goodbye computer, hello cellphone

Working at my Smartphone workstation, goodbye computer, hello cellphone. Picture by Mike Girolami.

What if I told you for less than $100 you could turn your Smartphone, into a computer workstation? I love technology and my latest “thing” is replacing my computer with a Smartphone workstation. The transition is easier than you think.

dance work-outs are the most versatile of all video games

Dressed in character for our wedding dance to Despacito on Xbox's game, Just Dance. Picture by Made.

Dance video game work-outs are the most versatile of all video games. Looking for a work-out, a fun way to connect with the younger generations, something to kick-start your happy hormones, wedding dance ideas or just want to learn some new moves…

a New Year’s Eve your guests will never forget

Scrapbook with New Years Eve title page. Picture by Vickie Girolami.

Entertaining gets dull when you do the same old sit down meal over and over. That was my life in December. By the time New Year’s Eve hit I was worn-out by the monotony. Eventually, I got smart and had my young children take over. Here’s what you can do to create a New Year’s Eve your guests will never forget.

how to love holiday traditions that aren’t working

Secret Santa nailed it! One of my Secret Santa gifts, a middleagedteen labelled Toblerone. Picture by Vincent Castellani.

This was my first sick Christmas since 1998. I’m so thankful all our children are adults because we didn’t need to push through the holidays. Twenty years ago that wasn’t an option being center to the mayhem. Sick or not sick, I’ve always reflected after the holidays on improving how to love holiday traditions that aren’t working.