Top 10 Instagram Accounts for Pet Lovers

Put your paws up if you love a cute pet pic! May is National Pet Month, so in celebration we’re rounding up our favorite pet Instagram accounts—the cute, the funny and the philanthropic. If you’re a pet lover, follow these top Instagram accounts and your feed will be full of the cutest fur babies on […]

5 Awesome Apps for Planning Your Weekend

Let’s be honest: More often than not, we’re working for the weekend. So, when Friday rolls around, make sure you’re ready to make the most of your days off. Whether you’re looking for something new to do with family or friends or simply want to find the best deals in town, these apps are ready […]

How Twitter Makes Life Easier for Busy Moms

Twitter is all the rage. The signature blue bird appears on nearly every web page, and the younger generation is flocking to Twitter rather than other forms of social media. But, Twitter isn’t just for kids. Increasingly, busy moms are using it to connect with one another, to stay on top of current affairs and […]

2014 Gift Guide: Tech Gifts

Wish there was an app to do all your holiday shopping? Luckily, we’ve done the groundwork for you to please all the techies on your list. These innovative new products are changing the way we communicate, create and listen to music, work out, and even make tea. 1. Chromecast: Give the gift of streaming for less than $40. Plug this tiny device into your TV’s HDMI […]

Best of 2014: Tech

The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]

9 Must-Have Apps for Home Organization

Don’t you wish getting—and staying—organized was easier? Although ridding your home of unwanted clutter will always take some time and effort, your phone or tablet can actually help. Download the apps below and start selling your clothing or other unwanted items, keep your kids on track with their own chores, or simply hire someone else […]

Win a Powerocks Portable Charger!

Charge your mobile device on the go with this pocket-sized portable power charger. Its 2800mAh battery capacity yields two full charges for your smartphone, so you’ll never be caught dead again. Powerocks Magicsticks also charge cameras, GPS devices, MP3 players and more. Enter to win one of four Powerocks portable chargers, which are compatible with […]

Quick and Easy: Apps That Give Back

With you and the kids on an extended vacation, it’s time to break out the phones for the good-giving apps. During the long morning commute, kids’ sports games, and time spent sitting in the carpool lane, we’re all guilty of being glued to our phones. And with an app for everything, our phone and tablet […]

Try a Digital Detox to Find Balance

Confession: My name is Robin Immerman Gruen, and I’m addicted to my phone, my laptop, my desktop, my Kindle Fire and my TV. If it vibrates, dings, rings or provides any form of entertainment, I want it. Like, I can’t live without it. When I’m plugged in, I feel connected. I sit in front of […]