Are you obsessed with health and fitness as much as I am? If so, you can probably also remember a time when the only way to keep track of our food consumption, exercise, and calories burned was to write them down on a piece of paper. I know I did and I was pretty meticulous […]
Netflix and iTunes & Ways to Watch TV Shows Without Cable
September 29, 2014 · by · 4 Comments
I think I made it pretty obvious that I’m hooked on television when I shamelessly shared how excited I was for last week and all the fall premieres I’ve been looking forward to watching. I can still remember a time when the only way to watch a show on TV was to actually be sitting in […]
Cell Phone Courtesy Month & Practicing Cell Phone Etiquette
July 25, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
Did you know that July is National Cell Phone Courtesy month? I mean, I’d like to think we all practice cell phone courtesy every month of the year, but every now and then it’s good to be reminded that consideration should always come first when using your favorite mobile device. I know since getting my […]
U.S.Cellular’s Parent/Child Agreement & A Child’s First Cell Phone
June 30, 2014 · by · 1 Comment
A Child’s First Cell Phone A few years ago when my husband and I considered getting Nick his first mobile phone there were several things that we considered. First and foremost was whether or not he really needed a cell phone or if it was more of a want. Quite honestly, I’m a little surprised […]
Military Appreciation Month & U.S. Cellular iPhone 5s Giveaway
May 21, 2014 · by · 55 Comments
Even though it has been over 20 years since Paul’s military service I can still remember how difficult it was to be apart from him when he was in the Navy, especially when he was deployed. Back then we didn’t have tablets or smartphones, so if I wasn’t home when he called I had to […]
Tips to Go Green on Earth Day & U.S. Cellular’s Trade-In Program
April 22, 2014 · by · 1 Comment
I consider myself a pretty “green” person. As a matter of fact it’s the reason I started blogging several years ago. While I’m certainly not the greenest person you’ll ever meet, I’d like to think I do my part by recycling, carrying a reusable water bottle, and buying very little paper products. There is certainly […]
Disney Magic at Play Kids’ Collection + $50 Kohl’s Gift Card Giveaway
April 20, 2014 · by · 55 Comments
If you have shopped at Kohl’s lately you might have noticed the adorable and fun new Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse themed Disney apparel by Jumping Beans in the kids’s section of the store. This fun new line made its magical way into stores on April 3rd and I have a feeling you and your children […]
Apps to Manage Finances, Mobile Banking & TurboTax Refund Estimator
March 27, 2014 · by · 4 Comments
One of my favorite things about having a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone with U.S. Cellular is that there is literally an app for everything. From playing my favorite word game with friends to logging my runs and donating to charity, there are several apps I use on a daily basis. While there are many fun […]
I’m Taking the ‘No Phone Challenge’ for 24 Hours and I’m Afraid
February 5, 2014 · by · 5 Comments
I have a confession to make. I don’t go anywhere without my cell phone. and I mean that literally. I mostly use the excuse that I need it with me constantly if I am away from my family for any period of time, like when Cody and Nick are at school and Paul is at […]
