My kids love their screens: tablets, phones, and game systems. I don't mind them being on their technology devices, especially in the summer, but I do have some screen rules, including limits. What kind of screen time limits do you have at your home? They don't like when I implement any screen time limits, but they are usually on board when I have a plan and good reasoning skills. Thankfully, both of my kids do like to do other things besides screen time, including play, crafts, cooking, … [Read more...]
Download FREE Love Nudge App by 5 Love Languages and Win!
Love Nudge for Couples is a playful, engaging app that uses the proven principles of The 5 LoveLanguages® to help couples confidently grow closer. The app is simple to start, easy to use, and a whole lot of fun. You’ll get the most out of it when you use it with a partner, but you are welcome to use it alone. The Love Nudge App With the Love Nudge app you'll: learn your love languageset relationship goals and activitiesnudge your partner … [Read more...]
A Great New Cancer App: Download LivingWith Today!
Thank you Pfizer for sponsoring this post. Join Pfizer's This Is Living With Cancer™ initiative by sharing your story with #InspirationLives on Facebook and Instagram to support and inspire those who have been affected by cancer, and be sure to check out the LivingWith™ mobile app available via iTunes and Google Play! It’s often said, “There’s an app for everything.” Yes, you can find many apps for your smartphones, but a well-done app? That’s more difficult to find. A … [Read more...]
Have You Heard of Phygital? It’s the Latest in Kids’ Play
My kids love technology. They love their tablets and game players both. So, when a great smart toy comes along that will work with the iPad and incorporate physical play (phygital is the word!) I knew it would be a hit. In fact, the biggest issue was getting my five year old to let his big sister try the new toys out. [Tweet "He loves his digital and physical building blocks -- it's phygital."] Magik Play by Magikbee As a parent, I love any chance to introduce my kids to iPad STEM … [Read more...]
Buy Samsung Electronics! Low Prices Found Here!
This post was sponsored by Samsung as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Last week, I dropped Isabella off at her piano lesson. I told her teacher I needed to buy two things at Walmart and I'd be back in time to pick her up. The clock was ticking. I had 30 minutes to hop on I-5, get my two items, check out, and drive back. Thankfully, I knew exactly where the easy to peel mandarin oranges and sweet boxed snacks were … [Read more...]
Easily Monitor Mental Health with Technology!
This post was developed in partnership with Pfizer as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I don't know about you, but I love great apps. I use apps for so many things in my life - photos, creating gifts, shopping, connecting with friends, and even for health. There really is an app for everything, which is why I am so glad to have found and able to share the Moodivator app with you all. Did you know that 2014 survey found that 70% of patients being treated for a mental … [Read more...]
Sick Child? TempTraq: Bluetooth Temperature Monitor
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TempTraq for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. In the later winter of 2010, we were in Northern California for my husband's work and Isabella got a terribly high fever that wouldn't go down. It was her first really high fever, it was stressful, and after talking with a doctor via phone, we brought her to the ER. It was her first trip to the ER and $500 later, they weren't very helpful. When she got high fevers in the future, we … [Read more...]