O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are your smart controlled branches… Brad and I started adding smart home technology to our house a few years ago, and each year it seems like we add a few more pieces (especially around the holidays). We have already replaced a couple outlets for smart outlets this […]
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Awesome Smart Home Devices Found On Amazon
Are you building a smart home? The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing exponentially and there are so many awesome things that have “smart” technology. Brad and I have been working on expanding the Smart Devices in our home and there are so many things where I now wonder what I did without them. These […]
Why You Should Add Smart Lights to Your Home
We started adding smart devices to our home a few years ago. It all began because we wanted to be able to open and close our garage door (because who wouldn’t want to do that from their phones). This garage door opener was a “gateway product” to smart home technology, because there was no way […]
Which Smart Lock Should You Pick For Your Home?
Touchscreen or buttons, bluetooth or Wi-Fi, these days there are so many different options in the smart lock world. These options can seem overwhelming, but once you find a few key features, picking the right lock for your smart home can become an easier decision. When I was at CES earlier this year, Smart Home […]
New Home Checklist – 13 Things to Do the First Week
Raise your hand if you love checklists! *Enthusiastically raises both hands*. I love making lists and crossing things off as I accomplish them. Of course, moving was no different. I had checklists galore, my checklists even had checklists. A new home checklist is essential for a smooth moving process. Now, the average person probably doesn’t […]
Having A VR-Ready Home, And Why You Want One
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GetRealWithIntel #CollectiveBias If you visit our house, you will definitely notice that we like our technology. Brad and I both work in technology so it is fitting that our house is “smart” as well. Earlier this week, I […]
A Date Night At Home with Dinner & A Movie
This post is in collaboration with Wayfair.com. All opinions are my own. By the time we hit the weekend, Brad & I are ready for some relaxation. Many times, our Friday nights include heading out to dinner and then coming home to watch some TV before bed (really, we’re that exciting). While I’m currently on the […]
Finding Me Time With A Newborn
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of ECOVACS Our days are busy. Between work, the home remodel, and spending quality time with Emmett, there isn’t much time to simply sit and relax. I know that is important to take some time for myself during these crazy months because it allows me to […]
Super Holiday Gift Guide – Gifts For The Techie
Welcome to the holiday season! I have some great gift ideas for a variety of people on your shopping list. Make sure you check out my Super Holiday Gift Guide One Stop Shop for all your gift giving needs! Today’s guide is for that person on your list who absolutely loves everything that lights up, […]
Disneyland Inspired Birthday Party
I started planning Emmett’s birthday party back in February when I decided that it was going to be Disneyland themed. At one point, I had even thought about making little themed “ride” areas in the backyard. As we headed into quarantine, I was hoping that we’d be back to “normal” before his birthday, but the […]