Author: Missy Kellor

Bake with Melynn, part 3: Peanut Blossoms, Melting Moments, and Pretzel Turtles (oh my!)

If you’ve been following along, Melynn, TDS’ employee and “Baking Goddess” is making 24 different kinds of holiday treats this year. By following her technique , you can too—and she’s even sharing some of her most popular recipes along the way. This week she's giving you her recipes for Peanut Blossoms, Melting Moments, and Pretzel Turtles.
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Bake 20-30 different holiday treats, part 2: recipes!

As we told you last week, to make 20-30 holiday treats each year it takes quite a bit of planning. Last weekend, Melynn (TDS employee and "Cookie Queen") got started and measured the ingredients for all her recipes in advance (and we've got the photos to prove it). Starting this weekend, Melynn kicks off her baking and she's sharing two of her favorite recipes with you.
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Make 20-30 different holiday treats this year—bake with Melynn

Last year we shared Melynn’s technique for baking an amazing number of cookies for the holidays. Each holiday she makes 20-30 different kinds! How does she do it (and still sleep?), by planning ahead and starting early. She'll be starting her cookie prep this weekend and there's still time to follow along and have 24 different cookies by December 9th (just in time for cookie exchanges, and sharing at work and parties). Plus, Melynn shares a new recipe she's going to try for Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark.
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Friday tech news roundup for November 15

This week new products abound with the release of the new PlayStation 4, Roomba 880 vacuum, and Coin—a device that might change your wallet forever. Also, check out new renderings of Apple's new campus, learn how the iPad got it's iconic design, and get the scoop on the new Netflix interface.
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Friday tech news roundup for November 8

Watch a tour of the soon-to-be released Xbox One, get $200 towards a new iPad at Target (if you act fast), and learn about the new Windows tablets coming soon. Also, get ready for new Marvel universe shows on Netflix, read how Minecraft was born, and say goodbye to Blockbuster stores.
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Friday tech news roundup for November 1

This week: Lifescribe releases their latest pen and it's both attractive and functional, Netflix may be venturing into big movie production, and the New York Times reports on a newly discovered app vulnerability that might make you think twice about using public Wi-Fi. Plus, there's a new device that might stop battles over the thermostat setting, and you can now use your electronic devices on planes during takeoff and landing. And if that's not enough, check out some unseen Star Wars footage and learn what you may have missed out on during National Cat Day.
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Friday tech news roundup for October 25

This week: Catch up using the Ketchupp app, Apple releases new devices and new software, read two reviews of the Fitbit Force, hear rumors about YouTube and XBox One, and check out what might the smartest smart lock around. If that's not enough, take a peek at some innovative origami-inspired fast food packaging and some scary Google Map sightings.
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Cribs: TDS style

I've featured some sneak peeks into other offices such as Pinterest and Houzz, but what about TDS? While most of our office space is not uniquely compelling (I'm sure our cubes look very much like everyone else's :-)), we have some pretty cool artwork that is gradually appearing in our office buildings across the country. Come take a peek.
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Friday tech news roundup for October 18

This week: an Australian start-up wants to make book deliveries by drone, Apple announces an October 22nd event, Nike releases a new FuelBand, Square Cash allows you to send cash over email, Facebook allows minors to post publicly, and the creator of Calvin & Hobbs gives a rare interview.
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