What in the world has Little Miss Techie been up to these days? Besides enjoying her recent trip to the circus and delighting in the world’s largest collection of blocks that now fills our dining room, she’s been spending her computer time enjoying our free trial of PBS Kids Play. Launched less than 2 weeks…
Chick-Fil-A Kids Meal Comes with Free Software!
Fast food and Tech Savvy Mama usually don’t mix. But Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer happen to love their chicken nuggets, fruit, and milk from Chick-Fil-A and an outing there is a total treat. Well we’re planning to go back soon because for a limited time, all kids meals come with educational software from…
2009 White House Easter Egg Roll Update: Beg, Barter, But Don’t Buy from eBay
The thought of possibly getting Easter Egg Roll tickets became yesterday’s obsession. Sure, I wanted tickets for my family and was frustrated by the online ticketing system but while the tickets provided families all over the country with the chance to go, it also opened up ticketing to those trying to make big bucks off…
When Good Technology Goes Bad: 2009 White House Easter Egg Roll Tickets
How did you spend your day today? Living near DC, I joined legions of other DC Metro Area parents, ticket hawkers, and other moms and dads from all over the country online trying to score White House Easter Egg Roll tickets only to experience hope, disappointment, and frustration repeatedly throughout the day. This year the…
Website of the Week: PBS Frontline’s Digital Nation
Yesterday I had the pleasure of participating in conversations about digital technologies for PBS Frontline’s new multi- platform project called Digital Nation. While the site just launched, it is informative, fascinating, current, and is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. And this is just the beginning. Digital Nation is an experimental, participatory web site seeking user…
How Do You Like Me Now?
There have been a few changes at Tech Savvy Mama! Like a super stylish new header, a brand spankin’ new navigation bar, and this great little button. Yes, my very own Tech Savvy Mama button that you can add to your site if you want! If you are like me and read most of your…
Looking For a Few Good Reviewers!
The team at MomSelect likes to keep me informed about the latest and greatest technology stuff that is coming out by connecting me with trials where I get to scrutinize the site and write about it just for you. Now MomSelect is looking for parents review a new online game about the animal kingdom. To…
Happy First Day of Spring!
Two of my favorite things…Art by Eric Carle and Google for today’s First Day of Spring Google logo. Thanks for reading Tech Savvy Mama through your feed! Original post by Tech Savvy Mama ©2012
DC Metro Area: The Circus is Here & I Have Discounted Tickets For You!
Last night we went out on a school night and let Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer stay up way past their bedtime. (I know, the horrors!) But it was worth it because Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is in town and it was fabulous! We went early to hang with some of my…
Website of the Week: Scholastic’s Free What Can I Do Journal Helps Kids and Families Cope with the Economy
As adults we are painfully aware of each new downturn the economy takes. Every time I turn on the news, the unemployment rate reaches a new high which means increasing numbers of families are struggling with their household budgets trying to make ends meet. The financial difficulties faced by families certainly affect children too. Being…
