Good morning internets! I need your help. I just got word that SmartyCard wants to send me to BlogHer but there’s just one problem- I have no conference pass! If you well connected readers know of someone who might not be going can you please direct them my way since I’d love love love…
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Father’s Day Giveaway #4- Nintendo DS E-Rated Game Bundle
If you have bypassed the giveaway for the SideWinder X5 because you aren’t a PC gamer or don’t have an iPhone for the Alpine Racer giveaway, perhaps these Nintendo DS games are more up your alley. I have a Nintendo DS prize pack containing the following E-rated games: Tropix is a 2 player game that…
Father’s Day Giveaway #3- Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse
To truly appreciate Microsoft’s SideWinder X5 Mouse, I put it in the hands of my teenage neighbor and told him to test it out for me. According to his mom, this teen spends way too much time in front of the computer playing games like World of Warcraft but is quite knowledgeable about tech specs….
Father’s Day Giveaway #2: Namco’s Alpine Racer for the iPhone
When we were dating, Tech Savvy Daddy and I would sometimes head to Jillian’s on Lansdowne Street to get our game on. We’d arm ourselves with pocket full of tokens and head straight for the racing games for the challenge of reaching the finish line on a motorcycle, Indy car, or on a snowboard. As…
Tech Savvy Guest: Brittanie Werbel Discusses Protecting Your Computer From Your Kids
Today’s tech savvy guest is Brittanie Werbel, a full-time mother of two boys and co-founder of KidDesktop. Brittanie and her family live in the Washington DC area,where they enjoy spending time on the computer or at the swimming pool. Brittanie is here today to talk about how she founded her company after realizing the need…
Father’s Day Gift Guide and Giveaways for Music Loving Dads!
If you are stumped for a great Father’s Day gift for the special dad in your life, look no further than this site! Over the next week I’ll release additional lists of giveaways for all different kinds of dads. Today we are starting with…. Giveaways for the Music Loving Dad Tech Savvy Daddy is forever…
Virtual Field Trip: Monticello
Last month we were invited to enjoy the grand opening of the new Children’s Discovery Room and visitor’s center at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. Being a couple hours away from the DC Metro Area, Charlottesville is close enough for day trip and makes for a fabulous weekend getaway but while we loved visiting,…
The Effect of the Recession on Public Education
As a teacher for a public school system, I felt it was my duty to write a letter to the recession about the difficulties in being a teacher during tough economic times. I surely hope that the recession will consider my letter during summer vacation and I’ll be able to come back to teaching during…
Jumpstart Giveaways
In between barbecues, trips to the pool, and honoring the memories of the brave men and women who have served our country, stop on over and visit my friend Bonggamom. She has a review and giveaway of the new JumpStart World, a new 3D online world created especially for preschoolers by Knowledge Adventure, on Bonggamom…
Is Your Kid a Mac and not a PC?
If your kid is more Mac than PC, between the ages of 8-12, and you have an Apple retail store near you, Apple is holding Apple Camp. Apple is offering three workshops: movie, music, or photo. Each is free and lasts for three hours. Interested? Click here for details. If you have older kids who…
