Monthly Archives: January 2014

Today’s Legos have too many specialty pieces, and how I’m fixing it for my own kids

Posted on January 19, 2014 by jrothmanshore

Like many parents, I want my kids to experience some of the memories I cherish most from my own childhood, and this means having a great Lego collection in the house. I spent thousands of hours as a kid building … Continue reading →

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An Office 365 Home Premium subscription is not a bad deal, actually

Posted on January 12, 2014 by jrothmanshore

I remember reacting with skepticism when I heard that Microsoft was rolling out their famous Microsoft Office suite as a monthly subscription for $9.99 a month. Why pay an endless subscription when you could get the same product for a … Continue reading →

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Turning a trip to IKEA into a rainy day activity for kids

Posted on January 1, 2014 by jrothmanshore

The mere mention of the word IKEA can cause PTSD in some people – a long, overwhelming shopping trek through a crowded maze, stressful decisions about what furniture to buy, purchasing a dozen things you never realized you needed in … Continue reading →

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