet, etc.) to the Internet using your Verizon Wireless data plan.
Harry Potter-Style Magical Training with Wonderbook: Book of Spells–A Review
Sifteo Cubes Review
The new Sifteo Cubes
Snap Circuits Review
Snap Circuits Review
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Unless your heart is two sizes too small, it’s hard to hate the Grinch. It’s one of my favorite Christmas TV shows, and now it is a favorite for my kids. I couldn’t wait to bring them to see How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at the Wang Theatre in Boston. Not only is
Giving Thanks for Something Different
I hadn’t planned on a Thanksgiving post this year. I didn’t want to write about how thankful I am for family, friends, health, and happiness, although I am. I am thankful every day, so I feel a bit silly waxing poetic about it on here one day a year. On Tuesday, though, I realized I
Join Me for a #STEMChat About Tweens and Engineering
Those who know me know that I’m a bit geeky. But most don’t know that I fell in love with engineering as a tween. I was already into computers, but when a summer camp through AT&T introduced me to engineering and circuits, I was smitten. My kids may or may not feel the same passion,
HEXBUG Warriors Review
A review of HEXBUG Warriors from Innovation First with a video overview from my kid reviewer.