When I was a kid my dad always kept his batteries stored in the top door shelf of the fridge — a habit I thought everyone subscribed to until I went away to college and realized most people don't keep batteries, butter, and Diet Coke together. A reader recently posed the question whether storing batteries in the fridge really helps them last longer, and I decided it was high time I Read more

I have to admit that my favorite shopping days of the year come after the Christmas holiday. That's when I can redeem my gift cards and get exactly what I want, usually at a huge discount. This year, I found a ton of stuff I loved at my favorite store (Target, naturally), so I thought I'd pass the savings message on to you as well with a quick rundown of some of the items Target is offering up Read more

Chances are, you probably have most (or all) of these pieces in your closet already, so let this be a lesson in recharging your daytime styling batteries. Fab reader Enliven's cute midi skirt look is a perfect combination of color, metallics, stripes, and exotic prints and the best part? You don't have to overdose on any particular trend. Pair a bold-hued midi-length skirt with a striped Read more

It's natural for work to leave you a little stressed, but if you're a frazzled mess from nine to five, it's important to step back and relax. Not sure how to loosen up? From doodling to redecorating, here are 13 easy ways to de-stress during the workday: Finish the tough stuff first. Try to get your most complicated tasks out of the way early in the day so that they're not looming over you for Read more

For those looking for a new twist on photography, allow me to introduce you to the Lytro camera ($400-$500). This pocket-friendly camera allows you to capture images and refocus your pictures later. The Lytro captures the entire light field in your scene, meaning all the light traveling in every direction. As a contrast, your standard DSLR only captures one pane of light. That's some pretty Read more

We've tried too many wireless speakers with dim, disappointing sound qualities that we've almost given up hope on a reliable and attractive mobile audio system. Until we came across the Zooka wireless speaker for iOS devices ($90 or $150 for a limited-edition glow- in-the-dark version) on Kickstarter. Zooka connects via Bluetooth to any iPhone or iPad and includes a 3.5mm audio input when Read more

The House of Marley booth was one of our favorites from last year, and it was definitely the most jammin' at CES Unveiled — an event where we get to check out what's to come at the big show before the expo opens — last night, too. Something new for 2012 is this Block Party Audio System ($250), which comes packed with Bluetooth wireless connectivity so you can stream your tunes without docking Read more

March is in like a lion, but sunny days will be here soon, meaning long days spent outside with the family. And what is better than background music to go along with your day at the beach? An iPod speaker station is the perfect solution for keeping tots entertained and setting a fun mood. I tried out the Julius Dance Machine Speaker Station ($100) that Paul Frank had sent over to see if it could, Read more

Take a deep breath; what's that smell? Why, it smells like Summer is around the corner! OK, so here in San Francisco it was raining and cold this week, but let's just pretend that we're heading into bikini season. Monday is Memorial Day, after all, and the three-day weekend ushers in the sunny season with BBQs, beach trips, and friend-filled festivities. If you don't have plans yet, here are some Read more