This post is sponsored by Rayovac but all opinions are my own. Halloween can be such a fun night of the year for kids and parents alike if everyone remembers to be safe. Taking a bit of time to do a few things before Halloween can help make the night go smoothly, especially as excited…
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Review: Rayovac Virtually Indestructible LED Spotlight for Everyday & Outdoor Adventures
I am a member of the Rayovac Power Bloggers and receive product and compensation for my involvement however, all opinions are my own. Perhaps it’s the former Girl Scout in me but I always like to be prepared. The mild spring temperatures will morph into warm summer months and it’s important to be prepared for…
Six Ways to Use Your Smartphone to Control Your Home {guest post}
It’s that time of the year when many families are away from home, visiting family and friends or escaping the cold in favor of a warm, sunny destination and thieves know that this time is a prime time for houses to be vacant. Today’s guest post is from Angelo DiGangi, a sales associate at a Home…
KidsLink: Free Cloud-Based Family Management App for Documents at Your Fingertips
As a busy mom, I’m all about streamlining things in my life for convenience and efficiency and love apps that help me do so, especially in a moment of crisis when we have to head out the door immediately with a sick or hurt child. I recently wrote about our son’s first trip to the…
How Smartphone Monitoring Apps Can Help Parents
Mobile devices allow our kids to use their smartphones for more tasks now than ever but with every tap comes the opportunity to share sensitive personal information, make a purchase, or download an infected app. With more than half (56%) of kids under 17 using their cellphones regularly to text, make calls, take pictures and…
6 Ways to Protect Your Cell Phone from Theft
Over the summer our local Fox News station reported a 48% spike in grab and run thefts of cell phones over a two week period but in general, cell phone theft is on the rise and isn’t just confined to our Nation’s Capital. According to technology protection company, Asurion, $5 billion of stolen and lost…
New Maryland Law Makes Handheld Cellphones Illegal While Driving (w. giveaway)
As a supporter of #ItCanWait for the past two years, it’s always driven me crazy to see drivers holding their phones and talking or texting while their vehicle is in motion, especially since we were almost hit by a distracted driver this summer. Drivers had to be pulled over for other infractions before officers could…
#ItCanWait: Pledge to Not Text and Drive Today on Drive 4 Pledges Day {sponsored}
If you’re a regular reader of my site, you know that a cause I’m passionate about is ending texting and driving. It’s a topic that I write about often, a behavior I model when I’m in the car for my own two children, and am not hesitant to tell others about why they need to…
From One Second to the Next Documentary Details Devastating Aftermath of Texting While Driving
How can we teach our kids the behavior we want from them if we don’t model our expectations? Whether it’s treating people with kindness and empathy, being a good friend, or putting down our phone when we’re driving, we’re our child’s first teacher. It still shocks me how many people I see holding a cell…
{sponsored} 3 Back to School Essentials for a Safe and Secure School Year
With 70% of college students owning a laptop and other mobile devices, it’s no surprise that they’re the most stolen items on college campuses. The high rate of theft for these devices can be a cause of concern because of compromised data, the inconvenience of not having much needed tech to complete assignments, but also…
