Better together. If there’s anything that I’ve learned as a parent, writer, and entrepreneur it’s that we’re better together, working as a community to our knowledge for the benefit of others which is why I’m very excited to introduce Lisa Frame from A Daily Pinch as a contributor to Tech Savvy Mama! Lisa and I…
How to Tweet Your Favorite Sesame Street Characters
It’s been almost a year since the Sesame Street crew joined Twitter and if you’re not already following Oscar the Grouch, Grover, Abby Cadabby, Elmo, Ernie, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Count Von Count, and even Ernie’s Rubber Duckie, make a list and start following them now. They’re sure to put a smile on your face…
10 Television Shows from the 80s and 90s to Stream on Netflix #StreamTeam
In the age of technology where we covet the newest and shiniest objects, sometimes it’s nice to take a step back and remember what life was like before smartphones, wifi, and social media. We may not be able to board our DeLoreans a la Marty McFly in a Back to the Future kind of way…
The History of Bubble Wrap® on Bubble Wrap® Appreciation Day #BubbleWrapDay
We all know that satisfying pop of Bubble Wrap® but what’s the story on how it was invented? Since today is Bubble Wrap® Appreciation Day, it seems like an appropriate day to share the story of how this garage based invention became such a well known product. 50 years ago two engineers, Marc Chavannes and Al…
Behind the Scenes of the Sounds of Everest with #DolbyAtmos (w giveaway)
We’re right in the middle of an epic snowstorm here in Washington, D.C. where snowfall measuring in the double digits muffles normal suburban sounds to amplify the sounds of snow like the occasional boom of thunder (aka thundersnow) and flakes that are pounding the ground. Sound changes when there is snow on the ground but…
Understanding Digital Arts & Animation with an Inside Look at the Making of Hotel Transylvania 2
Part of the magic of the movies is being immersed in worlds that are completely different than our own thanks to visually stunning scenes that take our breath away. Whether real or animated places created with computer graphics, I find myself sitting in awe of the scenes before me wondering how they were created as…
How to Establish Ground Rules About Technology Together
Thank you LifeLock for sponsoring this post. Please visit The Smart Talk for more tips on how to prepare your kids to develop healthy online habits. One of the most common questions I’m asked by parents is, “What’s the right age for a cell phone” followed by “How do I monitor what they’re doing?” and then…
LG HOM-BOT Turbo+ Cleans & Monitors Your Home via Your Smartphone #CES2016
This is a sponsored post When I was a kid, I used to wonder how much my future life would be like The Jetsons. Would I order breakfast with a push of a button before delivering my kids to school in little bubbles that dropped from my flying spaceship and come home to a spotless…
How to Manage Your Smart Home Easily with Cox Homelife #CES2016
This post is sponsored by Cox Communications With over 2.2 million square feet of exhibit hall space, I found no shortage of new shiny swoonworthy objects as Cox Communication’s Digital Correspondent at CES. It’s taken me a full week to decompress and process all the innovative products and tech trends I saw on the show…
Follow Me and Cox Communications for the Latest Tech Trends & Innovations from #CES2016
This post is sponsored by Cox Communications With the holidays behind us and the new year in its infancy, it’s time for CES. Put on by the Consumer Technology Association, CES is a global consumer electronics and consumer technology trade show that brings together over 150,000 attendees and thousands of vendors from around the world…
