These days there seems to be an app or gadget for nearly every aspect of life. Yet, it's ironic that having to sift through the sheer amount of technology available to make our lives better, can sometimes be overwhelming and stress us out. To make it a little easier, we've done the research for you. With these gadgets and apps you can relax and enhance your mind, sight, and senses. iCouch CBT For mental mood monitoring and mini therapy sessions, I like the iCouch CBT. This iPhone app offers a ... Continue Reading
Tech Gadgets and Apps for Body and Soul – From Head to Toe
April 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
These gadgets and apps are designed to help you relax and enhance your mind, sight, and senses.
Dress Your Tech in Green for St. Patrick’s Day
March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Looking for a new way to wear green this St. Patric’s Day? Dress up your gadgets.
St. Patrick’s Day is on Saturday, March 17th. There will be parties, parades, and plenty of people dressed in green to support the day. But how about dressing up your tech? If you're working, attending a conference, trade show or otherwise you can show off your Irish pride with some green technology. 1. Speck Products See Thru Hard Shell Case for MacBook Pro 13-Inch If you spend an arm and a leg on a Macbook (and you will) you want to protect it. These Hard Shell Cases are excellent. ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Techy Music Tips to Rock Your New Year’s Eve Party
December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Be the DJ with these music tips to help rock your New Year’s Eve party.
Can you believe that it's almost time for New Year's Eve for 2012? Where did the time go? I swear it seems like just yesterday we were preparing for Y2K. Technology did not explode at that time, and now 11 years later we are quite a bit more emerged than ever before. In 2000 were no iPhones, Pandora, Netflix and other things to keep us entertained. With the exception of the past couple of years, I am usually a home body on New Year’s Eve. I love to attend house parties thrown by friends, or ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Blog of the Week: Kiboomu Brings Music To Your Child
October 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Kiboomu combines music with a variety of printables and online elements to make learning fun for your child.
Congratulations to Kiboomu: the SocialMoms Blog of the Week! It's no secret that children love signing. Whether it's crooning to the songs on the radio, or chanting a nursery rhyme, kids learn and absorb a wealth of information via music. One site that brings music together with a variety of different printable and online elements is Kiboomu.com, a site for kids developed by Wendy Wiseman and Sherry Segal. On Kiboomu, Parents and Teachers can search for simple and easy kids crafts, ... Continue Reading
In Tribute to the Late Steve Jobs
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Steve Jobs death left many reeling, here is our tribute to his life and how people have been dealing with the news.
Preface: Steve and I go way back. No, I never met him face to face. But I’m just one year younger than he and I have owned a long list of Apple products since the 1980s so I feel particularly connected. This tribute is dedicated to the man who inspired millions on every continent during his short but very full life. Social media activity after the death of Steve Jobs has been unprecedented. At no time else in recent memory has there been such a flood of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Tips for Using Your Smart Phone to Take Great Photos
September 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Get amazing photos with your smart phone by following these basic guidelines.
You might be surprised to hear that you don't necessarily need one of those elaborate digital cameras with a huge lens to capture incredible pictures. Instead you can tap into the power of a great tool you already may own: your iPhone, Blackberry, or other handheld mobile device. Whether at a distance or up close, whether you are snapping people’s faces, outdoor vacation scenery, your child in action, or even a product for a post on your blog, it's not as hard as you think. As a mom who ... Continue Reading
Must-Have Apps & Gadgets for Moms With Kids This Fall
September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gadgets and apps for moms and kids – whether you’re taking digital photos, scheduling activities, or protecting computer peripherals.
Moms and kids will have an easier time getting back to school and work routines with some help from technology this fall. From taking family digital photos, to keeping multiple activity schedules and tasks organized, to protecting computer peripherals, this column has the must-have gadgets and apps you need. Xshot iPhone 4 Case & Pocket Xshot Bundle How many times have you wished you could take pictures or video of yourself with your child at a special classroom event or be included in ... Continue Reading
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