What You Need to Know About YouTube Kids

  What You Need to Know About YouTube Kids   Sure, YouTube is full of funny cat videos that my 5-year-old son obsesses over. The trouble is, the popular video-sharing site can also inadvertently expose him to videos that aren’t exactly G-rated. That’s why I was excited to hear about the new YouTube Kids app for iOS and Android tablets and smartphones. As I had hoped, the new app promises to enable my kid to watch shows that … [Read more...]

Traveling with Children | Photo Scavenger Hunt Ideas #FamilyTravelTips

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Traveling with the family can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be extremely challenging. We've learned to embrace technology during our trips and use it for more than just a digital babysitter. We found some fabulous Family Travel Tips on the Best Buy site that will help you enhance your next road trip … [Read more...]

Jurassic World on Digital HD / DVD | Jurassic World Download and Dino #GIVEAWAY | ends 10/16 | #TeamJurassic #JurassicWorld

  The #1 movie of the year proves that once again, dinosaurs rule the earth. #‎JurassicWorld is stomping onto Blu-ray and DVD 10/20, and is available on Digital HD 10/1! http://uni.pictures/JWM It's no secret that my son L O V E S dinosaurs. The release of Jurassic World on Digital HD has got him so excited that he keeps asking every morning what day it is. The Jurassic World theme park lets guests experience the thrill of witnessing … [Read more...]

Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky

Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) LightHeaded Beds | Twin Sized Bed #GIVEAWAY | ends 10/2 … [Read more...]

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | First Look | #VZWBuzz #TheNextBigThing

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | First Look | #VZWBuzz This post is part of the Verizon Ambassador program #vzwbuzz. All opinions are my own. As part of the Verizon Ambassador program I am occasionally sent new phones to try out and share my thoughts on. Over the past couple of years several phones have sifted through my hands. After my testing, I have always drifted back to my first program phone, though, a Samsung Galaxy Note 3. As a multi-tasker … [Read more...]

Dust Off Your Shelfie, It’s Almost Fall TV Season #StreamTeam

This post is part of the Netflix Stream Team program. All opinions are my own. With full-blown fall premiere season upon us, now’s the time to grab your boo and glass of wine (or just grab the wine!) and dust off your shelfies. What’s a shelfie you ask? We all have them – they’re the shows you’ve been wanting to watch but they’ve been sitting on the virtual shelf because…well, because you’re a parent and who has the time? Below are … [Read more...]

Enjoy Minty Taste While Getting Your Vitamins | Vitamints #CentrumVitaMints #ad

I am participating in a sponsored campaign hosted by Centrum®. I received compensation for this post. While all opinions stated are my own, I make no claims about Centrum® as a product or its effectiveness. My morning routine is fairly consistent. Wake up, take a shower, hair/makeup, then head downstairs for my cup of coffee. I enjoy coffee while checking email and half-listening to the morning news... it's my wakeup time. Then I head upstairs … [Read more...]

Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky

Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) … [Read more...]

Learn About the Jungle with Safari Tales | Fun and Educational App

This post brought to you by Safari Tales. All opinions are my own. As you know, our kids love their screen time. Instead of limiting the amount of time they spend in front of their electronic devices of choice, we've started using educational apps. When something is fun and educational, it's a win-win for everyone involved! I'm always on the hunt for educational apps that the kids will actually want to play. Having fun and learning … [Read more...]

The Latest in Disney Tech, Apps and Services

The Walt Disney Company has always been on the cutting edge of technology and innovation, and while the tech crew are great at including existing technology into the parks there are several things that they create themselves, too. In addition to creating new tech to be used in the park, they use the technology in new ways in order to help create parts of the parks and expand services. By understanding what their guests need and experience, Disney … [Read more...]