This is a sponsored post As a mom of a daughter who is passionate about STEM topics and loves to code, nothing is more inspiring than being in a room with female designers, developers and entrepreneurs like those who I met at Capital One’s Women in Tech Demo Day. 12 teams had two weeks to…
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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…
Budget Friendly Ways to Upgrade Your Computer with New Accessories
It’s that time of the year when families are evaluating their needs for the school year and in many cases, considering the purchase of a new computer, laptop, or tablet for their child for the new school year. New technology is an investment and I’m a big fan of buying the best machine you…
Last minute childcare needs? How Chime Gets a Trusted Babysitter to Your House in 30 Minutes
We’ve all had those moments when we thought we’d be on time to be with our kids but haven’t. Traffic, a chatty colleague, delayed flight, a work meeting that ran late, or an extra-long line at the grocery store can cause us to be late getting home, to school, or day care to pick up…
How I Answered My Door from Rome Thanks to Ring Video Doorbell #AlwaysHome
This is a sponsored post Even though you can’t physically be in two places at the same time, technology allows us to keep an eye on the people and things we care about most when we’re away from home. Motion activated home security cameras help us keep an eye on our homes from afar while…
Ringling Bros. #OutofThisWorld Premieres New Technology to Delight Circus Audiences
Tomorrow night in Los Angeles Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will premiere their brand new Out of This World show to kick off its cross country tour. With a 145 year old history of being The Greatest Show On Earth, show producers are always thinking about innovative ways the circus can continue to delight fans of…
How Ring Video Doorbell Provides Peace of Mind So You’re #AlwaysHome Even When Away
This is a sponsored post Last summer when we spent an amazing two weeks in Turkey and Rome, we knew exactly who was coming and going thanks to our smart video doorbell. Built-in motion sensors detected activity on our property and triggered instant mobile alerts sent to my phone while we were stopped at seaside…
How Tech Savvy Families Can Connect Through Samsung’s Family Hub Refrigerator
I have been shopping for a new refrigerator for quite awhile now and despite looking at many over the past couple years, none have been quite right until I met Samsung’s Family Hub Refrigerator with Touchscreen at CES. I ogled this beauty at the press conference when it was rolled on to the screen and…
8 Reasons Why Acer’s Aspire Switch 10 E Makes a Great First Computer for Kids (w. giveaway)
This is a sponsored post Parents who are beginning to consider buying their child their first computer and are overwhelmed with the number of options on the market should consider the Acer Aspire Switch 10 E. This affordably priced machine is a combination tablet and laptop that features a detachable keyboard, runs Microsoft Windows 10…
Lenovo’s Pocket Projector: Portable Video Viewing Anywhere
If you’ve ever wished you could project the image from your screen to show friends and family photos without having everyone crowd around your laptop, didn’t have to rely on someone else bringing a projector for a work presentation, or dreamed of hosting an outdoor movie night in your backyard, the Lenovo Pocket Projector P0510…
