Around the House

My Home Try-On Kit from Warby Parker Eyeglasses

06/13/2018

Experiment in online shopping - eyeglasses! Warby Parker has stylish frames and the prices beat my optician's office. For example - $125 for single vision frames compared to over $300. So this seems to be a worthwhile experiment, don't you think?

Around the House

Another TV Antenna and One BIG Gotcha!

02/20/2018

In my quest to get channel 6 and the Rachael Ray show via a FREE, OVER THE AIR signal, I upgraded my TV antenna. I went from six channels to over 30 - but still no ABC! How could this be?

Around the House

Custom Fabric Fun with Spoonflower

01/30/2018

Instead of droning on more about networking and passwords (boring but important), let's explore the creative side of computers. I recently used mine to have fun with color and pattern - and create totally custom fabric.

Around the House, Parenting & Kids

Guess What, Over-the-Air TV Channels Are FREE

01/25/2018

After saying goodbye to a $125/month Comcast cable bill, I rigged up our TV with this 50 mile range antenna. This little bit of hardware nets us six over-the-air, picture-perfect channels. For free!

Around the House, Money Wise

I Dumped Cable to Save $840 a Year

12/30/2017

FINALLY a competitor to Comcast arrived in our town. WhyFly is a local company providing wireless Internet service with no contract, no data limit, no rental fees, and 24 x 7 support - saving me $840/year.

Around the House, Safety & Security

Keep a Closer Eye on Holiday Packages: UPS My Choice

12/03/2017

Get a text the minute a package hits your front door. Sign up for two simple and free delivery managers to help keep a closer eye on holiday packages and reduce the risk of theft: UPS My Choice and FedEx Delivery Manager.

Around the House

We Tried Amazon Fresh!

09/03/2017

I love to cook, but grocery shopping... not so much. Recently I decided to wade further into the Amazon ecosystem and try Amazon Fresh. This grocery delivery service costs $14.99/month which gets you any grocery order over $40 delivered to your doorstep at no additional charge.

Around the House, Tech Support

Home Tech Support: It Really Is Time Consuming

03/15/2017

If you think keeping the technology running smoothly in your house consumes a lot of time - you are correct!! But no need to retreat to the woods. Just be aware of the pros and cons of digital life, and keep reading Digital Zen to help sort through it all.

Around the House, Entertainment & Fun

Sonos Brings Music Library Back to Life

02/22/2017

Happy to say, Sonos works exactly as advertised and we are all enjoying our music collection again! Some lessons learned, and a tip for saving money on these awesome speakers.

Around the House

Quick and Easy Scan App

10/23/2016

I knew scan apps existed, but I thought - why bother? Just take a photo and be done with it. Then I tried CamScanner. Here's the difference.

Around the House, Money Wise, Parenting & Kids, Tech Support

Happy New Year from Digital Zen

01/02/2016

Digital Zen has been quiet, but I'm still here. Check out how I used technology these past few months to close out the year, celebrate the holidays, and ring in 2016. Happy New Year!

Around the House

Keep a Closer Eye on Holiday Packages

12/13/2015

With the stream of packages arriving at my door this time of year, I signed up for FedEx Delivery Manager. Delivery Manager gives you control over your deliveries, so you can be home to receive them.

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