In honor of June being Internet Safety Month, how do you protect your computer from viruses and malware? If you are a Google Chrome user, you can now download BitDefender’s Quickscan for free. If you aren’t familiar with Chrome, this free browser is becoming increasingly popular as a browser of choice for Mac, PC, and…
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Take a Virtual Field Trip with Magic School Bus’ Ms. Frizzle
Feeling stuck at home? Climb on board The Magic School Bus for a free virtual field trip to the Liberty Science Center from the comfort of your own home on Tuesday, April 20 at 1 pm EST. Ms. Frizzle, everyone’s favorite science teacher from The Magic School Bus series, will join author Joanna Cole and…
Locally Toned for Free Unique Ringtones
If you are clamoring for a new ring tone but want something a little more original than the preset ones on your phone or the latest Lady Gaga hit, visit Locally Toned. Called “a public art/original ringtone creation project,” creator T. Foley creates free unique ringtones and provides them as free downloads as a public…
PBS Teachers Free Webinar (Wed 3/10) & Search for Innovative Educators (ends 3/12)
The PBS we know and love for our kids also has an outstanding site for teachers that offers free webinars and is currently searching for the most innovative educators. PBS Teachers is a web portal designed for preK-12 educators to access PBS’ educational services and a searchable library of more than 9,000 local and national…
Mmmm…Free Cookies from Cheryl & Co!
When Vanessa of Chefdruck Musings and Chefdruck Reviews shared this offer from Cheryl & Co., how could I not post about a company whose website is offering free cookies (+s/h)!?! Please know that I am not affiliated with the company, nor was I paid to post this. I just happen to love cookies almost as…
MobiStories Celebrates Children’s Book Week with Free Downloads
In honor of Children’s Book Week, MobiStories is giving away a free download of one of its popular virtual books each day. To get the code, follow @MobiMom on Twitter where she will post a link to the book of the day along with the download code. MobiStories are available in a variety of formats….
Free Virtual Train Book from MobiStories
MobiStories makes wonderful virtual books. Rick Toone, MobiStories’ creator, doesn’t think that their books “should replace a parent hugging a child and reading a book together” and designed their site to give kids another way to read. I think MobiStories is a great way to help motivate reluctant readers and provides kids with another way…
Chick-Fil-A Kids Meal Comes with Free Software!
Fast food and Tech Savvy Mama usually don’t mix. But Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer happen to love their chicken nuggets, fruit, and milk from Chick-Fil-A and an outing there is a total treat. Well we’re planning to go back soon because for a limited time, all kids meals come with educational software from…
Website of the Week: Scholastic’s Free What Can I Do Journal Helps Kids and Families Cope with the Economy
As adults we are painfully aware of each new downturn the economy takes. Every time I turn on the news, the unemployment rate reaches a new high which means increasing numbers of families are struggling with their household budgets trying to make ends meet. The financial difficulties faced by families certainly affect children too. Being…
Free Kodak Picture Movie DVD from CVS/Pharmacy
This just in from Tech Savvy reader Margo: “CVS has a new offering – Kodak Picture Movie DVDs that you can create in the store at a kiosk. You basically go to a kiosk at CVS to make this video where you can create a slideshow of your favorite photos with music in the background….
