Is Facebook the new way of connecting? How many people have you friended and are in your network of friends? How have you described your connection to these individuals to your network? There’s a great post about Facebook by my friend Jessica on DC Metro Moms. Jessica ponders social networking while listing the hilarious ways…
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TONIGHT: Become More Tech Savvy with a Free Webcast on Video Game Ratings, Parental Controls, and Online Safety
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) invite you to attend a free webcast on April 23, 2008 at 7:00p.m. EDT. The event will launch a new nationwide campaign to educate parents on video game ratings, parental controls and online safety. The webcast will feature remarks by PTA National President Jan…
Reader Mail Monday: Headphones
From Anonymous: Hey Tech Savvy Mama! Thanks for introducing us to the PBS Kids site. Its great that it is interactive and talks to my kid but the tunes and character voices are really grating on my nerves. I’ve tried turning down the sound but even the lowest volume isn’t quiet enough. I’m going crazy…
Entrepreneurship Options
Women have always been a hard- working and efficient segment of the society. Whether it is managing home or office she has always been the motivating factor for everyone. With the changing trends and generation women have changed their views about life and lifestyle. Inspite of the challenges at home and outside, women across the…
Digital Storybooks Featuring Art by Your Child!
Besides spending time on the computer, Little Miss Techie spends a great deal of time creating art. At preschool she paints the most gorgeous watercolors and when she comes home, she loves to draw. She’s always making cards for friends, grandparents, and neighbors. And when she’s not drawing, she’s asking to paint. She has a…
Reader Mail Monday- Selecting Quality Websites
From Anonymous: What should I look for when trying to find good sites for my kids? What criteria do you use when selecting sites for your Website of the Week? Good questions! Check back throughout the week when I address qualities of good websites for children and tell you what I look for when selecting…
Little Miss Techie’s CoolBug KidzMouse
Since grandma’s hand-me-down computer arrived in our home, we have tried to make Little Miss Techie’s workspace as ergonomic as possible. One product that we have and love so far is the CoolBug mouse. Made by KidzMouse , CoolBug is great because it is designed for especially for children. As you can see from the…
A Great Scam- How to Protect Yourself
This day in age spam is unavoidable. But when spam infiltrates my inbox, I can usually spot it a mile away. This week I got some unwanted e-mail that was more scam than spam. Masquerading as interest in my website and the story behind my “company,” someone from a broadcasting company contacted me wanting to…
Party Online Ultimate Blog Party Style!
I’ve never been part of an online party until now! 5 Minutes for Mom is hosting an Ultimate Blog Party for bloggers and blog readers. Yes, that means you! At the Ultimate Blog Party you are invited to check out some new blogs and win some awesome prizes. Not blogging? Don’t worry! Check out 5…
Hey DC Metro Readers: Refurbished Computer Tomorrow- Saturday, March 1!
Having just written about price being a factor to consider in my previous post (Tech Savvy Daddy’s Computer Purchase Considerations), it would be unfair of me not to share with DC Metro readers that the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades and Information Technology Foundations (IFT) will hold a sale of student-refurbished computers this Saturday, March…
