Do you back up the important items on your computer? I am honestly guilty of waiting too long between back ups. We currently own one portable drive, that my husband and I both share. It is not fun to share a portable drive, people! So when I had the chance to review the Seagate Slim this holiday season, I was beyond happy. I mean, really - we each need our own external drive while traveling on the road for the hubby's job. About Seagate Slim The Seagate Slim portable drive is a thin and … [Read more...]
Parents: Take a Tech Timeout!
Thank you Tech Timeout for sponsoring today's discussion. I was given a challenge. The Tech Timeout™ challenge. From Friday September 6th through Sunday September 8th I signed up to take one hour away from technology per day. That sounds easy right? I thought it did. But, I am so connected to my laptop and iPhone that even one hour per day had to be intentional on my part. I have already learned by experience that parenting, Christian living and family time all needs to be intentional. … [Read more...]
Even More Marriage Quotes!
I wrote this post last year that has had crazy staying power. It has been one of my top posts - and it was all about marriage quotes. Marriage takes a lot of work and time. No couple is perfect but staying committed and choosing to love each other is key. My husband and I have been married over 13 years! With kids, travel, job, life...it can be difficult to find time for one another. Real intentional time to cultivate our marriage relationship is vital for us to be happy and successful. I … [Read more...]
Preschoolers With iPads and Laptops
Preschoolers with iPads and laptops - what is the right age to start computer education? LaVonne: We bought an iPad for our four year old daughter. We travel 8 months out of the year for work. I also homeschool her. We knew that the iPad would come in handy for not only the mini-van but airplane as well. She has many of her movies on it, and we have even downloaded some PBS cartoons for her. It is also proving to be handy for homeschool. I have found many reasonably priced and free apps that … [Read more...]
Using My Nikon SLR Camera
I have had a Nikon D50 for over 4 years. Here is a little bit of information about me that I am not proud of: I have used this camera on Automatic setting for over four years! (shameful.) Despite the fact that I bought a book on how to use it… Despite the fact that I have been following tutorial blogs online… I still did not play around with it. Until this week. I used many different settings and had FUN! Here is the Princess at the local park using the action setting: … [Read more...]
