Thank you to Post-it® Brand for partnering with us on this post.Last month, I shared how I use Post-it® Notes to make our household to do list a game as Post-it® Brand encouraged me to take a 21-day productivity challenge. Since I LOVE Post-it® Notes, I was pumped at the thought of improving my sometimes-chaotic home life. Finally, I thought, the laundry list of to do items can get done! Nearly Everyone Struggles with Productivity It wasn’t surprising to learn that so many people … [Read more...] about Update: Post-it® Notes Productivity Challenge
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Productivity Challenge: Make the Household To Do List a Game with Post-it® Notes
Thank you to Post-it® Brand for partnering with us on this post.Staying productive is always a challenge. In addition to working a full-time at a demanding day job in the healthcare technology industry, I run a nursing blog and manage a household. If I want to maintain my sanity, keeping tasks organized and being productive is an absolute must. Almost Everyone Struggles with ProductivityI take small comfort in knowing I’m not alone in my productivity struggles. Post-it® Brand … [Read more...] about Productivity Challenge: Make the Household To Do List a Game with Post-it® Notes
Eggtronic Hub-It Sync and Charge Station Review
This Eggtronic Hub-It Sync and Charge Station review has been facilitated by a sample product. Opinions stated are my own.We have a lot of devices in our house. This can often lead to frustration and confusion when the favorite iPhone charger is occupied or my husband doesn’t remember that he put his iPhone on the charger in a different room. We get replacement charges, but they often tend to break, or somehow walk away. They also tend to clutter up a counter top. I like charging … [Read more...] about Eggtronic Hub-It Sync and Charge Station Review
SteelSeries Stratus iOS Controller Review: The Best iOS7 Controller on the Market
Hurry and run, don’t walk, to buy the SteelSeries Stratus iOS7 controller now!Honestly, you don’t even need to read the rest of the review. The controller is just that good. It is the iOS controller that we’ve all been waiting for. It’s everything you could ever want from the physical control realm of iOS gaming. We firmly believe it's the best iOS7 controller on the market.I could talk about how it has an 8-10 hour battery life or that it connects to your device via Bluetooth, but I’m … [Read more...] about SteelSeries Stratus iOS Controller Review: The Best iOS7 Controller on the Market
10 Terrific Tech Toys
It's not just adults who love technology. Kids are getting into all things nerdy at earlier and earlier ages! While some parents feel that this might impede their imagination or inhibit their social skills, I am personally a huge advocate of children using technology often and early. If you have a little boy or girl who's eyes twinkle at the mention of iPads and robots, then we've got a an excellent tech toy gift guide just for you! 1LeapFrog LeapReader – We already mentioned … [Read more...] about 10 Terrific Tech Toys
12 Days of Nerdy Christmas: Amazon Edition
Nerds are funny people. Most of us genuinely appreciate any kind gesture that is bestowed upon us, especially a Christmas gift. However, since we're nerds, we definitely know our tech so if you plan on buying something digital for a special geek in your life, you need to make sure you getting quality nerd gear. You wouldn't want us to awkwardly accept a gift that we'd never buy for ourselves, now would you?Didn't think so. Nerdy Gift Ideas But really, it can be difficult to buy Christmas … [Read more...] about 12 Days of Nerdy Christmas: Amazon Edition
12 Nerdy Days of Christmas: Etsy Edition
Have you ever been to Etsy.com? It's only like one of the coolest places to shop, like ever. "Why?" You say? Well Esty is basically where you can find almost anything cool and crafty you could ever think of. If you can dream it, then chances are that someone has made it and it's on Etsy. This makes shopping for awesome Christmas items both incredibly awesome, but sometimes very overwhelming. When there's so much awesome handmade stuff to choose from, how on earth do you narrow it down to the … [Read more...] about 12 Nerdy Days of Christmas: Etsy Edition
Nintendo 2DS Versus iOS7 Controllers
Everyone is talking about the new Nintendo 2DS. It doesn’t fold, it's a bit cheaper, and it does away previous main selling point of glasses free 3D. Some may find this to be a benefit, but most people are saying they'd rather spend more money then sacrifice these functions. I say that if you own an iPhone, then you should just throw out the Nintendo Gameboy all together and wait for anyone of these amazing new iOS 7 MiFi controllers to be released. Don’t get me wrong I think the Nintendo 2DS … [Read more...] about Nintendo 2DS Versus iOS7 Controllers
Plug It In & Play Disney Pixar Cars 2 Racing TV Game Review
My toddler has developed a great affection for races cars and the Cars Disney franchise. He always wants to go “driving cars” “vrooom vrooom” and ride in my Volkswagen. (He prefers the VW Bug to the Santa Fe on any family outing.) I’m not sure where this sudden love for cars and racing has developed, since my husband isn’t really a car guy and I can’t remember hyping up cars. Perhaps boys just do naturally gravitate towards cars.I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jakks Pacific before, and … [Read more...] about Plug It In & Play Disney Pixar Cars 2 Racing TV Game Review