After a summer of fun, it’s time to switch gears and get back into a school frame of mind. With the kids heading back to school, comes the return of early morning carpooling, after school activities, and curbing your child’s screen time to something more educational rather than the hours of movies and video games…
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If you’ve ever tuned in to radio stations like NPR or Delilah, you’ve probably heard the soothing music, and inspirational messages and stories that encourage and motivate. A positive message adds a touch of life to your situation. Skype has shown us the value of virtual conversation when we’re far from loved ones, friends, and…
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Spring is a time for renewal, airing out the house after a long winter, planning your summer garden, and cleaning out the closets (or other dark corners of your house accumulating dust). In the past, you got through all of your spring chores on scraps of notebook paper, but now, in the age of apps,…
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In 2016, many people still stick with their old flip phones, or even landlines. If you are one of these people, or if you have a family member who is one of these people, read on. There are many good reasons to upgrade and get your first smartphone. There’s nothing particularly wrong about doing…
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At the strike of midnight on the first day of a brand new year, about half of all Americans make a resolution, making a commitment to their health, their finances, or even finding love. However, by the end of the new year, less than 10% of the resolution makers failed to follow through and many…
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Millennials do not like to be separated from their mobile devices for a second, and find it hard to imagine a world without them, though they successfully navigated such a world in a period of their life they have actual memories from. The day often starts with a phone alarm waking them up, and ends…
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The holidays come and go so quickly and we’re often left wondering why we spent so much time trying to stay organized or stressed. Although we’ve all survived the holidays long before smartphones were invented, these apps might make you feel like you got through the holiday just a bit easier: Holiday Shopping Last…
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With school back in session, it’s important that you know where your child is and if he or she is in a potentially dangerous situation. Many parents, particularly those of tweens and teenagers, are often accused of being “too nosey” or untrusting. Caring about your child’s safety, at any age, doesn’t make you intrusive, but…
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Summer’s here, and it’s time to hit the water. Blue skies, friends, hot weather, the weekend, etc. It’s time to get out and enjoy your free time. Boating is a top American pastime. From Alaska and Hawaii to Florida and Texas, every region in the United States has a unique boating culture. Pontoons, yachts, canoes,…
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Three million truck drivers and 37 billion dollars of diesel fuel keep the American economy functioning. Truck drivers keep Americans happy and healthy by ensuring all our goods are delivered, so it’s only natural that we should strive to keep truckers happy and safe on the roads. It can be a long, lonely drive out…
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