Have you been trying to limit screen time for yourself? We’re talking about policing kids’ screen time over at CorporetteMoms today, but digital detox is important for adults too…
10 Tips to Save Money on Subscription Services
We recently rounded up several good ways to cut the cord and say goodbye to your cable company forever, and today we thought we’d take a deeper dive by sharing 10 tips to save money on subscription services of all sorts — both the ones you already have and the ones you might be considering cutting.Readers, … Read More about 10 Tips to Save Money on Subscription Services
Coffee Break: Kate Spade Apple Watch Straps
For those of you with Apple watches, what is your favorite spot to get watch straps for Apple? I was intrigued to see that Kate Spade New York makes some, including this beige and white version for a 38mm watch. (Kate Spade watch straps all seem to be for the 25mm or 38mm version; those … Read More about Coffee Break: Kate Spade Apple Watch Straps
Coffee Break: Done App
I have always wanted a simple way of tracking habits — and I don’t know why it took so long to come out with an app like this for the iPhone. Now that I’ve found this one, which is called the Done App, I’m never letting go because it’s perfect. It’s very easy to track … Read More about Coffee Break: Done App
How to Cut the Cord: The Streaming Services And Devices to Consider
Cutting the cord and freeing yourself from that monthly cable bill is becoming more and more popular — people choose to do it not only to save money, but to avoid dealing with cable companies, who have earned their industry the title of most disliked in the country (along with ISPs). Kat recently decided to cut … Read More about How to Cut the Cord: The Streaming Services And Devices to Consider
Coffee Break: Things
As I’ve mentioned in the past, I love Remember the Milk for a lot of my to do list requirements, but I still have my complaints — one is that it doesn’t work with Siri; another is that it doesn’t let you do nested to-do lists (so you can break a project into pieces). A … Read More about Coffee Break: Things
A Smart Home: Creepy or Cool?
Here’s a question: is a “smart home,” connected and automated via various apps and devices, cool — or does it strike you as creepy? For those of you who have automated/connected your home, what products do you love the best? (I know there will be many who have a “no way no day” attitude here, … Read More about A Smart Home: Creepy or Cool?
Gift Idea: What Apps, Gadgets, Tools and More Are You Loving Now?
We recently did a story over at CorporetteMoms about the best online backup services for your computer, but we haven’t had an open thread like this in a while, so let’s discuss: What apps, gadgets, tools and more are you loving right now? What makes your life easier, or more enjoyable? Picture credit: Death to the … Read More about Gift Idea: What Apps, Gadgets, Tools and More Are You Loving Now?
The Best LinkedIn Settings for Job Hunting
Have you changed your settings on LinkedIn before starting a job hunt? Have you ever made any mistakes that revealed more than you wanted to about your LinkedIn activity? How much do you actually use LinkedIn for networking and job searching?
The Busy Woman’s Guide to Using Evernote and Other Note-Keeping Apps
These are some of our best tips on how to use Evernote!
How to Choose a Home Security System
We haven’t talked about home security systems before, and a recent comment thread spurred us to give the topic its own post. While you may find it hard to name many companies beyond ADT (the country’s biggest security company), new technology has opened the market to lots of competitors. Some of those, like SimpliSafe (which a few readers have … Read More about How to Choose a Home Security System
Household Wednesday: Best Portable Speakers
This is another entry in our very occasional feature on household items — see our previous discussions on the best sheets, best towels, indispensable kitchen items, and more. Ladies, what are your favorite portable speakers — whether for use at your office, around your home, or in the great outdoors? I’ve been on the hunt for a … Read More about Household Wednesday: Best Portable Speakers