You would think as Tech Savvy Mama I would love all things technology. Not so. The one thing that I am devoutly old-school-paper-and-pencil about is my calendar. Back in the day I was an early adopter of the Palm. I tried using it as a classroom teacher and it just didn’t work for me. Try…
Scholastic Election Giveaway
Now that you have checked out my picks for 2008 election sites for kids, win some great election related prizes courtesy of Scholastic! Not only does Scholastic have a great election site for parents, teachers, and kids, but they are also extremely generous to Tech Savvy Mama readers. Scholastic is giving away election related materials…
Websites of the Week: 2008 Election Sites for Kids
November 4th is Election Day and with the Democratic National Convention beginning this week and Republican National Convention not far behind, I thought I would compile a list of the best election themed sites as this week’s Websites of the Week. My selections educate about democracy and elections through animated movies or factual text, provide…
Join the Tech Savvy Mama Facebook Blog Network
I *love* Facebook! I think that I might need a 12 step program sometime soon to curtail the amount of time I spend on there reconnecting with friends from elementary and high school, writing on the walls of our babysitters to confirm dates and times, and arranging playdates with fellow parents. Now worlds are colliding…
And the Blackberry Pearl and Nokia 5310 Xpress Music Phone Go To…
Nicole from Iowa who writes Stay at Home Ramblings and Stay at Home Reviews! Enjoy your T-Mobile ruby Blackberry Pearl and Nokia 5310 Xpress Music Phone and let me know what you think of the new Family Allowances plan. Congratulations to Nicole and thanks to everyone for commenting. Keep reading for more exciting giveaways soon!…
Last Day to Enter to Win Blackberry Pearl and Nokia 5310 Xpress Music!
We’re in the final stretch of the T-Mobile ruby Blackberry Pearl and Nokia 5310 Xpress Music giveaway. Did you know that there were 4 different days where you could comment to win? Here’s your chance to make sure that you entered each and every day to increase your chances. Leave your comments by Midnight EST…
Why Parents Need to Know Who Their Child is Texting
Since we’re on the topic of cell phones, my friend Kim (Momformation, Hormone-colored Days, and Chicago Moms Blog) just sent me a link to troubling story on the CBS13 West Sacramento website about a mom who found troubling text messages from her 15 year old daughter’s teacher. Many of you have commented that your #1 fear…
It’s Back to School Time!
Today I’m heading back to school. I’m going back to work in a different school and in a new position as a Technology Magnet Coordinator. In many ways, going back to work is like going back to school. Read how they are the same in my post over on DC Metro Moms called Back to…
It’s Extra Credit Time!
In the spirit of trying to earn extra credit, earn an extra entry for the T-Mobile giveaway by reading about T-Mobile’s new Family Allowances plan and commenting on the following questions: 1. If you have a child 18 years or younger, have you purchased them a cell phone? 2. What concerns you the most about…
If you Google “Olympic websites for kids…”
Last week’s Website of the Week on the Summer 2008 Beijing Olympics comes up as #5!!! Such a high ranking on Google for a story that has been up just a week is amazing! Thanks to everyone for reading Tech Savvy Mama and sharing my site! Thanks for reading Tech Savvy Mama through your…
