8 Worst Mother’s Day Tech Gifts for Moms

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Mothers usually are grateful for the efforts their kids put into finding a Mother’s Day gift. However, there are some gifts that should never be given to mom.

Mothers are usually grateful for the efforts their kids put into finding a Mother's Day gift. However, there are some gifts that should never be given to mom.  If you want to improve your chances of getting a tech gift that you can actually use, try placing this article where your gift-givers can find it ... and then hope for the best. While there are a lot of unusual gadgets available on the market, here are the top eight worst Mother's Day tech gifts for moms: Bluetooth Handset ... Continue Reading

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Getting Personal: 4 Ways Your Personality Affects Your Home Business

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Your personality may be the most important aspect of your home business. Learn how!

While having business savvy is important for experiencing success in a home business, your personality is really the foundation that your entire business rests on. It is your personality that will make the difference in whether you get traffic, generate contacts, retain readers, entice joint venture (JV) partners or build a successful home business. This is the reason why some entrepreneurs will succeed using certain tactics and strategies while others will completely fail using those same ... Continue Reading

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Too Many Face-lifts? Exploring Facebook’s News Feed Change

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Has Facebook had too many face-lifts or is this latest change to Facebook’s News Feed a positive move to enhance users’ experience?

On March 7, 2013, Facebook announced the biggest redesign of its News Feed since the company got its start.  Coming just on the heels of the new Graph Search announcement, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, emphasized that Facebook wants, "to give everyone in the world the best personalized newspaper in the world."  Company executives have echoed this by saying they want to make the News Feed more relevant, as this is the first page users see upon logging in. The change, designed to "reduce ... Continue Reading

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Pinteresting News: Pinterest Tests New Look

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Pinterest is getting an upgrade to make the site even more visually appealing and is seeking volunteers.

As if they're trying to keep up with Facebook's recent changes, Pinterest recently announced that it will be testing a new look over the coming weeks. Using feedback from current members in planning the update, Pinterest states the changes will make this social platform even more visual. Bigger Images After Facebook changed to the timeline format about a year ago, other platforms like Tumblr and Twitter have also introduced larger images. Now Pinterest is joining in. Pinterest shares, ... Continue Reading

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Facebook’s New Graph Search: Connecting What Matters Most

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Facebook’s New Graph Search makes it easier to discover and connect with what matters most to you.

Facebook's new social search feature is based on the company's mission of making the world more open and connected. They are fulfilling this mission by giving users the "tools to map out their relationships with the people and things they care about."  Facebook calls this map the graph. What It Is: Graph Search is a new way you can make connections while discovering people, places, photos, and interests on Facebook that are relevant to you. The information you've shared on Facebook can be ... Continue Reading

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Techie Kids: 5 Top Free iPad Apps for Kids

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Searching for kid-friendly iPad apps can be easy with this new guide for parents.

The colder winter months offer families more time together indoors, and homes with an iPad have many fun and educational apps within reach. However, with over a half-million apps in the App Store, searching for those kid-friendly apps can sometimes be a pain. But there's help. Jenny Gudmundsen in her new book, iPad Apps For Kids For Dummies®, offers parents a reliable resource for choosing the best apps for their kids. As a respected USA TODAY Kid-Tech columnist, Jenny has tested a host of ... Continue Reading

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Got Pennies? Pinch Your Way to Riches

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Scrimp and save your way to riches with these tips for being frugal.

Frugal millionaires. You've heard of them. They're known for getting rich by pinching pennies. But are these men and women really that frugal? Take Warren Buffet - who is famous for his frugality. Roger Lowenstein, in his book on Buffet, recounts that when Buffet's first child was born, he turned a drawer in his dresser into a bassinet. He later borrowed a crib for his second child. He also drove a Volkswagon until his wife, convinced it was bad for his image, bought him a Cadillac. He is now ... Continue Reading

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Twitter Not for Teens or Moms: New Study Reveals

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Twitter may be the second largest social network, but it’s not receiving much love from teens or moms.

Co-founder of the tech startup Branch, Josh Miller, recently reviewed social media trends through his 15-year-old sister's eyes. She shared that among her peers, Instagram and Snapchat were the tools of choice. Though Facebook was used, it was visited very infrequently because of its addictive nature and the possibility of "getting lost in it." Tumblr also met with low usage, being labeled by the teen as a tool for middle schoolers - not for high schoolers. But the teen's take on Twitter was ... Continue Reading

5 Essential Motivators for Overworked Moms in Business

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5 essential motivators to help overworked moms juggle running a family while building a home business.

Working from home while raising children is not an easy task.  While your main priority is the care of your family, the added demands of making money from home can sometimes discourage even the best of moms in business. Staying motivated is essential to thriving as a work at home mom.  If you find yourself losing motivation from time to time, here are five essential motivators to get you back on track: Take time for yourself. This is often the first solution given to overworked moms, ... Continue Reading

Top Ways to Increase Your Income By New Year’s Eve

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Launch a successful New Year’s sale for your website, product, or service.

With the end of the year quickly approaching, many work at home moms are looking for ways to increase their bottom line.  Launching a big sale at the end of the year (or the start of the new year) is a great way to give your income a big boost. According to the National Retail Federation, over 20% of yearly sales happen between November and December. If you get your timing and sales strategy right, you could quite possibly increase your income by year-end. So how do you launch a successful ... Continue Reading