Little Miss Techie loves to read and recently she’s been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the weekend for the delivery of the Sunday comics at our doorstep. Watching her sitting at our kitchen table reading through the comics and hearing her giggle reminds me of how much I loved the comics at her age too….
Tech Savvy Guest American Cancer Society’s CEO Shares New Laws Protecting Kids from Big Tobacco
Did you know tobacco use kills more than 440,000 people each year and costs $96 billion in health care expenditures annually. Today, 3,900 kids will try a cigarette for the first time and 1,000 kids will become addicted, daily smokers. Today’s Tech Savvy Guest is Dr. John R. Seffrin, the Chief Executive Officer of the…
New on LeapFrog Community: Establishing Guidelines for Summer Screentime
Summer is here and limiting screen time can be a challenge especially when screens not only include the television, computer, and gaming done on the family TV but also handheld devices like my Sony PSP, apps played on my iPhone during idle time, and even on our new Leapster Explorer. Since our Explorer came into…
#LosetheLaptop Update- Using my HTC Tilt2 to Score a Deal on a New Hybrid
Who in the world takes their cell phone with them and uses it as a tool for comparison shopping when buying a new car? I do! I’ve reached a new level of geekdom by bringing my HTC Tilt2 to the car dealership so I could use Windows Mobile to read our car comparison spreadsheet! Since…
Shhh…Don’t tell the kids Mommy’s watching a movie on her PSP!
School ended last week and since the kids were immediately whisked away for few days at Camp Grandma and Grandpa, I had a little more time to relax, catch up on some unfinished projects, and get to know my Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) a little better. As part of the #PSPFamilyFun Program, my PSP came…
Getting to Know My Sony PSP- How You Can Help & Win!
School ends today which means I get to spend some time getting to know my new Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)! For the next 3 weeks I’ll be sharing my experience with as part of the PSP Family Fun Program. I’m hoping that my blog-u-mentary will not only help you learn about the features of the…
Summer Learning on The LeapFrog Community featuring Summer Bridge Activities (w. giveaway)
With summer officially beginning mid-day tomorrow, the teacher in me is just as excited as my kids but as a parent, I know how important it is for them to maintain their skills in order to prevent the famed summer slide. Making learning fun can be a challenge between camp, pool trips, and playdates but…
Lessons Learned About Relationships from DC Metro Moms Brands & Blogger Symposium
If you were to ask me to summarize everything I have learned about blogging, I would have to say that relationships are critical in the blogging world. This Sunday I had the privilege attending a series of events hosted by the Silicon Valley Moms Group fo DC Metro Moms. Representing BitMoms in my new role…
LeapFrog’s Leapster Explorer Promotes Learning on the Go
Summer is almost here and if you are looking for a way for your kids to practice their skills in a fun way while keeping them entertained while traveling, LeapFrog’s newest device- Leapster Explorer ($69.99)- provides handheld learning experiences in a portable device designed for ages 4-9. The latest learning gadget from LeapFrog serves as…
COX Communications’ 5th National Teen Summit on Internet Safety
If you have teens or tweens in your life, Blogalicious‘ bLink wants to make sure that you are aware of this upcoming event on Tuesday, June 15 in Washington, DC and is extending the invitation to all local parents. Details and RSVP information below! Cox Communications will hold its 5th National Teen Summit On Internet…
