The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I have a great Nikon camera, but I honestly don't like lugging it around with me all the time. With two kids and a husband -- I just seem to have a lot of stuff to remember to bring. The problem is my smaller camera that can easily fit in my purse just doesn't take great quality pictures. A nicer, but smaller camera really is on my holiday wish … [Read more...]
We’re Using Technology to Learn to Read
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Rosetta Stone. I received a product and a promotional item to thank me for participating. We are making our way slowly through our first grade homeschool curriculum. Most days it is a struggle. Homeschooling is not easy. She complains a lot, does really well in her lessons, and really has no desire to attend our local private Christian school. I am leaning towards sending her. My husband and I are still … [Read more...]
Protect their Ears: Animalz Kids Headphones
Our family traveled a lot for my husband's previous job by car and by airplane. Oh, how I wish that we had Animalz kids headphones at that time. We are still traveling by mini-van around Washington state, so I am still thankful to have these, but I sure could have used them 1-2 years ago. Whether at home or on-the-go, Animalz by ReTrak retractable headphones are designed for little ears and feature volume-limiting technology in six lovable soft fabric animal designs: Biker Bearz, DJ Panda, Jam … [Read more...]
Minute to Win It Party Ideas
#spon: I am in a partnership with Intel. Through this partnership I gain access to content, product, or other forms of value. This Christmas Eve my family is going to do something different. I've mentioned before that our tradition usually includes a Christmas Eve celebration with our tribal community followed by an evening of dessert and games with our extended family. This year, my mother had the fun idea to have a Minute To Win It Party for Christmas Eve. We'd serve potluck style … [Read more...]
Intel AIO Dell Foxglove Giveaway
#Spon: I am in a partnership with Intel. Through this partnership I gain access to content, product, or other forms of value. I have a new computer in my office/homeschool room. Honestly, I couldn't be more excited to be working on something larger than my Dell laptop. This month, I was sent a Dell All-in-One computer to review. It was so easy to set up and fits great on my large office desk. With it's wireless mouse and keyboard, the ease and convenience of this AIO is much appreciated. … [Read more...]
SOL Republic Punk Wireless Speaker
I don't know about your kids, but mine LOVE music. Loud music. Music they can dance to and sing at the top of their lungs to. They literally listen to our tablet every day and dance around the room to their favorite Christian bands. So when I saw this very cool PUNK Wireless Speaker from SOL REPUBLIC, I knew they'd be excited to have their own wireless speaker this holiday season. Are there kids in your life that would love a wireless speaker for a gift? PUNK is small but tough and much louder … [Read more...]
Growing Up Social: Parenting in this High-Tech World
Is technology bringing your family closer together or driving you farther apart? I've recently been talking about technology and how old is the appropriate age for a cell phone. I know kids are getting their own cell phones a lot younger these days. It is the world we are living in. I am amazed at how quickly my six year old picks up apps on the cell phone and tablet. She is a product of a high-tech society for sure. Don't get me wrong. These are exciting times we are living in. Knowledge about … [Read more...]
