I have spent the last 4 days learning so much about new technologies and best practices in education that my brain is on complete overload. I was also on the hunt for innovative products that I could share with you. Today I learned that a brand new interactive science game for grades 3-5 called The…
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MapQuest Finds Fireworks for You This 4th!
The 4th of July is all about the hunt for the best fireworks. If you happen to be on the road, MapQuest just announced a new feature on their site just in time for the holiday weekend that locates and provides details about local fireworks displays along with other holiday weekend events! To view firework…
Online News, Twitter, and Washington DC’s Metro
These days I rarely read the newspaper on a daily basis. As a busy mom always on the go and more often on the computer, I tend to get the majority of my news on the internet. I scan the headlines for world events via CNN, keep up with local news via The Washington Post’s…
Tips for Protecting Your Digital Memories
Yesterday when I was at the pool I ran into Patti. Patti has been a loyal Tech Savvy Mama reader for over a year now and asked me if I had ever done a post about digital backups. Between me instructing Little Miss Techie on strokes and commanding Captain Computer to stop running on the…
Review: Sansa slotRadio by SanDisk
Tech Savvy Daddy is the uber-music lover in our household. He’s forever tinkering with playlists in iTunes and browsing for new hip music to round out his collection that spans time and genres. He’s the reason why Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer know all the lyrics to obscure tunes like A Horse with No…
Win Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones by Playing Sony Digital Imaging Game
I love to enter contests with fabulous prizes and have been trying my skills at the three games that are part of the new Sony Digital Imaging campaign to try to win a new Sony DSLR camera or other prizes such as a Handycam or Cybershot. I have to admit that I covet the DSLR….
Mobile PacMan Like Classic Arcade Version But Better!
Win PacMan for your iPhone by entering below! Still without a Mother’s Day gift? For any mom with an iPhone, the iTunes store offers instant gratification for the music loving game playing mom on the go. Load mom’s device up with applications you know will make her life easier or find some cool games to…
Earth Day Giveaway: EcoFriendly T-Mobile MOTO w233 Renew and Mobilize Campaign
In honor of Earth Day, I’m giving away a newly released MOTO w233 Renew courtesy of T-Mobile who just kicked off a new campaign called Mobilize that helps customers keep the planet a little greener. MOTO w233 Renew is the world’s first mobile phone made using plastics comprised of recycled water bottles. Called the phone…
Listen To Your Buds Educates About Preventing Hearing Loss
DC METRO READERS: Get free tickets to a concert featuring Billy Jonas! Details below! With so many kids using personal audio technology all day long listening to music, playing games, and talking on the phone, the length of time and volume levels may pose a threat to future hearing. With the increased popularity of personal…
I’m Featured on PBS’ Digital Nation Blog!
Digital Nation not only quoted my reaction to the CNN article and referenced my concerns about one day becoming like South Korea but also compiled all of Dr. John Grohol’s relevant responses about internet addiction from the live discussion into one post. Topics related to internet addiction include: The stigma of internet addiction Pros and cons…
