Parents are always concerned about the health of their children. This is why they try to limit dangerous behaviors while simultaneously encouraging positive lifestyle habits. However, we are all aware that many children will spend hours each day interacting with modern electronic devices such as tablets, smartphones, and laptop computers. Although you are likely already…
I am counting down the days to my 30th birthday, and I couldn't be more excited! Truly! As I was brainstorming ways to celebrate here on the blog, I couldn't help but think that 30 lists of {30} items would be just about perfect for my type-A, list-making self. Join me for the next month…
The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures: There's no question that Apple's iPhone and iPad are the iconic smartphone and tablets, but frugally-minded consumers have often found themselves priced out. Google's open-source mobile operating system Android helped to open up the market to a plethora of new smartphones, and later tablets, that can…
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zubie for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Today I'm sharing my final thoughts about the Zubie as we start to think about our summer road trips... Dylan, Jackson and I spent a week in Florida for Dylan's 8th birthday and the Jacksonville Color…
The following post is from Lauren Rothlisberger of Get Me Geeky: This post is dedicated to brand new Jackson Jeremiah! Welcome to the world little man. Much like Mandi, I welcomed a new baby boy into our home this spring. Ever since Will's birth I keep thinking about how much has changed since my first…
The following post is from Lauren Rothlisberger of Get Me Geeky: My friend Allison called me the other day, she was in a complete state of panic. She laid her iPhone down on a park bench while she ran over to help her son who had fallen on the slide. She went back to get…
Admittedly, we didn't download any special apps before our 16-hour road trip a couple of months ago, but the beauty of the app store is, of course, you can download new apps anytime you realize a need for them! As we drove, we began searching for apps to help us make better decisions about when…
The following post is from Lauren Rothlisberger of Get Me Geeky: It's that time of year. Summer vacations are about to start. Whether you have a big trip planned or a more low-key family "stay-cation" in the works, there are hundreds apps that help make a vacation more fun. Take a look at five of…
The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures: Lupus is a chronic disease where the body's immune system attacks one or more of the body's organ systems, cause pain, inflammation and organ damage. Lupus can affect either gender and any ethnicity, however it is most common in women of color between the ages of 15…
The following post is from Lauren Rothlisberger of Get Me Geeky: If you are one of those parents that lets your kids use your iPhone or iPad (I am), I am sure you have run into one of these problems: 1. Photomania One of your kids goes into the Camera app and proceeds to take…