This morning Tech Savvy Daddy set up a new stereo for our kitchen that works with our iPod Nano. Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer were eager and enthusiastic helpers who were quite excited about the new device. Here’s a conversation we had while she was staring in awe at the new stereo and my…
Digital Storybooks Featuring Art by Your Child!
Besides spending time on the computer, Little Miss Techie spends a great deal of time creating art. At preschool she paints the most gorgeous watercolors and when she comes home, she loves to draw. She’s always making cards for friends, grandparents, and neighbors. And when she’s not drawing, she’s asking to paint. She has a…
Website of the Week- PBS Kids
Earlier this week I discussed characteristics of good websites for kids. This week’s Website of the Week was selected because it is a model site for easy navigation for children and contains something for everyone. PBS Kids is a great site because it is for kids of all ages due to the variety of…
Qualities of Great Websites for Children
From Anonymous: What should I look for when trying to find good sites for my kids? What criteria do you use when selecting sites for your Website of the Week? I love the internet. You can find a wealth of information with a few keystrokes and a couple clicks but not all the stuff out…
Party Online with Mommies United!
It’s another online party thanks to Mommies United! What is Mommies United? It is a way for moms from all over the blogosphere to come together in one place to read and share stories about your children, tips, ideas, and parenting strategies. I started Tech Savvy Mama to provide advice to parents about technology for…
Reader Mail Monday- Selecting Quality Websites
From Anonymous: What should I look for when trying to find good sites for my kids? What criteria do you use when selecting sites for your Website of the Week? Good questions! Check back throughout the week when I address qualities of good websites for children and tell you what I look for when selecting…
Great Online Deals for the Tech Savvy
Part of being tech savvy is knowing how to find great deals online. Here are some of my favorites: One site I love is Baby Cheapskate. Raising kids doesn’t have to be expensive. Whether you have an infant, toddler, preschooler, or an older child, you can find great deals on all kinds of child-related products…
Little Miss Techie’s CoolBug KidzMouse
Since grandma’s hand-me-down computer arrived in our home, we have tried to make Little Miss Techie’s workspace as ergonomic as possible. One product that we have and love so far is the CoolBug mouse. Made by KidzMouse , CoolBug is great because it is designed for especially for children. As you can see from the…
A Great Scam- How to Protect Yourself
This day in age spam is unavoidable. But when spam infiltrates my inbox, I can usually spot it a mile away. This week I got some unwanted e-mail that was more scam than spam. Masquerading as interest in my website and the story behind my “company,” someone from a broadcasting company contacted me wanting to…
Party Online Ultimate Blog Party Style!
I’ve never been part of an online party until now! 5 Minutes for Mom is hosting an Ultimate Blog Party for bloggers and blog readers. Yes, that means you! At the Ultimate Blog Party you are invited to check out some new blogs and win some awesome prizes. Not blogging? Don’t worry! Check out 5…
