Parents to the current generation know all too well the draw electronics have on our children. Heck, my two are 6 & 8 and so technically savvy know their way around a device better than I do. This draw has caused many an issue in our house... I often times call them overexposed zombies. You know the type... they are the children that you only recognize the tops of their heads. Because of this draw, I have been on the hunt for a way to … [Read more...]
Google Play Music Storage and Streaming Service
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Google Play Music Storage and Streaming Service Complimentary service received. All opinions are my own. Years ago, music was all about your digital library. I remember my oldest telling me how many songs she had in her iPod with a big grin. I, for one, never joined those ranks. I have my favorite singers or bands, but the repetition of the same songs over and again bores me. I just tuned in to my local radio station when I wanted to … [Read more...]
Celebrate Earth Day by Recycling Old Cell Phones #VZWBuzz
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Celebrate Earth Day by Recycling Old Cell Phones This post is part of the Verizon Ambassador program #vzwbuzz. All opinions are my own. Did you know that Earth Day was just around the corner? Yep! April 22, 2015 our household will be participating by cleaning out our old electronics. I bet if I were to ask you if you had any old smart/cell phones lying around... the answer would probably be yes. So many of us replace or upgrade our … [Read more...]
Arlo Smart Home Wireless Home Security Camera
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Arlo Smart Home Wireless Home Security Camera Sample received. All opinions are my own. My husband and I have tossed around the idea of installing a home security camera, but the logistics of it always overwhelmed us. So when Netgear offered to let us try, Arlo Smart Home, the first wireless HD home monitoring video system we eagerly agreed. The kit comes with everything seen above... everything you need to get up and running right … [Read more...]
Buy, Send, Redeem and Manage Gift Cards With Gyft #Gyft
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Buy, Send, Redeem and Manage Gift Cards With Gyft Gyft card received. All opinions are my own. Gift cards are the gifts that keep on giving, but they can be awfully hard to keep track of. I can't even count how many times I am at a store and realize I forgot my gift card at home. When I am organized my small stack adds just enough thickness to my wallet that I can't close it. Luckily, Gyft lets you upload all of your gift cards to … [Read more...]
Nook Book Apps Made for Kids
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Nook Book Apps Made for Kids Tablets and e-readers are very popular these days and kids are in love with technology. From games to reading apps, the technology of e-readers and tablets like those in the Nook line by Barnes and Noble keep kids entertained while also engaging them in educational activities. From games to reading apps, there are application options to suit any child’s interests and needs. Kid friendly apps make it easy for young … [Read more...]
Nextbook 8 Windows Tablet #MicrosoftBloggers
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Nextbook 8 Windows Tablet Sample received. All opinions are my own. I tend to always have some sort of portable electronic item with me.... and tablets are a big deal in our house. The kids and I love to play on tablets but don't really have much experience with tablets operating on the Windows 8.1 platform. I was intrigued to see how different using a tablet with Windows was compared to my laptop. The Nextbook 8 features an 8-inch screen … [Read more...]
My Favorite Photo Editing Apps #VZWBuzz
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My Favorite Photo Editing Apps #VZWBuzz This post is part of the Verizon Ambassador program #vzwbuzz. All opinions are my own. When I am out and about with my kids on a typical day, I usually only have my phone with me. It never fails that during those times, they do the most amazingly cute things that I just have to photograph. That is why camera features on my smart phone are so important to me. I've shared a few posts with you … [Read more...]
Make It A Lumia Valentines Day | 30% Off SnapCam Code | #MicrosoftBloggers
Make It A Lumia Valentines Day #MicrosoftBloggers Sample received. All opinions are my own. A few months ago I shared my thoughts on Nokia's personal assistant, Cortana. I've had some time to get to know her, and I love how more organized my life is with her! So I was thinking... with Valentines Day right around the corner, why not think outside of the flowers and candy box and give her (or him) something that (a) will … [Read more...]
Five Productivity Apps for Android and iOS #vzwbuzz
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Five Productivity Apps for Android and iOS This post is part of the Verizon Ambassador program #vzwbuzz. All opinions are my own. Although the first month of the New Year is coming to a close, many of us are still working on tweaking our New Year's Resolution to be organized and more productive this year. I have decided that I am finally going to harness the power of my device and use my smart phone to it's potential. While surfing for … [Read more...]
