Confession: I’m a working mom in search of the elusive balance between career, family, and home. Friends who admire how I do it all don’t see that I’m like a duck- calm above water and moving like crazy trying to stay afloat amid the travel, work, managing a household, and family. My good friend, Stacey…
Wondershare Spring Break Photo Contest
As you pack your bags in anticipation of your family’s spring break getaway, don’t forget to take some great photos! Upon returning from vacation, your photos could win you The New iPad and other prizes when you share them through Wondershare’s Show Your Vacation Highlights contest between now and April 16. There are just 3…
#Unplug During National Day of Unplugging- Starts Today at Sundown
Quick! Get all of your screen time in before sundown when the third annual National Day of Unplugging begins. The idea for the day began after a panel at South by Southwest called Tech Detox: Can You Survive a Day Without Technology? During the panel, attendees heard industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and superstars of the tech world share…
Spring Cleaning Binge on Parents.com
The spring cleaning bug has hit me hard. While I declutter throughout the year, there’s nothing like a good purge! A couple weeks ago I went through stacks and stacks of boxes left over from my days as a classroom teacher to create a more work-friendly environment for my husband’s at-home office. Then I took…
What’s Your Story? Youth Generated Video Contest Promotes Responsible Internet Use
One of the best ways to know if kids of any age truly understand something is to get them to explain it in their own words. This is part of the concept behind Trend Micro’s What’s Your Story video contest, a user-generated video contest designed to empower youth to be leaders in educating others about…
Organize Your Tech with #AMDSpringClean: Thurs, March 22, 9 pm EST
I just returned home from 8 days in cold and rainy Northern California to a full blown spring here in the DC Metro Area. While I’ve been doing the spring purge bit by bit for the past month or so, there’s still so much more that needs to be done! Have you ever thought…
PersonalCreations.com: Easy to Order Personalized Easter Baskets
I’m a sucker for personalized gifts and with spring here and Easter right around the corner, I was pleased to be introduced to PersonalCreations.comthat not only sells personalized Easter baskets but products for a multitude of occasions and recipients that go beyond being the standard gift and take mere minutes to order. All in One…
Samsung Galaxy S II: Cadillac of Android Phones
If you’re looking for an Android phone and aren’t quite sure where to start, Samsung’s Galaxy S II is the Android phone against which all others should be judged. Quite simply, ask an Android power user what they think of their phone, and you’ll probably get a response like “It’s pretty good, but I…
Auryn Offers Free iTunes eBook Downloads
Since March is National Reading Month, Auryn is celebrating by giving away copies of their various eBooks over the next two weeks. Auryn titles have become a favorite in our house thanks to the beautiful illustrations and wonderful content that we read on my iPhone and iPad. Normally starting at $0.99, Auryn eBooks are an affordable way…
5 Tips for Securing Hand Me Down Tablets Before Giving Them to Kids
If you’re spending the weekend playing with your new iPad and considering handing down your old device to your children, you’re not alone! According to a recent PBS KIDSsurvey, nearly a quarter of parents of 2–10 year olds find a second life for their personal tech devices by handing them down to their kids. Multi-iPad…
