Online Security | Is Your Personal Information SAFE? This post is sponsored by F-Secure as part of a Whynotmom.com AllStar campaign. All opinions expressed are my own. It seems that everyone is offering free public wifi these days. From fast food and sit down restaurants to your local retail shopping establishment. There are signs proudly posted at the entrance offering a free connection to the internet. But how easy is staying safe on the … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About YouTube Kids
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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...]
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | First Look | #VZWBuzz #TheNextBigThing
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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...]
Learn About the Jungle with Safari Tales | Fun and Educational App
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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...]
Osmo | Educational Games System for iPad
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Osmo | Educational Games System for iPad Sample received. All opinions are my own. I have grown weary of my children begging for iPad time. A lot of apps they want to download and play tend to be time wasters. Then, we found Osmo. Osmo is my kid's newest favorite game on the iPad... and for once I'm ok with them wanting screen time. I was sent the Osmo pack, that includes: - Mirror and stand for the iPad - 2 sets of the full alphabet … [Read more...]
Fun times with free online games for kids
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Fun times with free online games for kids Kids are absolutely obsessed with games, wouldn't you agree? Remember the time when board games were a cherished family activity, reserved for special late night evenings everyone would look forward to? Nowadays, all it takes is an internet connection and the time to kill. It doesn't really surprise me, since practically everyone owns a computer or smartphone and a lot of games are selling for cheap, if … [Read more...]
4th of July Apps for Android and iOS #VZWBuzz
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4th of July Apps for Android and iOS This post is part of the Verizon Ambassador program #vzwbuzz. All opinions are my own. My family has always enjoyed the 4th of July. From the food and drinks, to the company and fireworks. This year we're planning in advance and finding some of the best apps out there to help make this 4th the best. Fireworks Arcade Android or iOS The first one I chose is strictly for fun (and relaxation). Make … [Read more...]
Tech Gift Ideas for Graduation #MicrosoftBloggers
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Tech Gift Ideas for Graduation This post is part of the #MicrosoftBloggers program. All opinions are my own. My son graduates from high school this year and my mind has been whirling trying to come up with the perfect gift for him. I wanted a gift that would not only be "fun", but also useful for him at college. For graduating high schoolers, it’s important to have an easy-to-use set of tools to manage their homework, extracurricular … [Read more...]
HP Envy Touchsmart Touch Screen Laptop | Perfect For the College Gamer #AMDFX
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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 It's a crazy time in our household. I have one child graduating college and one graduating high school. At the moment, my thoughts are on the second child. He is getting ready to head off to college this fall and I have learned with my first that a decent laptop is a must. The HP Envy TouchSmart 15.6” touch … [Read more...]
OurPact Manages Your Child’s App AND Internet Useage
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Parents to the current generation know all too well the draw electronics have on our children. Heck, my two are 6 & 8 and so technically savvy know their way around a device better than I do. This draw has caused many an issue in our house... I often times call them overexposed zombies. You know the type... they are the children that you only recognize the tops of their heads. Because of this draw, I have been on the hunt for a way to … [Read more...]
