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Category Archives: Technology

Official Stalker Status…(or, How to use Snapchat to find your Kids!)

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Colleen ODea

Helicopter much? While lost in a sea of work and catching up on a few projects, Noah arrived with a few buddies and grabbed swim towels and my car so they could head to New Ross for an afternoon of Continue reading Official Stalker Status…(or, How to use Snapchat to find your Kids!)→

Posted in Creative geniuses..., Living Creatively, Living the Dream, Raising Teens, Technology

I went #BlackFriday shopping at Best Buy and you can too! – $100 Best Buy #Giveaway

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Colleen ODea

I went to the Black Friday sales at Best Buy today…and I ALMOST BOUGHT A CAT!  OK, to be perfectly clear, they aren’t really selling cats at Best Buy unless of course you count “Zoomer the Interactive Kitty Robot.” BUT, Continue reading I went #BlackFriday shopping at Best Buy and you can too! – $100 Best Buy #Giveaway→

Posted in Giveaways, Technology

Refocused, refreshed, relaxed. #LetsGoRama

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Colleen ODea

I’m just back from a FANTASTIC blogger conference and I’m suddenly refocused, refreshed and relaxed! I attended the #LetsGoRama conference put on by SJ Consulting with my East Coast Mom partner, Laura, from My Life in the Sun. But, before I go Continue reading Refocused, refreshed, relaxed. #LetsGoRama→

Posted in Blogging, My Own Business, Social Media, Technology

Father’s Day Gift Ideas from BestBuy! #BestBuyBestDad

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Colleen ODea

For the last number of years, if my father wants something…he simply goes out and buys it! In fact, usually before occasions when we ask him what he’d like…he lists off a few things he’s in need of and then Continue reading Father’s Day Gift Ideas from BestBuy! #BestBuyBestDad→

Posted in Family, I <3 Local, Technology

How to tweet…

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Colleen ODea

The last few days, as I’ve told my friends about the #ECMChat, they’ve been incredibly supportive…as always…but the same thing has been mentioned SEVERAL times… “Teach me how to tweet and I’ll totally come to the party!” I guess, for Continue reading How to tweet…→

Posted in Blogging, Technology

I know what you did last night…I think…

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Colleen ODea

SnapChat is working for me. You know…since you’re not allowed to install chips inside your kid’s head and all. Plans change. It’s part of being a mom of a teen. You sort out where they’re going, how they’re getting there, Continue reading I know what you did last night…I think…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Raising Teens, Technology | Tagged raising teens, snapchat, technology

We365…

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Colleen ODea

If you recall, last year I had the amazing opportunity to head to WeDay with my youngest, Bones.  We were overwhelmed by the energy in the room as thousands of students chanted and cheered for change. WeDay is all about Continue reading We365…→

Posted in Blogging, Raising Teens, Reviews, Technology

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Sometimes, you have to take a few hits to figure out who you really are! Curtains are Open is about moving forward, accepting change and finding happiness in the craziest of places. I write about life as a single Mom of three fantastic kids...how I returned to school in my forties, started a new company and began putting my life back together again...better than I ever imagined. I'm thrilled so many of you have been along for the journey and find inspiration in my story. The curtains are open. Read more...

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