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I was asked to join Chicago’s Bump Club and Beyond at the local Microsoft Store to be a part of a panel with three other terrific bloggers and writers.  We each had a topic to talk about and mine was online safety. My kindergartener is currently familiarizing herself with the online world, so, online safety [...]

We are loving this handy little holder called the Zhip.  It’s a smart phone holder with a retractable zip cord, that allows you to virtually hang it anywhere.  Our most favorite use: the backseat for the kids.  The Zhip holds my iPhone, so the kids can watch programs, which keep them entertained on long car [...]

In May, I wrote about SecuraTrac, a company that specializes in GPS tracking.  In June, I had the opportunity to put the SecuraPal to test – at Walt Disney World. Before leaving for our trip, I signed into my account on the SecuraTrac website and created “fences” for the areas my family and I would [...]

I have been in vacation planning mode for some time now and one major thing on my mind is, “How can I make sure my kids are safe?”  We’re taking a trip to Disney World and as a worrier, I fear the worst.  “What if I get separated from my preschooler?”  Honestly, I figured that [...]

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I purchased my iPhone this past July and truthfully, it’s one of the best purchases I have made in a while.  I love everything about this phone.  I switched from a BlackBerry Curve and it was an excellent decision, in my opinion. My iPhone keeps me company while I’m feeding the baby or swaying her [...]

Alright, this awesome product was sent to me a while ago and finally, I was able to find some time to actually sit down and check it out. I have one thing to say.  It rocks.  I needed this kit a looong time ago.  I am happy that I have it now though, that’s for [...]

I created a Twitter account over a year ago and really didn’t give it a second thought. I figured it was just another “distraction” in the online world. I would update here and there, “Tweeting” things like, “I’m hungry” and “Hey guess what? Chicken butt!” I had barely any followers back then and I barely [...]