This is a sponsored post We often wonder what Oliver, our 8 year old Lab, does when we’re not home. We imagine that he’s at the window with binoculars on squirrel patrol, wishing he had thumbs so he could open the fridge to find a snack, or flipping through channels trying to find shows with…
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October is Fire Prevention Month: Know What to Do After a House Fire #LSSS
This is a sponsored post This summer we woke up to the news that a four story apartment complex near one of the schools where I used to teach had been damaged in an explosion. The fire that followed was fatal, killing seven people ranging in age from 3-66, injuring 30, and displacing 100 residents…
“Life Moves Pretty Fast” So Stop & Watch Ferris Bueller’s Day Off #StreamTeam
If you were to ask me what my favorite movie is, I would say it’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. I happen to love everything about the 1986 classic with Matthew Broderick who plays truant Ferris who drags his sick best friend, Cameron, out of bed and gets and girlfriend, Sloane, out of school (thanks to…
How Our Environment and Digital Devices Can Prematurely Age Us (w giveaway)
How much do you think about your skin? Have you ever considered that your environment can have an impact on the aging process? In the 3rd Annual Wrinkle Ranking by RoC® Skincare and Sperling’s Best Places looked into the future and predicted the 50 most wrinkle-prone American cities in 2040. Using factors such as lifestyle,…
How to Be Your Own #MomBoss: Tips for Women Entrepreneurs {book review}
This is a sponsored post “It’s so important for your kids to see you doing a job that you love,” my mother-in-law frequently says with a smile after listening to me describe the projects I’m working on, current clients, and interesting new tech devices that I’ve gotten an early look at. I never set out…
How to Create Gorgeous Photo Gifts that Ship for Free Using the CVS Photo Website #CVSPhotoMyWay
This is a sponsored post With the lazy days of summer behind us and school starting, parents everywhere are exhaling as routines resume and we settle into another year. But before we get too caught up in homework, after school activities, extra-curricular interests, and the general busyness that comes with the fall season, it’s fun…
Welcome to the New Tech Savvy Mama!
New look, same fabulous content. That’s what we’re going for here on the new Tech Savvy Mama site! For so many years I’ve been head down writing content here and elsewhere that I neglected the look and feel of my site. Some say it doesn’t matter. Others think it does. Regardless, I was ready for…
Everything You Need to Know About Unlocked Cell Phones
This is a sponsored post If you’re shopping for your child’s first cell phone, chances are you went to your local store to see what models your carrier had available that fit your budget. Whether you’re thinking flip phones or a smart phone, you don’t necessarily need to restrict yourself to what your mobile carrier…
Why My Kids Are Going Back to School with Glasses to Protect Their Eyes from Digital Eye Strain
This is a sponsored post written in partnership with VSP “Mom, my eyes hurt when we were taking the test today,” Thomas admitted during our dinner table conversation after a day of computerized standardized testing. Thinking that his eyes were fatigued, we went through strategies to prevent digital eye strain. Yes, he tried to lower the…
Screenwise: A Must-Have Handbook for Parents in the Digital Age (book review w author Q&A)
These days it feels like technology is changing at the speed of light especially for parents who feel like we’ve just mastered one thing our kids are interested as they have moved on to 10 other new things we’ve never heard about. It’s easy to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and feeling like throwing up your hands…
