Is Your Smartphone Dirtier than a Toilet Seat? 4 Tips to Keep it Germ-Free

What’s the first thing you do when you walk into the supermarket? Okay, AFTER you grab a shopping cart, buggy, basket, or whatever you call it, what is the NEXT thing you do? I can tell you what you should do and that’s grab a sanitizing cloth or five and wipe down the handle. Personally, I […]

It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Wisdom + A Quick & Easy Halloween Dinner

Disclosure: I’m a compensated member of the U.S. Cellular Blogger Brigade, but I love sharing easy recipes and all things Charlie Brown. All attempts at humor are my own. Happy Halloween, everyone! It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Life Lessons Did you know that October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month? I didn’t, but when […]

Total Solar Eclipse: 3 Apps to Capture the Moment & Drone Dos and Don’ts During the Solar Eclipse

Disclosure: I’m a compensated member of the U.S. Cellular Blogger Brigade, but I’m pretty excited about the upcoming total solar eclipse and hope you’ll find these tips helpful. When Was the Last Total Solar Eclipse? Did you happen to hear there’s a total solar eclipse happening on Monday? I mean, who hasn’t heard about it, right? […]

5 Brilliant Tips for Taking a Perfect Selfie & Happy National Selfie Day

Have I ever told you how much I love taking selfies? If we follow each other on Instagram then you probably know that I do, but if not let me tell you right now that I love them a whole bunch. I like taking them when I’m running, I like taking them with my pets, […]

3 Connected Devices to Protect Your Home When You’re Away on Summer Vacation

We recently moved, not only to a house from an apartment, but also to a whole new city. For the most part it was a really good decision for us and while I’m pretty familiar with the city we now live in because my husband and I lived here several years ago, there are also […]

Why You Should Own an Amazon Echo & How Samsung’s Arrival Sensor Can Keep Your Family Safe

I don’t know about you, but if I could control everything in my home via voice activation I’d be a happy woman. From the television to the lights and maybe even the dishwasher and shower, I often daydream about how nice it would be to use my voice for something more productive than yelling at […]

Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide & Samsung Gear S2 Review

I have a confession to make. I’ve barely done any shopping this holiday season and, well, time is pretty much running out. Please tell me I’m not the only one because I need to feel a little less alone and not quite so inadequate. Don’t get me wrong. I like the hustle and bustle of […]

Smartphone Photo Tips for the Holidays & How to Use Google Keep

Is it just me or did we all just basically blink and suddenly it’s the end of November? I mean, I don’t have anything against the end of November, especially since it includes my favorite meal of the year and my and my son’s birthday, but wow time has gone by quickly this month. While […]

Apple Pay, Google Wallet, & How to Make Mobile Payments

I have a confession to make and it’s a big one. I’d rather leave home without my purse and wallet than without my cell phone and I’m not at all embarrassed to admit it. It turns out I’m not alone because in a recent U.S. Cellular survey 65% of smartphone users said they never leave […]

Dashlane Password Manager App + Screen Lock Protection Tips

I can remember when the only password I needed to remember was the one for my AOL email account. Okay, well I don’t remember clearly since it was such a long time ago, but I definitely remember how much simpler the internet was back in 1993. I certainly didn’t have a need to write down […]