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Making Good At East Detroit High School

Isn't it heartwarming to learn about projects that give back to others, especially when kids are involved? Recently Popular Mechanics started an initiative called, Making Good, to help American schools that are struggling financially. The popular magazine and brand realized that while many schools may need textbooks, ball fields, and higher teacher salaries, they also need furniture. Popular Mechanics teamed up with DonorsChoose.org to find teachers in need. DonorsChoose.org is a wonderful ... continue reading...

Apps Tech

Help Fight Malaria & Have Fun With Seriously Best Fiends

This week I'm excited to share with you another edition of App of the Week. It's been fun working on this series weekly and it's given us a chance to showcase some really wonderful apps. This is a sponsored post. That's why I'm excited about Seriously Best Fiends. I love a great mobile game and when I heard that Seriously Digital Entertainment is serious about doing good, I couldn't wait to download it. They have teamed up with Malaria No More and in the game Edward, the mosquito, ... continue reading...

Family

Unforgettable Father’s Day Cards

It's that time of year to start searching for Father's Day cards. People say that guys are tough to shop for but I often see the same dad cards in the stores repurposed in only slightly different ways. Cards received. That's why I was excited to receive for review cards from Cards2Life.com. These cards are amazing! The cards are laser cut 3D pop-up cards and the attention to detail is incredible! You can see the Captain's Wheel on this ship! I had Kora open up each of the cards to get ... continue reading...

Family Toys

Fun Summer Boredom Busters For Kids

School is out in many places and Kora & Logan have just a few more days left. Many kids enjoy summer when it first arrives, but eventually those long summer days (especially the rainy ones) has them yelling, "I'm bored!" Dave and I are making big plans this summer to prevent hearing those dreadful words and we have been looking at a wide variety of ways to keep the kids busy, entertained, and even challenge their brains a bit. Toys pictured below received. That's why I was excited ... continue reading...

Family

Ride In Luxury: Lexus ES 350 Review

Since we are in the market for a new car, we were excited to be given the chance to test drive for a week, a Lexus ES350. We are happy to say that they continue to impress us every time. The common trait amongst the Lexus line is the luxury and the incredibly smooth ride. These traits carry over into the Lexus ES 350, I just love how smooth the ride is in this car. I admit, I went into a mini-depression after they took it back from me – I was hoping against hope that they would forget they ... continue reading...

Tech Video Games

Hit Mobile Game Gummy Drop! Comes To PC On The Big Fish Website

After a long day I like to pull out my phone and play a fun game. This post is sponsored by Big Fish. It's a great way to slow down and relax while getting immersed in creative challenges and friendly competition. That's why I'm excited about the hit mobile game Gummy Drop! coming to PCs for free on the Big Fish website. Gummy Drop! is a Match-3 free game that is currently available on iOS and Android. It achieved the ranking of 8th Top Grossing iPad App and 20th Top Grossing iPhone ... continue reading...

Gadgets Tech

Do You Need a 2 in 1? Nextbook Flexx11 Review

There are so many options available when it comes to getting a new laptop. One trend that I am a huge fan of is the 2 in 1. This post is sponsored by Nextbook and a Nextbook Flexx11 received and one provided for giveaway. This is a device that is a high powered tablet, able to run pretty much any program out there with full touch screen, which is just as comfortable when you attach a keyboard to it. That's why I'm excited to receive for review a Nextbook Flexx11.These 2 in 1’s are able to ... continue reading...