Summer is Winding Down.....

What an amazing summer! From a family vacation to the Cape to a mother/daughter trip to San Francisco to visit family, this has been a summer to remember. I stepped out of my comfort zone flew across the country, explored an amazing city, and biked the Golden Gate Bridge. There is nothing better than spending time with family.

During my trip to San Francisco I got to catch up with my aunt Diane, cousins, Todd and Jamie, and really get to know my new (two years new!) cousin-in-law, Taryn. We were so lucky to get some real bonding time over great dinners and wine country! Taryn works for a great organization called Common Sense Media.  (www.commonsensemedia.org ) This website is a great resource for anyone who works  with or has children. For educators there is an amazing technology curriculum - check it out!  

Here is their mission statement: "Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. We exist because our nation's children spend more time with media and digital activities than they do with their families or in school, which profoundly impacts their social, emotional, and physical development.  As a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization, we provide trustworthy information and tools as well as an independent forum, so that families can have a choice and a voice about the media they consume."  (www.commonsensemedia.com) 

Check out their site and follow Taryn's blog! 

Taryn, Todd, Aunt Diane, Marsha (my mom!)

I'm riding a trolley!