I am a NETGEAR Ambassador and I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and review. The Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot AC791L is a portable WiFi hotspot that connects your non-cellular devices to the Internet. Essentially, the Jetpack is a WiFi access point that uses the Verizon 4G LTE network…
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Chronicling the Balance Between Work and Parenting During a Virtual Field Trip in the Desert
This post is sponsored by Corning® Gorilla® Glass Every parent works hard to balance the demands of parenting while keeping up with professional obligations and multitasking moms and dads everywhere need devices that can meet the daily challenges that life throws at us. As a full time working mom, my days are always divided. I enjoy…
Using AT&T SmartLimits Software to Monitor Your Tween’s Smartphone Usage
This is a sponsored post When giving your tween their own mobile phones, the AT&T SmartLimits application makes it easy to monitor and restrict their mobile device usage. Parents can setup and monitor usage on all of the kids’ phones from the parent phone directly, gaining insight into how much the phone is getting used, and who your…
Using the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan to Step Up Your Photography Game
I’ve always loved to take pictures but two years ago stepped up my photo game when I found that Lightroom 5 came with my Samsung camera. Slowly but surely I’ve learned the ins and outs of Lightroom like how to organize photos upon import, the use of presets to make my shots even pop even…
Retale Location-Based Deals App Saves Time and Money When Shopping at Major National Retailers
There is something deeply satisfying about getting the best price possible but is it worth the time to do price comparison research at home before driving around to the different stores that offer the best deal? While some say yes, others say no. I love getting the most for my money but my time is…
Nest Thermostat Connects Your Home to Save You Money #BBYConnectedHome
If you’re thinking about making your home smarter thanks to connected home products, Nest is a good place to start because of the large ecosystem of smart home products that talk to Nest and the ease of setup. We’ve been considering a Nest thermostat for quite some time and have only heard positive things about…
12 Year Old Emily Joins as an Official Tech Savvy Mama Contributor!
Through the years, loyal readers have watched Little Miss Techie grow from being the four year old preschooler who inspired this blog and the adorable Flip-O-Rama demonstrator who captured author Dav Pilkey’s attention to a poised young woman who decided to shed her alias all on her own. As this blog has grown, Emily has…
5 High Tech Halloween Prank Ideas from #BestBuyHalloween
This is a sponsored post While some spend endless hours planning a delectable Thanksgiving menu enjoyed around a perfect table, creating a dazzling holiday light display that would make Clark W. Griswold envious, or creating audio experiences to never miss a minute of football’s biggest bowl game, others are all about Halloween. If you’re the…
Master Lock Fall Family Safety Giveaway #LSSS
This is a sponsored post As the weather turns cooler and you pack away summer belongings for another year, it’s time to examine your home for areas where your security might be a little lax or you feel like you need to increase protection around your home. In celebration of last week’s arrival of fall…
Grocery Shopping with the Peapod Mobile App Saves Busy Parents Time (w giveaway for DC readers)
It’s one of those weeks where the out of office response is on as I travel from New York City for Social Good Summit and come home for just a couple of hours before catching an early morning flight to San Francisco for just over 24 hours so I can be home in time for…
