SF Bay Area
Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know — Beginner’s Guide
I’ve been a fan of superheroes and comics from way back. And, I’m proud to say, that I’ve passed on that interest and excitement to my daughter. Last month, I…
Shopping
Technology
Impressive New Logitech Products — Smart Home, Auto, Gaming & More!
The big shopping season is almost upon us! Wondering what current tech items to keep a lookout for? Last month, Frans and I attended a preview event with Logitech to…
Food
Save Time & Stress with Back to School Food Ideas from BabbleBoxx
The other day, as I was getting ready, I thought about how I discovered some of my favorite products. Many of them started off as items that companies sent me…
Entertainment
25th Anniversary Edition of Beauty & the Beast + Disney Princess Movies
When I went to L.A. last month, I had a sneak peek at some of the fun stuff coming from Disney for consumers. There was one MAJOR announcement… but you’ll…
Travel
The Amazing Spider-Man Suitcase — American Tourister 28” Spinner
“Look! They have a Spider-Man suitcase!” exclaimed a dad as he walked by with his family. We had just finished a short trip and were loading our luggage into the…
Personal
What You Should Know About Zoom! Teeth Whitening
Last Tuesday, I went to San Francisco for an appointment at Soothing Dental. This dental practice is situated in what must be the coolest, art deco, vintage-style medical building I…
For Everyone
Get ENERGY STAR Certified for Earth Day w/ Best Buy
Several years ago, we needed to replace the washing machine and dryer. We had been using the set provided by the landlord but it was beyond fixing at one point…
For Everyone
No Wrapping Needed — Next Level Gift Ideas w/ LivingSocial
As you try think of gift ideas for your loved ones, try to think outside of the box. After all, physical products such as ties, small appliances, toys, store gift cards,…
Family
How CVS ExtraCare Can Help Achieve Financial Health
For the past two months I have really been focusing on trying to take better care of myself. It’s so easy to let myself go when there’s a household to…
For Everyone
Intro to Groupon + New Groupon Pages
When I first wrote about Groupon five years ago*, it was still quite a new concept. Now, Groupon is a household name synonymous with trying new things at a fraction of the…
Family
12 Non-Lame Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
It used to be so easy to shop for my daughter. I knew what characters she liked, the toys that she’d enjoy, and colors she was drawn to. She enjoyed…
Shopping
Local Advantage BOGO – Play Tourist for a Day at PIER 39
I’ve been going to PIER 39 for years. While stores and attractions have changed over time, the overall feel has always been that of a hub of activity in the…