Do you take time to yourself to destress and recharge? I know I don’t! While I’m off at BlogHer networking and mingling, I’m also looking forward to relaxing and recharging at the Social Luxe Lounge and Blogalicious’ Lush party among many others. For those who aren’t joining me at BlogHer this year, 1800Flowers.com has offered…
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LeapFrog’s New Tag Jr. is Perfect for Younger Readers
Finally Captain Computer has his own LeapFrog Tag device that is just for him- Tag Jr! Call it the second child syndrome but he always clamors for the things that his older sister has. Ever since Tag arrived in our home a year ago, he has always wanted his own. He loves sitting by Little…
Website of the Week- BookFlix
Little Miss Techie and I have had many conversations about fiction versus nonfiction books. She’s becoming more and more interested in nonfiction books, especially those that help her learn facts about topics that maybe a 5 ½ year old shouldn’t be so interested in such as the Titanic and The Civil War. Unfortunately, most of…
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…
The Effect of the Recession on Public Education
As a teacher for a public school system, I felt it was my duty to write a letter to the recession about the difficulties in being a teacher during tough economic times. I surely hope that the recession will consider my letter during summer vacation and I’ll be able to come back to teaching during…
Mitsubishi Unisen Flat Screen: Who wouldn’t want to win this?
I wish I had this to give away but continuing last week’s theme of sharing great giveaways, I’d be super selfish not to share the Mitsubishi Flat Screen TV Giveaway. Woman’s Day is giving away a Mitsubishi Unisen 151, a new high-definition flat-panel television worth $1999. The new Unisen line is rumored to deliver an…
Old School vs New School Technology
Since I was out too late partying it up with Top Chef’s Spike and my fellow DC Metro Mom bloggin’ mamas on a school night (more on that later!), I bring to you my new post over on LeapFrog Teacher Tagvocates where I’m thinking ahead to Little Miss Techie’s kindergarten experience and wishing that those…
Swine Flu is in My Neighborhood
And elsewhere in our county with additional suspected cases in surrounding schools. As a teacher in a public school system where I work with all kids in our school, I’m waging a war against it to make sure it doesn’t infiltrate our home. Read my post over on DC Metro Moms to learn more about…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide with Amazing Giveaways!
UPDATED: For 2 more giveaways, click here! Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and if your loved ones have repeatedly said they don’t know what to get for you or you are racking your brain to find the perfect something for the special mother figure in your life, I present the Tech Savvy Mama Mother’s Day…
Websites of the Week: Best Earth Day Websites for Kids
Image from NASA and the National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) Did you know that when surveyed about the environment at home, in their communities, and around the world kids said: 48% of kids said that “global climate change” is the most important environmental issue facing the world today, followed by “energy resources” at 19%,…
