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My Home Try-On Kit from Warby Parker Eyeglasses

06/13/2018

Experiment in online shopping - eyeglasses! Warby Parker has stylish frames and the prices beat my optician's office. For example - $125 for single vision frames compared to over $300. So this seems to be a worthwhile experiment, don't you think?

Around the House, Safety & Security

Keep a Closer Eye on Holiday Packages: UPS My Choice

12/03/2017

Get a text the minute a package hits your front door. Sign up for two simple and free delivery managers to help keep a closer eye on holiday packages and reduce the risk of theft: UPS My Choice and FedEx Delivery Manager.

Around the House

We Tried Amazon Fresh!

09/03/2017

I love to cook, but grocery shopping... not so much. Recently I decided to wade further into the Amazon ecosystem and try Amazon Fresh. This grocery delivery service costs $14.99/month which gets you any grocery order over $40 delivered to your doorstep at no additional charge.

Money Wise, Parenting & Kids

Make Shopping Easier with a Mobile Album

05/04/2016

Here's how I use a "Mobile Album" of photos to make shopping easier, like avoiding duplicates at consignment sales for kids' clothes and shoes.

Around the House, Money Wise, Parenting & Kids, Tech Support

Happy New Year from Digital Zen

01/02/2016

Digital Zen has been quiet, but I'm still here. Check out how I used technology these past few months to close out the year, celebrate the holidays, and ring in 2016. Happy New Year!

Around the House

Keep a Closer Eye on Holiday Packages

12/13/2015

With the stream of packages arriving at my door this time of year, I signed up for FedEx Delivery Manager. Delivery Manager gives you control over your deliveries, so you can be home to receive them.

Around the House

Found It: Best Charging Station Ever

04/09/2015

Meet my new charging station. I love that it has room for my smartphone and tablet as well as an extra slot for papers and mail. The contrast stitching is a nice touch, too.

Community & Social, Parenting & Kids

No Ordinary Gift Registry – More Fun & Less Stuff with SoKind

09/21/2014

SoKind is an online registry service that encourages the giving of homemade gifts, charitable donations, secondhand goods, experiences, time, day-of-event help, and more.

Around the House

The Hiku Scanner in Action

07/16/2014

This magnetic do-dad sticks to the fridge for a quick scan of any item that is running low, and the shopping list syncs to an app on my iPhone. It's so easy to use, even an eight year old can add essentials to the shopping list, as I recently discovered!

Around the House, Money Wise

I Paid Amazon 76 Cents to Ship 45 Pounds of Groceries to my Door

05/18/2014

I recently tried Amazon's new benefit for Prime members - the PrimePantry box, up to 45 pounds of groceries shipped to you for $6. But look closer - I really paid just 76 cents.

Around the House

Online Pet Meds – Buyer Beware

04/30/2014

Guest post from our veterinarian, Dr. Kathryn Stoltzfus: when it comes to your pet's medications – buyer beware. As a veterinarian, here’s why I would think twice before choosing to buy pet meds online.

Around the House, Parenting & Kids

Three Tech Toys Under Our Tree This Year and One That Is Not

12/16/2013

Introducing three of the tech toys that will be under our tree this year (and one that will not), chosen because Santa believes they will be either fun or useful.

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