Author: Christy

  • Review of TiVo Stream

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    Before heading out to CES in Vegas, I decided to copy a few movies and shows from my TiVo DVR to my iPad. In case you’ve never experienced that particular joy, it traditionally involves copying the content to your PC via the TiVo Desktop software, transcoding it for the iPad, and then synching it to…

  • In the Land of No Boredom

    In the Land of No Boredom

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    As I got ready to get my kids from the bus stop today, I started to think of what we might do this afternoon. With nothing planned, I figured we’d do something fun. We have some games we haven’t played yet, a couple of science kits, some engineering activities, a few unopened LEGO sets, and…

  • Ringing in the New Year with CES

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    It’s that time again. No, not resolutions. Not a diet. It’s time to look forward at the hottest technology coming out this year. The Consumer Electronics Show is a massive, somewhat crazy event that covers the gamut of tech playgrounds: mobile, entertainment, audio, imaging, gaming, appliances, connected homes, beauty and health products, and more. I’m…

  • Cinnamon Applesauce Gingerbread Men Ornaments

    Cinnamon Applesauce Gingerbread Men Ornaments

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    Cinnamon apple sauce gingerbread men ornaments are so cute for decorating and gift giving.

  • A Tour of the Nutcracker Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common

    A Tour of the Nutcracker Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common

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    A tour of the Nutcracker Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common.

  • Journey of a Giant Bear

    Journey of a Giant Bear

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    It’s no secret that I have a spontaneous streak. Or that I have a certain sense of adventure. Or that I’m tenacious once I set my mind to something. Or that I’m a bit of a dreamer. It started when Lady Bug and I toured the Nutcracker Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common. It’s a…

  • #26Acts of Kindness

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    I have put off writing about the Newtown, CT tragedy this week. I haven’t been able to put my feelings and thoughts into words. When I heard about the #26Acts of Kindness movement, I wasn’t sure. The idea is to do an act of kindness for each of the Sandy Hook children and faculty who…

  • Be Part of the Solution

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    This has been a challenging year for so many reasons and I’ve had something on my mind for awhile. I know that sharing this isn’t going to win me any popularity contests, as there are going to be people who will take it personally. Sometimes you just have to walk the talk and it’s something…

  • Still Christmas Shopping?

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    Don’t forget to check out our gift guides. We’ve got some great ideas for kids and adults!

  • Half ‘n Half ‘n Half at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre

    Half ‘n Half ‘n Half at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre

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    Take a dysfunctional family of actors, a neutral third party, three plays, two dressing rooms, and a convoluted script, and you have Half ‘n Half ‘n Half, the latest show at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell. Written by John Kolvenback, the show centers on the family dynamics between a long-battling married couple and their…