• 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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    Christy

    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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    Christy

    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…

  • iPad 2 Keyboard Capsule Review

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    I love my iPad. It’s easy to travel with, it keeps my kids entertained, and my husband can watch movies on it. But when I’m away from my laptop, I miss having a keyboard. The touch screen is fine for using apps, writing quick messages, and playing games, but when I need to write a…

  • New Sam’s Club App Makes Shopping Easy

    New Sam’s Club App Makes Shopping Easy

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    While some people enjoy the “excitement” of heading to the mall for holiday shopping, there are those of us who like a more laid-back approach. I, for one, do almost all of my shopping online. It allows me to compare prices, access items I wouldn’t otherwise find, and save on gas. When Sam’s Club invited…

  • Going to Tooth Town

    Going to Tooth Town

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    Bug is six and I’ve started asking him if he has any loose teeth. This past weekend, while watching the hockey game, I had to explain the purpose of the protective glass around the rink. We got onto the subject of lost teeth and then somehow stumbled onto the subject of the Tooth Fairy. I…

  • Carnival Island–A Review

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    Carnival Island is a family game for PlayStation 3 with Move. As the name suggests, the game is a collection of carnival mini-games such as Mini Bowl (aka Skee Ball), Coin Toss and Shooting Gallery. Set in a magical, but long-abandoned carnival this is a fun game for the whole family.

  • We are (PlayStation) Family

    We are (PlayStation) Family

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    A sneak peek at the new PlayStation Family Ambassador program.

  • Cyber Monday Deals on Gift Guide Items

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    Christy

    There are some great Cyber Monday deals on some of the items in our Holiday Gift Guide. Please visit the sites below to shop with a discount! These expire at midnight tonight unless otherwise specified. Barefoot Books Atlas – 20% off and free shipping with purchase of $60 or more Nanoblock – Take a Nanoblock…

  • Support St. Jude and Save on Great Apps

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    I love it when I can buy quality products and help someone else in the process. This is one of those times. Ruckus Media is donating 100% of their net proceeds ($1.39) from the sale of every app in their collection to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital until November 28. The Ruckus Media collection includes…