The 2016 Kia Optima SX Turbo is a family-friendly mid-size sedan I was provided with a Kia Optima SX Turbo to drive for the week in order to conduct this review. All opinions expressed are my own. I had a chance to test drive a red Kia Optima SX Turbo for a week this summer, courtesy […]
Ring Video Doorbell Security For Moms Home Alone
Ring Video Doorbell Security For Moms Home Alone This post is sponsored by Ring. On a peaceful Saturday a couple of months ago, I really wished I had a Ring video doorbell security system. I was home alone with my boys, lounging around the house enjoying a lazy day. My husband was halfway across the […]
Benefits of Ooma Telo Internet Phone Service
Internet phone service saves money Question for you – do you still have a traditional landline? No public shaming if you do. However, there are some benefits of having internet phone service that may convince you to give the technology a try. When I’m traveling alone to places like Costa Rica or London, I want my family to be […]
Tips For Travelers Wondering “Where Is Zika Virus?”
Travel is supposed to be fun and relaxing, not about getting sick. Who wants to search for “where is Zika virus” as they plan their summer travels? Nobody. However, the reality is that you have to be aware. Last year travelers were worrying about being exposed to Ebola. In 2003 we were stressed about SARS. It […]
Travel and Technology: Gadget & Apps To Improve The Journey
Travel and technology go together like peanut butter and jelly. As portable technology advances, it shapes the way in which we manage our travel experiences. Last week while visiting the beautiful and historic Willard Intercontinental D.C., I had a chance to play with several pieces of technology that will make great additions to many of […]
5 Tips For Managing Summer Travel At Baltimore Aquarium
Plan on visiting the Baltimore Aquarium this summer? Congratulations! You’ll be accompanied by millions of other visitors with the same plans. The Baltimore National Aquarium is the most popular attraction in all of Maryland, bringing in millions of visitors a year. Watch this short Snapchat video to see inside the Baltimore Aquarium. As you […]
Finding Dory Movie Review: A Lesson About Disabilities
This Finding Dory movie review is in honor of all people living with a disability. Have you been waiting quietly for a follow-up to Finding Nemo, wondering what’s the story behind Dory? Well, after 13 years now’s the time to grab the tissues and get to the theater. Yes, I said it. You may need […]
10 Free Things To Do In Philadelphia This Summer
Looking for free things to do in Philadelphia this summer? Depending on how long you’ll be in town, you may find that there are more things to do in Philadelphia for free than you have time for. If you’re driving into Philadelphia do yourself a favor, park your car. Both times that I visited with […]
London Travel Tips: Your Own Harry Pott-tour Travel Itinerary
If you’ve followed any of my London travel tips on this blog for a while, you’ll know that I am not only a fan of London but also a big fan of Harry Potter. And it’s not because my kids are into the stories. I tried to get my son into the books and movies when he […]
6 Top Foods To Try In London [Infographic]
Every time I travel to the UK, I challenge myself to explore different foods to try in London. Otherwise I’d stick to my safety net of pasties and Indian food. Honestly, there’s some British food I can stand and some I just can’t take. My taste buds are flexible to an extent but aesthetically the […]