In my effort to cut down on added sugar in my kids’ diet, I was stunned to discover how much sugar is packed into children’s vitamins. Some of the top brands I used to buy for my family have 3-5…
I took a break from blogging back in 2018 – parenting and the pull of social networks kept me busy. Over time, though, I’ve found that the bigger platforms don’t quite fit the way I like to share things. Whether…
I recently installed a Ring Pro and disabled my doorbell in our house. We normally have a phone or tablet nearby and don’t need the chime waking up a sleeping child. The instructions from Ring claim I needed a special…
Ugh… I was happy to “de-clutter” my life by eliminating Facebook from my life. My kid just started school and unfortunately, many school related groups use it as their main communication. As such, I’ve started to rebuild my Facebook account.…
Since about 2012, my wife and I have been noticing a strong fragrance from certain foods purchased in the supermarket. The scent is a bit floral, a bit like dryer sheets, and a bit like soap. It doesn’t seem natural…
As an early adopter, I’ve had a Chromebook from when they were first introduced. I’ve recommended them to many friends. I think they are a great, secure way to browse and use web applications. However, I didn’t really use it…
I was a Facebook user since 2005. My friend and co-founder at Recommendr was interviewing there and he told me about it. It’s been really interesting to watch the company and the network grow and evolve. I’ve enjoyed reconnecting with…
The sinks in our home can be a dangerous place for toddlers. As they are learning to become independent, they often want to experiment and play with water, faucets, and sinks. To prevent burns while your toddler washes his hands,…
My kids absolutely love to play in the water. Their shoes are always getting wet. If there is a puddle, they’re going to jump in it. I also have to wash their shoes quite frequently from excessive mud, paint, and…
My son loves to play in dirt, mud, sand, and anything messy. I’ve had surprisingly good luck washing his shoes in the washing machine. This has worked for both shoes explicitly marked washable and also those that were not. However,…