After a rough year, Facebook is finally attempting to rectify the numerous scandals that have displeased users and ultimately put its CEO in the hot seat before Congress. Much of the drama stemmed from the U.S. 2016 Presidential election scandal where Russian agencies used Facebook to influence U.S. voters. The scandals grew too large for […]
Read MoreCommunication tools such as blogs, Facebook, and Instagram make sharing the joys and challenges of parenting easier than ever. Issues once aired “over the back fence” can now be hashed out online and a little affirmation is just a “like” or an emoji away. What many well-intentioned parents fail to consider, however, are the consequences […]
Read MoreSnapchat is a multimedia messaging app mainly designed for friends and family to connect with each other. Recently, however, Snapchat added a Discover page that features content drawn up from the vast abyss that is the internet. Users can explore content like celebrity gossip, news, advertisements, and more. The latest addition to the Discover page […]
Read More“The more the merrier” is a challenging but true scenario for most events in life and yard sales are no exception. It is generally-accepted wisdom that sales marketed as “multi-family” get more attention from prospective buyers. But prepping for a successful, single-family yard sale can be daunting enough. How does one organize multiple groups and […]
Read MoreMinimalism is not a new way of life, but it has become a mainstream practice in recent years. Minimalist ideas have infiltrated our world, bringing us books like Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, countless blogs like Becoming Minimalist that are dedicated to simplifying lives, and […]
Read MoreSome of the best memories from our spring break trip: the pure joy on my kids’ faces as they discovered the “tornado” wind tunnel at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, their concentration as they learned how to draw Pigeon, Elephant & Piggy just like the artist at the special Mo Willems exhibit, and their hands-on […]
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