Author: Christy

  • Dancinig Deer Delights

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    As someone who loves to bake, I’m not all that fond of pre-packaged baked goods. The cookies are always too crispy and the brownies too chewy. But one notable exception is Dancing Deer Baking Co., a local company, whose Molasses Clove Cookies are so chewy and flavorful that I have often selected them over a…

  • Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove–Magic, Tears, Princesses, and More

    Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove–Magic, Tears, Princesses, and More

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    Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove celebrates Disney animation from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves all the way through Tangled. We loved the show, but the overall experience was mixed. Such is the way when you’re dealing with kids.

  • Reflections and Resolutions

    Reflections and Resolutions

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    It is no secret that I am an introspective person. I find strength in taking the time to look within, reflect, and set goals and action steps for moving forward. I’ve never done a vision board (although it looks like fun). I’m the sort of person who can see it all in my mind and…

  • 2011… a Year in Pictures

    2011… a Year in Pictures

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    This was a crazy busy year full of all of my favorite things… family, travel, tech, and fun. These are just some of the highlights of my activities this year. CES 2011 in Vegas… Danny Gokey Concert A LOT of Snow Trip to Disney as the Traveling Mom Food Allergies Blogger A new room for…

  • Data Protection Resolution – Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro Review

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    This month, I thought I’d help you make some tech-friendly New Year’s Resolutions. They have nothing to do with calories, and everything to do with being tech smart and responsible. The first resolution is to find a proper data protection solution. I’m going to admit to something. I haven’t been backing up my hard drive.…

  • Do Apps Really Help Kids Learn?

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    This has been an ongoing debate. As kids use more and more technology, we’d like to believe that it is actually benefitting them in some way. In particular, educational apps are seeing an explosion in popularity, but are they really doing anything other than keeping our kids from asking, "Are we there yet?"

  • The Radio City Christmas Spectacular–Magic for the Whole Family

    The Radio City Christmas Spectacular–Magic for the Whole Family

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    A review of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Wang Theater in Boston.

  • Gift Baskets for People Who Have Everything

    Gift Baskets for People Who Have Everything

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    We all have those people on our lists. They have everything they need and the money to buy whatever else they want. It’s hard to shop for them, but you still want to give something special. I think a carefully chosen gift basket is a nice option.

  • Samsung 9 Series Laptop for On-the-Go

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    Lightweight and thin laptop computers are all the rage, but no one wants to sacrifice performance for portability. I actually have a netbook that I bought for travel, but find it so frustrating to work on that I still prefer to lug along my heavier machine. The Samsung 9 Series is designed to remove the…

  • PadPivot from RocketFish

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    PadPivot is one of those devices you may not know that you need until you try it out. This lightweight and portable device holds your favorite tablet, phone, or eReader for hands-free viewing on a table or (less hands-free) perching on your thigh. It has a sticky pad that will stick to your device and…