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I'm pretty sure I've gone on and on about this before — or maybe it was in a recent chat with lilsugar — but I can't stress enough how fantastic iPhones are when you've got kids that need to be kept busy (aka distracted!). You can pull up either downloaded movies or TV clips from YouTube, and you can even exercise the right sides of their brains with a wonderful app called Scribble! Get Read more
Grandma and Grandpa. Nana and Papa. Gammy and Pop Pop. Whatever our elders are called, the relationship between a grandparent and grandchild is immensely special, important, and deserving of recognition and celebration. Of course, grams and gramps adore lil ones' scribbles and art projects, but for the holidays this year, get them something extraspecial. Keep reading for 10 great finds for very Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Paper, paper everywhere, and not a spot to think. At least, that’s how it feels when the tyranny of paperwork invades your desk, your home (and your mind): bills, receipts, notes, memos, brochures, statements, claim forms, post-its with mysterious scribbled numbers, all seeming to breed and multiply before your very eyes like Read more
When your tot grows tired of the yellow lined legal pad, treat him to a super special Taro Gomi drawing book. Since there are four different books to choose from, there's one for every lil artist. If your honey needs a little direction, Scribbles ($14) or Doodles ($14) might be the right choice as they gives wee ones an image to build on for every page. To see what else there is to choose Read more
Although networking can reap rewards for your career progression and job hunt, it's not always easy. In fact, it's a skill that requires a lot of dedication and time. Business Insider featured an excerpt from Never Eat Alone, written by Keith Ferrazzi, which talks about how Bill Clinton took networking seriously even when he was still in college: [While] a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, he Read more
I was at a conference this past weekend with my best friend and noticed her furiously scribbling on the business cards we just exchanged with people. "Why are you defacing the cards?!" I asked, horrified. She then explained the method behind her apparent madness, and it was such a brilliantly simple idea that I knew I had to share it with you. When you receive too many biz cards at a networking Read more
I used to constantly forget to charge my phone overnight and would spend my day furiously switching my cell on and off just to conserve battery. That's until I bought another charger to leave in the office. I know that some of you with superhuman memories don't have this problem, but for my forgetful peers, here is a nice list of things you should keep in the office . . . just in case! All Types Read more
This weekend marks the anniversary of a special event, and we're not talking about the Oscars — we're headed to the 10th annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival! Last year, we caught up with Marcela Valladolid, learned Emeril's tips for perfectly fluffed rice, and scribbled down Anne Burrell's secrets for buying seafood at its freshest. Stay tuned for more lessons from Food Read more
Incredible things come out of the mouths of babes, but it's hard to keep track of all the tidbits your tot says — especially if you are mother to many. Some people write the anecdotes down, and others just commit them to memory by repeating them to anyone who will listen, but I've come up with a few easy ways to keep a record of these utterances. Frame it! Take your favorite picture of your Read more
Splash some color on the writing wall! Chalkboard walls have been a trend in tots' rooms for a few years, but lots of moms long for a better option than the standard blackboard. Hudson Paint's 100 percent acrylic chalkboard paints are available in a rainbow of 24 vibrant colors, adding some life and drawing space to the walls. Each quart of the low-odor paint ($25 each) is designed to cover 90 Read more
