If you remember Name that Tune, the new DittyBop app is reminiscent of the old gameshow as you connect to Facebook friends, random opponents, or search for other players by username to hum, whistle, beat box, etc. to a song of your choice. The catch? Avoid singing the song’s words as they try to guess…
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Scholastic’s Storia: Must Have for Readers of All Levels (w. giveaway)
I’m a stickler when it comes to eBook apps and always look at new ones with a critical eye to ensure that they’re easy to navigate, the reading content can grow with my children, and my must-have feature- words are highlighted as they are read for beginning readers. Launched this summer, Scholastic’s Storia app does…
Ringya: Free App Organizes Contacts to Streamline Communication
If one of your new year’s resolutions is to get organized, start with Ringya, a free app that allows you to get rid of all those paper lists and rosters by uploading them to your phone. Ringya enables users to clear the clutter and keep contacts on your phone but it goes a step further…
Alexandra Rain Friends to the Rescue App: Positive Messaging for Young Fashionistas (w. giveaway)
One of the most challenging parts of parenting is teaching important values in a way that isn’t preachy or makes you sound like a broken record. As a parent, I’m always trying to find ways to instill values like kindness and confidence in my almost tween daughter and draw on a variety of strategies to…
UPS My Choice Review & #HassleFreeHolidays Twitter Party (11.14)
If you’ve ever wished you could know exactly when your packages were going to be delivered and reschedule their delivery around your schedule, the free can help. As a busy mom and businesswoman who is constantly trying to streamline my schedule, I find the free benefits of UPS My Choice to be extremely helpful but…
Review: Samsung Series 5 Ultra-Portable Laptop
Thanks to AMD and my involvement in the AMD Tech Mom program, my most recent laptop acquisition is the Samsung NP535U3C, an ultra-portable A6 machine machine. This compact laptop is designed to compete against the Intel UltraBook line as well as the MacBook Air. It features a 13.3” LED screen and a 500GB hard drive. Weighing…
Treat Birthday Card App Makes it Easy To Customize & Send Cards (w. VIP Treat giveaway worth $350)
Because inspiration can strike anywhere or because you tend to remember a friend or loved one’s birthday at the most random times, the new Treat Birthday Card app for iOS devices can help you create one-of-a-kind birthday greetings wherever you are. The easy to use app allows you to create your card quickly for as…
Outlook.com: Beyond Business to a Cleaner Connected Inbox for Everyone
If you’ve always thought of Outlook as a tool for business, the new Microsoft Outlook.com makes email more personal than ever before. Free Outlook.com provides a new user experience featuring a clean look and integrates with social media tools such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to create a more dynamic experience. Fresh clean inbox…
YourNeighborhoodToyStore.org: Parent resource for the best toys from neighborhood toy stores
As parents, we always want the best for our kids whether we’re looking at schools, experiences, food we’re putting on the table, electronics, or toys. It can be hard to keep up with new products entering the space but it doesn’t have to be if you know where to look. The American Specialty Toy Retailing…
Karoo Leverages Technology for Parent and Caregiver Communication
80% of parents request regular updates from caregivers. With the average parent receiving 3 texts per day, 2 Facebook updates, along with 2 emails each day from their caregiver, wouldn’t it be easier to have this information in one place rather than scattered across various platforms? Karoo is a new free app from Care.com helps…
