Mother’s Day Gift Idea: The VTech LS6475-3 Multitasking Home Phone System

Everyone who knows me knows how hard it is to get me on the phone. Frankly, I don’t like to stop what I’m doing to have a conversation, and as a busy mom of 5, it seems...

Now Those Are Some Whiskers!

iPhone apps are just too fun. This silly pic brought to you by Mustache Me (and a sleeping Alice). _______________________________________________ Share this post: Recommend on Facebook...

CLOSED: Kingston DataTraveler USB with urDrive: Review & Giveaway

Thank you to Kingston for sponsoring this review. Please click here to learn more about Kingston. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my...

CLOSED: SanDisk Clip Zip mp3 Player: Review & Giveaway

I absolutely must have music when I’m walking for exercise or working out; it’s a necessity for my motivation and entertainment. Until now I’ve been using my iPhone for...

Creating a Playlist in the SanDisk Clip Zip mp3 Player

I recently reviewed the SanDisk Clip Zip mp3 Player, and because I primarily use the player for working out, one of my immediate concerns was figuring out how to create various work out...

Fostering Relationship and Responsibility with my Preschooler

Over the past month, I’ve been using an iPhone app called Marble Jar to encourage my 4yo son to adopt more age-appropriate responsibilities. The efficiency of the app has depended on...

I Think I’m the One Being Trained

The scripture says: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) We’re in the midst of many types of...

Work and Play with the HP Touchsmart 610 PC

The trial run of our HP Touchsmart 610 PC has just about come to a close. During our time with this fabulous computer, we’ve been able to give you a quick tour of some fantastic...

Helping My Little Dude Become a Big Boy

When we decided 6 1/2 years after having our “last child” to have one more baby, I could hardly guess the particular challenges such a large age gap would add to my parenting of...

Mobile Learning Devices in My Son’s 5th Grade Classroom

Earlier this week I attended a special PTA meeting at my 10yo son’s elementary school. It was to introduce us parents to an exciting new opportunity our 5th grade students will have...