One of my biggest challenges is disk space. I constantly feel like I live on the edge being just a camera upload away from filling up my hard drive yet again. So what do you do when you’ve archived nonessential files to the cloud and maxed out the drive in your laptop but still need…
Technology
Back to School Shopping? Don’t Forget #SanDisk Memory Cards & Mobile Storage!
This is a sponsored post School supply lists focus on pencils, paper, and items to organize the binder but it’s also important to think about what technology your student will be using during the school year. Consider what devices they will be using at home and school, the type of digital work they will be…
Kidde RemoteLync Monitor Listens for Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Alerts You Via Text & Email (w. giveaway)
This is a sponsored post Many people have a house full of smoke alarms, one on each floor, one near each bedroom, etc. These devices were likely installed by you or your home builder many years ago. Some companies would like you to replace all of them with expensive WiFi enabled detectors, but Kidde…
GoPro HERO4 Session: Why the Newest GoPro is Perfect for Adventurers, Families, and Dogs (video)
Earlier this month GoPro sent me a HERO4 Session Welcome Kit that contained an incredible array of accessories and instructions to just go out and have fun creating content. I’ve been a fan of GoPro for quite some time because of the endless possibilities to be had with these tiny cameras but the brand new…
Important Conversations to Have with Your Kids About Instagram
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…
The Very Public Side of Private Instagram Accounts
Today I found a social media privacy problem between Pinterest, IFTTT, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram. These are the only accounts I have tested so far, but it was a broad enough sample to discuss Internet safety, social media privacy and your information being online. Let me be clear: I’m not a developer, nor a statistician,…
Transitioning Between School and Summer with Acer’s Iconia Tab 10
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Corning® Gorilla® Glass. The opinions and text are all mine. I’m often asked “what device do you recommend for my child?” and before recommending a particular brand, I always tell parents to look for durability because accidents happen. And let’s be honest, life happens….
3 Reasons Why You’ll Love the New Kindle Paperwhite (that make it worth upgrading!)
As much as I love turning the pages of a book, my Kindle Paperwhite has become a beloved device that is one of my must-haves. For years I’ve loved the simplicity of the Paperwhite because it puts the reading experience first and allows me to enjoy favorite books free from eyestrain and glare that come…
Indoor/Outdoor Grilling for a Crowd with the George Foreman 15 Serving Electric Grill
This is a sponsored post In the summer, we love to barbecue but there are some days when our plan to grill is thwarted by endless afternoon thunderstorms that bring a deluge of rain. Sometimes we’ll shuffle around our meal plan to grill the next day but other times we’ll take out our grill plan…
Piper nv: Easy to Use and Upgraded Camera Automates & Monitors Your Home (w giveaway!)
This is a sponsored post The new Piper nv ($279) model builds upon their success of the original Piper product ($199) and sports an upgraded camera plus night vision technology to automate and monitor your home. Piper nv sits on a shelf, table, or hangs on a wall to monitor your house. It features an HD…
