Back in December when I had the flu, I took Sudafed one night to try to clear my nose so I could finally sleep. Unfortunately, I reacted badly to it (most likely because I took it after 2 days without food), and my heart raced all night, to the point that I almost woke my…
The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures: When it comes to smartphones, I am a real fan of the Android platform, particularly the latest version which is JellyBean 4.2. JellyBean 4.2 is slick, easy to use with lots of great features. Here are my top 3 tips for anyone running an Android 4.2…
The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures: I recently read an article in Sunset Magazine that featured a San Francisco family that chooses to live life almost completely unplugged. The Mission District home of Donovan Corliss and Laura Jo Wegman is almost suspiciously devoid of most of the modern conveniences one would associate…
Today's app is a fun one! I loved my old Nextel cell phone that offered walkie-talkie features, and Voxer is bringing that feature back with a walkie-talkie app for your iPhone (or Android). With this app you can: Send live audio Listen to messages live or play them later Communicate with friends who have iPhones…
This week's app has been one of my favorite since we got our iPad two years ago. Whether you're looking for background noise while you work, write, exercise or sleep, Ambiance is the best I've found, with over 2,500 high-quality sounds to choose from! Ambiance lets you: Download only the sounds you want to save…
The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures: If you're new to smartphones -- or are considering switching from an iPhone to an Android phone (or vice versa) -- you may be wondering which is better for you -- an iPhone or an Android? The truth is that the iPhone 5 and higher end…
The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures I am a big advocate for going tech-lite while you are on vacation, especially if your gadgets tend to be more of a distraction than a help. But with the right apps, your mobile device can be an indispensable tool during your family vacation. Here are…
The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures: Summer is here, time to get out and about and enjoy the warm summer weather with the family! There’s a ton of great apps out there to help you enjoy the great outdoors and here are just a few of my favorites. Geocaching (iOS & Android)…
The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures: Kids these days are learning their colors, numbers and letters with the iPad as learning devices. But as much as I love the idea of technology being such an integral part of childhood and the learning process, the idea of my preschooler running around with an…
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…