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Online Trainers: The Gift of Language
For 13 years, from when I first met my husband, I’ve been trying to learn Dutch. I’ve tried a slew of programs (online and off), tried conversing with my husband…
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Panasonic Lumix G5 Preview – Shooting Raw #Lumix
During the past few days, I was able to play a little with my new Panasonic Lumix G5. I’m still getting used to the features of this mirrorless camera but…
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Donating Safely Online – Can It Be Done? #LifeLock
There are so many worthy causes that need support and donating to specific charities maybe be actively on your mind. How do you feel about donating online though? I personally feel…
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NQ Family Guardian Blog – Guest Post 1 of 3
My first of three guest posts on the NQ Family Guardian blog is up! Oh, backup – did I tell you that, out of 4500 bloggers at BlogHer ’12 in…
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Lynda.com – Online Video Tutorial Library, Part 2
Last month I introduced you to Lynda.com and its massive collection of video tutorials (see part 1). What I didn’t realize at the time was just how much content Lynda.com…
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Hitting the Highway with Home Phone Connect
This past week, my family and I were in southern California to review local attractions and lodging. Instead of using our cell minutes or draining the batteries, we brought the…
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GoSum – Multi-Player Math Game [iOS]
GoSum is a simple, yet challenging math-based game. 2 to 4 players can enter numeric equations on a Scrabble-like grid. The gameplay and scoring is also similar but you use…
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Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect FAQ #VZWHomePhone
Over the past month, I’ve spoken with many about Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect (see my first post). The biggest challenge seems to be that most really have no idea…
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Out My Window – Private Online Photo Sharing
When sharing pictures online, do you worry who can see them and whether or not your most precious memories will be leaked publicly? I’m sure many, many parents do which…
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NQ Family Guardian – Parental Control for Smartphones
This past weekend, at BlogHer ’12 in New York City, I discovered a great tool for families called NQ Family Guardian. We all know how important it is to explore…
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Lynda.com – Online Video Tutorial Library, Part 1
Ever since we got our new camera (Nikon 5100), I’ve been wanting to take some photography classes to learn more about the camera as well as basic photography concepts. Due…
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Was Old But Now is New, Check Out Safeway Just For U #Safewayj4u
Safeway recently re-launched their Just For U. It’s more user-friendly, it can be accessed on your smartphone or tablet, lists can be printed if desired, and it can save you…