Aug
08
2013

Our Emotional Connection to Cars

Live The Moment, #lovethejourney

Our Emotional Connection To Cars

One thing is for sure—every vehicle I have ever owned has a huge sentimentality attached to it, and I know I’m not alone in that feeling. Cars are a part of our life’s journey, something that reminds us that the joy is often in the journey itself, and not just in the destination.

When I saw the latest commercial for CARSTAR, it made me think of our emotional connection to cars, and how much a part of our life's journey they really are.

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Jul
02
2013

Apps to Keep Kids’ School Skills Sharp

Sshhh... don’t tell the kids that they’re actually learning

School’s out for summer, but that doesn’t mean kids have to stop learning. (This is where my kids start frowning at me and say that I am evil)

What I love about apps is that there are so many awesome ones now that capture kids’ imagination while actually teaching them something at the same time. Truth be told, I’m one of those grown ups that secretly “plays” on some of my kids’ apps to sharpen my little grey cells. Can’t let the kids get ahead of me in the brain game, but they usually are!

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Apr
23
2013

Being Silly With Siri

Take A Break And Let Your Phone Make You Smile

Last week, scary and sad news was constantly coming out of every media outlet available. There was no avoiding what was going on, unless you completely shut yourself off from the TV, radio, computer, and phone. Which, at one point, is exactly what I did.

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Oct
25
2012

Technology and Kids: The Perfect Mix

Kindergarten Kid Invents Online Game

Meet Cassie. She's a typical 6-year-old, goes to school, likes to skip and sings a rockin' version of any given Raffi song.

Oh, and she also created an online game for kids called Sissy’s Magical Ponycorn Adventure.

And this week she'll be onstage with her Dad Ryan at TEDxToronto.

Say what?!

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