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About Me

Hey there! I’m Tesa, the mom behind 2 Wired 2 Tired. This blog got its name because my husband, Dave, and I always joked that “the kids were too wired and we were too tired!” With two kids born just a year apart, our house has always been full of energy and a bit of chaos. I started this blog in 2009 to create a space where other parents could find relatable stories, helpful tips, and a little inspiration.

As time has gone by, our lives have changed in ways I never expected. Now that our kids are off to college (seriously, how did that happen so fast?!), I often think back on all the adventures we’ve shared as a family. From late-night homework sessions to fun family road trips, I’ve been right here, coffee in hand, sharing our experiences. My goal has always been to find the best in family travel, tech, and everyday life because let’s face it—who has time for bad gadgets or boring trips? I’ve tried countless products and adventures to bring you the recommendations that really make life easier and more fun.

On 2 Wired 2 Tired, you’ll discover a treasure trove of family travel ideas and practical tips to help make family life better. Whether it’s finding cool places to visit on your next vacation or sharing the latest tech gadgets that can save you time, I want to help you make the most of your family time. Every family deserves to create special memories, and I’m excited to share the resources that have helped us do just that.

So, whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next family trip, curious about new tech, or need advice on balancing everything, you’re in the right place! Join me as we navigate the ups and downs of family life together—because the fun (and the coffee) is always brewing around here!

If you’d like to contact me, please fill out the Contact Form under the About Me tab at the top of the site.

2 Wired 2 Tired in History
A few years ago 2 Wired 2 Tired was given shoutouts by both Willard Scott and Kevin Nealon. I always loved Willard Scott’s 100th birthday tributes on the Today Show and Kevin Nealon has long been one of my favorite comedians and actors, so while these shoutouts took place quite awhile ago, they still hold a lot of meaning to me and make me smile every time I see them. 

Kevin Nealon was at the American Century Golf Championship and gave us a Twitter photo shoutout:
Keving Nealon Holding 2 Wired 2 Tired Sign

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As you scroll through the lists and features below, you might notice a bit of a time gap in my blogging journey, and that’s because I took a little hiatus to dive into the wild world of remote work for a digital marketing company. While away from blogging, I’ve continued to rock the work-at-home life and now I’m back to share the laughs, the struggles, and the occasional triumphs with my fellow work-at-home warriors here at 2 Wired 2 Tired.

It’s been a wild ride, and as I dust off the old keyboard and fire up the blog again, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves. But hey, I’ve kept all those fancy accolades from my blogging days because, let’s face it, they’re a nice little ego boost as I dip my toes back into the blogging pool.  So buckle up, folks, because we’re about to embark on another adventure in the land of work-at-home parenting!

On to the historical features….

Back in 2104 we were very proud to be one of the Top 50 Most Influential Brands at IFA at #7. As you can see we were in good company.

Top 50 Most Influential Brands at IFA

  • #2 in the Top 50 Parenting Blogs by BlogRank
  • #7 in Onlaytica’s Top 50 Most Influential Brands at IFA Tech Conference
  • #11 in Cision’s Top 50 Review Blogs in North America 

Features On Other Sites

  • Numerous Travel Articles on Travelocity’s Inspire Site
  • Cleveland Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com Family Event Writer
  • Visit Panama City Official Blog – Gulf World Marine Park: Fun For The Whole Family
  • Learning Care Group – Top Tech Gifts For Kids & Top Educational Apps For Kids
  • FlipKey – 10 Expert Travel Tips On Reducing The Stress Of Traveling With Kids
  • AdWeek – Alamo Hopes Social Fuels Mobile Games: Car Renter Taps Influencers For Summer Effort 
  • Serta I Heart Sleep Blog – Holiday Survival Guide: Making The Most Out Of Your Holiday Travel Sleep Arrangements
  • St. Louis Buisness Journal – Post Spreads The Good News Through Microsite
  • Crain’s Cleveland Business – Identifying The Right Blogs To Pitch Isn’t Always Easy
  • Also have appeared on: The Robin Swoboda Show and 102.1, 104.1, The Regina Brett Show, and Mom Talk Radio

Invited Events, Press Trips, & Conferences Attended

  • Nevis #NevisNaturally Press Trip
  • Gulf County Florida Blogger Press Trip
  • Colorado Live Blogger Trip
  • IFA Berlin
  • Panama City Beach New Year’s Eve Media Celebration
  • Disney Social Media Moms Celebration
  • Serta Headquarters Blogger Visit
  • Kalahari Resorts Blogger Weekend
  • Universal Orlando Resort Family Weekend
  • Hotels.com Extreme Booking Event
  • Whirlpool Moms Real Whirled House& World of Whirlpool
  • Marshalls T.J. Maxx Blogger Holiday Event
  • Bob Evans Farm Fest

Consultant
Tesa has experience as a consultant for brands and she has set up and managed a number of Pinterest accounts for travel clients. She currently has over 42,000 Pinterest followers. Please contact her at using the Contact Me form above for more details, she’d love to work with you!

Back In The Day When It Was Still Called Twitter
– Twitter Party Host & Co-Host

Tesa hosted & co-hosted many Twitter Parties. She’s hosted parties for CVS, NBC Olympics, Sunstar Gum, Alamo, and Best Buy as well as co-hosted parties for CVS Minute Clinic, Amway Nutrilite, Target & Pampers, Advil, No Kid Hungry, PlayDoh, Campbell’s, HP, Redbox, Boys & Girls Clubs, & more.

She currently has 37,000+ Twitter followers.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or inquiries using Contact Form found here or at the top of the page.

Our PR and Disclosure Page can be found here or under the About/PR tab at the top of the page.

Hey there! I’m Tesa, the mom behind 2 Wired 2 Tired. The blog got its name because we have two kids born a year apart and my husband, Dave, and I always joked that "the kids were too wired and we were too tired!" :)

Fast forward a bit—now the kids are off to college (how did that happened so fast!) and since 2009, I’ve been blogging through the chaos, coffee in hand, finding the best in family, travel, and tech—because honestly, who has time for bad gadgets and boring trips?

So, whether you're searching for family travel inspiration, tech gadgets, or tips to enhance family life, you're in the right place because the fun (and the coffee) is always brewing around here!

If you'd like to contact me, please fill out the contact form under the About Me section of the site.

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