HP Photosmart A826 Review

May 21, 2008

HP Photosmart A826The HP Photosmart A826 Home Photo Center is designed to be a super easy way for you to create fun, personalized photos that you can share with your friends and family.

Now that sounded all well and good, but I wasn’t quite sure about this printer when I took it out of the box. My kids thought it looked like a “space age toaster” or something out of the Jetsons. :-) But the set up instructions were extremely clear - plug it in and press the power button. I don’t care how technically challenged you are, the setup on this printer is a no-brainer! Read more

Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD Review

May 13, 2008

primaprincessa.jpgPrima Princessa presents Swan Lake is a fantastic introduction to classical ballet. I loved this DVD and am so happy to recommend it to all of you who have young children.

My six year old daughter adores the entire production, dancing along with the little girls. My 12 year old, on the other hand, enjoys the professional dancing sequences, but she considers it a “little kids” DVD.

It was put together by 2 stay-at-home-moms with no prior film-making experience, Stephanie Troeller and Mary Kate Mellow. Inspired by the unbridled joy of their daughters’ love of dance, they decided to create a grass-roots direct to DVD show for girls ages 3-8 years old called “Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake”. Read more

HP Photosmart C7280 Review

March 30, 2008

HP Photosmart C7280HP designed the Photosmart C7280 as an all-in-one printer, scanner, fax and copier for home or small offices. And, with its automatic document feeder, wireless connectivity, double sided printing and scanning directly to PDF, I think they’ve done an admirable job.

I had high hopes for this all-in-one machine since our home office is very short on space. In fact, I was ready to pack up the old fax, scanner and color printer the minute it arrived by FedEx! Read more