Pack These Items for ItalyWe just returned from 2 weeks in Italy (with a quick stop in Amsterdam first!) and I can say with assurance that these items were handy in getting us up, down, and across the country. We visited cities, country hills, and the seaside so you'll see a range of items that helped us in each location.Electronics for European TravelIf you are heading to Europe from the US ..read more

 Beach Gear Finds on AmazonI've done tents, I've done umbrellas, but I've never done the beach canopy before! Striped Beach Cabana A cooler that will last decades of abuse and garage storage.Igloo BMX 25 CoolerThis Roxy sun hat to keep the rays off your face ..read more

 10 Gift Ideas for Summer BirthdaysI love searching the internet far and wide to find the perfect gifts for friends and family. Here's a collection of 10 gifts for the summer birthdays you have coming up.This Diptyque Dupe for $30Seda France Sel de Mer Pagoda Box CandleA lux watercolor setKuretake Gansai Tambi WatercolorsThis hat to keep the sun off your faceRoxy Women's Pina to My Colada Straw ..read more

 Valentine's Day Picks to add to your Hint ListIf jewelry is on your list, take a browse on Amazon's Handmade selection for Valentine's Day. If Breakfast is the way to your heart, check out these adorably yummy items ..read more

 Top 10 Holiday ToysMy field correspondent and 5 year old toy expert has collected her top 10 toys of 2020, just in the nick of time!Toys and games seem to be on the list this year, despite her parent's pleading for a few books to make an appearance. Also missing? Essentials like pajamas and socks which are sure to make an appearance under the tree despite their ranking.Hatchimals Crystal Pixies  ..read more

 French Terry Long Sleeve JumpsuitIt's here! You might remember my excitement over the original Amazon Essentials French Terry jumpsuit (see below)? Well, imagine my surprise when my friend Jen sent a link to the cold weather version - with long sleeves! Behold, the Daily Ritual Women's Supersoft Terry Long-Sleeve Wrap JumpsuitHaven't bought this one yet, but thinking about getting one before ..read more

How About a Family Movie Night?The Modern Movie Night looks a little different this year whilst in the middle of a raging pandemic.I honestly can't remember the last movie I saw at a theater, but the thought of actually going to the movies seems like a remote memory at this point in 2020. I'm not terribly upset by that, to be honest, I never really liked "going to the movies" anyway and always ..read more

Distance Learning TipsTime ManagementOrganize Your Students' Day with Google CalendarIf you are struggling with multiple sources of information from papers to emails and notifications, let me show you how to organize that information into an easy to read schedule for your student or their caregiver.I've spent years using GSuite exclusively for organizing and communicating during my work day so I ..read more

 How to Restart a Frozen ChromebookJust like any device, Chromebooks can freeze, lock up, or stop responding from time to time.Here are some steps you can take to get things moving again and restart your Chromebook. ?1. Unplug any USB devices2. Bring up the OS Task Manager3. Hard reboot your Chromebook: Press and hold the power key until your Chromebook turns off4. Drain the battery: Unplug the ..read more

 Looking for the deals I find?In an effort to keep my closet fresh, I'm constantly selling my wardrobe (and my kids') on Poshmark.It's really easy to use the Poshmark app on my phone to quickly snap photos and create a listing. Shop My Closet on Poshmark (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id ..read more