Once break starts getting to watch my favorite shows and movies becomes a chore. When the kids are home I’m usually stuck watching whatever they want, until they go to bed. It’s never fun and I really don’t look forward to missing out on my holiday classics. This year I’m getting prepared now for the…
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5 Quick Tips for Using Less Mobile Data
5 Quick Tips for Using Less Mobile Data There are two significant concerns every smartphone user has to contend with: Battery life and data. Although there are many ways to extend battery life (power saver settings, turning off Bluetooth or Wi-Fi when not needed, etc.), stretching out your mobile data is a bit trickier. Take…
The Best Budget Laptops for Your Everyday Needs
The Best Budget Laptops for Your Everyday Needs Smartphones are becoming more and more capable by the day. The latest generation of smartphones is capable of doing anything from document processing to emails and social media. They can also be used to play games and stream movies no matter where you are. Despite the practicality…
Say Hello to the Eco-Dynamic Kia Car Line #TheNewKia
Say Hello to the Eco-Dynamic Kia Car Line Last week I was in San Diego for the first time being treated like a rock star. It was my very first press event with a car company and Kia Motors of America welcomed me along with 50 plus influencers into their family for a fun filled…
Non-Verbal Autism and Technology Featuring Lenovo YOGA Book #MyLenovo #YOGABook
Non-Verbal Autism and Technology Featuring Lenovo YOGA Book April is Autism Awareness Month. Three years ago I didn’t even know it existed. Which actually is very shameful. If you’ve read my blog, you’re aware that three years ago in May my third child was diagnosed with Autism. Really I should state that he received his…
5 Reasons I Love My Shark Rocket Complete with DuoClean
5 Reasons I Love Shark Rocket Complete with DuoClean™ Technology. With four kids in the house, my vacuum gets a lot of action. Some days I’m vacuuming at least five or six times a day. When my five-year-old decided start climbing on our current vacuum, the hose started to give out. We were in need of…
Five Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Five Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft This is a year of rebuilding for my husband and I. We are working towards repairing our credit that we ruined when we were younger. To help protect us while we’re rebuilding I’ve started to take steps to protect us from identity theft. These days it’s so…
Mobile Tech Offering Safe and Fun Learning Opportunities for Kids
Mobile Tech Offering Safe and Fun Learning Opportunities for Kids Your kids generally grab hold of your smartphone or other mobile devices when they need a source of entertainment. These interactive devices keep them occupied and can hold their attention for long periods of time. However, it’s important to realize that your tech tools can…
ZUS Smart Car Charger Review
ZUS Smart Car Charger Review Imagine being at a large event, parking your car and heading out to enjoy that event. Later at the end of your event you head back to the parking lot for a long game of find the car. That’s exactly what happened to us this past weekend on a family…
AT&T’s FiLIP 2 Smart Locator for Children with Special Needs
AT&T’s FiLIP 2 Smart Locator for Children with Special Needs Last year during the holidays I read about a preschooler that ran off from a family function in Pennsylvania. The headline read “Search for Missing Boy with Autism Continues,” it’s hard to imagine that two years ago I wouldn’t have noticed it at all. I…
Tech Stocking Stuffers
Tech Stocking Stuffers Technology is a huge part of our lives and it’s just not possible to make any kind of gift guide without including some tech items on the list. I’ve received some great tech products throughout the year and I’m sharing some that are perfect for stocking stuffers. Disclosure: I received some…
Gift Ideas for Gamers On Your List
Gift Ideas for Gamers On Your List My husband is a gamer and so are three of my nephews, my sons haven’t gotten into games yet but this year we think that may change. If you have a gamer on your list here’s some suggestions of the hottest new games out right now. Disclosure: Some…
Unique Gifts for the Holidays
Unique Gifts for the Holidays Finding the perfect gift can be difficult at times. You may want to find something different from anything else under the tree. I love getting unique and practical gifts all the time. I love baking so any gifts that involve baking items for me are a huge plus. I’ve been…
ZTE Connected Family Giveaway
ZTE Connected Family Giveaway The holidays are right around the corner and if you’re like me you may be trying to finish up your last minute shopping and getting your final gifts. Or maybe you’re a last minute shopper and you are waiting to get everything you need at the last minute. Regardless of how…
My Friend Teddy Review
My Friend Teddy Review Teddy Bears have come a long way from when I was a child growing up. Stores like Build-A-Bear and other companies have taken them to a whole new level, away from those brown furry bears I use to have as a child. My children have bears of their favorite characters, bears…