As part of an ongoing series this week about online and mobile safety, Family Online Safety Institute CEO, Stephen Balkam, is here to provide tips to help keep your family safer online. In my recent interview Stephen talked about mobile safety and Facebook. Today he’s providing factors to consider if you’re thinking about giving your…
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Facebook & Social Networking Tips for Parents from FOSI CEO Stephen Balkam
As part of an ongoing series this week about online and mobile safety, Family Online Safety Institute CEO, Stephen Balkam, is here to provide tips to help keep your family safer online. Yesterday’s topic dealt with mobile safety and today we’re taking about Facebook. Tech Savvy Mama: We know that Facebook Terms of Service…
Mobile Safety Tips for iPods from FOSI CEO Stephen Balkam
If you’re giving the gift of an iPod Touch or a mobile phone this year, they are incredibly powerful devices due to the amount of content that can be easily accessed. Last year when I attended the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) Annual Conference, CEO Stephen Balkam talked about how for $200, kids could go into…
Gift Guide Picks for Healthy Living (w. giveaways)
With 2011 nearly behind us and a New Year coming, if you feel inclined to make some resolutions in 2012 to better your health, here are some of my favorite products that can help. Now please pass the chocolate! Kalso Solar Too GIVEAWAY: Kalso Earth Shoes (starting at $130)— Those who believe in no pain,…
Redbox: Inexpensive Way to Rent Movies & Games
Whether out-of-town guests are descending upon your house and you’re looking for a way to entertain kids of different ages or you’re wondering what titles for your new game system might be best for your family, Redbox makes it easy to bring home the latest games and movies inexpensively. Grab a movie (Blu-ray or DVD)…
Babble Top 100 Mom Blogs 2011
I squeaked on the list that contains and incredible list of bloggers whom I admire and respect: I may be #100 but being last has its merits…First and last place were mentioned in the Huffington Post’s piece. First Parents.com nod as their editors’ pick for best tech blog, Babble Top 50 Twitter Moms, and now…
Personalized Gift Picks from Liz of Cool Mom Picks (Today Show clip)
I happen to love personalized gifts and if you’re looking for something that’s a little extra special that will arrive in time for the holidays, Liz Gumbinner from Cool Mom Picks shared her favorites on the Today Show earlier this morning and provides the list of drop dead ship dates for all the items featured…
3 Sparkly Picks from Ice.com for Holiday Bling
What do I love besides technology? Boots, purses, and classic jewelry with a bit of a vintage feel for a little bling. Since I’ve been on the hunt for a great pair of earrings that can add a little sparkle to a little black dress, I was more than happy to peruse Ice.com’s collection. With…
Harry Potter Themed Gifts for the Ultimate Fan
One of my favorite times of day is bedtime for the chance to snuggle in bed with Little Miss Techie and read Harry Potter. We’ve been reading the books for quite awhile and she’s become the ultimate fan. She creates her own parchment by rolling and crinkling paper on which she writes down classes, names…
7 Hostess Gifts from OpenSky (giveaway)
OpenSky is my new favorite addiction because each time I visit the site I get to shop on a customized site that I’ve built based by following favorite celebrities and tastemakers whose styles I adore and who share their food, style, health, and design product picks. How it works Some of my OpenSky taste…
