One of my guilty pleasures is reading magazines on the plane when I travel but I don’t love how they add to the weight and bulk of my carry on. Up until now I’ve been saving my copies of the latest issues to enjoy in the air. I always have to leave some at home…
Technology
CooperVision #no2views Photo Contest (w. Canon PowerShot giveaway)
We take pictures all year long but many of my favorites are taken during the summer months. Spontaneous moments are always captured perfectly as kids are relaxed and enjoying a carefree summer day. To celebrate summer and your favorite photos, CooperVision is hosting a photo contest with a new summer theme announced via their Facebook…
On Babble Tech: Instagram Embed Code Makes Content Fair Game for Anyone
Is your Instagram content public or private? Instagram’s announcement of the new embed code makes it easy for bloggers and those in social media to share content but do you really want to provide that much access to your photos? If you’re concerned, click on over to my Babble Tech post about how the Instagram…
I Almost Became a Traffic Statistic Last Week & Why I Support #ItCanWait
Last week I was driving our kids and a friend’s son home from camp when a woman rolled through a stop sign while on her mobile phone. Had I not taken another second to pause at the stop sign, she would have barreled into the driver’s side. We were lucky. Disclosure: I am being compensated…
Weekly Reads 7.14.13
If you were following the George Zimmerman trial and were hoping for some commentary or links on the verdict, the major news networks have it covered so we’ll just move on…. {Headlines} Interesting news in the cellular world as T-Mobile announced that they’re taking an “un-carrier” approach with their new JUMP program that does away…
{sponsored} How to Live a Worry Free Digital Life (w. $100 giveaway)
Think about all the many electronic devices in your life. Imagine you’re on a white water rafting adventure and have your devices with you when suddenly you encounter a waterfall and can save only one of the items you’ve brought. What one item could you not live without? Which device would you stuff into a…
It Can Wait Simulator: Interactive education about consequences of texting and driving
One of the best ways to teach kids of all ages is through interactive experiences that provide hands on experiences to let them live the content you’re trying to convey especially when it comes to texting and driving. Sure, we can talk about the hazards of texting and driving all we want and maybe some…
Guest Post: 6 Apps to Improve Smartphone Photos
The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer. Summer is at hand, and as we plan vacations, trips to the lake and fun family get-togethers, everyone wants to make the fun last as long as possible with photos. Posting these images on social media is also a wonderful way to stay in…
Weekly Reads: Google Reader Replacements
For those mourning the loss of Google Reader come July 1 and in search of suitable replacements, eWeek’s Google Reader: With the End Near, Here Are Some Alternatives provides a great comprehensive list of free and paid services for smartphones and desktop. Thanks to a comment left at the bottom of the article, I’m trying…
How to Use Video on Instagram (and comparing it to Vine)
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words might a video be worth? Today’s announcement by Instagram that their popular photo platform now includes video is being met with mixed reviews as users try out the new service. Some who never got into using Vine are still shunning the newest social video…
