How many usernames and passwords do you have? Do you use the same username and password for all of your accounts with guilt because you know you should vary them “just in case?” Do you have multiple usernames and passwords? How do you keep track of them???? This is my dilemma. I have a spreadsheet…
What Makes a Mom Tech Savvy?
I was recently asked to help define what makes a mom tech savvy. Hmmm….A Tech Savvy Mama is so many things. Where do I begin? To me, a Tech Savvy Mama is: someone who realizes that technology is an important piece of her child’s world and helps makes educated decisions about the best technology for…
Website of the Week: Rocknoceros
If Captain Computer and Little Miss Techie had their own iPods, the first thing they would request to add to their playlists would be anything by Rocknoceros. We were introduced to Rocknoceros last January during their performances at a local coffee house and became hooked. Ever since then we’ve been checking their online calendar and…
Celebrate Mommy Fest!
UPDATE: Today is the last day to enter! Be sure you click on the Lilagroup button on the top right corner of my blog to join Tech Savvy Parents and be eligible to win the Body Butter trios! Happy Mother’s Day! To celebrate Mother’s Day, I thought I’d let you know about a giveaway I’m…
Website of the Week: Free Trials of Learning A-Z Sites
When I was working for the school system, one of the most popular programs was a downloadable printable book service called Reading A-Z. Teachers raved about the books because they allowed them to print and copy books to send home with students to reinforce reading skills that were being taught in class. While Reading A-Z…
Increase Your Tech Savvy-Ness: FTC Town Hall Meeting Session- Children and Teens
Increase your tech savvy-ness by participating in the Federal Trade Commission’s Town Hall Meeting, Beyond Voice: Mapping the Mobile Marketplace. This free event is open to the public to attend in person or remotely on May 6-7 and is designed to explore the evolving mobile commerce (M-commerce) marketplace and its implications for consumer protection policy….
Congratulations to Bess our Scholastic Winner!
Congratulations to Bess who was chosen by random.org as our Great Scholastic Giveaway winner. Bess commented: “I learned about this sight from you (oh and smarty pants mama too) Great idea for a giveaway! As a speech pathologist in an elementary school setting, I’m wondering if you know of any REALLY great websites that teach…
April Perfect Post Award Goes to…
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…
