Before we had children, Alana and I worked together integrating technology into classrooms for our school system. We were tech savvy before we became mamas! We frequently crossed paths through our jobs and through many conversations, found out we lived fairly close to each other. Then she moved and we lost touch. Thanks to blogging,…
The Great Scholastic Book Giveaway!
UPDATE: While I am publishing most comments, please read the criteria for this contest carefully since only comments meeting contest criteria will be eligible to win. The winner’s name will be posted here on Saturday and must contact me within 48 hours to claim the collection of books. Otherwise, another eligible reader will be eligible…
Facebook: How do you know your friends?
Is Facebook the new way of connecting? How many people have you friended and are in your network of friends? How have you described your connection to these individuals to your network? There’s a great post about Facebook by my friend Jessica on DC Metro Moms. Jessica ponders social networking while listing the hilarious ways…
New Lilaguide group for Tech Savvy Parents (and those wanting to increase their Tech Savvy-ness!)
Tech Savvy Mama is branching out beyond the blog and has just started an online message board called Tech Savvy Parents! Tech Savvy Parents is a place for moms and dads to share and discuss favorite websites, technology, and other computer issues relating to children. This is a great resource for all parents, both tech…
TONIGHT: Become More Tech Savvy with a Free Webcast on Video Game Ratings, Parental Controls, and Online Safety
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) invite you to attend a free webcast on April 23, 2008 at 7:00p.m. EDT. The event will launch a new nationwide campaign to educate parents on video game ratings, parental controls and online safety. The webcast will feature remarks by PTA National President Jan…
Reminiscing About Life Before Kids with a Rock-n-Tots Giveaway
UPDATED: Congratulations to Anonymous for being our winner. Enjoy Rock-n-Tots at UltraBar! Wednesday is the last day to enter the drawing for free Rock-N-Tots tickets! Last week we took a family vacation to Boston. The Boston area will always be near and dear to my Tech Savvy heart since it is where I spent two…
Reader Mail Monday: Headphones
From Anonymous: Hey Tech Savvy Mama! Thanks for introducing us to the PBS Kids site. Its great that it is interactive and talks to my kid but the tunes and character voices are really grating on my nerves. I’ve tried turning down the sound but even the lowest volume isn’t quiet enough. I’m going crazy…
Washingtonpost.com’s On Parenting Column
I’m so honored! I was asked to write a piece for the Washington Post’s On Parenting column and you can read it here! I wrote about the challenges parents face when limiting their children’s time on the computer. The ways that preschoolers and high school students use the computer greatly differs. The American Association of…
Entrepreneurship Options
Women have always been a hard- working and efficient segment of the society. Whether it is managing home or office she has always been the motivating factor for everyone. With the changing trends and generation women have changed their views about life and lifestyle. Inspite of the challenges at home and outside, women across the…
Blog Buzz
Congratulations readers! The marketing executives at Snapple have decided you are the target demographic for their new Snapple Antioxidant Water. I don’t know why Snapple marketing and public relations thought I would be a good person to create the buzz about their new product. I’ve never mentioned water or Snapple on Tech Savvy Mama. I…
