Mother's Day is just around the corner, and while every mom loves receiving macaroni crafts and handprint art from their kids, there’s a part of the social mom that yearns for something more … techy. So what do tech-savvy moms want for Mother’s Day? Here are 5 Tech gifts for the social mom on the go (Hint - print and leave this article out where it can be easily found by the gift-givers in your home): Verbatim’s Tuff-‘N’-Tiny – Who doesn’t need a good USB flash drive for ... Continue Reading
Top Tech Mother’s Day Gifts for Social Moms
May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mothers’ Day gifts don’t have to be boring or impersonal. Whether for work or for play, these tech-savvy gadgets are sure to be a hit.
5 Warning Signs of Work-From-Home Scams
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Learn how to spot online scams in work-from-home job ads.
It's the dream of many stay-at-home moms to find a little side work they can do from home while children are napping or in school. Who couldn't use a few extra hundred dollars a week - or even a month - to help with expenses? But you have to be careful when choosing an online job. The Internet bristles with ripoffs. You could end up logging in many hours, only to find you're being paid pennies, or nothing at all. How can you tell if a work-from-home opportunity is legitimate? Here are five ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post 7 Ideas for Spring Cleaning Your Blog
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Spruce up your blog with these seven ideas for spring cleaning.
Spring is that time of the year many turn to clearing out the clutter. They go through pantries, closets, and attics throwing out old items to make room for new ones to store. They sort through clothes, giving away too-snug items and discarding old, out-dated fashions. Carpets are cleaned, blinds scrubbed, and paint retouched. And the more effort put into spring cleaning, the greater the ability of enjoying all of the benefits of a uncluttered life. Spring cleaning isn’t just limited to our ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Get Productive: Best iPad Apps for Productivity
April 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
These are some of the best iPad apps available for keeping up with business while on the go.
Did you just get yourself a shiny new iPad last month? If so, you may be wondering what apps are the best in helping you be productive. On my own iPad, I do a lot with photography. And of course there are the games and social media. But the iPad is not all fun and games. It is a valuable business tool. I use my iPad for keeping up with email, composing documents, signing contracts, and much, much, more. Here are my favorite apps for keeping up with business while on the go. Evernote: I am ... 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.
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
A New Look for Google+
April 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With a new look and new navigation, Google+ is creating a simpler, more appealing way to connect.
You might have noticed a new look when logging into your Google+ page. Last week, Google announced that there are now more than 170 million users on Google+, indicating that this social network is becoming more of a contender. Along with this announcement, Google+ introduced a more flexible and functional version of its social network. With a new look and new navigation, Google+ is creating a simpler, more appealing way to connect. Updated Navigation The updated navigation offers more ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post iParenting: Best Apps for New Moms
April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There’s an app for just about anything, including parenting. Among the multitude of apps for new mothers, these five lead the pack.
Becoming a new parent is a beautiful, life-changing experience - but constant attention, 2 a.m. feedings, and a lack of sleep can still be overwhelming. Fortunately, there’s an app for just about anything these days, including parenting. Among the multitude of apps for new mothers, the following five lead the neonatal pack. 1. Total Baby Changing diapers, midnight feedings, and doctor appointments are overwhelming. Selected by Apple as a “Staff Favorite,” Total Baby is a must-have ... Continue Reading
New Look for YouTube Channels
April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The new look for YouTube channels include 4 channel templates to choose from, each customized to fit the needs of different creators.
To provide their users with an easier way to find and connect with the content they love, YouTube launched a redesigned homepage and updated channel layouts in December 2011. These changes were well-received by the majority of users evidenced by a 60 percent increase in daily unique visits to channels, and a 50 percent increase in daily net subscriptions since December 2011. Now, on the heels of recently announced changes to Facebook Pages, YouTube announced some additional updates. You ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Get Engaged: Creating Success in your Blog’s Brand
April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Brand your blog, and build an engaged readership, with these tips.
You have a URL, you have a site, now how to make the most of it? Building a brand is easier than you think. Your blog is the perfect platform to engage readers and build an audience. Here are the best tips to brand your blog successfully: Find your Niche Your blog should have a core focus. It's okay to dabble in a few different directions, but make sure it revolves around your main topic. Write about what you love and what keeps you interested. Commit and make it personable. You don't have to ... Continue Reading
Is Social Media Fueling Girl Power, or Diminishing it?
April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The relationship that social media has with young girls can not be ignored. Although there are some positive effects, there are also some problematic issues that must be addressed.
Social media has changed how we communicate, learn, and share our lives with each other. From one vantage point, the emergence of social media has been a positive tool in our society. Unfortunately, there is a darker side to this medium. Anything good in the wrong hands can bring negativity, and in the wrong hands social media can cause harm to others, particularly young girls who are often the subject of cyber bullying. Where Did All the Happy Girls Go? Stanford University analyzed a ... Continue Reading
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