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Do You Tutor Your Kids Yourself?

babysugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:22 -0800

With the school year back in full swing and youngsters' backpacks filling with papers and projects, many parents are finding themselves seated next to their offspring as they make their way through a growing mountain of assignments. For some, the evening ritual is a time to bond and show off their knowledge of specific subject areas. For others, it is an uphill battle. Patience wears thin for both parties as the child declares that mommy's way is not in line with the teacher's method. For this reason, many families hire tutors to help their budding scholars with their work. Do you?

10 Clocks to Get Kids Up and Out

LilSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:40 -0700

Up and at 'em! While some kids are up with the birds, others seem to need a splash of cold water to wake from a sound slumber. Help transition your children to getting up on their own with a personal alarm clock. From cute characters to ones that require your tot to chase them, there are a wide variety of tickers to make the process fun.

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Website of the Day: Chegg

GeekSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:05:48 -0700

I may talk a lot of game about refreshing your gadgets and accessories before you head back to school, but let's face it - things can get pretty expensive. Between a new Fall wardrobe, books, and tech, you may blow your budget before the school year even starts.

But good news! I found one way to save you some serious cash during your school year - rent your textbooks from Chegg instead of buying. Chegg is an online textbook rental service that lets you use your book, as you need it - with super fast shipping and returns - instead of dropping a load of dough on a book you'll only need for a semester. The process of book renting and reusing is eco-friendly in its own right, but Chegg will also plant a tree for every book you rent. So now, good for the environment also means more green in your wallet.

Have an interesting website you want to share? To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click "New Post" under the website of the day tab at the top of the page.
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Type "Technology and Gadgets" in the Categories box
Add keyword(s) in the tag field with relevant tags (for example mine for this story was "Website of the Day").
Choose whether you want the post to be private or public.
Click "Create Post" to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the GeekSugar homepage!

Fresh For Fall Roundup

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:44:23 -0700

I've been telling you ways that you can get back-to-school ready and fresh for Fall for the past few months, and now that the season is in full swing, check out some of my favorite tips and tricks that you can use now, later, or anytime you need to refresh.

Technicolor Toys	Purge Your Old Gadgets	Refresh Your Bag
Get Organized	Work Your Bod	Charge It Up

A Rainbow of Technicolor Toys and Goodies

GeekSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:06:06 -0700

Everyone has a favorite color, and lucky for us, gadgets and accessories come in all hues. From cherry Vaio computers, pretty-in-pink laptop bags, yellow USB devices, to basic and black laptops. We've shown you a rainbow of gadgets, gizmos, and accessories this month to support creative back-to-school shopping - here's a look back at all our favorite technicolor toys.

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Technicolor Toys: Gold Gadgets and Accessories

GeekSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:05:49 -0700

In the words of Austin Powers: It's goooooooold! There's something grandiose and whimsical about gilded and gold gadgets. They're a little bit disco, a little bit rock 'n' roll and a little bit luxurious. Whether you're into genuine 24-karat gold plated hard drives or cameras, or more simple gold colored gadget accessories, the color is cheery and celebratory. Check out some of my favorite golden gadgets in the widget below.

We're going to show you a whole rainbow of gadgets, gizmos, and accessories this month to support creative back-to-school shopping, so log on tomorrow to see what bright delights we showcase!

College Cafeterias Are Going Trayless

partysugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:50:11 -0700

In an attempt to cut costs and be more eco-chic, many college campuses have gotten rid of cafeteria trays. Instead, students are being forced to carry their meals on plates. The trayless cafeterias are seeing up to a 30 percent decrease in food waste, and with no trays to wash, the use of energy and water is reduced as well.

While school officials whole-heartedly embrace the change, many students are not happy. They dislike not being able to carry everything at once and are more inclined to spill.

I'm all for the discontinuation of cafeteria trays, not only because it helps the environment, but because it probably also causes students to eat less. Say good-bye to serving trays and say good-bye to the freshman 15! How do you feel about the trend?

Are You a Yummy or a Slummy Mummy?

LilSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:41 -0700

How dressed-up do you get for the school drop-off line? Mamas taking their kids to a London school are involved in a heated debate about their attire. At opposite ends of the issue are the "yummies" who arrive dressed to impress with coiffed hair and made-up faces and the "slummies," ladies who stick to more casual clothes and natural appearances. Moms at the London school have pointed to Claudia Schiffer, Elle Macpherson and Stella McCartney as examples of how a woman can dress-up without overdoing it and have even created a list of items that warrant a parent being put on the "slummy" list, including maternity clothes, leopard print, sweatsuits, mismatched socks and dirty clothes.

Technicolor Toys: Black Gadgets and Accessories

GeekSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:29:03 -0700

Black may be basic and the expected color of PCs and cell phones, but it can be just as sleek and chic as white and silver. It hides stains and scratches and projects an air of seriousness. I mean, there's a reason offices filled with accountants and lawyers use black laptops and desktops and not cherry red minis, right? To see some of my favorite black gadgets, which are anything but basic, check out the widget below.

We're going to show you a whole rainbow of gadgets, gizmos, and accessories this month to support creative back-to-school shopping, so log on tomorrow to see what bright delights we showcase!

Did You Skip Work to Take Your Child to Class?

LilSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:20:14 -0700

Back-to-school jitters aren't only reserved for lil ones. Parents can be just as anxious as they prepare for the child's first day in a new classroom.

For working parents, the return to school often involves some calendar choreography to manage work commitments during the same time frame. But for many, it is well worth taking a vacation day to ensure that they can be there to see their tots off and pick them up at dismissal.

With most of the nation's schools back in session, did you take work off for the first day of school?