Author: Christy
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The Road to Delicious Perfection–Apple Cider Donuts with Maple Frosting
I love fall flavors. I’d put pumpkin pie spice in just about everything if I could. Mmmm. LadyBug has been asking to bake with me (we’ve been watching Master Chef Kids!) and since she’s just back to health after a pretty scary illness, I figured the time was right. I decided to make these Apple…
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OK, Google Now… Mobile Driving Safety
Have you seen the commercial where the guy leaves his Droid Ultra in a taxi and finds it by saying, “OK, Google Now, Call my Droid?” If not, you can watch it now.
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Lenovo Announces a #BetterWay Yoga Tablet
Amid weeks of hype, and with help from Ashton Kutcher, Lenovo has announced their new Yoga Tablet, aka a #BetterWay.
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Kyocera Hydro Elite Makes Android Accessible
If there is one overwhelming “complaint” about Android phones, it’s that they are too complicated with too many settings. For some of us, that’s a bonus, but for others, it’s just plain confusing. When I received the Kyocera Hydro Elite phone as a member of the Verizon Wireless Insider team, I was excited to tell…
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The Open Floor Plan is an Extrovert Conspiracy
We’ve been house hunting. Actually, we have an offer in on a house, so I guess we’re further along than that. But this is about something else: the open floor plan. It is oh-so-trendy right now in real estate listings, at least here in Massachusetts, to brag about the “open floor plan.” The idea is…
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Capturing Life with Nokia Lumia’s Cinemagraph Feature
When I first received the Nokia Lumia 928 phone [*I am part of the Verizon Wireless Insider Team – full disclosure below], one feature that stood out as being unique was the Cinemagraph. A Cinemagraph is a static image with moving portions that repeat in a loop. This waterfall is an example, saved as an…
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Disney Parks Replaces the Guest Assistance Program
We love going to Disney World. In addition to all of the magic most people experience when visiting the parks, we get something a bit extra: overwhelming support for Bug’s food allergies. Accommodations like that can make or break a vacation. We are fortunate in that, despite some sensory challenges that both of our kids…
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Disney Infinity: Toy Box App Review
If you’re already a Disney Infinity fan, this is pretty exciting. If you’re not, well, maybe this will sway you. Maybe not. The new Disney Infinity: Toy Box app (iPad) is available in the App Store and it’s free until October 15. I took some time to play with it and I’m impressed so far.
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Mt. Washington Cog Railway–A Journey in Pictures
I have lived in New England for most of my life so I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I have never been to the top of Mt. Washington, the tallest peak in the Northeast. I’ve been to the White Mountains, but we’ve always stayed at a lower elevation. When I received information about a…
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Play Math Games Online with PBS Kids Peg + Cat
I got a sneak peek awhile back at the super cute new show Peg + Cat for PBS Kids. In each episode, Peg is faced with a real-life word problem. You remember those from school? With just the tiniest bit of help from Cat, Peg finds creative ways to solve her word problems and brings…
