Geek is chic.
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
Calculus isn't every student's forte, but even those who are more grammar nerds than number whizzes can appreciate the inspiring talent of people that can answer complicated equations without scribbling on scratch paper or counting off on fingers and toes. We have a soft spot for movies that delve into the complicated head of math geniuses. With trademarks like frantic chalkboard formula solving Read more
There may be no wacky camp comedy in history as quotable as the cult classic Wet Hot American Summer (until the forthcoming Wet Hot sequel, that is). We are often caught scribbling Gene's inappropriate food-based musings in our gournals as we try to remember if the reunion is at 9:00 or 9:30 (we hope it's 9:00 because we have something at 11:00.) Here are a couple of our favorite lines, but tell 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
While I might have dismissed blackboard walls as a trend just a year ago, their unflagging popularity is making me reconsider. Home decorators continue to embrace the look, and for good reason — they offer an unexpected color contrast in a room, and are also incredibly useful. A blackboard wall in an entry is a great spot for scribbling notes for housemates or family members, while one in the Read more
We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Evonne Lack about avoiding the dangerous trap of competitive parenting. The comparison game is one new moms know well. Even when we try to avoid the "does your baby do this yet?" questions, it's 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
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
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
