Since Lisa Frame posted The Very Public Side of Private Instagram Accounts on this blog, we’ve received comments expressing reactions ranging from surprise to those saying that this is just another example of the lack of cross platform security that has always existed as data moves fluidly across social networks and sharing tools. The post…
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3 Tax Essentials for All Life Stages #LSSS
This is part of a sponsored content series written as a compensated member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad. Whether you’re taxes are filed or if you’re still working on them, the importance of maintaining receipts and tax records remains the same. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recommends that you keep tax paperwork for at…
4 Smart Safety Tips for Seniors and Empty Nesters #LSSS
This is part of a sponsored post series written as a compensated member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad. Smart consumers know that security needs change over time. What works for a family living in a single family home with kids, tools, and bikes and toys strewn about the yard is different when considering the…
How I’m Encouraging My Husband to Put Down the Phone When Driving Thanks to #RedThumb Movement (w. giveaway)
Texting and driving may be against the law in my state but it doesn’t stop people from picking up their phones in the car. Holding up the phone to your ear, texting at a red light, and tapping away at the keyboard to type in an address at Google Maps to get you where you’re…
PEQ Provides Peace of Mind Through Personalized Home Automation
If you’ve ever considered home security systems only to be discouraged that they’re not exactly what you’re looking for in order to provide peace of mind, PEQ (pronounced peek) could be right for you. PEQ offers homeowners a simple and flexible way to view, control and receive alerts from your home anywhere thanks to an…
Trick or Treating Safety Tips
This post is sponsored by Rayovac but all opinions are my own. Halloween can be such a fun night of the year for kids and parents alike if everyone remembers to be safe. Taking a bit of time to do a few things before Halloween can help make the night go smoothly, especially as excited…
Drawing My Line in the Sand to Preserve Our Family’s Digital Privacy #ShareAwesome
Despite being tech savvy, there’s a line in the sand that I won’t cross when it comes to keeping my family safe online. Social media requires me to maintain a constant online presence for my Tech Savvy Mama brand but that image is carefully curated to maintain my family’s privacy. I carefully evaluate apps, websites,…
Preparing for Severe Weather During National Preparedness Month #LSSS
As a member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad, I have been compensated for my time in writing this post and receive samples for review. From texts on our phones, pop-ups on my desktop, alerts through local news channels, and live feeds of weather radar, technology allows us to keep up with the most current…
Take #Responsibility to Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July
Fourth of July weekend means lots of red, white, and blue, fireworks, and outdoor barbecues with refreshing beverages. Before you enjoy a fun filled weekend, please take a minute to watch this short video (it’s less than a minute long!) from The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (FAAR) that reminds all of us that fun that…
4 Fun Family Friendly 4th of July Ideas for Non-Fireworks Fans
I am a member of the Rayovac Power Bloggers and receive product and compensation for my involvement but all opinions are my own. Independence Day is all about celebrating our country’s freedom and while many celebrations include parades and barbecues before the night culminates with brilliant fireworks displays, the holiday isn’t so much fun for…
