Toy Industry Association trend experts have identified some of the many educational toys identified as “camouflage” learning – where kids learn essential skills such as reading, science and math – while playing. These toys promote learning, but are so much fun kids don’t realize they are doing work – they are just busy having fun….
Flash Mob Dance at BlogHer’11 San Diego.mp4
So did you hear about the Flash Mob during BlogHer? Code name Operation Glory, bloggers who were part of a private Facebook group practiced while keeping lips zipped about this surprise that occurred during lunch on Friday to the delight of fellow attendees! Thanks for reading Tech Savvy Mama through your feed! Original post by…
Unplugging to Refocus During a Blogging Vacation
I am online all the time. Really. All. The. Time. Unless I’m busy being a mom. Then I really unplug to the point where I miss texts about playdates. Oops. Awhile ago my husband commented that I haven’t really taken a vacation in the 3 ½ years I’ve been blogging. Even when we go away,…
Aerosoles: Fashionable & Comfortable Feet at BlogHer
Whether strappy sandals, tailored heels, fun wedges, or high boots, Aerosoles engineers their shoes for fashion and comfort. I’ve been a fan of Aerosoles for years but especially appreciated their professional looking comfortable shoes that allowed me to spend hours on my feet classroom teacher. One of my favorite pairs of shoes were a pair…
Blogging Hobby Transformed Into Local Online Business
Ever since blogging became more than a hobby, I’ve become my own online business without realizing. Earlier this year I did something surprising- I resigned from my teaching job with my school system to start my own business as a consultant. I abandoned a job that I loved and worked so hard to achieve to…
Packing my BlogHer Bags with Techno Source 20Q
One of my BlogHer goals is to share the new 20Q by Techno Source with attendees and my faithful readers who are doing HomeHer, the at-home version of BlogHer. I’ll have samples available at BlogHer and some for those of you who can’t join us! What is 20Q? 20Q is the grown up, electronic,…
What Do You Want From Blogging Conferences? BlogHer Advice from 4th Year Veteran
Earlier this year when on a press junket, one of my blogging friends asked me why I attend so many blogging conferences. “Isn’t there value in being inaccessible?” she asked. It was a good question and one that I thought about for a long time. Later this week I’ll head to my fourth BlogHer since…
Friday Faves: 6 Stories to Fuel a Child’s Imagination
Imaginative play is part of childhood. Dressing up and pretending to be characters from faraway lands, favorite characters in stories, and community helpers all help children make sense of the world around them. Building forts out of sheets in the yard and creating caves under the dining room table are part of the magic that…
Parrot MKi9200 Review: Bluetooth for Hands-Free Talking & Music in Your Car
With local and state governments passing laws requiring use of hands-free devices to prevent distracted driving, Bluetooth phone integration is a must-have feature for new car buyers who need to talk on the phone while their vehicle is in motion. But since it’s not practical to purchase a new car just to have in-vehicle Bluetooth…
Back to School Netbook and Laptop Shopping Resources
It’s back to school time and many families are scouring the Sunday ads and online deal sites looking for the best prices on technology including cheap netbooks and cheap laptops from all the major manufacturers like Toshiba, Dell, Sony, Samsung, and HP. Before you purchase a laptop, be sure to ask yourself how you’ll be using…
